If you're on the fence about booking with Cheshire, just do it! I had the best day creating photos for my fiancé as a surprise wedding gift. I was apprehensive at first but Cheshire made the whole experience feel so natural and fun. I was amazed by what I was capable of and how the photos turned out. He is an all star and you won't regret choosing him! read more

When we walked into the studio a little bit early, Cheshire was just setting out a plate of fruit & cheese for us. He'd also put up a welcome board with our names on it. And, to seal the deal, he had some bubbly on tap! Needless to say, he's extremely attentive and fully dedicated to his clients having a grand time. His care is matched by his talent. All his shots of us as a couple were fantastic. He ensured we were comfortable, offered his ideas while being flexible with ours, and shot for hours. And we had fun! It never felt weird or boring. After the shot, he scrambled over Thanksgiving to ensure we had the photos quickly. He's really top-notch, in every possible way. Thank you, Cheshire! read more

I LOVE working with Cheshire! He is one of the most professional photographers I've had the pleasure of shooting with. Not only does he bring amazing and creative ideas to every shoot but he also makes you feel comfortable and (most importantly) beautiful!!! His studio is small and cozy but you wouldn't think it from the way his photos turn out! He utilizes the space and natural light incredibly well. If you're thinking about a boudoir shoot, you will not regret going to Oaktown Boudoir! read more

This was the best studio photo-shoot I've ever done! Cheshire is such a great photographer and a true professional. From planning the shoot before-hand, to directing on-set, he was thorough on what to expect, but also very accommodating to my needs to make it a success for both parties! The location is awesome, you'd never guess from looking at the exterior, but once you walk in there are so many spaces to work with! It's newly renovated with a ton of props to choose from, so it's easy to go from one setting to something completely different in minutes (which is great because time flies when you're having fun). After the shoot, he followed up within the time-frame he mentioned and the images were more than I could ask for! I can't wait to work with him again! Bonuses: Very clean, nice bathroom, comfy dressing room, and music playing as you shoot! Tips: Bring some change/dollars to feed a meter (just in case). read more

Cheshire is an extremely talented photographer. I contacted him to shoot for sets for suicide girls for me, and out of all of my sets on the site the ones he's shot have gotten the most interaction. He has a great eye and has helped me a lot to build myself as a model. He's extremely professional, kind and will get the photos back quickly. It's hard to find GOOD photographers and Cheshire is ACTUALLY GOOD. He will make you look great, and feel wonderful and confident about yourself. His studio space is nice and he always offers refreshments. read more

I reached out to Cheshire to help me with a boudoir photo shoot I wanted to do for my wife as a surprise Christmas gift. This experience was completely out of my comfort zone, but Cheshire reassured me throughout the planning process that he would make everything as comfortable as possible. After exchanging a few emails with sample photo ideas, we scheduled a date for the actual shoot. Not only did Cheshire make me feel comfortable during the shoot, he made it relaxing and fun. By the time we finished our 2 hour set, I felt like I could do another hour because of how much fun I was having and how easy Cheshire made everything. Then, the BIG support that Cheshire provided was during the final editing process where he suggested that in addition to giving my wife photos for Christmas; I should also select a few more photos for a small flip book to give her as a gift for Valentine's day. He said, "If we do it this way, she'll never see it coming and will be so thrilled!" He was absolutely right and my wife and I couldn't be happier with the results. Thank you so much, Cheshire, for your professionalism and quality work ethic throughout the entire process. I would highly recommend Cheshire and Oaktown Boudoir for any of your photography needs! read more

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I have been camera shy all my life and never really seen a photo of myself that I liked. Cheshire has changed this he put me at ease and managed to get me to smile and enjoy the two plus hours of our session. The photos are quite stunning and when I showed the book Cheshire put together for me to my partner he was blown away. I wish I could do it all over again. read more

I did a shoot with Cheshire in order to make a wedding morning gift for my husband, and I was very nervous but he made me feel so comfortable! We laughed and chatted the whole time, and he took every detail into consideration in order to make it the best, most personalized experience. My husband is also a photographer and LOVED his gift! I feel proud and happy that I captured that moment in time. read more

