About six months ago I got it in my head I wanted to do a boudoir shoot. I am in no way a classic…read morecandidate - 57 years old, 6 feet tall, boy body, nobody's idea of a pinup girl. Did my google searching for photographers in Houston and contacted about a dozen. Perhaps half responded they weren't available, and half didn't respond. However, one adorable young lady in Austin (3 hours away), Julia Vie of Vivian's Muse, said she was very excited about shooting me! We exchanged several emails about the process and logistics and had an extended phone chat. My trepedation morphed into excitement and anticipation. Let's do this!! The big day! Julia shot perhaps 400 photos in an hour or so, all the while offering instruction, incredible encouragement and showing me what she had captured in her viewfinder. All with a monster camera and first class professional lighting. We shot on the couch, on the stairway, in the window, on the bed. Woah, so exhilerating! Nervousness was gone and my inner goddess had taken over. I'm not one for exaggeration but this was truly one of the best hours of my life. Back the next morning to review and select proofs. Oh no, her computer jammed up, wasn't happening. No problem in the digital age. We had more girly chat, comparing notes on all of the fun we had had the preceding day. A few days later the proofs arrived via email. I was blown away. OH MY! That cannot possibly be me. But...it is! Being a goddess, even for a short while, really gets in your head. And stays there. Who would have thought the idea of having a little fun by trying something different would turn into a life changing event? Thank you so very, very much Julia! And, girls, if you have any lingering doubts about treating yourself to this experience, all I can say is do not delay, call Julia today! Hugs, Michelle

Julia is excellent at her craft! Her studio is so dreamy and romantic, it sweeps you away into…read morefantasy. She did a great job easing my nerves, since I'm her Aunt, but we ended up with some stunning pictures to mark my 50 year old milestone. I recommend getting your pictures done in all stages of your life from your 20's on up so you have a professional collection of yourself to reflect upon. Don't put it off another day, book with Julia and see just how beautiful you are!

If you're reading this, stop and just book a session!! No, seriously, just do it, don't wait, click…read morebook session. You will not be disappointed, it's literally impossible. You will leave your session feeling like a million bucks. Boudoir is something every woman should do at least once in their life! The confidence you'll gain being glammed up and letting your inner sex kitten out, will stick with you forever. Natalie did an amazing job posing and knowing exactly how to put me in positions that would enhance my figure and make me feel like the sexy vixen I am. As an athlete I wasn't in the best shape and I was frustrated by that, but her coaching and cheering me along made me forget all about the body parts I could complain about. Seeing the final product I couldn't believe it, unbelievable!! Thrilled I finally booked my shoot.

Natalie is very gifted at what she does. I have never done anything remotely like this, I had no…read moreidea what I was doing, but she was patient, empowering, and infused our session with confidence. Her personality is what really makes the sessions comfortable and fun. The experience from start to finish went so much better than I could have ever envisioned. 10/10 recommend.

Jess is fantastic! She makes you feel at ease and brings out your natural beauty! Best hype person!…read moreMy photos turned out beautiful!l had so much fun!

For years, I've struggled with body insecurity, and at 42, I have noticed unwanted changes that…read morehave only amplified those insecurity feelings. Despite my husband constantly reassuring me of my beauty, I've never believed it myself. This is why I decided to step out of my comfort zone and try to capture what I my eyes could not see. I never imagined I would do a boudoir shoot, but I am so incredibly happy I did. Finding the right photographer was super easy. After a quick Google search for boudoir photographers, came across Jrenee Boudoir's website. From the moment I read Jess's about us page, I knew she was the one. I could tell she would be able to capture the essence of what I was looking for, while making me feel comfortable, and I was absolutely right! The entire planning process was super easy, from booking the appointment to the initial phone call with Jess. She guided me through every step, ensuring I felt prepared and at ease. On the day of the shoot, it felt as though I was having a photoshoot with a long-time friend. I was so comfortable and relaxed throughout the entire session. When I walked out of the studio, I felt so PROUD of myself. My goal was to achieve a casual sexy look, and that is exactly what I got. When I saw the pictures, I was in absolute awe. I was so BEAUTIFUL and SEXY, I could not believe it was ME!! I love, love, love my pictures, the album I received is perfect. When I am 80 years old, I will be looking back at the pictures to remind myself of how HOT I am/was! I genuinely could look at these pictures all day long! I am so glad I had this experience. Thank you Jess!

