hey lovely, I’m debs!

Oakland boudoir photographer, and I believe every person deserves to feel good in their own skin.

Not someday. Not when you lose the weight, get the haircut, or feel more confident.

Right now. Exactly as you are.

Debra, owner of Hey Lovely Boudoir, sitting on a stool and playfully holding an imaginary phone to her ear
Woman in pink pajamas showing rings on her right hand during a boudoir session
Woman in a white bodysuit holding her knee close with a large tattoo visible on her leg
Woman sitting backward on a chair with her shirt draped off her shoulders during a boudoir session 
i see you!

I’VE STRUGGLED WITH MY BODY AND MY SKIN, JUST LIKE YOU HAVE.

I’ve been there – telling myself that if I worked out more, made healthier choices, or if my skin cleared up, then maybe I would be much more attractive.

It felt like I was constantly chasing a version of beauty and being pulled in different directions so that I could be seen as beautiful by the world.

And eventually, I decided… no more of that.

I didn’t want to keep putting conditions on when I was “allowed” to feel good about myself.  This experience isn’t about changing who you are. It’s about giving yourself permission to show up as you are—and realizing that’s already enough.

Woman lying on the floor with her arms above her head and rings visible on her hand
Woman lying on a bed with white sheets draped around her during a boudoir session

I started Hey Lovely because I believe boudoir photography isn't about transformation — it's about recognition.

My sessions are simple, intentional, and completely centered on you. No elaborate props, no pressure to perform — just a safe space, good light, and someone genuinely in your corner. 

Every body. Every gender. Every story. You are welcome here.
work with me

Fun facts about me

My Weekend Plans

Trying new restaurants & recipes

My GO-TO STARBUCKS ORDER

Strawberry Acai Tea Refresher

Alpaca, Debra’s favorite animal 
my favorite animal

Alpacas

Unapologetically a fan of

Taylor Swift & her RED and Reputation Eras

Baymax and Groot, two of Debra’s favorite Disney and Marvel characters 
my favorite Disney characters

Baymax and Groot

Caught in the crowd at

Gryffin, Martin Garrix, Alesso, Zedd

Debra, owner of Hey Lovely Boudoir, posing playfully for the camera

KIND WORDS

KIND WORDS

★★★★★

Debra guided me through various poses and was so incredibly supportive which I appreciated.

★★★★★

She’s genuinely interested in making the experience fun and low-stress and manages to bring you out of your comfort zone but is still able to relax you into the session.

★★★★★

Debra is an absolute gem of a human being and knows exactly how to make someone feel so comfortable.

I won't promise this session will fix everything.

But I do promise you'll walk away having seen yourself differently — and that's where everything begins.