I was by far the most nervous about this decision I made of finally having a boudoir shoot . And…read moreafter much search I happen to come across A vital beauty photo - by Avital Karsilovsky .... And I think it was fate. From the initial emails to the day of , I was very happy with our communication and how at ease she made me feel , along with Tatyana who did my make up ( also spectacular) . Then the moment I feared most came , pictures and like she said within 10 mins I was completely at ease . We all have our insecurities but by the end of the shoot I was completely uplifted confident wise and felt amazing about myself , I am sure many ppl say the same but I couldn't be more grateful for my decision and over all with choosing Avital ... I can't wait to see the final product .

I write this review for anyone who needs some inspiration and that final push to fully explore…read morethemselves. I have NEVER done anything like this but it's something I suggest all women must experience at least once in their lifetime because it was simply amazing! I had no experience whatsoever but Avital posed me from my eyelashes down to my toes with such positive encouragement & energy! I had started my search with my upcoming birthday approaching & due to the world crisis / pandemic lockdown this year I knew I wouldn't be traveling or celebrating at gatherings, however I had just undergone a lot of spiritual & physical growth in the last few months because of these changes so I decided a photography shoot "might" be a nice present to myself... as well as to remember my last year in my 30's. Avital was the first of a few of my inquiries to call me back & as soon as we spoke I knew I had to look no further. We discussed all my questions & any concerns I had, & she instantly put all my worries to ease. The next few days I spent exploring what kind of sensual outfits I would like to wear & the kind of looks I would like to achieve for her to capture. We were in constant contact the next few days as she created my idea board & brought it all to life. She had also coordinated her best hair & makeup artist for me to make sure it was extra special. On the day of my shoot I felt so comfortable as I was greeted with thrill & warmth by both of them. As I was getting dolled up, Avital immediately began coordinating the outfits I brought with her own visions as well as incorporating my own thoughts, & I must say it turned out magical! I would have never envisioned half of what was actually produced. Once we started shooting, I felt her high energy come alive on set & it really worked wonders to motivate me & give my all to it. I felt beautiful, sensual, sexy, soft, excited, happy, all at one time! All the things that sometimes we forget are there in our busy lives. Avital had a true passion & eye for detail and beauty that cannot be compared! I left that day feeling so intense that I couldn't even describe it in words & this is why I strongly encourage anyone with any doubts to just do it! On the day of my final photo reveal I think she was just as excited as me, if not even more excited for how fierce the photos came out. The hardest part of the process was actually narrowing down the ones I wanted to keep. A few days later, my order was personally delivered to me & I was blown away by the beautiful packaging & detail of the entire presentation from the gift bag to the wrapping, the gorgeous prints & customized USB drive, the quality of it all was absolutely top notch. It looked so classy & elegant which was basically the theme of the entire experience. To top it off she had even added a bonus gift for me, so I cannot say enough about how from start to finish the experience was just mind blowing. If you have any reservations about your body or body type: On the day of my photo shoot I was 151lbs (which is an all time low for me in the last 20 years) Height 5'3", Bust 38.5", Waist 30", Hips 41" and what it tells me is you don't ever need to be perfect, ladies, you do not need the thinnest waistline or to be light as a feather, but you can feel perfect in your own way. This photo shoot captured a time in my life that I will forever hold very near & dear to my heart because of how much I learned about life & about myself & about what really matters when all is said & done. For me this was not a reinforcement of being sexy, But rather a huge reminder of the strength of a woman. The power of the mind is simply astounding to say the least. Once you master it, let your body follow. I am so glad I crossed paths with Avital & got to do something so empowering for myself. The last thing I need to add is that my photos have everyone SPEECHLESS & completely inspired. I am so glad it did it! You will NOT regret it either! when else will you be as young & beautiful as you are now

Andreea will make you feel so comfortable and relaxed! She will show you all the techniques and…read moreposes you need to show off your beautiful self. The photoshoot made me feel so confident, empowered and was such an exciting experience all around. Working with Andreea was a delight. She has such a fast turn over time, is so easy-going, flexible and kind. I highly recommend doing your photoshoot in your home if you can! She did a great job navigating a tiny apartment and it made the photoshoot much more special. I cannot recommend Andreea enough!

Being a stay at home mom of a toddler and 5 month postpartum I needed something to give me a major…read moreboost in confidence. Andreea made me feel so comfortable doing something completely out of my element. During our shoot I felt so empowered, beautiful, sexy and like a bad chick again!!!! If you are hesitant about booking this is your sign to JUST DO IT!!!! Thank you Andreea

Trina did such a beautiful job painting me during my boudoir session. It was awesome to work with…read moreher. I enjoyed chatting with her, she made me feel very comfortable and I love the final result. The lingerie she painted on looked very realistic. I'd highly recommend her for any bodypainting work or boudoir session!

Met Trina and her sidekick Gina at the San Jose Museum of Arts post CMYE. I sensed immediately that…read moreshe's going to be a cool Kat. She was busy that night but a sign in sheet was there. When my turn came I asked for a kitty face! No protest or suggestions. It was an immediate yes! They use airbrush and brush combo. The outcome is more refined and long lasting kitty face for me. But easy to wash off! I didn't want to wash mine off! :( Both ladies were awesome with their customer service. Friendly and fast and oh so artistic! A fan!