I had a wonderful time working with Cheshire. From the first email to the final shots, he was kind, supportive, and helpful. He did a great job helping me prepare for the shoot - to think about what I wanted to capture and consider my own boundaries beforehand - so by the time I walked in, I felt completely ready and excited. The studio itself is lovely, and Cheshire clearly loves what he does; the whole experience felt natural and fun. Now I have gorgeous shots that I feel really capture me. I cannot recommend Oaktown Boudoir enough! read more

I contacted Cheshire to help me create a behind the scenes video for my boudoir photography business. I admire his boudoir photography work, and I knew that as a boudoir photographer himself, he would be able to help my vision come together. To be honest, I was a bit nervous about having a man in my studio space because I work with an all female team, and I wasn't sure how my client would feel with him there. That said, Cheshire is so easy going and professional, my client, make-up artist and I were all super comfortable with him from the moment he arrived! Cheshire is very intentional when he is working, and he was great with giving direction. I also appreciated how collaborative the process was. He spent time beforehand to understand my vision, and he also allowed me to be part of the editing process to ensure the final video reflected my ideas. It was exactly what I was looking for! Ladies, if you are considering a boudoir session, Cheshire is a talented and professional photographer, and if you didn't realize he can do video, you should definitely add that on to your session because he is so talented! read more

We loved working with Cheshire, from first contact to the photo shoot itself! He's so thoughtful, both in the physical details of the space he so lovingly provides, and, just as importantly, how he deals with us as people. He made us feel more than comfortable and the photos, ultimately, were superb! Can't wait to head back into his studio and work with him again. read more

The only way to describe my experience is incredible! Cheshire did a photo shoot for my bachelorette weekend and it was the best gift a Bride could receive! Upon arrival, he brought refreshments to MY photo shoot!!! How thoughtful! He also brought a gallon of milk. Ask him!!! There were supposed to be three ladies participating in the photo shoot, but because he made us feel so comfortable and excited about looking beautiful in the photos, it turned out to be 8 Ladies. He was so patient and encouraged us to bask in our own beauty, even shooting areas that some of us thought not to reveal (tummy's etc. ) Every shot was crafted for each lady, accentuating our individual personalities, curves, and desires on how much to reveal or not! He coached us on how to pose, stand, place our arms or knees to look best in the photos. Bottom line...he was phenomenal!!! After spending the day w/Cheshire, I'm a Pro, now. :) This experience was the time of our lives & talking about feeling sexy!! We couldn't wait our turn to get back in front of the camera, in rotation. Cheshire made us feel like we were posing for a magazine shoot! I was using the photos to create an album to present to my Husband on our Wedding Day. All I can say is he had three words, upon seeing the album. "Wow! Wow! Wow!" He was floored and said it was the most incredible and beautiful gift he had ever received. If you want to have the best photo shoot ever, with tons of fun...Cheshire of Oaktown Boudoir is your best selection! read more

I've worked with Cheshire several times and he's great! I have really high standards for photographers and his work is fantastic. He's a master of lighting and excellent at coaching his subjects and making them feel comfortable. Highly recommend! read more

First of, where is 10 Stars button?? He deserves 5 Diamonds review! I never been sooo excited to write a review until now. The first thing I came the studio is really nice, clean& cozy. With the space he has, he could transform soooo many different settings. It doesn't look like just in 1 studio. Cheshire also make us feel like home. He prepared delicious snacks and bubbly drinks to make us feel comfortable. I can tell he put sooo much love& passion in his work. He really enjoyed what he's doing. And that makes his work an absolute stunning art work!! For people that concern about male photographer, he's very polite&professional. He would asked if he can moved me if I got some difficulty to do the poses. And here are the best thing about him. He really knows to play with the angles, to make sure you got the best shot! I personally never had someone telling me to move my body or face to a very specific and detail angle like Ches. And makes my result was fantastic! You could see your slimming parts without any edits! Lol.. and that's where the magic begins. He also knows best to do the lighting. That makes the pictures absolutely gorgeous and elegant. He doesn't only good in taking pictures but he's really know how to pose me. That not many photographers can do that! And the best part that I really appreciate him the most is he's really taking his time to get the best satisfaction I have. I initially took the 1.5 hour session but ended up all the way through that. And he didn't charge me extra for that. He even just make sure I have the time flexibility. What I love about him too is he very detail& prepared. He has the questionnaire to make sure he got what we really like. He even made special playlists to set the mood. And he's very responsive and quick in doing the final result. At last, you make the biggest mistake if you don't hire him!!! Thank you thank you sooo much Ches! read more

