She just laid there. Quiet. Unmoving. Practically comatose and completely unresponsive to my charm. Not my typical client at all. I was already starting to perspire. I had heated the studio up to 82 degrees or so, and we had the soft rhythm of womb sounds playing in the background. I was *this* close to laying down beside on the big fuzzy Pottery Barn blanket she had come in with...

I wasn't sure what to do next. Like I said, not my typical client. She wasn't nervously awaiting coaching from me, or wondering whether she should look at the lens or not for this shot, she just laid there. Quiet. Unmoving. Practically comatose. But I was already in love.

This was, by far, the most peaceful photo shoot I've ever done. Maybe that's because mom and dad were there, and so attentive to her every need. With just 9 days of practice, they handled her with such care and love. I think I could get used to this.


Congratulations Susie and Graham, you've created quite a beauty :)

I am so pleased to announce the launch of my new photography business, Joey Nicole Boudoir. For the last month solid, I've been working on my portfolio and new website and am so pleased with the results. There is nothing better than making people feel beautiful through my photographs, and I am so excited to be able to do this through Boudior photography. Every woman should do a shoot like this at least once in her life!

Also, I am offering up a huge Grand Opening special right now to help get the word out, so if you've been considering a Boudoir shoot, now would be a great time to book one! Email me for details and package specials. I need 15 clients to be able to offer the special - and am looking to start shooting in April. First come, first serve for the special!

And if you haven't seen it already, please take a moment and browse my new website & share with anyone else you think might be interested!

Also, I must give credit where credit is due! I couldn't have pulled this all together without the help of wonderful The Boudior Divas in San Diego (for their fabulous education on both business & shooting), and my fantastic Web Designer, Jonnathan, of Jonnathan Paul Creative. I'm still amazed at how beautifully he pulled together all of my crazy ideas. And that frame and headboard you see? All hand-sketched. Yep, he's just that talented.

I hope you enjoy my Boudoir :)

One of my clients just posted a review of her recent photo shoot with me on her blog, and I was so touched that I wanted to share it here. Her blog account is different than the direct emails or phone calls I get when an excited client has just seen his or her photos because they are usually just about the photos, the end result. While I know she loved her final images, I found this writing to be very personal and straight from the heart about her entire experience. And I am so happy that she wanted to share it through her blog.

Her full post will be coming soon :)

She said...

"I had a fashion photo shoot in downtown Seattle and loved every second of it. I was a bit nervous at having my pictures taken professionally. Some might think I wouldn't be so nervous, but I was. This was a big deal for me. The photos will be part of my new site that I am launching in just a few days.

I knew what I wanted in planning the shoot, but I had no idea it would turn out to be SO much fun! Joey Bowles of Cosa Bella Foto (http://www.cosabellafoto.com) was my photographer and made this an experience of a lifetime for me. I felt like I was born to do this. I realized she helped me overcome my fears of just letting it all out in front of complete strangers. I became me in this shoot because of my passion for fashion. I was, and have been on, cloud nine every day since the shoot.

There is no greater feeling than loving what you do, and sharing it with everyone around you. Stay tuned to see the magnificent work that was done by Joey."

I recently had the opportunity to photograph a very special birthday. Jill, one of my dearest friends, and her sister Leslie planned a celebration in honor of their mom's 60th birthday.

Fran, the birthday girl, not wanting to leave anybody out, invited 30 or so of her favorite women to celebrate in style with her at a private luncheon at Kaspar's. From dear lifelong friends to newer neighborhood friends, everyone gathered for a time of cocktails, fine dining, giggles and tears.

Unbeknownst to Fran, her daughters had asked the guests to jot down some thoughts and memories of Fran. Once everyone was seated, the sharing began, and I have never heard so many nice things said about one person. Fran is known to all as a sincerely warm, funny woman with a kind and generous heart. We should all be so lucky to have birthdays with so many fans in attendance :)


The birthday girl!










Jill & Leslie reading letters to Fran from those who couldn't make it in person to the luncheon.

Fran's husband Stan, arrived towards the end, to share a sweet toast of his own.