Women are supposed to follow too many rules ::: Orange County Boudoir ::: Grace and Lace Boudoir

Have you ever just met someone and feel like you've known them your entire life?? That's how I felt about this client. When she walked through our door the first time last year, and then when she came back again less than 6 months later! There is a warmth about her and encouraging spirit unlike most. 

Since this was her second session within a year, we wanted it to look and have a completely different feel than the first. We went very dark and moody, this time. I absolutely love the mystery this evokes...

Read on to learn what this amazing woman had to say about her second session with us!

 

"Too often feminine beauty is either hidden or subjected. Especially when it comes to baring skin. Women are supposed to follow too many rules, all of them conflicting. 

With boudoir, there is only one rule: You are gorgeous, sensual and confident. And you deserve to be noticed.

Sound impossible? That’s why having the perfect boudoir team is paramount.

I will save you the time and hassle of researching the best boudoir experience. Jeni and Sarah are true enthusiasts in their professional fields with experience and a litany of success stories from moms to models, young to mature, shy to an exhibitionist.

 

Jeni is a gifted photographer with true talent and an amazing eye for aesthetics, which means she has this superpower of capturing beauty. Sarah is a brilliant artist who will transform your face and hair into the glorious likeness of a glossy magazine cover model. Really, the pair can be a bit intimidating at first, but you will be charmed into relaxation by their open and accepting manner. These ladies really are dedicated to making this an incredible experience for you. And they adore their work!

Boudoir can be vulnerable. These two know exactly what you need to feel comfortable and empowered. And that is exactly what you WILL feel when it’s time to take your clothes off and get to work!

 

After your shoot, the fun doesn’t stop. You have the opportunity to join a remarkable community of women. Grace & Lace have social profiles to encourage and connect women. They regularly post inspiring, honest and (of course) sexy material. You will have a lasting connection to reinforce the sexy goddess way you feel after your shoot.

No matter where you are in life, G&L are the ladies to make your boudoir experience sizzle. I am so proud of the images they created for me. I never thought of myself as sexy. Hard working, generous, inventive…but never sexy. Never. Ever. Now, a large print of one of my photos is displayed in my mother’s entryway. I live shamelessly!

So from me to you: You are stunning. Today. As you are. You are enough. 

Do the shoot. Trust G&L."

Stop right now and do it ::: Orange County Boudoir ::: Grace and Lace Boudoir

When you get a testimonial like this from a client!!! I know I've said time and time again about how much I love my job, but seriously! I love my job!

"Stop whatever you are doing right now and book a session with Grace and Lace Boudoir. Seriously, like stop right now and do it. I just received my album from Jeni and I am having such a hard time not sending them straight to my husband. 


My entire experience has been amazing. Jeni is incredibly responsive and was so helpful with all of my questions in advance. The day of the shoot I arrived at Jeni's house and there was a cute little sign on the front of her door welcoming me with my name which was a nice touch. I was nervous so it was nice to make sure I was knocking on the right door. 
I am generally not a fan of getting my hair and makeup done because my hair is tricky and the makeup is always too heavy... well... I had not met Sarah yet. SHE IS A MAGICIAN. While I was being beautified Jeni and Sarah were telling me about themselves (Fun Fact: Jeni was a photographer in the navy) and getting to know them was so easy and effortless that it really helped with the nerves. They also helped me select my outfits from the options that I had brought and by the time I went to change into the first look I was barely nervous. 


Now, the photos... Jeni has this incredible energy and it is infectious. She is a kind, genuine human being and that translates when you start the shoot. She tells you exactly what to do: How to position your hands, how to move your legs, even down to how you breathe. Her guidance made all the difference in the world because you aren't having to try to "pretend to be sexy". 
Jeni has an amazing eye for capturing you in the most beautiful moments and looking at these photos of myself I really am able to see what others see. Being hyper critical I pick myself apart and this was an opportunity to really embrace everything about myself. Thank you, Jeni and Sarah, for helping me to see myself in a beautiful light. 


