A boudoir photo shoot had been on my bucket list for a long time. I was engaged and thought it…read morewould be the perfect wedding gift, but can't say it wasn't a gift to myself as well. I researched different photographers and Andrea caught my eye for 2 reasons: her beautiful, timeless and elegant photos and her dialogue around doing a boudoir photo shoot. She starts with introspective questions about what you want to portray in your photos. She nurtures a healthy body image along the way and makes you feel your best from the inside out. That is truly her magic. The day itself was so special where I got to step out of my normal routine and into the routine of a super model. Andrea and her team had every detail worked out, so I could just relax and go with it. I visited Andrea again to review the photos to choose my favorites. There were too many and I ended up making the book bigger to solve that "problem." The end product is two books (boudoir + fine art) full of beautiful, professional photos. I gifted the book the morning of our wedding day and my now husband was absolutely floored. They now live on his nightstand and we both look at the often. Thank you, Andrea! When can we do it again?!?!

I received my album having been away for a few days and wow!!!!!…read more I am so thrilled with the results. From the very first time I reached out and received Andy's response I knew I wanted to go ahead with this adventure. And what an adventure it's been. My only regret is that I didn't do it sooner! I'm so happy with the results and I had so much fun with her and her amazing make up artist on the day. Two awesome women with make up, a camera, some great lighting and champagne? Pretty perfect day! I felt beautiful, comfortable and most importantly had so much FUN. I have wonderful memories from this whole experience! I'm sure you're sick of hearing it but THANK YOU! It must be so fulfilling to have a job where you get to make women feel like the best versions of themselves.

Natalia Mendoza is like a fairy godmother! I highly recommend the experience she provides for any…read morewoman who needs a reminder of what a beautiful badass she is. For the past 5 years, I've completely dedicated myself to my children and family. It's become a large part of my identity and I needed a reminder that "mommy" isn't the only title that defines me. I wanted to reclaim the strong, sexy, and stunning part of myself and Natalia made it possible for me to do that. I booked a session with her for my birthday this past October and the experience exceeded my expectations. She was very professional, scheduling a consultation before we even set a date to answer all my questions, go over details, and to set expectations. Leading up to our shoot, we shared a Pinterest inspiration board. I had outside-of-the-box boudoir ideas and Natalia was extremely receptive to capturing something beyond the ordinary. When the day arrived, I got to spend a few hours playing the ultimate dress-up and indulging the fantasy-nerd in me. I felt confident, empowered, glamorous, and alive! Natalia was warm and vibrant; made me feel like I was hanging out with my best friend. As a woman and a mother, herself, she really understood my feelings and helped me bring out the best in myself. While the shoot took place during the flatter part of the COVID curve, she took all safety precautions and I felt very safe during our session. Several weeks later, I got a beautiful album and series of photos that truly reflect my inner goddess! Definitely one of the best investments that I've ever made. Natalia allowed me to have a wonderful experience and exquisite keepsakes that I can admire for a lifetime. This was truly a gift and worth every single penny!

I asked my girlfriend if she was interested in taking professional boudoir photos for me. She said…read more"yeah one day". That day has not come yet but she has transformed her physique to get ready for picture day. The motivation has been unreal and the outcome is noticeable! I love it and it should be anytime soon!

Did a little photo shoot so I could make an album for my husbands 50th birthday gift. I had my…read moremakeup done by makeupbycynthiia.com and I've never looked prettier! I brought four outfits from home, but ended up borrowing from the studio one amazing piece. Along with shoes and jewelry this studio was stocked. Christina the owner and photographer was so talented. I never felt rushed. She did not seem like she was in a hurry. She made sure I was positioned to be the most flattering and would help me adjust things as needed. Once my session was over, she explained to me the process for getting my album. She gave me options for the cover and let me choose the photos I wanted in the album. Along with that came a flash drive with all of my photos taken on the day. Within two weeks my album arrived at my door and it is beautiful. I would recommend this studio to anyone who might be afraid to do a session like this. I was never uncomfortable and I'm not normally photogenic. This was a great experience!

I didn't think I would be comfortable and really didn't know what to expect. I met Christina and…read moreright away I felt like I made the right choice. Christina made you feel so comfortable in your own skin. I had a great experience and had so much fun!!! I would love to do it again! Next time it will be with my bestie!!! I am so happy I did it. I inspired others to do the same thing. Christina and her makeup artist will doll you up and beautify you. It will be ALL about you. If you're on the fence and kinda shy, go see Christina. She's great and you will have an amazing photo session!

Awesome experience!…read more I recently had reached out to them as I had lost my pictures from a few years ago, and thankfully they still had them and was able to re-send them to me! I'm so grateful! My experience was great! I felt like a sexy princess and the pictures turned out nicely! Makeup was a bit heavy but it was for the occasion. Would recommend!