I just had my 3rd photo session with Arin - and there's a reason I keep going back!…read more Arin has a way about her that's both professional and fun, the time goes by really fast and she's extremely comfortable to work with. She is very talented and has a great eye for getting the right shots, posing suggestions, angles, and edits. This season was a maternity shoot and my partner's first professional photo session! He said that he got over his nerves quickly and we got some amazing shots. 10/10 would recommend a session with Arin Phillips Photo!

Arin is so fun to be around during a photoshoot! I spent my bday in her studio and it was AMAZING…read moreAND SUPER FUN!! Pics came out GORGEOUS!! She's truly talented and you'll be able to tell by the way she sets you up for pictures and her presentation after she's done. She's very talented, and skilled!!! Definitely has the credits to make your expectations go above and beyond.

Jessica Roop was an incredible stylist for my sisters wedding this weekend. She was extremely…read moretalented but also quick and efficient with her timeline. We were actually ahead of the schedule for the photographer because she was so great and worked hard to keep everyone on track. She was so kind and professional to all of the wedding party. My sisters makeup was absolutely stunning and we all received compliments throughout the night on our hairstyles! I highly recommend Jessica Roop for your big day or special event!

After searching for a stylist that was not outrageously priced, yet was highly reviewed, I hired…read moreJessica. Her prices were slightly less than some stylists I contacted. During the trial she did two hair styles, neither was 100% what I wanted, but she planned to do things from each of the styles. She did my airbrush make-up, with false lashes, during the trial as well. After doing a trial with Jessica, I had concerns that my hair would not be exactly like I would want it, which was a true vintage style with 2-3 large pin curls and a high/big swooped bang (think vintage hollywood), but after spending $205 on the trial ($100 hair, $105 make-up), I hesitated to book another stylist. The day of my wedding Jessica arrived on time and did hair and make-up for my mom, sister, younger cousin and myself. Everyone's hair and make-up turned out well and Jessica did do touch-ups prior to leaving. My hairstyle turned out very well and I had many compliments on the vintage look. Jessica nailed it! She did however, leave before helping us place my veil into my style. My mom and sister handled it, but we were disappointed she left without helping; she did practice with it during the trial. We have received our wedding photos and video and I was disappointed to see that in photos taken 1 hour after my hair style was completed, the curl/bobbypin was falling out and sticking off my head at a 90 degree angle (we were not running, in the wind, etc.). This may be minor, but when I paid over $200 for a stylist, I'd expect my hair to hold for that time. Thankfully my mom and sister were able to fix it when I arrived to the ceremony site. Several other photos post-ceremony also have hair in the back falling out of the pins, which was very disappointing. The other's hair and make-up held fairly well throughout, but did have a few pins fall out as well. Overall I was happy the day of (which is what mattered), but disappointed after seeing the photos (which is what we have forever).

If you are even remotely considering boudoir, you have to check out Kimberly Brooke! I looked at so…read moremany different photographers, and Kimberly is the absolute best a capturing the perfect combination of sexy, sensual and beautiful to create an amazing end product! I am so in love with my photos and want to do it over and over again!

Kim is truly amazing! I used her for both my pre-wedding boudoir shoot and elopement ceremony…read morephotography, and she was a dream for both. My photos for both were better than I could ever imagined. The only people at my wedding were myself, my now-husband, the officiant, and Kim; I couldn't have made a better choice! She is excellent at helping with posing to ensure you are always looking great; I have never considered myself photogenic and she changed my mind! If you are considering using her for your boudoir photos you definitely should, mine turned out tasteful and sexy, and were exactly what I was hoping to capture!

Julie is a very professional, kind , patient and quick on her feet photographer. She brought and…read morethought of everything, different back drops to choose from, all sort of lighting rigs, themed props, she even brought an ottoman for the puppies. She also thought of the different challenges she might come across and brought dog toys and dog treats as her secret weapon. Overall I'm estatic with the overall experience and even more with the final product. Couldn't have asked for a better photographer for such a difficult photo shoot. If I could rate 6 stars, I'd probably give her 10.

From the owner: Julie with Chittle Photography is a portrait specialist & offers a variety of session styles…read moreincluding branding, couples, senior sessions & more. However, her heart and passion is boudoir! Step into a world where every photoshoot is a celebration of your unique beauty & every curve. She redefines boudoir photography with a perfect blend of passion, professionalism, warmth & having a trusted best friend as your hype squad. Our skilled photographer Julie is flexible at creating personalized experiences with your favorite things, & top it off with how she can capture your true essence, ensuring an experience that goes beyond the ordinary & leaves you feeling extraordinary. We want you to embrace every unique quality and what makes you amazing!