December 27, 2024
December 27, 2024
Placerita Canyon: Stunning Outdoor Los Angeles Boudoir Spot
Los Angeles Boudoir Photography
Los Angeles Boudoir is one of the most diverse scenes due to the abundance of nature – there are mountains, the ocean, and everything in-between. During my Boudoir Session with H, we explored a canyon called Placerita Canyon. The Placerita Canyon Natural Resource Center is home to a picnic area as well to a network of trails. For our session we stuck to the flat part of a trail and the picnic area.
The Los Angeles boudoir photoshoot itself was a lot of fun for me. H is a longshoreman. I personally had never met anybody who did this, so it was a lot of fun to learn about her journey within that profession, especially coming from an accounting background. Like many women, H has dealt with body image issues. Previously, she was overweight and now she is back to a healthy weight but is still suffering from saggy skin as a result of quick weight loss. Her story is super relatable to all women and that is why I wanted to share it.
She shared that these photographs helped her change the way she viewed herself and were something she never thought she could have. So if nothing else, let this be a note to yourself. If you are thinking of doing a Los Angeles Boudoir session, just do it. Don’t let anything step in your way, especially your self-doubt! Next week, I will share more on why I believe every woman should do a Boudoir Session!
If the idea of Outdoor boudoir is intriguing to you, read this blog post: the best Outdoor Los Angeles Boudoir Locations!
Table of Contents
The Trail at Placerita Canyon
Prior to our Los Angles boudoir session, I scouted the area. I went on two separate trails, the first immediately sold me on the location. There were picture-perfect benches as well as massive trees. I love incorporating natural props into my sessions, so both of these were check marks in my column. Next, I went across the dry river bed to the other trails and found the trail we shot on.
This trail is pretty flat, which is ideal, so that neither I nor H was sweaty before the session started. We walked until we found the tree trunk I discovered when scouting the location. As an aside, this tree trunk is perfect for a Halloween Los Angeles boudoir sessions as it literally looks like a scary mask.
H brought the perfect outfits for a Western, Cowboy themed Los Angeles boudoir session. This Los Angeles boudoir photoshoot was during the fall, so the leaves were changing colors, which was magical. We started out with a bra and jean shorts paired with a cowboy hat and beautiful cowboy boots. As we eased into the session, she took off the jean shorts, and rocked a matching bra and panty set. We started out using the funky tree stump. My favorite from this series is shown below, where H is holding the cowboy hat in her hand and the light hits her and the hat just right.
Photographs taken by ELI Boudoir
Afterwards, we continued on the trail until we found a fallen tree log. Logs are the perfect prop: you can walk along them, sit on them, and lie down on them. The light seeped through the trees, creating the perfect combination of light and shade.
The Picnic Area
We went back to the Placerita Canyon Natural Resource Center to switch outfits. Afterward we headed over towards the picnic tables. While finding the perfect spot we saw three bobcat kittens lying on a stone. They were extremely cute and could not have been less bothered by us. Honestly, I was glad, because if a bobcat had started to approach us, I would not have known what to do. Directly behind all the picnic tables was a gorgeous tree with a wide base to stand on. There were still leaves on the ground, which made a gorgeous backdrop.
Here are my favorite Los Angeles Boudoir photographs from my session with H!
Photographs taken by ELI Boudoir
Final Takeaways about my Los Angeles Boudoir Session at Placerita Canyon
While, this outdoor location was a pretty quiet location for a boudoir session, I would recommend going there during the week. During the weekend there can be a lot of kids and I never want my client’s to feel uncomfortable or worried about kids stumbling into us. If you have time and can hike further into Placerita Canyon, I would recommend doing so. The landscapes here are stunning.
Now, about the photoshoot with H, I was so proud of H for taking the leap and investing in herself and being willing to do a boudoir shoot even though her body was not perfect in her eyes. All women, especially somewhere like Los Angeles, need to embrace this mentality. Your life will get so much richer and your self love will skyrocket, if you are able to foster this internal relationship. H even commented on that when she saw the photographs. She said that when she saw them, her eyes were not drawn to her perceived flaws, but rather how beautiful and confident she looked.
