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What's in our Lingerie Closet?

Jun 01, 2020

While I always ask women to bring some of their favorite items from home for a boudoir session, we do have items in our lingerie closet for you to borrow at no extra charge! Here are a few pieces worn by clients. 

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Empowering Women: Confidence in Boudoir Photography

May 27, 2020

I came to boudoir photography to help women feel confident, but also to help women see their own power. As an artist, it is important for me to create beautiful photographs, but the most important part of being a boudoir photographer is helping women connect with their strength and confidence. So, what exactly is confidence, and how do I portray it in my images? Confidence can be many different things: a strong powerful stance, a bad-ass look, a gesture, a movement, a smile, or ...

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History of Boudoir Photography

May 01, 2020

The word “boudoir” is French in origin and is derived from the French Verb "bouder" meaning to sulk. Originally boudoir referred to a physical room for sulking in. It later became known as a woman’s private room or bedroom. Over the years, the term boudoir has come to mean different things. For my own purposes as a photographer, I consider myself an intimate portrait artist and a boudoir photographer. Louis-Jacques-Mandé Daguerre took the first ...

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Bridal Boudoir Session - San Francisco Bay Area

Apr 10, 2020

Ms. N came to me for a bridal boudoir session to celebrate her upcoming wedding! She brought her gorgeous veil and beautiful white lace lingerie to match. Her photographs are classic and timeless and celebrate the beauty of this gorgeous bride! Here's what she had to say about her experience with Her Story Images: "I loved working with Niki! Not only do we share the same name, but she made my experience so comfortable. Niki is an amazing photographer, very understanding, and helpful. ...

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Best Make-up Looks for Boudoir

Apr 01, 2020

Let’s talk about professional hair & make-up. Most of my clients look forward to a day of pampering with professional hair & make-up before a boudoir photo session. But I also get questions from women who don’t normally wear make-up or prefer to do their own and have concerns about this part of our day. First, I want to assure you that my hair & make-up artist, Diana is the BEST! She is a licensed esthetician and experienced with all skin types and tones, from the ...

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Snake Boudoir Photos - Oakland CA

Mar 17, 2020

I'm always up for a creative challenge, so when Ms. M asked if she could bring her snake to her boudoir photo shoot, I was excited! Her boudoir session was a Christmas gift from her partner, Mr. S. Of course, the whole session did not include her Ball Python, but it was so much fun to photograph this vivacious woman and her interaction with her snake! Living in Oakland, I had never held a snake before, but I found the snake to be friendly and the experience fascinating! Here's what Ms. M ...

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5 Myths About Boudoir Photography

Mar 04, 2020

Every industry has its myths, and boudoir photography is no different. With instant access to everything available online, it can be hard to know what’s true and what’s fiction. Each boudoir studio has a different approach & philosophy, so you’ll want to make sure you find a photographer that aligns with your vision. But here are five boudoir photography myths, debunked. Myth #1: It's PornOne of the most common myths about boudoir photography is that ...

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Best Gift for Groom - Bridal Boudoir San Francisco

Feb 15, 2020

Ms. C came to me because she wanted to create a memorable gift for her fiance. When she typed "best gift for groom" into the Google search box, Her Story Images came up, and she contacted me about her boudoir photo session. Ms. C had never done anything like this before, which is what most of my clients tell me. She brought her dress, veil, bouquet and even Chinese tea ceremony items to celebrate her wedding during the shoot. Here's what she had to say: "I was so nervous before my photo ...

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Incorporating Fine Art Nudes into a Boudoir Session

Jan 04, 2020

When I talk with a woman on the phone to plan out a boudoir session, I always ask about wardrobe and her comfort level showing skin. Most women want to be photographed in lingerie, and some women like the idea of implied nudes. "Implied nudes" are photographed with fabric (usually a sheet) covering certain areas of the body to imply that a woman is nude under the fabric when in fact, she is still wearing her lingerie, hidden under the fabric. During our photo session, I discuss wardrobe ...

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Returning for a Second Boudoir Session - Back in the Oakland Studio

Dec 08, 2019

Ms. S returned to the Oakland Studio for her second boudoir session this year. She wanted to create photos with a different feel from her first session, so we utilized some new shooting spaces in my residential studio. While her first session was primarily shot in a large open space, for this session we explored all the rooms in my house: kitchen, stairs, hallway, bathrooms and the master bedroom. While the first photo shoot was a personal journey at a transitional time for Ms. S, this ...

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Her Story Images is San Francisco Bay Area's premier Boudoir Photography Studio specializing in artistic, tasteful portraits. We work with each woman to plan out her dream photo experience, and we believe every woman deserves to feel beautiful and confident! We are an all female space and work out of our private, residential studio in the Oakland Hills. We cannot wait to meet you! 

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