NOW GO BOOK YOUR SESSION!"

Couldn't have ended it better myself ;)

I'm still wondering if they are actually me!? ::: Orange County Boudoir ::: Grace and Lace Boudoir

"I have never been a confident person with any self-esteem and after losing 40 lbs I decided to have boudoir photos done. I couldn't have asked for a better team to experience this with!

Hair and makeup...WOW!!!! What an amazing makeup artist Sarah is, she is so sweet and very talented! My makeup was so perfect!!! Sarah did a great job on my hair as well, it had just the right about of curl and volume. Then it was time for pictures. I'm not one to ever be seen in anything less than a 1 piece swimsuit and here I was. I felt SO comfortable with these ladies it was amazing! Jeni is phenomenal. She has you posing in a way that makes your features stand out. She is so helpful in telling you what to do and being sweet/kind and taking her time. I took so many outfits and they picked the ones that they thought would look best and they were RIGHT!!!!

I got my pictures back and HOLY COW.....i'm still wondering if they are actually me!?!?!? :) I am completely blown away by the images Jeni captured and I knew my makeup looked good the day of...I am speechless at how amazing it looks in pictures...Sarah is the BEST!!! I will recommend Grace and Lace to anyone and everyone that will listen. I want to show everyone my pictures and that is typically not me! :)

Scars are a badge of honor ::: Orange County Boudoir ::: Grace and Lace Boudoir

Scars are reminders and proof that you’ve lived life. No matter how big or small that scar is - it tells a story. Sometimes, a really cool story. I mean, this awesome and badass woman went through this terrifying ordeal in her life but she comes out and laughs while recounting the story to us?? That is pure strength right there!

Scars are never just marks on your body - wear those bad boys with pride, as a badge of honor. Because it is! Your body suffered a trauma and healed itself. How amazing is that?

And really and truly, how boring of a life have you lived if you truly come out of it unscathed anyway??

“Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars.” 
― Kahlil Gibran

 

 From the moment I walked into Grace and Lace, I felt like I was with lifelong friends. I was made to feel comfortable from the moment I walked in. Sarah is an amazing artist. She was able to capture my full potential. Making me look amazing while still making me look like me! Thank you, Sarah, thank you Jeni for giving me back a little bit of myself that I thought I had lost.

Jeni, I have no words! I knew she would make me look amazing! What I didn't realize is how she would capture my scars. She showed me that they are not meant to be hidden, but to be embraced and appreciated for the beauty that they truly are. After breaking my back at 17 and undergoing more than a dozen surgeries, one in which I had a stroke, Jeni showed me that they are more than just scares. They are a story of strength, courage, and unwillingness to give up. They are a thing of beauty that tells a story of a survival. The extra 25 pounds from the stroke is nothing to be ashamed, but are just part of a battle I am still fighting every day. Not to be seen as a negative that we all view our weight as, but to see it was part of a story I am still writing!

Thank you, Stacy, for having enough faith and trust in us to strut around here half-naked, and truly let your guard down to show how strong you are!! <3 

~Jeni 

An Incredible Experience ::: Orange County Boudoir ::: Grace and Lace Boudoir

OMG! I can't even begin to put into words how INCREDIBLE my experience was with Jeni and Sarah! First off, my hair and makeup Sarah did was absolutely AMAZING! I am a hair stylist and I used to do makeup so I am suuuuuper picky and she NAILED it- and I never feel like anyone nails it like she did! 

Next, the photo shoot with Jeni was so fun! She made me feel so comfortable and so sexy! Finally, my viewing of my pics! OMG, I CRIED! These two made me look sooooo good, I couldn't believe it was me!

I seriously am so happy, if I could give them a million stars, I would! Seriously the most fun and amazing experience! I HIGHLY recommend choosing Grace and Lace boudoir for your photo shoot session. Best decision I made!