Los Angeles Boudoir is one of the most diverse scenes due to the abundance of nature – there are mountains, the ocean, and everything in-between. During my Boudoir Session with H, we explored a canyon called Placerita Canyon. The Placerita Canyon Natural Resource Center is home to a picnic area as well to a network of trails. For our session we stuck to the flat part of a trail and the picnic area.
The Los Angeles boudoir photoshoot itself was a lot of fun for me. H is a longshoreman. I personally had never met anybody who did this, so it was a lot of fun to learn about her journey within that profession, especially coming from an accounting background. Like many women, H has dealt with body image issues. Previously, she was overweight and now she is back to a healthy weight but is still suffering from saggy skin as a result of quick weight loss. Her story is super relatable to all women and that is why I wanted to share it.
She shared that these photographs helped her change the way she viewed herself and were something she never thought she could have. So if nothing else, let this be a note to yourself. If you are thinking of doing a Los Angeles Boudoir session, just do it. Don’t let anything step in your way, especially your self-doubt! Next week, I will share more on why I believe every woman should do a Boudoir Session!
If the idea of Outdoor boudoir is intriguing to you, read this blog post: the best Outdoor Los Angeles Boudoir Locations!
Table of Contents
The Trail at Placerita Canyon
Prior to our Los Angles boudoir session, I scouted the area. I went on two separate trails, the first immediately sold me on the location. There were picture-perfect benches as well as massive trees. I love incorporating natural props into my sessions, so both of these were check marks in my column. Next, I went across the dry river bed to the other trails and found the trail we shot on.
This trail is pretty flat, which is ideal, so that neither I nor H was sweaty before the session started. We walked until we found the tree trunk I discovered when scouting the location. As an aside, this tree trunk is perfect for a Halloween Los Angeles boudoir sessions as it literally looks like a scary mask.
H brought the perfect outfits for a Western, Cowboy themed Los Angeles boudoir session. This Los Angeles boudoir photoshoot was during the fall, so the leaves were changing colors, which was magical. We started out with a bra and jean shorts paired with a cowboy hat and beautiful cowboy boots. As we eased into the session, she took off the jean shorts, and rocked a matching bra and panty set. We started out using the funky tree stump. My favorite from this series is shown below, where H is holding the cowboy hat in her hand and the light hits her and the hat just right.
Photographs taken by ELI Boudoir
Afterwards, we continued on the trail until we found a fallen tree log. Logs are the perfect prop: you can walk along them, sit on them, and lie down on them. The light seeped through the trees, creating the perfect combination of light and shade.
The Picnic Area
We went back to the Placerita Canyon Natural Resource Center to switch outfits. Afterward we headed over towards the picnic tables. While finding the perfect spot we saw three bobcat kittens lying on a stone. They were extremely cute and could not have been less bothered by us. Honestly, I was glad, because if a bobcat had started to approach us, I would not have known what to do. Directly behind all the picnic tables was a gorgeous tree with a wide base to stand on. There were still leaves on the ground, which made a gorgeous backdrop.
Here are my favorite Los Angeles Boudoir photographs from my session with H!
Photographs taken by ELI Boudoir
Final Takeaways about my Los Angeles Boudoir Session at Placerita Canyon
While, this outdoor location was a pretty quiet location for a boudoir session, I would recommend going there during the week. During the weekend there can be a lot of kids and I never want my client’s to feel uncomfortable or worried about kids stumbling into us. If you have time and can hike further into Placerita Canyon, I would recommend doing so. The landscapes here are stunning.
Now, about the photoshoot with H, I was so proud of H for taking the leap and investing in herself and being willing to do a boudoir shoot even though her body was not perfect in her eyes. All women, especially somewhere like Los Angeles, need to embrace this mentality. Your life will get so much richer and your self love will skyrocket, if you are able to foster this internal relationship. H even commented on that when she saw the photographs. She said that when she saw them, her eyes were not drawn to her perceived flaws, but rather how beautiful and confident she looked.
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