Boudoir Coterie

Wow, we had such an amazing experience at our photo shoot with Danea and Boudoir Coterie. Her studio is downtown San Jose on Martha near 3^rd. it’s an unlikely place for this gorgeous studio — but once you get into her space — you will be blown away by how gorgeous it is.
We did a 3 person photo shoot at B.C. Two were boudoir style and then my pic was headshot style. I have to tell you it was a fabulous experience from beginning to end.
She works with amazing Make Up Artists and Hair Stylists. In our case, we got to work with Nikki and Mari and they were both amazing! I loved my make up and my hair and I got a sneak peek of the pics Danea took of all of us and I am so excited to see the final product.
Do yourself a favor and let Danae make you feel beautiful and sexy. She knows what she is doing and works with amazing partners and they are all there to make you look and feel beautiful. Thanks, ladies!

The most amazing experience… EVER!!! I very timidly considered the idea of a boudoir photo session (I was another bride, looking for that «knock his socks off» gift for my husband-​to-​be). I will start off by saying that I am EXTREMELY shy in front of a camera, even fully clothed. I always feel silly posing and nine times out of ten, I can’t stand the way I look in photos. So, when I started exploring the possiblity of actually doing this, I knew I had to find an exceptional photographer, with whom I felt very comfortable. I had an initial phone conversation with Danea, and knew immediately that she was the one. Her combination of professionalism and amiable nature is very hard to find. With her talent, she could easily have a ton of attitude, but she doesn’t, and I think that’s because she really, truly loves what she does, and she really, truly cares about her clients. And, huge bonus when you’re totally nervous: she’s funny as hell and will put you completely at ease. Danea’s assistant, Devon, is equally kind and amazing! What these women do with lighting, styling, and directing is nothing short of miraculous. I ended up loving so many of my photos, we had to add pages to the album! And a word on that: if you can swing it, most DEFINITELY get a package. It is worth EVERY penny (it’s actually very reasonable when you factor in everything you get), I can promise you’ll like more photos than you think you will, and the quality of the final products (leather bound and embossed) is unbelievably beautiful!!! So… the night before our wedding, I left the album for my groom on his pillow. I didn’t see him until the next day, and I cannot tell you how excited he was to marry me, lol!!! One more very important thing — I now look at myself differently in the mirror. Instead of focusing on my flaws, I see the woman in the photos looking back at me, and I smile :)

This review is for a session I had over a year ago… I can’t believe I hadn’t written a review sooner. Danea was absolutely AMAZING to work with! This was my first time doing a boudoir shoot, but I wanted to do something special for my husband for our 1 year anniversary. I was definitely nervous about doing it, but honestly, Danea was so incredibly personable, sweet, and funny that she made me feel at ease. The photos turned our beautifully and not only did I surprise my husband, I surprised myself! This was one of the greatest gifts I’d ever given myself and him. Thank you, Danea!

Danae is amazing!!! I wanted an amazing wedding gift for my husband and I thought a boudoir shoot would be perfect gift. From my initial consultation, Danae made me feel completely comfortable. First, we did a wardrobe consultation and she helped me pick out what I would be wearing for my shoot. I loved having her opinion and feedback. Then, Danae had me do an online survey so she could get an idea of what my style was and what I wanted. I loved that because when it came to the day of my shoot she knew exactly what I wanted.
For the shoot, my package included hair and makeup. It was absolutely incredible. The makeup crew made me look beautiful and Danae made me feel so confident during my entire shoot. It didn’t feel awkward at all.
But most importantly, the pictures were AMAZING! Danae is a fantastic photographer. She knows how to work the light, knows the poses but most importantly she knows how to put people at ease. I cannot stress how important that is. My wedding pictures looked somewhat strained mostly because the photographer annoyed me. But with Danae she was a complete joy to work with. Time flew. It was so easy and fun to work with her.
After the shoot, we had a follow up where she showed me all the pictures she took. You can tell she absolutely loves what she does and her work is truly beautiful.
My only regret is not hiring her for our wedding photos.

Five stars are not enough!!!
My husband and I have both followed the Facebook page of Bourdoir Coterie for over a year, so I knew that Danea was a good photographer.
I was very nervous about doing such an intimate thing with total strangers, but here’s the thing: after speaking with Danea on the phone for about 20 minutes, I no longer felt she was a stranger.
I set up my shoot, and waited anxiously for the day. By the time the day arrived, I was so nervous and excited that I didn’t really sleep the night before.
My hair and make-​up took about an hour, and then we started. I brought several options, and we picked four outfits, and I went with Danea’s suggestion of doing a sheet as well.
I waited just a few days to see the proofs, and worried that I wouldn’t find enough good shots to fill the album. I ended up having to get additional pages, because the photos that Danea took were amazing. I had a really hard time not showing the proofs to my husband!
I picked up the album and folio (and a sweet little gift) a week before Christmas, and then had to wrap it right away so I didn’t show it to him.
Christmas morning, my husband opened his package and he was speechless.
It takes a lot to make my husband speechless, but Danea did it.
If this is something you have ever considered doing for a loved one, I highly recommend Danea. I warn you, though, you may end up feeling like this was a gift for yourself.
Thanks Danea for making my experience comfortable, for being so good at what you do and for helping me give my husband a one of a kind Christmas gift.

