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How to prepare for a boudoir shoot
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Preparing for a boudoir session does not have to be complicated. In fact, most of the preparation simply comes down to taking care of yourself and arriving ready to enjoy the experience. As your photographer, my job is to guide you through every step of session day so you never feel overwhelmed or unsure. But […]

How to Prepare for a Boudoir Shoot

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What to do with Boudoir Photos
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Wondering what to do with boudoir photos after your session? From luxury albums to wall art and digital images, here is how OC Boudoir clients enjoy their portraits for years to come.

What to do with Boudoir Photos: 6 Amazing Options!

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a woman laying on a bed talking on a vintage phone on a consultation call finding out what happens during a boudoir session.
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One of the first questions women ask when they reach out about a boudoir shoot is a simple one: What happens during a boudoir session? If you’ve never done anything like this before, it’s completely normal to feel curious, excited, and super nervous all at once. Most of my clients tell me they’ve been thinking […]

What Happens During a Boudoir Session? A Step-by-Step Experience

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what to wear to a boudoir session, lingerie hanging on a rack with shoes ready for a boudoir photoshoot in Huntington Beach, California with OC Boudoir
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One of the biggest questions I hear from women before their shoot is this. What do I wear to a boudoir session? Most clients assume they need to have lingerie all figured out to even consider booking. In reality, many women arrive with just one or two pieces and some have never worn lingerie a […]

What to Wear to a Boudoir Session (Even if you don’t own Lingerie)

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My Top 3 Favorite Home Spray Tan before Boudoir Shoot (From a Boudoir Photographer Who’s Been There) In 2018, I was diagnosed with Basal Cell Carcinoma on my shoulder. As a long-time lover of the warm California sun, I used to spend countless afternoons napping on the beach. I never thought I’d have to hang […]

My Top 3 Favorite Home Spray Tan before Boudoir Shoot

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Woman poses in a boudoir photoshoot and brings her index finger to her lips to say "shh" about the cost of a boudoir shoot in orange county, california.
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If you have been researching boudoir photography in Orange County, you have probably asked the same question almost every woman asks at some point. How much does boudoir photography cost in Orange County? It is a completely fair question, and honestly one I wish more photographers answered openly. Boudoir photography can vary quite a bit […]

How Much Does Boudoir Photography Cost in Orange County?

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Boudoir Outfit Ideas
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One of the most common things I hear from women who are thinking about booking a boudoir session is some version of this. “I love the idea, but I don’t really wear lingerie.” Here is what I want you to know: some of the most stunning boudoir images I have ever created had nothing to […]

Boudoir Outfit Ideas: 10 Looks That Are Not Lingerie

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Girl glances down while her white sweater falls of her shoulder during a boudoir photoshoot in Huntington Beach, California with OC Boudoir.
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12 Boudoir Photography Tips Every First-Time Client Should Know Booking a boudoir shoot can feel both thrilling and totally intimidating, especially if you’ve never done anything like this before. That’s exactly why I’ve put together this list of my 12 Boudoir Photography Tips Every First-Time Client Should Know. These are the most frequently asked questions, […]

12 Boudoir Photography Tips Every First-Time Client Should Know

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Silhouette of a pregnant woman lying on a fur rug in lingerie posing for a Maternity Boudoir photoshoot by OC Boudoir taken in Orange County, California
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Maternity Boudoir vs Maternity Photography Pregnancy is one of the most beautiful and transformative seasons in a woman’s life. Whether it’s your first baby or your fifth, how you choose to capture this moment matters. Over the years, I’ve had the honor of photographing expectant mothers in two very distinct ways: Traditional maternity sessions and […]

Maternity Boudoir vs. Traditional Maternity Photography: What’s the Difference?

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Do You Have to Be Naked for Boudoir Photos?
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Do I Have to Be Nude for a Boudoir Session? Absolutely Not! When people hear the word ‘boudoir,’ they might picture steamy, intimate portraits—but let’s set the record straight: you don’t have to be nude to do boudoir. Boudoir is all about confidence, self-expression, and celebrating your beauty—your way. Whether you’re rocking an oversized sweater, […]

Do I Have to Be Nude for a Boudoir Session?

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