How To Feel Sexy | San Jose Bay Area Boudoir Portrait Photographer

Sometimes you need to be shown how beautiful you are…

 

All women struggle with feeling beautiful and confident. There are so many things in life that get in our way, change how we feel or how we look and sometimes we need a little reminder. I had the gorgeous Miss D in for a session a couple months ago. She was nervous but excited. She allowed us to play with her adorable pixie cut for some playful spikes, it looked fabulous on her! We raided the studio wardrobe for this elegant dress and a sparkly necklace. The low cut front and leg slits showed off all her gorgeous assets. She looked amazing and as always I love to see the transformation from shy and nervous to confident and strong. Miss D has it going on!

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Those eyes!

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This dress is a studio piece and looks amazing on!

 

Next, we got a little playful with this sexy little number, also a studio piece. We paired it with this gorgeous mask for the perfect match.

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Seduction. When you feel beautiful, it can happen without even trying.
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Miss D is wonderfully tall, perfectly shown off in this image. What you don’t see in this set is how much we laughed throughout her session. Some of these poses are not the most natural. Hahaha Modeling can be hard, but it can be rewarding also. After showing Miss D a few images on the back of the camera she did her best not to cry with excitement. I was able to show her how stunningly beautiful she is. To me, that has greater value than the images alone. I know I have said this a lot but there is so much more to a Boudoir Coterie photo shoot than having your picture taken, it’s an experience every woman should have. We all need to feel beautiful, sensual and confident.
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Why yes, I do shoot topless, but I am not allowed to show it on my website. I think I found a way around this. 😉 If sensual images fit your style, then these sexy sheet set shots are the way to go.
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Miss D was amazing and brave. For someone so nervous about being in front of the camera, she completely stepped out of her comfort zone and I couldn’t be happier with the results. Her images are stunning and sensual. the perfect portrayal of this gorgeous woman. 

You were a pleasure to work with, Miss D. Stay sexy!

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Hair & Makeup by the fabulous Nikki of Nikki Notarte Artistry

 

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Fashion Friday | San Jose Mountain View Bay Area Boudoir Photographer

Danea was recently contacted by a local mall lingerie store, Soma Intimates, to come in and share her gorgeous work with their customers. Pretty amazing, huh?! In light of that I thought I’d highlight some of their items that have caught my eye, and there are plenty.

First off about something red and lacy for Valentine’s Day. Each bra has a coordinating panty for you to choose from as well.

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For those of you who happen to be a bit more supple up top, they have some beautiful bras for you as well. That’s one thing I really am loving about this store, they have sizes for everyone. Some mall stores, who shall remain nameless, really only cater to small girls, and their bra sizes are not true bra sizes. These are!
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If you’re looking for more of a lingerie type style item, they’ve got you covered there too. Check out some pieces I found.
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I am seeing a shopping trip here in my future. I am loving their bras and some of this lingerie! If you see something that catches your eye, stop in the Valley Fair location this coming Thursday night, February 9. Danea will be there from 4pm-8pm. She’s running some amazing booking specials which you can see below.
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If you’ve been thinking about meeting Danea, or booking a session, this is a fantastic opportunity that you should not miss out on. Don’t miss out on this event! Hope to see you there.
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Rock Your Curves! | San Jose Campbell Bay Area Boudoir Photographer

If there is one thing that I am a strong believer in, it’s that every single woman can look and feel sexy. It’s about feeling it and believing in yourself. It’s really that simple!

Miss K was one of my model call applicants. In her email, she told me about her weight struggles and how she has finally come to accept her body and embrace it for what it is. She is finally allowing herself to feel as beautiful and sexy as her boyfriend keeps telling her she is.. and dangit, I’m with him. She’s super fly <— reverting back to my the 90’s lingo. Haha

When Miss K came in for her session she let loose. She played it up for the camera and rocked her fabulous curves. We had fun, we laughed a lot(it can feel a bit goofy playing up your sexy face, but it’s so worth it, and there is the bonus of the feel good laughs!). The resulting images are sexy and powerful. From pretty to daring, she did it all and hot damn, she looks fabulous!!!

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Are you ready to believe in yourself? To feel as beautiful as I know you are? If so, it’s time to contact me. I know it’s nerve wracking but I promise, you’ll do great and have a blast!

Contact me today!