Had my maternity photos done boudoir style this time. Was nervous at first but Cheshire was very professional and everything went great. My husband and I both love the finished products! Highly recommend! read more

Cheshire is one of the most professional photographers I've ever worked with (and I've worked with quite a few). I am extremely impressed by his knowledge of lighting, editing, angles and photography in general. His studio is well-equipped and has everything you would need to create memorable, beautiful images. He makes his clients/models feel comfortable and is always respectful, considerate and kind. He goes the extra mile and wants to do things right, instead of rushing to get the shoot done or the edits made. I would highly recommend checking his photos out and working with him. read more

Im soooo happy I finally got to shoot with this guy! For all you models & non-models looking to do a sexy boudoir, follow/hit up Cheshire! I have to say, he's one of the best boudoir photographers I've ever had. Not only is his studio simply gorg, but he also makes you feel comfortable & incredibly beautiful. Meeting you with champagne, grapes/cheese/crackers while you're getting ready makes you feel like you're the only special one during your shoot. I felt like a million bucks shooting in front of him. By being so taken care of, your photos will definitely reflect that and turn out AMAZING! Even my unedited photos were simply beautiful! Whether you're doing a boudoir for yourself or for your loved one, reach out to @oaktownboudoir for your bookings! read more

I had my first Boudour session with Cheshire. It was an amazing experience!! I felt super comfort, his makeup/hair artist did a FABULOUS job! The photos came out evening better than I ever imagined! My husband loves the book of photos Cheshire had printed for me. The quality and layout is beautiful! I would definitely recommend to everyone! read more

It's been a year since my shoot with Cheshire, and I swear I had written a review already - but I hadn't so here we are! I wanted to surprise my fiancé with a boudoir shoot for our anniversary. I was pretty nervous because this is WAY outside my normal comfort zone - I don't even like being in front of the camera - but I figured part of the surprise would be that I did this at all! Cheshire and his amazing makeup artist made me feel so comfortable and I had a lot of fun - I couldn't believe how relaxed I was. I was a little nervous about the photographer being a man, but after reading the other reviews here I was sure it'd be fine - and it was. Cheshire is completely professional, warm, humorous, and made me feel completely at ease. There was also a delicious snack plate and champagne, which was lovely. And after all that, the photos were stunning and my fiancé was appropriately surprised :) Thank you Cheshire! Highly recommend this experience to anyone in need of a good confidence boost. read more

I had a fabulous time with Cheshire, the photographer. The shoot was fun and I didnt feel rushed. He was very professional and made sure to show me pics of the shoot every once in a while. Besides being an excellent photographer, he managed organizing the wardrobe with the set to maximize the look I was going for. My pictures turned out amazing and I will be back for another round on my journey to create a book especially for me. read more

​Cheshire is an incredibly talented photographer who completely understands all potential dynamics and concerns of a boudoir photo shoot. From the very beginning of our interaction, he addressed and asked about all expectations and level of comfort via a non-threatening questionnaire that fully set the tone for the actual shoot. I decided to do this while I was 7 months pregnant as a gift to my husband to capture such a unique time in our lives. Cheshire was able to book a fantastic make up artist, Thuy, who was essential in creating the glamorous and sexy looks that we wanted. The studio is a magical place; I was blown away at Cheshire's ability to transform the space into so many vastly different landscapes. Even before he touched them up, the images were all so stunningly beautiful. The perfect use of lighting and Cheshire's raw talent truly shined through. The final images that I received took my breath away and left my husband speechless for a week. When he finally got the words, he told me that this photo book was the most surprising, sexy and touching gift that he had ever received (by a mile) and he has been bragging about it to his friends ever since. read more