Over priced and pushed me to spend WAY MORE then I wanted. It was uncomfortable.​ And almost sent…read moremy photos to the wrong address. Im aging one day you get a message about nudes photos of you going to the wrong address, a complete stranger . Horrid experience

YOU NEED TO HIRE TING YI !!! I'm going to leave an extremely honest review here. Half of what makes…read morea good photographer is having the skillset to capture a moment, which I feel most professional photography teams can do, but the thing that sets Ting Yi apart is her ability to be a director. We found her portfolio online, and loved her editing style, so we set up a FaceTime. In our first call, she worked to understand our personalities and goals for the final product. It was immediately clear to us that we wanted her for our wedding. From then on, she demonstrated great communication which made the whole planning process simple, straight forward, and easy to execute for my wife and I. The moment she arrived on site with her team, they got to work and made us feel safe on our wedding day. Personally, I feel that taking photos can feel awkward under pressure, but Ting Yi completely relieved that pressure and made sure we got the perfect shots. During the bride-groom sessions she always created a comfortable, fun, natural environment. During group photos she made sure to keep everyone in check, which we told her was important for us considering we have a big family with certain people that don't play nice. For the videos, we loved the 1min trailer, 5min highlight, and documentary video. They brought a drone which got super cool shots, they had us mic'd up for important moments, and edited the final products to tell a beautiful story that lets us remember some of our favorite moments forever. If I ever have friends/family that get married in the area I would always recommend Ting Yi for the job. Book Ting Yi now and have one less thing to stress about, it's the right decision, I promise.

I met Irina a little over 3 years ago when I decided to have some photos of myself done for my…read morehusbands birthday. This was something totally out of my comfort zone as I am and always have been very self conscious of my body but it was a great opportunity to try and overcome that while providing my husband with a unique and special gift. Once I got in the room with Irina I felt good, still self conscious but she was so sweet and accommodating that I trusted her completely. She could tell how nervous I was so we kept it simple but by the end (with the help of Sade on the iPod) I felt like a goddess! We ended up with the most gorgeous, tastefully sexy photos, they were better then I could've hoped for. Irina has such a great vibe, she is so warm and so professional, she can make anyone feel at ease. This is something I think every woman should do at least once in their lives. It was such a liberating experience and such a boost to my ego. I can't wait to lose weight so I can do it again, lol.

If you're looking for a non-judgmental & seamless experience with QUALITY work, look no further…read more Irina was incredibly kind and supportive and made me feel completely at ease when shooting my boudoir photos. Client comfort is definitely key, as this can be really awkward for some, but after meeting her prior to booking, I knew I wanted to book with her immediately! She was very detail oriented and made everything as fun and laid back as possible. The price is definitely fair as she does AMAZING work and I loved the different package options. My husband was very happy with his wedding gift! :). Seriously though, book with Irina!!!!!

I was familiar with Ellen Stagg's photography but was not sure she did male boudoir photography…read more Much to my relief she did and does. I could not be happier with the process and the results. She was calm and assuring during the shoot; used natural light to flatter my physique and coloring; and had a wonderful eye when composing photos. Could not be happier with the results! Only question I have is why I waited so darn long to do it!

I had Ellen do my fiance & my engagement announcement pictures and they came out amazing. We told…read moreher the vibe we were looking for and she took us to a few locations to get different looks that worked out perfectly. The entire experience was very professional yet fun and a pleasure from start to finish. Ellen really captured us in our most natural light and created some pictures which we are using as gifts for our close friends. One of the things I like best is that our personalities really came through in the photos, something I can not say for every photographer. I highly recommend using her for any photos where you want a personal yet professional touch that captures you in the best light.

I am working with Penny on a "wedding journey" package. She is documenting the memorable moments…read moreleading up to my wedding (e.g. trying on dresses, food tasting with our catering company). She has sent me "sneak peaks" of some of these moments and they are amazing! I can wait to see the final package. Many brides are so focused on the big day that they forget to embrace the moments with loved ones trying on dresses or touring venues. My parents and in laws have been a big part of the wedding process and I know my fiancé and I will look back at the pictures and cherish them just as much as the pictures from our wedding day. Penny does a great job of letting the day unfold naturally and documenting the memorable moments. She is always happy and smiling, you can't help but have fun with her behind the camera. Thank you Penny!!

Wow! I absolutely loved my experience with the uber talented Penny Tyler. I had some boudoir photos…read moredone for my hubby, and we couldn't be happier with them. Penny made me feel both comfortable and alive during my shoot which directly translated to my photos. My husband absolutely loves them! He goes away for work sometimes, and with my new personalized boudoir photos he can take a little piece of me with him. I'm already starting to think about our next project together!

I had my pictures taken on December 13 and got my book yesterday. It was a wonderful experience…read more Both Catherine and her makeup artist were absolutely wonderful at putting me at ease throughout the entire session. I felt as comfortable as if I'd known her for years. I'm so glad I've been immortalized like this.

I absolutely loved working with Catherine. I was extremely nervous and she made me feel so…read morecomfortable. Her hair and makeup team were also amazing!! The outcome was fantastic and i hope to get to do this again with Catherine one day.