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 by Danea

Coterie Rear of the Year– Winner(s) | San Jose Bay Area Boudoir Photographer

I will happily admit that I kept tabs on voting all week and multiple times a day. It was exciting to see the votes coming in. Thank you to everyone who took the time to vote and to all the wonderful ladies who have allowed me to share their fabulous images. These tushies belong to such a range of ladies, different ethnicity, single, married, kids no kids, it’s a fabulous group and I am thrilled to get to work with so many different women. Best job ever!

Now for the results… It was a close race between #4 and #9 , they were neck and neck all week. They were so close in fact, that I have decided to award both of them!

Congratulation Ladies, I’ll be in touch shortly!

Best sexy photographer in the San Francisco Bay Area

 Thanks again to everyone who participated! Watch for the new year of tushies starting tomorrow! 🙂

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 by Danea

Boudoir Coterie’s Coterie Rear Of The Year! | The San Jose Bay Area’s #1 Boudoir Photographer

Welcome to Boudoir Coterie’s first annual “Coterie Rear of the Year” contest!

With so many fabulous tushies, I have decided to thank my clients by hosting this fun little contest. My assistant, Devon, went through and selected the top ten tushies that drew in the most visitors throughout the year. Below is that selection in random order and size(No joke, I used Blogstomp and it did it for me in 3.7 seconds!). All you have to do is vote, then share. If you have a favorite tushy from this list then share this blog link with your friends to help with voting!

The winner will receive a $350 Gift Credit to use towards any session or package and a $200 Gift Credit to give to a friend! Woot, woot!

 Thanks again to all my fabulous clients for allowing me to share all your amazing tushies! 🙂

Please keep this honest and fun!

Voting will be available for one week. Winner will be announced Monday, Jan 12th! Good luck, ladies!

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 by Devon Kenny

Fashion Friday – On the Inside | San Jose Boudoir Photography

Friday already? My brain is still on Labor Day Weekend mode, but I guess I’m a little behind this week.

I’m still in a post-vacation fog after returning from my second trip to Las Vegas this summer, so I took to Etsy this week to dig up some fun fashion finds for you. In case you couldn’t tell, I’m a big fan of Etsy and have a real appreciation for anything hand made.

Since just about anyone can open an Etsy shop, there’s often a lot of junk to weed through, but that’s kind of the fun part, and makes it even more rewarding when you find something good.

It didn’t take me long to find something good this time around, and that something good is a handmade lingerie shop called “On the Inside.” I was immediately drawn to this shop because of their tagline, “Comfortable Lingerie, Lovingly Made.” Sexy + comfortable is a winning combo in my book, and I think shop owner Elise Olson really hit the nail on the head with her company description.

“I love making women feel good, inside and out. I truly believe that if you are comfortable, you look and feel more sexy. This is what I strive to do with every piece of lingerie that I make for you.”

In addition to being incredibly cute, most of the lingerie can be ordered in a standard size OR custom made based on your own measurements at no extra charge, which really alleviates the risk of buying lingerie online.

And now for some of my favorites from the shop…

**Please note that these are not Boudoir Coterie images, they are directly from the Etsy shop**

I love everything about this set! I love the color, the fact that it’s made from soft bamboo jersey fabric, it’s sexy, and being modeled by a gorgeous woman with curves.

I’m a sucker for a pretty nightie that’s actually comfortable enough to sleep in, and this one looks like it fits the bill.

Here’s another great set. I love the how the black lace and bold colors make it perfect for a boudoir session, but it’s also practical enough for every day wear.

In addition to all the unique styles on the site, On the Inside also offers panty and lingerie set of the month clubs. How neat is that? It’s never too early to start holiday shopping!

Feeling inspired by something you saw here? Give us a call or shoot us an email to schedule a boudoir session today!

Nicole

 

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 by Devon Kenny

Fashion Friday Ohhh Lulu | San Jose Boudoir Photography

Boudoir Coterie Portrait photographyHappy Friday! I hope everyone (who celebrates) had a fabulous 4th of July!

I was tempted to do a 4th of July post last week, but red, white and blue lingerie seemed lame. I Googled “fireworks” and “lingerie” together, but the only thing that came up was Katy Perry performing her song “Firework” at a Victoria’s Secret fashion show. Not exactly what I was going for. (Don’t ask what I thought I was going to find. I had no idea).

Anyway, I’ve been busy with moving for the last few weeks, and then once I got settled, I got sick. Needless to say, I needed a little help with inspiration for this week’s Fashion Friday, so I took to Pinterest for ideas and it did not disappoint. I was just a few scrolls in when I found a really neat handmade lingerie shop on Etsy called Ohhh Lulu.

I have to say, I’m really impressed by anything handmade. The best thing I know how to make is a good salad, so I have a lot of respect for people who make things that are good enough to sell and have people actually buy.

