Author Archives: Jillian

I am a shoe collector, artist, avid reader. Love wine, creme brulee and most things considered sinful by nutritionists. Love to laugh. Love to dance. Am glamour and girl all the way. BUT AM NOT high maintenance or pretentious. I get my hands dirty, break my nails and don't cry about it. Love the outdoors--from the sand, the hotel balcony, poolside and from a boat with a drink in my hand.

Self Objectification and Boudoir | Bay Area Portrait Photographer

“The Conversation about women’s bodies exists largely outside of us, while it is also directed at (and marketed to) us, and used to define and control us. The Conversation about women happens everywhere, publicly and privately. We are described and detailed, our faces and bodies analyzed and picked apart, our worth ascertained and ascribed based…

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Glamour Photography Letter From J | Makeover Photography San Jose

Glamour and Boudoir Photography Session Through the Eyes of My Client’s Fiance I received this email after delivering an album to my client and her fiance, I was, and still am absolutely moved to tears…Thank you to my wonderful clients, you make my “job” as a  glamour and boudoir photographer so worthwhile!  I love what…

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Makeup Primers | Boudoir Photography Bay Area

Perfect Boudoir Photography Makeup Doesn’t Only Have to Happen at Your Portrait Session.  Many women who ask me about makeup are usually under the impression that makeup application starts with foundation or concealer.  For perfect,  portrait-ready makeup every day, primer is imperative. Primer? Like paint primer? Well, sort of…. As a teen, I worked for…

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