Jezebel vonZephyr. What can I say that will encompass the amazing experience I had? Well... a lot…read more I've already rewritten this because I could EASILY write 2 or 3 pages singing the praise!! (no really, my last attempt had already reached a whole page and I wasn't even done yet!) First. Body Positivity? Jezebels has it in SPADES! And not the fake body positivity that's kinda toxic and icky. I mean they really want to help everyone celebrate their female form. Boudoir can often bring really specific vibes to mind, leaving people with bigger bodies, smaller bodies, "straighter" bodies feeling unsure how to participate. HAVE NO FEAR, JEZEBEL VONZEPHYR IS HERE! They will help you with everything. If you have ideas, great! They'll work with them. If you have NO ideas, that's ok! Their creativity seems to know no bounds. If you have extensive collections of sexy, sultry things, bring them on it! If not, they have an amazing treasure trove of...everything: bras, panties, corsets, stockings, shoes, dresses, skirts, tops, robes, jewelry, etc. And they post videos going through their client closet so you can get an idea ahead of time of what might excite you to try! These Client Closet tours are posted on their Facebook group which is another amazing thing about them. The people in this Facebook group are so kind and they are 100% here to hype you up and help celebrate you as you are. Besides glimpses into the client closet, they also feature "Seize the Selfie" posts encouraging group members to post any selfie where they were really feeling themselves. It's truly a great community they're building. On the actual day of my photoshoot, I packed up my stuff and went to their absolutely amazing studio. They have 9 sets and at least one that gets updated throughout the year. I got to experience this one in the "Something Wicked This Way Comes" setup. Gorgeous! It's giving darkness. It's giving sensuous. It's giving "I have your heart in my hand... literally as well as figuratively". To say I felt powerful on this set would be an understatement. 100% no notes. Sarah worked with what I brought and supplemented from the client closet as needed. She picked pieces I never would have considered but everyone had done so much to cultivate this air of trust and safety that I knew I could just RUN with it. Sometimes, you gotta let the professionals do their stuff, you know?! I think the thing that floored me the most was the inclusion of my walking stick. I have a few health conditions that can make it hard to hold poses, do stairs, or just... remain steady. Since the studio DOES have some serious stairs, I'd brought it to make sure I could get up there. Sarah was immediately on board with working my walking stick (I mean... it's more like a staff, being over 4 or 5 ft) into the sessions. I know I mentioned body positivity but let me just say it again. TALK ABOUT BODY POSITIVITY! We're not going to hide this mobility aid; we're going to celebrate ALL of you and that includes this. From the minute I walked in, to the minute I walked out, and if I'm being honest it's been a continuing feeling since then, I felt celebrated and powerful. I haven't even had my image reveal appointment yet and I'm already percolating ideas for another go! Addicted? Uh... yeah, maybe a bit *heart emoji* This photo is a fun (and family-friendly) reminder of my amazing day. While I was getting my makeup down by the amazing Angelica (please forgive me if I get your name wrong, you were an amazing INTEGRAL part of the day!), Sarah came over with a bunch of cards. I just let the spirit direct me to the right card and I pulled this amazing quote. I had definitely been feeling like I'd gotten L after L recently and this was exactly the message I needed. Yes, there were tears. Afterwards, I not only got this amazing image as a reminder (yeah, those origami stars were something I brought to work into the session) but I also got the actual card and a super saucy Polaroid memento!!!

I saw their ad. Thought it looked good. Thought I read all of what they offer, but apparently not…read more I got their estimate for getting the pics taken...($3**.00), but I did not see the fine print where digital copies are an extra $3**.00. Before I saw the fine print about the digital photos costing an arm and a leg, I put down the $3**.00 for scheduling a time. Then, when they called me to confirm everything, I told them I can't afford $6**.00 to $7**.00 for photos with digital. That's just way too much. They said they couldn't give me a refund....(wtf), so I told them, you'll be seeing my comment on Yelp! It seems scammy to me.

Vanessa was the photographer for my sisters wedding and let me just say, she is STELLAR. Not only…read moredo you feel welcome and comfortable in her presence but she makes you feel like a star! Her energy matched our bridal party's energy and she was honestly just a blast to me around. Never did we feel uncomfortable taking pictures - you can 100% put your full trust into her knowing that she's going to take amazing pictures and that everyone will look stunning l! She is very professional and I would highly recommend her for any event. Have a look at her portfolio and you'd understand in an instant why she is so good at what she does!

Words cannot describe how wonderful Vanessa is! She captured the beauty of my best friends wedding…read moreday so well. She was very professional and so much fun to work with. She made us feel comfortable in front of the camera, and captured so many candid photos! 10/10 would recommend to anyone looking for a wedding day photographer!

Having your picture taken can be an unnerving experience. Having your picture taken in your…read moreskivvies can be terrifying! Bob from Emerald City makes it both easy and fun. He was professional, accommodating, and reasonably priced. The photos were gorgeous - I barely recognized myself! I would absolutely use him again as well as highly recommend Emerald City to anyone looking for tasteful, quality photos.

Spectacular....I had a great time doing this photo shoot! Bob did a great job listening to my ideas…read moreand adding in his own opinion when it was helpful, or he saw something that might work for what I was going for. He wasn't shy to tell me directly what a guy would like to see in a photo which was super helpful - and he was right on :) my husband loved them! A very comfortable experience overall as well - wouldn't hesitate to recommend. I got all the photos I wanted, as he took multiple shots for each look. He was patient in dealing with multiple locations and helped me with logistics, letting me get the most out of my time. Very professional and respectful - he didn't leave any doors open for discomfort which definitely added to the quality of the shots!