There are lots of photographers out there who offer boudoir shoots, but as the name suggests, that’s what Boudoir Coterie specializes in.
I was initially drawn to the idea of doing a boudoir photo shoot as a wedding gift for my husband by the numerous Groupon and Living Social deals. However, the photographers offering deals always seemed a little scammy, so I set out to find my own.
After doing my homework and meeting with a few photographers, I decided on Danea from Boudoir Coterie. Our personalities clicked (important if you’re not used to being half-​naked in front of strangers) and her studio was gorgeous, which is something that really set Boudoir Coterie apart from the others.
On the day of the shoot I was a little nervous, but mostly excited. Danea and her team totally made me feel at ease, and even more importantly, they made me look and feel fantastic.
Waiting for my photos to be ready, I felt like a kid anticipating Christmas morning, though I have to admit I was also a bit anxious as to whether I’d really look as fabulous as all the ladies Danea has shot. Surely they’re all super models — right? Wrong! I could not believe how absolutely stunning my photos were. Danea seriously knows how to capture her subjects in the best light possible.
I could hardly wait to give my husband-​to-​be his album on our wedding day, but his reaction was absolutely worth the wait. The photos of him going through the album for the first time are some of my favorites from the day. His reaction was priceless.
If you’re looking for a boudoir photographer I would highly recommend Danea from Boudoir Coterie! I’m hoping I can splurge on another shoot in the future:-)

Danea is one of my favorite Boudoir Photographer’s I havent worked with many but the few I have worked with she definitely takes time with her clients as well as having an eye for beauty. I am a makeup artist and she by far is a favorite of mine to work with. I strongly suggest if your looking for beautiful and tasteful pictures in Boudoir she is the best!

Recently I had a photoshoot with Danea. First I LOVE her cute studio and she really makes you feel comfortable from the moment you step in. The whole session was so much fun! 5 stars for her professionalism and the beautiful person she is!
I highly recommend her to anyone looking for gorgeous photos!
BTW, the hubby also loved the photos :))

I did my photo shoot last year with Danea and she was amazing. She did my hair and make-​up and spent quite a few hours with me. She is extremely funny and down to earth, yet not afraid to say something. She is professional yet comfy if that makes sense. After seeing some of the shots, I fell in love. I had never felt more glamorous, sexy, and confident. I can’t wait to book another shoot! Thank you Danea for bringing that out in me. You truly are an amazing photographer!

I recently had Danea take photos of me and I can’t rave enough about them. She makes you feel comfortable instantly. She has a wonderful makeup artist, Andrea, that accentuates the positives. Together they made me feel beautiful. The studio is beautiful and has lots of places to take wonderful photos. Best of all the finished product is amazing. There was a small snafu with the printing and Danea made it right immediately. I would recommend her to anyone.

It took me some time to bite the bullet and book a boudoir photo session. I agonized over whether or not I could go through with it and who on earth I would choose to take the pictures if I could. After scouring over reviews of boudoir photographers, I came across Danea with Boudoir Coterie. I nervously emailed her and she got back to me right away. She meet with me in person beforehand to find out what experience I was looking for, what parts of me I was comfortable with or not, and any ideas I had in mind. This first meeting already helped me relax immediately. Danea is so down-​to-​earth, courteous and sweet. We planned ideas, outfits and she asked a bit about me personally — it struck me as a very subtle but nice touch that she goes the extra mile to really know her client. Danea made me feel like her only project — she is professional, prompt and fun to be around to boot!
The day of my shoot, I couldnt believe how calm I was. I’m usually the person screaming, «Don’t take my picture!» at every get together — and here I was wearing only a robe having my makeup and hair done with a woman I hardly knew! Danea did my hair and the lovely Andrea worked her own wonders with my makeup. It was such a relaxed and fun environment. The studio is gorgeous with lots of pretty touches. There was music and food/​wine — so many thoughtful details. As soon as the camera came out I just came alive in a way I never have. I won’t go into my self esteem issues but they are innumerable and not one of them was on my mind during the shoot and I know it was because Danea is such a gem. I can’t compliment her and her services enough. She will feel like a friend you’ve always had. She is of course also a very talented photographer. She has great suggestions for poses, knows which assets her clients prefer and accents them well, and is a perfectionist so really takes her time making you feel special and beautiful.
Boudoir photos are an investment but a priceless one in my mind. From the first consult to the final product, Danea was professional yet human, considerate, comfortable and showed me tremendous results. She helped me in just a few days find confidence I have been struggling to find for years. I credit her with helping not just myself but parts of my marriage — needless to say my husband was over the moon with the results! I can’t wait to work with Danea again.
Book a shoot ASAP — you’d be crazy not to!

I love, love, love Boudoir Coterie! Really, Danea made me look so beautiful in my pictures. She knows how to capture the natural beauty in a woman, play up her assets, and downplay the not so fabulous parts. Just as important as this, is the fact that she is a real, down to earth, professional woman. I felt comfortable from when I first met her. I can’t wait to work with her again! If you are thinking of getting boudoir photos, go with Boudoir Coterie!

Danea, the genius behind Boudoir Coterie, is an amazing Photographer. She offers the whole package, hair up-​do, make-​up and sexy underwear, you will feel so pampered by the end of the shoot, you’ll want to her to stay for just a little longer. Danea is professional, easy to work with, and she understands a woman’s need to feel good about herself. You will absolutely be satisfied with her work.