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“I need to lose (insert random number) pounds before I can do a boudoir session.” No, you don’t! Y’all… I know this is a hard topic. Please don’t place boundaries like this on yourself! Boudoir is about celebrating YOU, no matter what season of life you are in. I know how hard it can be...
Welcome to Boudoir Session Facts with Andrea Liora! The first topic we’ll be covering in this little series is Nerves, as the title may have given away 😉 It’s normal to be nervous before booking your boudoir photography session. It’s normal to be anxious after you book your session and begin prepping and shopping for...
Hey Lady! Let’s have a little fun and possibly discover the lingerie style that best suits your personality! I’ve designed this lingerie quiz to inspire you to try something new and get some ideas for your next boudoir photography session in the San Francisco Bay area with me. You’ll get a sweet gift sent directly...
Many of my boudoir photography clients are brides-to-be. Many engaged women reach out to me to book a boudoir session to create an album as a gift for their future partner. They probably don’t realize at the time of their consultation, or maybe even until the day of their session, that the experience is actually...
After becoming a mother myself last year, I knew I wanted to meet and photograph more expectant mamas. Fun story – My water broke while I was getting ready to photograph myself at 38 weeks pregnant. When it happened, I was in the bathroom, meticulously applying my eyeliner. So… no week 38 photos for me,...
Hello hello! It’s been a while since I’ve updated y’all on all things Andrea Liora Studios. First off, we have a new name! Earlier this year, I officially changed Andrea Liora Boudoir Photography to Andrea Liora Studios. Why? I knew I wanted to offer my clients more options in addition to boudoir portraits. So many...
Once you decide to book a boudoir or maternity session with me, the planning process begins! The first thing I send my clients is a detailed session prep guide. This guide discusses things like what to wear, how to prep for your best photo-ready skin, how to overcome nerves, Do’s and absolute DO NOT’s for...
A beautiful, 24-year-old woman, Michelle, decided to book a boudoir session with me just days after receiving her breast cancer diagnosis. She said she wanted to celebrate and memorialize her body before beginning chemotherapy and before having surgery. It is an absolute honor to be her photographer. As some of you may know, my mother...
A photoshoot with me is so much more than just the album you receive after your session. This is an experience. A treat. A celebration of the astonishing woman you are! Part of the experience is the pampering you’ll receive before our boudoir session even begins. During our pre-shoot planning process, you’ll select a makeup...
You don’t need a special occasion or reason to book a photography session with me, just like you don’t need a reason to wear sexy lingerie when you’re alone in your house on a Tuesday night. Just do it! Why? Because it’s nice to feel beautiful and sexy and feminine, dammit! Many of my clients...
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Oakland, CA
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