I had the most amazing experience at Society Boudoir, and I can't say enough great things about…read moreShannon! I was so nervous going in, but she immediately put me at ease and answered all of my questions with so much patience, kindness, and reassurance. She was incredibly friendly and made the entire process feel comfortable and fun from the very beginning. I mentioned that I'm horrible at doing my own makeup, and Shannon got my makeup session set up seamlessly which made such a huge difference. Shonnalyn is also an absolute gem! She is such a beautiful soul who made me feel relaxed, confident, and completely supported. Shannon styled me, showed me how to pose, helped me soften my RBF (which was a game changer ), and genuinely made me feel confident every step of the way. The whole experience felt like the ultimate girls' day with friends who are truly rooting for you and hyping you up. I would give this experience a 10/10 without hesitation and highly recommend it to everyone. If you're even thinking about booking do it! You will leave feeling empowered, confident, and so glad you did.

Shannon is obviously a very talented photographer, she's creative and enthusiastic. If you want her…read moreto pose you and dress you then this is your girl. However if you have your own ideas for your own photo shoot I would not recommend her. She has a playbook and insists you stick to it. I had some poses and outfits that I was interested in using and she refused. She also said she would work out a package for my needs and didn't come through after taking my money. Even if you're very clear about what you want to accomplish you still may be disappointed.

Yolanda did such an amazing job with my maternity boudoir pictures. She brought out my confidence…read moreduring our session and I am very grateful for it! I love love love my pictures and I can't wait to frame them. Highly recommend Aphrodite's Boudoir 1000% Thank you Yolanda for bringing out my beauty.

Highly recommend Red Empress Photography! She is truly…read morecrafted at capturing natural beauty in some of the most amazing nature spots. I felt very confident and inspired by the way she guided me thru our photo shoot. I will definitely be returning for another!

Shelby is incredible! Her skills behind and in-front of the camera are apparent. I felt so…read morecomfortable through our entire shoot together. Her guidance on poses and concepts were stellar. I also appreciated her communication and support leading up to the shoot. She also had quick turn around time for the finished photos. She is such a joy to work with :) Can't wait to continue working with Shelby!

Samantha did my maternity pictures, boudoir style, they came out amazing! It was just what I needed…read moreto feel sexy. She was so fun to work with, and truly loves what she does. I loved her natural style and how comfortable.

My friend did a shoot with Boudoir Divas before her wedding in 2017, and while I loved her photos,…read moreI wasn't sure it was for me. However, once I got engaged, my fiancé and I were with my friend and her husband, and the way he spoke about how much be loved and "used" the photos when she was recovering from giving birth convinced me to do boudoir photos for my fiancé. Naturally, I was nervous about doing them, but they informed me that in their entire time in business, they have never had a leak. More importantly, the pictures are so tasteful that if they did get out, at least there is no actual nudity at all. Before your shoot, they send you a super detailed and helpful e-mail about what to bring/order, what they have that you can wear, where to park, and anything else you can think of! Definitely read the whole e-mail even though it's lengthy because it's got lots of useful stuff in there! I did the By the Sea Shoot, which is only done on Saturdays from about 3:15/3:30-7:15/7:30 p.m. includes 1-1.5 hours of hair and make-up. My schedule went like this: 3:30 p.m.-4:45ish p.m.: Ashley did my hair and make-up while giving me some champagne to relax and loosen up 4:45-5:00 p.m.: Get into outfit # 1 5:00 p.m.-6:45 p.m. ish: -Photos in outfit # 1, -Change into outfit # 2 and pics in that outfit in a different area or backdrop, -Change into outfit # 3 and pics in that outfit in a different area or backdrop -Ashley also had me put on a button down over outfit #1 and a fuzzy jacket over outfit # 3 which created 2 extra looks 6:45-7:00 p.m.: Pack-up to leave the studio and drive to the nearby beach 7:00 p.m.-7:15 p.m.: Pics in beach outfit # 1 7:15 p.m.-7:30 p.m.: Pics in beach outfit # 2 I did my shoot on Saturday, April 30, and I received my pictures via a password protected online gallery on Wednesday, May 11 (8 business days later). Then, you select 25 photos for the album using the favorites feature on the online gallery. Once you select those, Lindsey will edit your photos as little or as much as you want and send you a proof of the album. I haven't finalized my album yet, but I'm sure it will be great! My only critique would be that I did feel like the whole experience was a lot of money. I did find other studios that charge less. However, I proceeded with Boudoir Divas nonetheless for two reasons: First, for something like this, you really want to go with someone trusted and used by someone. Knowing my friend used them, that her photos were tasteful, that they made her feel comfortable, and that the photos were secure was important to me. Second, our engagement photos were $700.00 for 2 hours, and that did not include hair and make-up, so I guess $1,695.00 plus tax is pretty fair for a shoot twice the length that includes hair and make-up. Including some of the less scandalous photos or cropped photos that are appropriate that I absolutely loved. An added bonus to doing this is that there is so much pressure to look perfect on your wedding day, but these photos turned out so much better than I could have ever expected that they really boosted my confidence before my big day. Ashley was a great photographer too, who made me feel very comfortable, helped me style my outfits and made suggestions, listened to what I wanted, did a phenomenal job on my hair and make-up, posed me well (and actually showed me the poses first herself rather than just describing them), and is just a super sweet and kind human being! If you are thinking about doing boudoir photos, definitely use Boudoir Divas.

