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Hi, I'm Mandy

I'm a boudoir & beauty photographer located in Southern California.

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I believe boudoir photography has the power to ignite and inspire a whole new version of a woman.

I'm also a wife and a mom.

I'll be using this little blog here to showcase my recent work & projects, client testimonials, while sometimes even diving into my crazy life as a working mom.

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At this exact moment 3 weeks ago, I was able to squeeze in one final client shoot before the governor issued a Shelter in Place order for California. And you guys, this shoot...it was magic! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I'd been yearning to do a boudoir shoot

There's nothing like a global crisis to make you love and cherish your kiddos more than ever. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Protecting these two is my number one priority and I don't care how many groans, fights, and eye-rolls I get, I will continue to make th

Take care and love yourself too, mama! I know right now you're moving mountains to take care of EVERYONE else, but it's okay to take a moment for yourself too. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Remember, "ain't nobody happy if mama ain't happy." And yes,

I still don’t know how I “feel” about everything that’s going on in the world right now to be totally honest with you. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Frankly, I think I’ve been suppressing all my feelings with obsessive cleaning, t

Chicago friends. We're doing it...finally! The Merino crew is coming to visit. We'll basically be making our way through the city hitting up all our old favorite restaurants & (kid friendly) bars. Those exist in Chicago, right? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Don't worry...I typically wear clothes when I shoot. ;)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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This is what happens when boudoir photographers photograph boudoir photographers. It's a special kind of magic. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#theothersideofthele

Calling all brides! Raise your hand and share your date in the comments if you're planning a wedding in the OC/LA area this year, or tag someone who NEEDS to see this post! You're not going to want to miss this upcoming #bridalboudoir announcement...

"Do you do maternity boudoir?" A question I get asked often. The answer is yes, absolutely! As an intimate portrait artist for women, I love helping women at all phases of their life celebrate their bodies. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Anybody else incapable of walking past Victoria's Secret without peeping in to see what's new/on sale? No? Just me?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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What's the store/shop that you can't 'not' stop into when you're nearby?

This past weekend we celebrated this beautiful soul's 40th birthday. Over the past few years, I've gotten the chance to photograph her twice and hang out with her at countless shoots, as she came to support her girlfriends along their self-love journ

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BLOG ARCHIVES

February 2020
- Feb 6, 2020 "No regrets when I'm old and grey" | Orange County Boudoir Photography Feb 6, 2020
January 2020
- Jan 1, 2020 2019 Wrap-Up | Overcoming Depression...again Jan 1, 2020
November 2019
- Nov 29, 2019 BLACK FRIDAY EXCLUSIVE EVENT : SILHOUETTE SESSIONS Nov 29, 2019
October 2019
- Oct 24, 2019 Studio Launch Party Oct 24, 2019
September 2019
- Sep 26, 2019 Our Joshua Tree Family Photos Sep 26, 2019
- Sep 26, 2019 MMP is Hiring/Casting, and YOU may be the right fit Sep 26, 2019
March 2019
- Mar 4, 2019 Boss Babe Spotlight: FIT4MOM NORTH OC Mar 4, 2019
January 2019
- Jan 29, 2019 Tenth Anniversary Gift | Orange County Boudoir Photographer Jan 29, 2019
- Jan 10, 2019 Boss Babe Spotlight: TRICHOLOGY Jan 10, 2019
May 2017
- May 22, 2017 "I've never felt more like a woman" | Orange County Boudoir Studio | Mother's Day Celebration May 22, 2017
- May 16, 2017 Boudoir in the Bluegrass || Summer 2017 || Central Kentucky Photoshoot May 16, 2017
- May 5, 2017 She hadn't felt sexy in years | Mother's Day Boudoir Celebration May 5, 2017
April 2017
- Apr 14, 2017 Celebrating a healthy body image :: Orange County Boudoir Studio Apr 14, 2017
January 2017
- Jan 30, 2017 Boss Babe Spotlight: LOVE MORE DECOR Jan 30, 2017
- Jan 20, 2017 "It was exactly what I had hoped it would be!" | Orange County Boudoir Photographer Jan 20, 2017
December 2016
- Dec 31, 2016 One of the many faces of postpartum depression | Orange County Boudoir Studio Dec 31, 2016
November 2016
- Nov 23, 2016 She secretly always wanted to do this || Orange County Boudoir Photographer Nov 23, 2016
- Nov 8, 2016 Boss Babe Spotlight: DAHLIA BOUTIQUE | OC Lingerie & Bra Boutique Nov 8, 2016
September 2016
- Sep 22, 2016 We're your GIRL GANG :: Orange County Boudoir Studio Sep 22, 2016
- Sep 9, 2016 Boudoir in the Bluegrass :: Fall 2016 :: Lexington, KY Sep 9, 2016
- Sep 8, 2016 Win a Complimentary Session | Boudoir by Mandy Merino Photography | Orange County, CA Sep 8, 2016
- Sep 7, 2016 Her Heart Melted :: Central Kentucky Boudoir Photographer Sep 7, 2016
August 2016
- Aug 3, 2016 Sexy Little Bride :: OC Boudoir Photographer Aug 3, 2016
July 2016
- Jul 26, 2016 Mommy Needs Friends | Life of a boudoir photographer Jul 26, 2016
- Jul 14, 2016 Do It For Yourself! :: Downtown LA Boudoir Photography Jul 14, 2016
June 2016
- Jun 8, 2016 Mandy Merino Photography | Boudoir Photographer Orange County Jun 8, 2016
- Jun 7, 2016 Boho Bridal Boudoir :: OC Boudoir Studio Jun 7, 2016
May 2016
- May 3, 2016 Hold your head a little higher, girl! :: Orange County Boudoir Photographer May 3, 2016
March 2016
- Mar 1, 2016 Rock-N-Roll Badass Beauty :: OC Boudoir Photographer Mar 1, 2016
February 2016
- Feb 12, 2016 Rediscovering myself in my 30's :: OC Boudoir Photographer Feb 12, 2016
January 2016
- Jan 12, 2016 Moody Milk Bath :: OC Boudoir Studio Jan 12, 2016
December 2015
- Dec 23, 2015 You definitely still "got it" momma! Dec 23, 2015
- Dec 17, 2015 Miss A Dec 17, 2015

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