Thank you, both soooo much for such an incredible experience! My fiancé is going to love the book I got and someday I will look back and remember how fierce, sexy and gorgeous I once felt!!!

Black Friday ... are you excited?? ::: Orange County Boudoir

Yes, it's happening again this year. And it's gonna be even more amazing than last year's sale if you can believe it! Our VIP Group on FB gets first dibs at knowing the details (so go join if you're not already there!) and then we'll announce it on the blog on Nov 24.

Oh, and this year, we're only accepting a VERY limited number of spots, so you don't want to miss the announcement.  Once those spots are filled, they're filled. 

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This has been on my bucket list for a few years ::: Orange County Boudoir

"This has been on my bucket list for a few years. I always hesitated because of finances and because I have not felt sexy since I had kids. I honestly do not ever wear any makeup and I hate taking pictures. I decided to take a chance and have the session done as a 5th wedding anniversary gift for my husband.

I was nervous from the moment that I scheduled the appointment but Sarah and Jeni were great at calming my nerves. I had so much fun on the day of the shoot it was way better than a day at the spa. Jeni and Sarah made me feel like we had been friends forever.

Sarah is incredible, I loved my makeup and hair which is saying a lot because I hate wearing makeup. I literally only wear makeup once a year. The makeup felt light and my husband said that I looked like a porcelain doll that night when he saw me. Jeni helped me choose the outfits to wear because I had brought 5 different outfits with me not knowing what to wear. Jeni posed me and would also remind me to smile and after viewing the photos I was so grateful that she reminded me to smile and the poses really look amazing in the photos.

 

I was nervous about viewing the photos but they were gorgeous, it is hard to believe they are actually photos of me. I did not think I would like them at all, because I am so self conscious about my body but I was pleasantly surprised by how much I loved them. I found a new self confidence and feel like this experience was priceless. I would recommend Jeni and Sarah to anybody that is thinking about having a boudoir session but not sure if they would be able to because they are shy or self conscious about their body. Jeni and Sarah made me feel welcome, comfortable, and beautiful."

More poise and loveliness than I had ever seen in myself ::: Orange County Boudoir

"When I saw my pictures for the first time, I was in utter disbelief. Not because they didn’t look like me, but because Jeni and Sarah captured more poise and loveliness than I had ever seen in myself.

It isn’t fair society thinks of boudoir as just sexy photos. It is NOT. It is about finding strength and confidence, beauty in yourself, just as you are. It is being a little vulnerable and a lot daring all at the same time. And to make it work, you need the perfect team to prepare, support and bring all your gorgeousness to the surface. Jeni and Sarah are the women to make it happen.

Not only are they amazing professionals, they get how out of your comfort zone this is! They guide you through the process, step by step. I couldn’t be happier I made the choice not only to do boudoir photos, but that I chose Grace & Lace."

I can't say enough about this experience ::: Orange County Boudoir

"I can't say enough about this experience and these awesome ladies. I was a bit nervous to do a boudoir shoot, and like most women very self-conscious about certain areas of my body, however, Jeni and Sarah immediately put me at ease with their friendly and professional attitudes. You can really tell these women love what they do, by the passion they have for making you feel amazing during this experience.

Much to my surprise, I never once felt self conscious about my body, in fact as Jeni gave me directions on which ways to pose or hold my face I began to feel more and more confident in my every curve. Going over the pictures with Jeni a week later was such an ego boost; they were absolutely breathtaking. I want to blow them all up and put them on the walls of my home, just to remind myself everyday how beautifully sexy I am.

The book Jeni has constructed with my selected pictures is gorgeous and will knock my fiance's socks off for sure. 
I did the photo shoot to create a groom's gift for my fiance, however, after walking out of the photo shoot I realized I also did it for me. And my self confidence has been sky high ever since. I have already recommended these ladies to countless girlfriends and would recommend them to anyone looking to do a boudoir shoot. It was an amazingly fun and freeing experience that I'm so glad I summoned up the courage to do."