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!

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!

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 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!

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?

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 highly recommend Johnathan for a luxury feel Boudoir shoot! I am near the end of a era in my life…read moreand I researched several Boudoir photographers to capture what my body is now. Johnathan's art work speak for themselves and I really was drawn to his artistic/moody/dark/sexy vibe that comes across so clearly in this work. All of his pictures are of high quality and of variety! For me personally, I spoke with Johnathan over the phone before booking him and found him to be easy to talk to. He is super responsive which was important for me as a client. He makes you feel valued as an individual as his services are pretty customized. We worked together to curate something that is deeply intimate and personal for myself, which was also very important to me to have something that was authentically me. The experience was very smooth in that he made sure to find a location that I was comfortable with, and did not rush any piece of the process, at all. It is very important to make the client feel comfortable and not rushed. Johnathan did a great job with making me feel comfy every step of the way. All in all, he is just great to work with, worth every cent!

Jonathan was fantastic. Professional, prompt, and so understanding. He made me feel extremely…read morecomfortable as I pushed my own personal boundaries and I am so happy I did. I love the boudoir book, as does my husband! Thank you for everything, Jonathan!

The studio work coming from this photographer and her editor has me thinking who is this beautiful…read morewoman pictured? When I know in my heart it's me. I have been delighted to have a second round of work done by this power couple. They are professional and they listen to your concerns about your body and looks; they also fulfill dreams of becoming a beautiful mermaid and sexy confident woman. From Headshots to Fun Shots their work is worth every penny in having you feel like the beautiful woman you are inside and outside. Please check them out and know their beach town location is worth the drive. This is the best gift I ever gave myself personally and I can only hope others love themselves enough to do a shoot to feel good about yourself for the future years to come!

At first sight, you think the unassuming house in the middle of the coastal town is just what it…read moreseems... a house. Walking in, you'd be surprised that simple magic is made here. Though I've never reviewed a photography studio, I'd like to give this studio and couple a shout out. I came here one evening for a boudoir photo session, and was expecting to find a bed. Something that I'm used to seeing during boudoir sessions. However, no bed was to be found. I was confused but also very curious as to why this was. I went to change into my first outfit and shyly walked out. I sat on a chair and the rest was history. Before the shoot: Laura spoke with me and told me what to expect. She laid out the plans to have a cabaret style shoot and to bring my best lingerie. She did have a few things in the studio, she said, but as a plus size model, I purchased a few things to make sure I would be comfortable and fit. When walking in the studio, I met with Mark, her husband and the editor of the photos. He was very kind and offered a lot of support for his wife. It was nice to see a great couple working together doing what they love. During the shoot: Laura was very helpful. She offered poses that would not only make me feel sexy, but also direction that would make my body look fantastic in the photos. Unfortunately, one do the poses that I loved doing didn't make the final cut - if only I looked great in that one. It was one of my favorite things. She had me balancing with one leg extended on a chair, "cabaret" style. She even put a laptop in front of me to see a small part of the movie to get me in the spirit. She offered music that was both comforting and fun, and the atmosphere was just.. beautiful. We worked very well and I felt my best working with her. It was wonderful. After the shoot: Laura and I agreed to a video chat where she shared my best images and I chose the ones that I wanted to edit. It was an easy process and it took only a few minutes. I was stunned to see how gorgeous they turned out. She offered a great variety to choose from and I was happy with my choices. The end result was a great experience and beautiful memorable photos. My husband was pleased and he loved the entire experience watching on the sides line and seeing the results. The only thing that I would recommend is a fan. It was quite hot under the lights, but aside from that - it was awesome! Thank you Laura for this experience and photography and Mark for your great editing skills!

I was looking to get some simple business headshots taken and I ended up with a far greater…read moreexperience! I found Jaqueline Herrera Photography through a referral from a friend. After following her page on Instagram, I noticed that she does specials and promos seasonally. I took a chance and booked a session, which was very easy and straightforward to do so. Jacqueline is great about discussing what you need and offers suggestions. On the day of the actual shoot, she was great in directing me and encouraging me to be more comfortable in front of the lens. After taking a few business headshots, I took several fun ones and had a great time. Once she sent over the edits, I was blown away. Happy with my experience! I reached out again to plan a different shoot and I know I will be contacting her again for future shoots.

Jacqueline is the best photographer ever! She photographed my wedding in san Francisco City Hall…read morethis past month and not only did she capture my unforgettable moments with the most magical pictures, in every picture she told a story and that's what sets her experience and skills very high from others. I recommend her to everyone and she is now my family event photographer. And as a bonus she has a very friendly demeanor which is super comfortable when taking pictures. Thanks J for the Amazing photos!

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.

We feel so lucky for finding Nicole to be our photographer for our wedding on 7.21.17 at Stern…read moreGrove. Things that we appreciated about her: 1. She was friendly, honest, organized, and efficient. She met with us at the venue and scoped out possible sites for us to take pictures. She also had us complete a list of what types of portraits we wanted on the day of the wedding to make sure that we were covered. Most importantly, she listened and always addressed our concerns in a timely manner. 2. She's not a cheesy photographer. We specifically chose her because she doesn't like to take overly staged pictures, instead, she captures moments at weddings and between couples. In our opinion, we think the photos turned out much more interesting that way. 3. She's extremely patient and diligent. We wanted a picture in front of our venue with all of our guests (~80) and she made that happen. She got everyone to line up and made sure almost everyone was looking at her camera in order to take the photo. 4. She sent us a 'thank you/pre wedding surprise' So sweet!!

It goes without saying that choosing all the right vendors to support you and your love on your…read morewedding day is paramount. From my experience, I have never experienced an emotional rollercoaster like any other than on our wedding day - so much excitement, anticipation, and joy! Even though I was on cloud nine, I was so emotionally wound-up that I didn't have the foresight in the moment to direct the photographers to take a photo, make a grouping, etc. I am so thankful we had Nicole and Stephen to support us on our wedding day because they took initiative, directed our large wedding party and even larger family groupings seamlessly, and captured the life and mood of each moment into every shot! My husband and I shopped around (price and personality) for a few weeks for a photographer. Thankfully, we were referred to 43rd Ave. and set up a meeting time at our venue. Through the development of our conversation, we were able to learn about their approach to photography. We both really appreciated that they met in photojournalism school. This conveyed to us that they not only had the passion and love for storytelling through pictures but also the skill :) Although Instagram makes it look easy to take beautiful pictures and add a filter, we wanted a photographer who could handle different lightings (inside and outside), a rowdy group (my family is Greek!), and varied angles and settings. Additionally, we loved their spirit and zest for finding the candid shots that really embodied each moment. We couldn't be happier with our decision to go with Nicole and Stephen! They were with us every step of the day (getting ready, ceremony, first time along after ceremony!, reception, cake, the whole shabang!), and we felt like we had friends by our side supporting us through it all. Such a blessing! Also, all of our pictures turned out amazing! When my family viewed the slideshow, my mom said every picture was her favorite shot! We have so many beautiful pictures of our family and friends showing their true colors laughing, smiling, joking, crying (beautiful too :) that may have been missed with another skilled photographer. Lastly, just as a cherry on top, Nicole goes above and beyond with her special personal touches! We received our CD (no watermarks!) with all of our edited photos in a beautiful box tied with string and a personal note enclosed. Additionally, they sent us our first Christmas ornament with a picture of us at our wedding! They are exceptional people and photographers! Thank you Nicole and Stephen! Looking forward to seeing your promising career develop!