Cheshire is absolutely amazing! I wasn't even going to do a boudoir shoot I was way too nervous. But he made it so easy and natural. I did the 1 hour shot and he spent over 2 hours with me to make sure I got everything I had in mind for my photos. He went way out of his way to make them perfect! My wedding was 3 weeks from the shoot and he expedited the whole process to make sure I had my gift for my husband. Best communication hands down. Would 100% recommend! read more

My experience with Cheshire was just simply wonderful. The studio is thoughtfully set up and the experience is so well crafted. I was also a bit nervous at the beginning but quickly felt at ease. It was my first time doing a shoot and he was very helpful with clear instructions. Cheshire's passion for his work just shined through. We had scheduled a 1.5 hr shoot but we went well over. He seemed to truly be into it and he had so many ideas for different poses and angles. The final pictures were phenomenal. Such a great experience! Wish I could do this all over again!! read more

My boudoir session with Oaktown Boudoir was amazing! I was so comfortable with Cheshire, and the vibe was really mellow. The studio is really cozy and clean. It was cold outside and he even had a heater set up. I felt totally at ease from the moment I came into the studio. We collaborated on some different ideas for shots and we ended up with dozens of beautiful photos. I literally couldn't be happier with the finished product! read more

My wife and I had the most amazing experience at Oaktown Boudoir. Cheshire was extremely professional and incredibly thorough. He spent 7 hours with us and got sooo many sexy shots of us! Cheshire did a great job at putting all the ideas that my wife had into the photo shoot. It felt more like a collaborative experience which made the pics even more special to us. The time went so fast, as we were very much enjoying ourselves and the experience. For me I did not know how comfortable I was going to be during the portions which I was involved. I had a bad feeling I would be super awkward and that my wife (and photographer) would be disappointed. But in reality, Cheshire made the whole thing so comfortable! It was all so natural. Cheshire was incredibly professional during the entire thing, which is of course a must when you're opening up a part of yourself and being vulnerable. We felt so proud afterwards that we took the leap and were so happy we did. And that was just the shooting experience! The pictures!!! OMG, awesome awesome awesome! They are so sexy!!! What an incredible gift to give to yourself or your partner! Seeing yourself through the lens of a true pro, it truly is amazing. There is a huge wow factor when looking at the pics, and speaking for myself, I felt a wave of increased confidence seeing all of the pictures. I recommend having a Boudoir shoot to everyone, and Cheshire at Oaktown Boudoir will not disappoint. read more

I had a boudoir shoot with Chesire and it was great. I was a bit nervous about the shoot, but he made me feel at ease. He is a very talented photographer. He sent me the photos quickly and I love how they turned out. I highly recommend him! read more

The best photoshoot experience ever! Chesire was the consummate professional! He went out of his way to make me feel comfortable and at home; imagine walking into the studio to your favorite music playing in the background (yes, he'd created a playlist customized just for me), a plate of delicious tidbits (assortment of fruit, crackers, cheese and the most delicious premium chocolates), and drinks. He knew that I was a little apprehensive about the boudoir session of the shoot so he ordered it to be the last session so I could get comfortable. He spent at least half hour, if not more, getting to know me a little better before the shoot, which really calmed my nerves and made me feel at home. He also gave me a chance to learn more about him. His openness and transparency was refreshing. The shoot was fun (lots of laughter), creative (he had some wonderful ideas), and versatile! By the end of it, I felt exactly as I wanted to feel - glamorous, sensual/sexy, and energized, and alive. He truly captured the essence of who I am and I couldn't have asked for better. I couldn't wait to get home to share my experience with my family! I would hire him again in a heartbeat! Thanks, Cheshire! I'm forever grateful to you for making my 50th birthday photoshoot memorable! :-) read more

​I went to have boudoir photos taken for my husbands wedding gift. I was nervous going into it. I had an idea of what I wants. Cheshire was always so quick to respond to my crazy amounts of questions. The studio itself was super cool with lots of photo areas. It could look like you were in like 10 different places with all the props and props he had. Also he totally utilizes the space he has. I thought that I was gonna be totally freaked out having a man that I didn't know take my pictures. To my surprise I felt very comfortable. He even had chilled champagne and snacks set out for me. It was such a great experience and he did an amazing job making me feel confident and sexy in my own skin. I would recommend him to anyone actually I have my friend has gone and she loved her pictures just as much as I did. read more