The absolutely best place to go for boudoir, wedding, couple and other photos! Tiff does hair and…read moremake up and has a closet full of outfits if you don't have your own! Tiffany is the best ever and I have done 3 shoots and look forward to number 4! You will not regret having her take your pics! do NOT wait for the perfect weight, time, not ok for now, etc. Tiffany makes you look and feel like a QUEEN! Run! do not walk and get a consult and you will never ever regret the decision to have her take your photos!! Get in the outdoor shower too! love me some Tiff!!

I cannot say enough positive words about the talented Lone Morch. Her skill is unmatched and I will…read morebe forever grateful that I happened to stumble across her website while wedding planning last year. It is an honor, privilege and pleasure to know her and it breaks my heart knowing she won't be back in the SF Bay Area for the foreseeable future due to the pandemic. Should her prospective clients want to connect with a former client to hear all about her fun, freeing, fabulous process, I encourage Lone to share my contact information.

If there were one word I could use to describe my photo session at Lolo's Boudoir, it would be:…read morebaptismal. That may be far too dramatic a term but it really sums up my inspiring photo experience with photographer Lone Mrch Schneider. My 34th birthday was approaching and I wanted to replace the standard feelings of gloom about growing older with a more positive experience. Indulging myself with a sexy and revealing boudoir photo session was the best birthday gift I could give to myself. In a serendipitous way I happened upon Lolo's Boudoir website (www.lolosboudoir.com) and instantly knew she was the one. Her photographic style instinctively appealed to me: ethereal but natural, timeless, spontaneous, sensual and revealing yet at times coquettish. I can't claim to be an expert on the art of photography but I have strong opinions on what I like and don't like. So many other photo boudoir websites had revealed to be tacky, campy and very artificial. Lolo's Boudoir has heartfelt style. Before our session I felt a little self conscious and I had warned Lone that I might prove to be one of her more 'curvier' clients and that given the wrong angle I might not be one of her most photogenic! She reassured me through examples from her portfolio she would discover the best I had to give. Lone possesses artistic mindfulness. She kindly encouraged the real me to the surface and helped me uncover the beauty I thought I never possessed. The entire experience was an awakening and rebirth of my sensual spirit. Lone has the magical ability to transform any environment. We had an outdoors photo shoot where she transformed the forest into a starlet's dressing room. Lone's gentle, fun and professional personality allowed me to shed all inhibitions. I spent a cold winter morning frolicking about the forest, playing the role of nymph, drama queen and even bathing beauty as I shed all and luxuriated in the freezing cold stream water. At that moment I felt I had experienced a 'creative baptism' of sorts. Regardless of just whom you have in mind while you're smiling (or smirking, flirting, luring) for while posing for the camera lens; you should always be posing for yourself. Just you. A photographic experience at Lolo's Boudoir is all about you. It's a special time for you to be sensual, carefree, indulgent, sexy and alluring. With a complimentary glass of champagne and a few nibbles of fine chocolate...how could you not be?

I did a boudoir shoot with Lily four years ago, and she came highly recommended by a friend. My…read moreshoot was amazing, and my experience was unspeakable. I recently reached out to Lily again for some professional head shots. She is fantastic to work with. I love her warm and easy going style. She makes you feel comfortable and at ease. Most importantly is her artistic eye for an amazing shot. These unique qualities of hers definitely cannot be replaced by AI. I would highly recommend her to anyone.

I did a boudoir shoot with Lily and can't recommend her more! She did a great job of making me feel…read morecomfortable, and is really helpful by actually showing you how to do poses. Her set is also perfect with a classy feel and amazing lighting. I was drawn to her soft, romantic photography style and love the results. Thank you, Lily!

I was blown away by the experience and the final product. Working with Cheshire was awesome from…read morebeginning to end. I actually found him after speaking with a different boudoir photography company whose ad I had seen on Instagram; I decided to do some research before committing to anyone, and found Cheshire on Yelp, checked out his website, and put in an inquiry. He called me very quickly and the conversation was so different from the other places I spoke with! Instead of just laying out "here's how it works, here's what you get for this price," etc., he asked a lot about what I was looking for, what I hoped to get out of it, my motivations or inspirations, etc. That personal touch carried throughout the experience. He consistently made an effort to understand what I was looking for--from the planning process to the photo shoot to going through the photos afterward--to make sure that I got exactly what I was hoping for. The photos themselves are absolutely awesome. It's incredible the different looks and feels he creates in a relatively small studio. More importantly, he just has an incredible eye for what is going to look good and how to create looks, moods, etc. I felt super comfortable the whole time, and I think that shows in the final product. Everyone who has seen my pictures has been blown away. He's way more than just a photographer; he's a true artist. Never in a million years had I ever imagined having a giant naked photo of myself on my wall, and yet here we are...and everyone who's seen it has been amazed. Can't recommend him highly enough!

If you're looking for a photographer don't hesitate to schedule with Cheshire he's absolutely…read moreamazing he knows how to capture the beauty and elegance in his photos! I'm more than pleased and satisfied with his work he is a pro at his craft and has a keen eye for the perfect pictures! I cannot express how beautiful all my pictures turned out there exactly what I was looking for!

