It was great to see Tania and Daniel again after meeting them last year while photographing Aline and Todd’s wedding.

We had a wonderful time bombing around San Francisco, taking in the amazing versatility the city has to offer on one of those rare summer days where the sun was out in all its glory. It was a pleasure to capture this couple’s love for one another, so apparent in their interaction with each other on this beautiful Sunday afternoon.

We met in Mission Dolores park, along with a thousand other people; Tania and Daniel each carrying a big red balloon! Not wanting to seek attention (ha ha) they joked and shared some intimate moments on a bench with probably one of the best views in the city.

Next stop was a tranquil corner of the Golden Gate Park – not a soul to be seen, just a crazy couple with their balloons!

By the time we reached The Palace of Fine Arts, we were a balloon down, (it escaped to balloon heaven) so we ended the session with romantic shoots amongst a backdrop of grandiose columns and domes and those magnificant green doors.

This lovely couple will be getting married in September at Kohl Mansion, so be sure to check back for a posting on what is going to be an amazing wedding.

Breathe of Los Gatos, a brand new yoga studio, will be hosting a Japan relief event on the 14th May called Be the Change and tobeadored is very happy to be involved. All of the funds raised will be donated to the American Red Cross’s Japan Earthquake and Pacific Tsunami fund, providing aid to earthquake and tsunami victims.

The boudoir photography session we are donating, to be sold in the silent auction, includes hair and make-up, 2 hours of photography with 3 – 4 changes, a private online proofing gallery with 50 fully retouched images and a bespoke sexy little book with about 30 of your favourite pictures.

Throughout the session we’ll gently guide you and put you at ease so it’s a fun, relaxed time, and you’re unaware the camera is clicking away.  The session can take place in your own home, or if you’d prefer, a hotel room, even outdoors…wherever tickles your fancy! The value of the session is approximately $850.

So please check out the Breathe studio on Saturday where a Shinto tree will be standing tall in their foyer where members and studio guests can leave prayers of hope for Japan. Take part in the raffle and silent auction which will be going on throughout the day. Enjoy the evening festivities with complimentary wine from Cin Cin Wine Bar, appetizers, Michi’s sushi, and a Japanese Tea Ceremony at 6:00pm.

We’re really looking forward to being part of this great fund raising event!

We take pride in capturing every woman’s beauty, so whether you are looking to unlock your inner confidence or give the ultimate gift
to someone special, a boudoir photography session is a fun and empowering experience.

With a combination of classic, sexy, and a pinch of sassy images, your bespoke boudoir book makes a gorgeous gift for the love of your life or just for you!

Here are some of our favorite pictures from a recent shoot where make-up artist Wendy Tran really enhanced our client’s gorgeous eyes.

We like to use natural window light, but because the daylight was quickly fading Mark set out to fake it. For those interested in the technical details, we set up two Kino Flo 400 light banks with diffusers and warming gels as our key light. This was complimented whilst shooting with hand-held Video lights and reflectors. We then moved to conventional studio lighting with our favorite wind machines!

Throughout the session, we gently guided our client to create those oh so flattering “S” curves and feminine poses and highlight those fabulous eyes.

A boudoir shoot is an experience every woman should have, so what are you waiting for?… book a session today!