If you're indecisive and looking for that sign to get over yourself and book your photo shoot with…read moreThe Boudoir Divas, this is it. "Do it!!!" Fast forward to nearly 6 years since I've been a client, there is a saying that goes, "The more things change, the more it remains the same." The last time I stepped foot into their location, it was a towering space of wonder located in Sorrento Valley and now it is in a cozy, intimate studio near the ocean in Solana Beach. I had my photo shoot this past March, just a week shy of my birthday. I too, have transitioned in the past 6 years. The last time I was here, it was to celebrate my weight loss journey. It was definitely a milestone worth commemorating at the time, with an additional 30lb loss since those original photos were taken. At this phase in my life, I decided to do this for me. Not for my husband or for anyone else for that matter. In the past 12 months, I have endured and was blessed with a rollercoaster of life events that would test the mental and physical strength of any fierce woman. I chose "self-care" to celebrate my birthday this year and the care and attention of these fabulous women is what they gave me that day. What hasn't changed is the core of what makes The Boudoir Divas well sought after. The core being Marissa, Ashley, and Lindsey...and the addition of Julia on the day I was there. I felt like I was greeted by friends and was comfortable throughout the entire process. I brought in quite a selection of outfits even though they had many options to choose from as well. I was given feedback at what would look best for my shoot. Like before, I just let go of whatever anxiety I may have had and let them take care of me. Let them take the lead for you ladies. Ashley did a phenomenal job on my hair and makeup. Marissa was my photographer, and she worked her magic on me like before. Julia was an added addition to the team that added more positive vibes into my day. Lindsey is behind the scenes working on my selected photos. The whole process from start to finish was 3.5-4hrs. I had 3-4 wardrobe changes. I even opted to have a book this time around. I'm not going to reiterate what I had mentioned in my previous review since it very much still applies as far as the overall experience, post shoot photo review of your photos, and the process leading up to receiving your photos. The only change this time around is that I'm by the beach and there is a cute little cafe just a few steps from the studio as an option to go while waiting for the photos to upload. There is a reason why I'm a repeat client. These women love their job, and it shows. Its money well spent. You will get what you pay for. I feel like my second go this time around was even better. I looked amazing. I felt amazing. The quality of my photos is tastefully done. I'm surrounded by professional, caring women who have the wealth of experience that you will not find in any other photo studio that you may think of booking. I already have a few of my girlfriends booked and ready to go in the next couple of weeks and I'm excited for their experience. Like I said, if you're on the fence and need a sign about which team of professionals you want handling your photo shoot, this is it. It's these team of women. I wouldn't choose anyone else. Highly recommend!

I was nervous I wouldn't like any of the photos because I am generally not photogenic, but the…read morephotos came out incredible! Zeynep is amazing at her job and made the experience fun, highly recommend.

Zeynep is truly amazing. From the moment I walked in, she made me feel comfortable, supported, and…read moreat ease. I did a boudoir session for myself and came in feeling very self-conscious. Zeynep created such a safe, encouraging environment and brought in a makeup artist who made me feel absolutely beautiful. The entire experience felt thoughtful and empowering. The turnaround time was quick, and the photos were stunning. She genuinely made me feel gorgeous, confident, and celebrated. I cannot recommend her enough for boudoir or maternity photography.

Deborah is a very talented and professional photographer! Very easy to work with. She gave me so…read moremuch direction during the shoot and helped me pose which made me feel confident. Photos came out great within a few days! highly recommend if you're in the San Diego area

Hi my name is Aleah. About a week ago I was having a…read morepretty rough day and decided to throw on something comfy clothes and head down to the beach to read a book and relax my mind. I just recently moved to San Diego from Las Vegas about a month ago so you can say the beach is where I like to be to escape and let my thoughts go free. Out of the blue, I was approached by a lovely, warming, and beautiful photographer named Deborah. She was so kind and sweet and informed me that her model had just canceled on her about an hour ago and was wondering if I would want to do a FREE photo shoot for the fun of it! My first response was "well oh my gosh, I have no makeup on and I'm in sweats." Her response was "You are beautiful." I have always dreamt of modeling but never thought I was pretty enough. Deborah thank you for capturing this picture of me in my natural beauty. We are all beautiful and we need more people in the world like Deborah to remind us. I can't thank you enough Deborah for flipping my bad day upside down. If you are in the San Diego area and looking for a photographer don't hesitate to reach out to Deborah. She will let you be you, and be so comforting through the entire process. Thanks for trusting me and believing in me Deborah. I manifest more moments like ours in the future.

I cannot day enough good things about Debra! She's amazingly talented and so down to earth. I was…read moreso nervous going in but she worked her magic and took AMAZING photos. My sister in law already connected with her to book her session and I've had many friends ask about my experience. Debra Alison all the way! Definitely won't be the last time I shoot with her!!!! XOXO

Debra is amazing at what she does. She recently did a shoot for my fiance (now wife) and I for our…read moreelopement. We did a simple elopement in a somewhat hidden trail up in Mount Laguna that she recommended. She was very accommodating during the entire process and had very good methods to setting up different poses for different pictures. Aside from that, she is super cool and brings good vibes to the table with unmatched professionalism. Hit her up for your next shoot. You will not be disappointed.