This is something I've always wanted to do but was too shy to try. My bf's birthday is coming up…read moreand I thought it would be the perfect time to go for it. From the beginning, Lisa was so amazing. She responded promptly to my inquiries via email and was able to schedule a session based off of my work schedule. She followed up with me before the session, making sure to answer any and all of my questions and also providing me with some ideas. During my session, she allowed me to bring my close friend so I would feel more comfortable. They did my hair and makeup amazing and it was really nice getting to talk with Lisa and getting to know each other before starting the session. During the session, she made me feel like a model. She coached me through all my poses and had me laughing and smiling. It was such a great time and I would definitely recommend her to anyone who has been wanting to try this time of photo shoot. After the session, Lisa followed up with me within a week with the final photos. I ended up ordering the little black book and she arranged my photos perfectly for the final print. Not only does she provide more than fair prices, she just makes you feel so beautiful and confident. I would do this again in a heartbeat. Thank you Lisa!!!

I had a heart transplant surgery in 2006 which left scars all over my body. I felt ugly and…read moreinsecure. Because of that I would hide my scars. No swimming suits or tank tops. Blush boudoir changed how I feel about myself. Lisa helped me realized that beauty comes from within. I became one with my battle scars and fell in love with them. My gorgeous pictures remind me of the moment I fell in love with my body. Thank you Lisa for giving me this opportunity for personal growth. I now show my scars with confidence and tell my story to those who need to hear it. We are all beautiful and sexy. Is up to you to believe it.

I recently worked with Karen for a boudoir shoot in her new studio on 2nd Street in Santa Rosa and…read morewas delighted to see the results! Although there was a little confusion about the start time (and checking my contract, the date was mentioned, but the time wasn't specified), I was relieved to find that she was able to accomodate me, although I arrived late that day. Hair and make-up was done in keeping with my preference for minimal variation from my normal, no frills look. I also specified that I was hoping to avoid retouching of my skin coloration and imperfections, as I want images that document my age, rather than disguising them. She was quite open to me bringing my own wardrobe items and there was a dress I've always wanted to get photographs in, since it was a gift and I've never gotten full-length images of me wearing it, despite owning it for a number of years now. I was also curious about trying full nudes and had been hesitant to embark on such work with larger studios, but knowing it was going to be just Karen and me in the room for the photo shoot, I was brave enough to try those poses as well. Everything was done quite tastefully, she ensured I was comfortable and directed throughout the experience and the results speak for themselves. For obvious reasons, I'm only including the fully dressed images, but all of the pictures I've received are beautiful. There's about a week between the photo shoot and the date that you need to return to view your photos, so I made two visits to town, which certainly wasn't an inconvenience, since I only live about 20 minutes away, but worth knowing for those considering a longer drive. I'm looking forward to the upcoming pool party and meeting other members of the community she's building!

There was a minor hiccup with scheduling due to short staff at work but Karen worked with me…read more Her hair and make up artist was amazing and made me feel super pampered for my studio session. We put on some tunes and A game plan was hatched for poses/ outfits/ and expressions. I felt sexy and totally confident. I met with her a couple weeks later for picture reveal and chose my package. She was able to work out a payment plan for my images. Which I am thankful for! I received my boxed set and digital images after paying off the package. My guy was surprised by them. She also does fun get togethers for a local charity and also other fun events once you are in the group. Strongly suggest for other women who want to feel badass for themselves or for someone special.

I cannot recommend Gusto and his creative partner (and wife) Rocio highly enough. Their style is…read moreeditorial and elevated. What really sets them apart is the experience. They went so far above and beyond for me: helping curate outfits, layering in accessories (including GORGEOUS fresh flower bouquets) I never would've thought to try, and even assisting with multiple makeup looks to match the creative direction of each setup. Their teamwork is seamless with Gusto behind the camera, Rocio styling and perfecting every detail. I felt like I had my own glam squad and creative directors wrapped into one. But the best part was they made the entire shoot fun. I walked in a little nervous, and within minutes they had me relaxed and feeling completely comfortable. They hyped me up the whole time and somehow managed to make me feel both confident and totally myself! Also unlike many SF boudoir photographers who only give you a tiny handful of images to select from, Gusto and Rocio delivered a beautifully curated list of dozens of selects plus hundreds of additional options to choose from. I had so many favorites that narrowing them down was the hardest part of the whole process. Also their turn around time was SO fast I got images within a matter of days. If you're considering a boudoir session and want artists who truly care about the craft and about making you feel amazing, look no further!!

10/10 -- Gusto is an incredible photographer and hands down one of my favorite creatives in the…read morescene. Every time we shoot, he brings a calm, grounded energy that makes it so easy to be myself in front of the camera. He has a true gift for capturing people in their essence and making the entire experience feel effortless. Not only is he professional and reliable, but he also knows how to create a space that feels safe, fun, and inspiring. I always leave our shoots feeling confident, beautiful, and excited to see the magic he's captured. If you ever get the chance to work with him, don't miss it he's truly one of the best doing it right now.