Are we the studio for you? ::: Grace and Lace Boudoir ::: Orange County Boudoir

If deep, meaningful conversations scare you … we might not be the studio for you. We go above and beyond to get to know you. You are so much more than just a client to us. We want you to feel valued here - that’s more than just showing someone you care. We want you to feel heard, to be seen, to feel known. We choose to go deeper with our clients because we see you as friends. We trudge through any assumptions, tensions, expectations, or awkwardness you have coming in to help us get to know you better and for you to get to know us better. You’re never gonna hear us brag about the hundreds of clients we see in a year because we don’t shoot hundreds of clients a year. We average about 6-8 clients a month. This helps us remember the details about you - the stories you choose to share with us. We’re not a churn and burn business and never will be. And we’re damn proud of that!

What Do I Wear For My Boudoir Session?? ::: Orange County Boudoir ::: Grace and Lace Boudoir

Our favorite question is "what do I wear for my shoot?" The answer to this depends on the mood you are trying to convey - some clients like to bare it all and some are more conservative. Think about the mood you want for your session - are you looking to spice it up or are you looking to keep it playfully seductive? Maybe you want both? The key is finding lingerie that fits your style and that is a good fit to show off your beautiful shape!

Don't worry about bringing in too many options, we will help you narrow down your wardrobe choices while you're sitting in hair & makeup. We select up to 4 different outfits and choose shoes, jewelry, and any props you brought.

Ideas for wardrobe:

  1. Corsets, stockings, and heels are great for shaping and accentuating the body and breast.

  2. Cut Off tank tops and crop tops are great for showing a toned midsection and can help give an "edgier" look

  3. Garter belts and stockings are perfect to make any outfit a little bit sexier. Don’t worry about knowing how to fasten them, we’ll help you if you need it!

  4. Bra and panty sets are classic. Choose a softer cup with a color that is flattering to your skin tone. Push up bras can gap if you're laying down or it's not sized correctly, so get your bra professionally fitted before your session.

  5. Topless with just panties - High Waist, Cheeky, or Thongs look amazing.

  6. A man's dress shirt can be sexy, but if you find it is too big for you, find one that is closer to your size.

  7. Long necklaces with jeans or cut off shorts

  8. Bodysuits and teddies are designed to look much like a one-piece swimsuit and therefore will cover your midsection. The amount of coverage provided by a teddy can vary from thong to brief, sheer to opaque, triangle to underwire. A teddy with underwire will help if you're looking for a little lift for the girls but also want to minimize your tummy area.

  9. Waist cinchers/pasties/harness bras/fishnet tights are all great if you are looking to have a spicier session.

  10. A white sheet (we'll provide that!) Less is more and it's also one less thing you have to think about bringing.

  11. If you and/or your significant other are sports fans, bring in a jersey. Jerseys that are made for women are much more flattering.

  12. A cardigan/sweater is great if you are going for a fall/winter cozy look.

  13. A tank top and panties will give a much more casual, relaxed vibe.

  14. Consider going fully nude -this may sound intimidating but sometimes this is where you'll learn to love yourself completely.

  15. Don’t forget to bring some killer high heels! Nude heels can go with many outfit choices. Black heels are a MUST. However, anything strappy, studded or with bling is great. The higher the better. Try to stay away from platform and wedges for your shoot - they can shorten the look of your legs.

  16. Baby Dolls are NOT recommended as they tend to hide your figure and make you look boxy. They don't photograph as well as they look in person, unfortunately.

  17. Confidence and a smile.

A list of our fave places to shop:

Yandy www.yandy.com

Hips & Curves www.hipsandcurves.com

Forever 21 www.forever21.com

H&M www.hm.com

Adore Me www.adoreme.com

Journelle www.journelle.com

Victoria's Secret www.victoriassecret.com

True & Co www.trueandco.com

Naja www.naja.co

Honey Birdette www.honeybirdette.com

Model Releases ::: Orange County Boudoir ::: Grace and Lace Boudoir

Hi Friends!! I just wanted to go over model releases with you guys real quick … so there is absolutely no confusion when it comes to YOUR boudoir session. We NEVER work with paid models. Each and every one of our clients are paying clients. We never want anybody to feel obligated to share their photos, if you would rather they remain private, we completely understand. After all, this is a very intimate and private type of photography we are talking about here. Many of our clients feel so confidently about their photos that they are excited to share them - whether it’s a full release or a partial release. Here are the differences with the different options:

FULL RELEASE

Please share my images online on any platform. This option is for those clients that are excited to show their images to the world! This option allows us to share it on our Grace and Lace Boudoir Facebook page, our private group, Instagram, and Pinterest. They will be used in advertising, marketing and any other place where our images are featured! 

PARTIAL RELEASE

There are different variations for this on our release. You can choose to just have anonymous images shown or be specific about where you would like for it to be shown (i.e. just our FB group or just our website)

NO RELEASE

This is what you would check if you do not want ANY of your images online, print, etc. You want them to remain 100% private.

We completely understand that boudoir photography is very personal and we respect your privacy. We will never share your images online or in print without your written permission with this image release, so rest assured. We never pressure you either way. Some women are excited to share all of them and some may not want to due to their comfort level, or job, etc.

Are You Ready For Some Football ... Boudoir?

We may not get much of a fall season here in Southern California, but we know fall is right around the corner because the afternoons get a little shorter, pumpkin flavor is EVERYWHERE and football is on our TV's.  As pre-season is coming to an end and he's picking his final selections for his fantasy team, why not celebrate the upcoming season with your guy's favorite jersey?  Go ahead and incorporate some of your man's other true love into your session and see if you don't get his attention away from the screen or fantasy football for a little while?  A boudoir session will definitely be a touch down and will make him think of you when he pulls out his jersey for the next game. :)