Besides lots of really cute lingerie, which I’ll get to shortly, there are a ton of neat things about Ohhh Lulu. The company started as a hobby for Sarah Elaine when she graduated from fashion school, and it’s since turned into a full time business. In addition to selling her cute lingerie items, she also sells a few sewing patterns in a separate Etsy shop – Ohhh Lulu Sews! Aside from her Etsy store, she has an awesome website and fun a blog where she shares stories about her life, inspiration, etc. What I also think makes Ohh Lulu neat is how she photographs her lingerie. I’ve seen some pretty nice lingerie photographed on creepy mannequins on Etsy, so I really appreciate Ohh Lulu’s unique approach.

Alright, now I’ll quit rambling and get to the fun stuff. It was hard to pick just a few pieces to feature from Ohhh Lulu, but here are a few of my favorites from her shop:

I told ya her stuff is cute! I now officially want all of it. I also really want to go on a picnic and eat cupcakes while wearing cute lingerie.

Anyway, I love the props Sarah uses in her photos and I think they lend themselves to awesome boudoir session inspiration too. I could totally see a boudoir session in that adorable strawberry bra and panty set with cupcake props (I think this could be interpreted in more way than one…). How yummy!

Does Ohhh Lulu’s lingerie leave you feeling inspired for a boudoir session? Give us a call or shoot us an email today!

Nicole

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 by Danea

Trying New Things | San Jose & San Francisco Bay Area Boudoir

I finally got to play!

I will admit that at any given time I have 10-20 creative ideas running around my head in hopes to try, experiment and play. Unfortunately not only does running my own business keep me occupied but so do my two young boys and then on top of that– I live with a chronic illness that seems to suck any remaining energy dry. It can be very frustrating so sometime when an opportunity arises, and in this case, a free day to shoot, I grabbed it!

As some of you may know, I did not do a 2014 Coterie Girl search.. mostly because finding the time to work with my 2013 spokes model was challenging and I knew I wanted to get her in the studio a couple more times this year. Last week we did just that and I finally got to play with my Vintage 8MM Video app. The always lovely Kristina, was a great sport and I am so excited with the results! This video and these images were shot in about 15 minutes, no joke(I’m adding that tidbit of info in for those of you who think that a 20 minute Petite session might not be enough time for beautiful images… it IS!).

So without further adieu, here is my very first little promo video… a Coterie “commercial” if you will. Hehehe…

 
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Now here are some of those images and bonus shots from that very quick set. You look gorgeous, Kristina!! 
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Classy sexy intimate photos San Jose Bay Area 
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Classy sexy intimate photos San Jose Bay Area
Classy sexy intimate photos San Jose Bay Area
 

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I LOVE that last shot… it was a quick experiment with a Kleenex and hair tie around my lens. That’s what made that soft edge. 😉
Now for your help…
Please tell me what is stopping you from booking your very own Coterie experience? I want to hear what’s holding you back and over the next few weeks I am going to brave being on video myself to address and questions or fears you might have, so PLEASE leave us some comments!
P.S. Have you seen our limited Yelp Deal? 😉
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 by Devon Kenny

Fashion Friday Summer Brights from Agent Provocateur | San Jose Boudoir Photography

Boudoir Coterie Portrait photography I’ve been meaning to feature Agent Provocateur for a while now, so I decided to do a little browsing over there today. I was totally planning to feature some classic pieces in black and other neutrals, but I was really struck by their bright summer collections!

While I usually prefer lingerie that’s a little more timeless and classic, I think it’s good to have a little more fun once in a while — and summer is a great time to do that.

There’s no denying it — Agent Provacateur is expensive, but they’re known for their unique and beautiful styles and are totally worth it if you’ve got the spare cash.

Also, while it’s totally not necessary to spend a lot of money on outfits for a boudoir photo shoot, if you want to spend a little more on some really special pieces, a boudoir photo shoot is the best time to do so.

If you think about it, you probably wear most special lingerie for a few minutes, and then it gets tucked away in a drawer and often forgotten. If you wear something for a boudoir session, you’ll have photos to cherish forever, whether you wear the item again or not.

Now it’s time for a few my favorites from Agent Provocateur’s summer collection.

I’m not sure I could pull off bright lime green with my pasty skin, but for those of you who can, how fun is the Brittnie collection?

Lime green definitely isn’t for everyone, but Agent Provocateur’s summer collection has a bunch of different brights, so there’s something for all skin tones. Check out this gorgeous grape number from the Janet line.

If you don’t want to commit to a fully bright ensemble, the Petunia collection is mostly black with a few bright details.

Last but not least, one of my favorite summer colors – turquoise! This color reminds me of blue skies and tropical beaches, and is flattering on so many skin tones. The beautiful Lavelle collection has some fun peek-a-boo details and bright pink accents.

 

Ready to rock your favorite summer bright for a boudoir photo session?

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Nicole

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