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50 and Fabulous! | San Jose Campbell Bay Area Boudoir Photographer

When I created the model call last Feb, I never imagined I would have so many amazing women respond. It was a challenge to narrow them down and I ended up choosing more than I should have. My shame is that I am still editing a couple sessions because I ended up booking so many regular clients on top of those chosen and thus the mc ladies keep getting bumped in the editing line, but we can ring the shame bell later.(My geeky Game of Thrones reference…hahaha).

Today I am super excited to show off Miss V. Her initial contact letter stood out to me and she immediately made the first cut. What I didn’t expect was her reaction to the session and photos. I mean her beauty was obvious to me, but she made me realize how life and circumstances can change us and skew our perception of ourselves. Miss V was gracious enough to write a few words for this blog post and I couldn’t be more thrilled. I say it all the time, a Boudoir Coterie session is NOT just about sexy photos… but I’m going to let her words do the talking and for the record, I cried. Happy tears streaming down my face as I read this, knowing that my job can have such a powerful affect on women.

When Boudoir Coterie published a model call, completely out of character, I leapt at the opportunity. I have done a lot of good things with my life – got two daughters off to college, rebuilt a career after being a stay-at-home mom, became a licensed massage therapist and held a side job as the owner of my own massage studio, and then lost twenty-five percent of my weight as a gift to myself for my fiftieth birthday. Even with that accomplished list, way down deep, I lacked confidence. A burden I carried, that no one could see from the outside. I wrote in the model call letter “I would be so grateful to have a tangible memoir of an occasion that captures the awakening of my love for myself – a concept that I am finally beginning to appreciate. I believe that for the first time in my life, I will see these photos and think to myself ‘I am beautiful and lovable’ and truly believe it.”

Upon leaving Danea’s studio after the photo shoot, I already felt a tremendous surge of empowerment. A little shy at first, because I had never been photographed so intimately, I quickly felt my inner goddess emerge! I spent the rest of that day with a Cheshire cat grin, singing in my head “I know something you don’t know…” and privately glancing at the sneak peek Danea posted online. Who was that powerful, stunning woman in the picture that looked like me? I had spent years focused on the flaws, and had all but entirely dismissed the beauty of “the whole package”. And there it was, staring me in the face with smoldering eyes, a confident smirk, and seductive pose. Female strength, in all her glory.

Days later, another sneak peek was posted and it completely turned me upside down. Something in the candid joy that was captured on camera reminded me of a woman I used to know and admire. Imagine my shock when I finally realized the woman it reminded of was me, from years ago, before life slowly pushed the inner goddess aside. One simple photo erased decades of neglected love and acceptance of myself, letting me reacquaint with the real me. A vivacious, feminine woman, with beauty inside as well as outside.

Choosing the images I wanted to purchase was difficult, only because every single photo presented was a work of talented art. With Danea’s encouragement, more than surface beauty is revealed in intimate portraiture – a woman’s true spirit is awakened. When my package arrived, before I even finished looking at everything in it, I placed two of my favorite prints in a side-by-side frame. The images are similar; one with a demure, downward glance, which is in black and white. The other is the same pose, but with a hearty laugh, looking up.  The second print is in color. For me, having the two displayed together is a reminder that when I laugh, life is lived in color. This experience became so much more than posing for some pretty pictures. It brought the essence of my soul shimmering out to dance with the world, with grace, vitality, and confidence.
 
Thank you, Danea”
Thank YOU, Miss V. It was a pleasure working with you and not one I will soon forget. 🙂
Hair and Makeup by the wonderful Mari Valencia.

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Upon leaving Danea’s studio after the photo shoot, I already felt a tremendous surge of empowerment.

 

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Boudoir Coterie Model Call | Campbell, San Jose Bay Area Photographer

I am very excited to FINALLY have the time to start blogging my model call ladies. For those of you who had not heard or are new to the website, we moved to a new studio back in February and I felt the need to update the portfolio since it’s such a cool new space! Of course this means that I’ll be updating the galleries soon also but baby steps, I’ve been a very busy girl! Hahaha

This is Miss J. In her “application” email she said she has always wanted to do a shoot like this but never felt brave enough. She took a chance with this call and BOOM! here she is and looking fabulous.

Since this wasn’t a surprise for her hubby, he got to come to the reveal and I must say, he was pretty impressed with what he saw. Hehehe

So here you go, the gorgeous Miss J proving that being brave and taking chances can really pay off!

