A Hawaiian girl falls in love with her personal trainer. Sounds like a cliche, but it’s uber adorable. They are fit, hot and perfect together and this session proves just that.

Check out Part 1 | Her: http://lovenotes.tammynguyenle.com/sacramento-boudoir-photo-er-selflessness/

Some people see boudoir as just sexy pictures. At face value this may be the case, but every session I shoot I also hear about amazing women. To me these pictures actually document something very special: Strength, life lessons and a story. For instance, this beautiful lady in teal has a story about becoming a mother. Her motherhood story is very similar to many. She gains a lot of weight during her pregnancies and she’s been working extra hard to get her confidence back. To me, this represents more than just bringing sexy back, it’s about women rediscovering themselves after much selflessness for others. That part of the story is what is truly unique no matter how many times I hear it.

Hair and Makeup By Ashely Grinnell.
If you are interested in scheduling a boudoir shoot email xoxo@tammynguyenle for a full boudoir guide.

A few months back Heather was brave and kind enough to join me on my vlog to talk about some modeling tips. I finally got around to editing some photos from that video, but also a really awesome video of Heather as an extra cherry on top. I remember the day we shot these photos I made her stand in a field for about an hour. It got colder and she barely was wearing anything! She is by far the most electric person I know! Enjoy!

Watch the other videos here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sv65tPseiT0 and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVAk1ZO7ueA.

Often I like to go shopping for non-lingerie inspired outfits for boudoir shoots. Although I think some things like corsets, teddies and baby dolls are great and are specifically made for these sessions I often feel like those options can become too cliche. I feel that some coverage is not always a bad thing, sexy can be expressed in many ways and it doesn’t always mean you have to take off your clothes. Here’s some ideas of stuff you might already own in your wardrobe that are great for your boudoir session and may surprise you.

1. A sheer button up top.

3. An over the shoulder shirt

4. Simple Blank and White Tank Tops

5. Sequins!

7. Lacy fabrics or overlays

9. A comfy Sweater

10. A ruffled peasant top

This delicate silk vintage négligée was a gift from her Grandmother on her wedding day. It reminded me of old Hollywood Glam. Ruby red lips and gold shoes completed the look. She looks absolutely break taking and dazzling in it. By far my favorite set of the day, but most of all it made me smile that Grandma was just as spicy as her Granddaughter.