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!

Boudoir photography doesn’t necessarily have to be in a bedroom as the name suggests – it really can take place anywhere!

Recently, tobeadored was featured on Boudoir Photography Network for shooting in the Great Outdoors – a local San Francisco Bay Area shoot – using the gorgeous local evening light. As a couple originating from England, we can really appreciate the beautiful light here in California.

Our client had requested an outdoor session, which turned out perfectly as we captured her in the “golden hour” of the evening. The gorgeous light made her skin absolutely glow – the long grasses were a rippling sea of gold.

We chose a location that was fairly remote (a women in a basque is something you don’t see every day when walking your dog!) and had a mixture of old buildings and interesting backgrounds – perfect for one of the looks our model was looking for – of cowboy hat and boots.

So we suggest not to restrict your boudoir session to the bedroom – welcome the beautiful, flattering evening light and embrace the great outdoors!