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Because boobies and baseball. 😉
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I met Miss J at Curvy Girl Lingerie in San Jose for her wardrobe consultation and we picked out this gorgeous robe and garter belt set. They have so much more online but being in store and actually getting to try things on is awesome! The simplicity of this look, paired with a large jeweled necklace is sexy, elegant and timeless!
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Boudoir Coterie Giving Thanks Offer- Day #5| San Jose Bay Area Boudoir

 

OFFER HAS BEEN CLAIMED!

 

Today’s final offer is for a gorgeous 12 month Boudoir Coterie Calendar! We have just added this calendar offering to our product selection and we’re excited to see the gorgeous monthly potential of this bad bay. This is your chance to enjoy your images every day of the year. This 12 month calendar will be an add on option to album or digital collections and now you will get one just for snatching up this offer!

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Here are the full details and rules for claiming todays offer.

 

Please be sure you are wanting to claim this offer before contacting Boudoir Coterie via our Contact Page. Only one offer is available per day. First come, first serve! BUT, don’t assume the offer has been taken. I will update this post as “Claimed” as soon as it is!

Please read through these carefully:

  • Every day I will share a new blog post featuring that day’s offer.
  • There will be ONE offer available per day and only the offer posted on that day may be claimed.
  • Offers will be first come first serve, so the first person to contact me for that day’s offer will get it. (You must contact me through email or my contact page. Messages and or comments on the blog or FB will not apply)
  • Please read the details of each daily offer’s post before deciding to claim it.
  • All offers require a booked session to claim including a $200 non-refundable retainer which goes towards the session/package that you purchase. Session must take place before April 30th, 2016.
  • Offers are as is and are not redeemable for a cash value or exchange. Any retainer paid to claim an offer is non-refundable so please be sure you’d like to claim the offer before you book. You will receive booking information within 2 hours of contacting me(likely sooner) and your retainer must be paid immediately for you to claim the offer.
  • Once a deal has been claimed I will mark it as so. Each offer is available the day it is posted and only until it is claimed.

You can find my all-inclusive packaging prices HERE along with my starting prices for a la carte sessions; purchasing your session time and product separately. As always, custom payment plans are available!

Let Boudoir Coterie give you an amazing boudoir experience with stunning images you will cherish for a lifetime!

 

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Boudoir Coterie Giving Thanks Offer- Day #4| San Jose Bay Area Boudoir

Today’s offer is for a $200 package upgrade bonus! Purchase any of our All-Inclusive Packages and you’ll receive $200 to spend on customizing your package! I won’t lie, most women are nervous that they will only like a few images but the vast majority love so many they have a hard time choosing! This spending bonus will enable you to add more images to your album and help eliminate decision making stress. You may use your spending bonus money to add images, upgrade your album style/size or even add digital files to your collection. The choice is yours. There really is no wrong way to spend your Boudoir Coterie bucks!

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Here are the full details and rules for claiming todays offer.

 

Please be sure you are wanting to claim this offer before contacting Boudoir Coterie via our Contact Page. Only one offer is available per day. First come, first serve! BUT, don’t assume the offer has been taken. I will update this post as “Claimed” as soon as it is!

Please read through these carefully:

  • Every day I will share a new blog post featuring that day’s offer.
  • There will be ONE offer available per day and only the offer posted on that day may be claimed.
  • Offers will be first come first serve, so the first person to contact me for that day’s offer will get it. (You must contact me through email or my contact page. Messages and or comments on the blog or FB will not apply)
  • Please read the details of each daily offer’s post before deciding to claim it.
  • All offers require a booked session to claim including a $200 non-refundable retainer which goes towards the session/package that you purchase. Session must take place before April 30th, 2016.
  • Offers are as is and are not redeemable for a cash value or exchange. Any retainer paid to claim an offer is non-refundable so please be sure you’d like to claim the offer before you book. You will receive booking information within 2 hours of contacting me(likely sooner) and your retainer must be paid immediately for you to claim the offer.
  • Once a deal has been claimed I will mark it as so. Each offer is available the day it is posted and only until it is claimed.

You can find my all-inclusive packaging prices HERE along with my starting prices for a la carte sessions; purchasing your session time and product separately. As always, custom payment plans are available!

Let Boudoir Coterie give you an amazing boudoir experience with stunning images you will cherish for a lifetime!

 

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