We had such a wonderful experience with Luigi Crespo! I booked a headshot session for my two girls, and I truly couldn't be happier with how everything turned out. The photos are absolutely stunning--beautiful, natural, and so professional. My girls were a little nervous going in, but Luigi was incredibly kind and patient. He made them feel comfortable almost immediately, and the whole session ended up being a really positive experience for them. You can see their confidence come through in every shot. If you're looking for a talented headshot and portrait photographer--I highly recommend Luigi Crespo Photography. We will definitely be back! read more

Wonderful experience! Luigi was patient with my 8 year old, helping her feel comfortable and free. When she say the picture later her reaction was so heartwarming. read more

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Luigi is will make you feel so confident! He's very professional and honest. He has a great eye. I love my pictures every time!

Luigi is an incredible creative force to work with! I came in with some ideas and we brainstormed together on how to make it my own, but still pin up! He is unbelievably professional and makes you feel at ease in front of the lens. Lindsey was so fun to work with on hair/make up and helped settle my nerves while I was in her chair! This is a spectacular experience for anyone who wants to feel confident & special and take home amazing works of art! I can't wait to dream up new ideas and go back for another session with Capitol Bombshell. Don't wait until the "time is right"...BOOK IT NOW!!! You'll thank me later! read more

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Highly recommended- wonderful experience! Would give more stars if possible! Thank you Luigi & Megan

If you ever needed a confidence boost to feel beautiful, sexy and powerful absolutely cannot stop urging you to take the chance and get a shoot with Luigi. I booked a shoot for my birthday and brought my sister with me for some support. All my nerves for being in front of the camera for the first time like this dissipated as Luigi went over how he would do the shoots, the outfits and the mood. He and his stylist Lindsay made me laugh and made me look good. The progression of photos can show my mood opening up a whole lot by the end of the session. And the pics were to die for. I couldn't be more satisfied and now I'm inclined to get more done. Luigi has done this for a long time and works with what you are comfortable with. His professionalism and personality are a perfect balance of "I respect you" and "Get it, girl!" vibes for me. Do it. Do the shoot. You won't regret it. read more

Luigi Crespo Photography - Tasteful boudoir for the shy girls who want to feel sexy and beautiful. - Session Photography Near Me - Boca Raton, Florida

Luigi and Megan were fantastic! I felt completely at ease, got amazing advice, and have beautiful pictures to show for it! Highly recommend for a fun, empowering experience! read more

Recently, I had the pleasure to work with Luigi again. I shot with Capitol Bombshell in 2018. I was timid and very shy back then. The pictures turned out absolutely beautiful but I wasn't aware of myself just yet. Luigi saw what I couldn't back then. Fast forward to 2020, OMGOODNESS!!! When I got my edits back, I couldn't believe how well he caught my natural beauty. No heavy makeup, no crazy filters...just ME. I kept going... "whoa... that's ME!!" I'm really happy to have photo proof of my "growth". Its pretty amazing and makes you really proud yourself. I'm truly grateful to work with such an amazing team at Capitol Bombshell. They have that family vibe. All smiles when we got together. I've known Luigi for a VERY long time. He's trustworthy, HILARIOUS and patient. Not good at posing? He got you! Check it out. Book a consult to answer any questions and then go for the shoot. You'll have an amazing team behind you. Promise. Thank you Capitol Bombshell! read more

From start to finish, Luigi and Megan made me feel confident, beautiful, and most importantly, comfortable. They're incredibly talented and I'm thrilled with the photos. Book a session; you won't regret it. I can't wait to come back! read more

Luigi Crespo is pure genius. I am a still relatively new to the pin up world and Luigi is such a wonderful person to work with. Notice how I didn't say photographer? That's because as a person, he is awesome- honest and hardworking. We've all heard the story of a bad experience with a photographer. But from the moment Luigi and I met, he immediately was the kindest and most fun photographer I've had the pleasure of working with. Throw in some insane talent- and you've got Capitol Bombshell. I first met Luigi at a photo shoot for his look book. A casting notice was sent and I was lucky enough to be chosen to attend. Our interaction was brief, because I was one of ten girls being photographed that day. But I had so much fun in that small session, I just knew I had to go back. Fast forward about a month, and there I was, on my way back to CB. Despite having done photo shoots before, I was still nervous. My advice? Don't be! Luigi and his amazing wife/assistant Annesses (aka my hero) take care of you from beginning to end. First, we talked about wardrobe and went over outfits. Luigi has an incredible collection of retro and boudoir pieces, including an awesome collection of shoes, jewelry, props and sets. He can make just about any theme or idea you want happen. Once we settled on clothes, I was whisked away to hair and makeup. Cue the beauty salon montage! I was fortunate to have Jordan herself of Jordan K. Winn & Co. - the hair and makeup extraordinaires. She is an absolute doll and very talented to boot. How I wish she could do my makeup everyday! Capitol Bombshell provides a private dressing room, so changing in and out of my outfits was very comfortable. And any issues I had with wardrobe (buttons, garters, zippers) Annesses helped me with right away. She also stayed on set to help with anything else. The actual shooting process went by so fast- I didn't even notice that I was hungry! But they've even got that covered too with snacks and water always available. While shooting- Luigi is a great director. I was nervous that I sometimes wouldn't know how to pose or hold a prop, but he's got a great eye for what comes out perfect in photos. Once or twice I'd hold a pose and think- this must look so silly. But believe me- I almost didn't recognize myself in the photos. He's that good. I had such a wonderful time, that it almost felt like leaving camp on the last day of summer. I will certainly be back as soon as I can, and in the meantime, I'll ogle my own photos. Cause I can. read more

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I get to write the first review? Do my eyes deceive? Capitol Bombshell is the place to go for boudoir/pin-up photos. I'm a very conservative type of person and thought going to CB would be a fun experience. It was indeed a treat and they have a lot of props and different types of clothing for you, should you find yourself out of ideas or lacking in your own closet (like me). The photography and make-up/hair (courtesy of Jordan K. Winn) is top notch. I was very apprehensive about my 'photo shoot.' I usually wear a small amount of make-up and this, to me, requires a TON more. I'm always shy/apprehensive about showing my face in public when I get my make-up professionally done, but everything is done so tastefully. CB has different types of packages to suit your needs and with it comes a photo book. Depending on what you want, CB has various sized books/albums to purchase. I also like that you can have a photo shoot party here with your closest friends. Give Capitol Bombshell a try, it's worth doing once if you haven't done it already. :) read more

I cannot even BEGIN to describe how amazing this company..this staff...this photographer is. My best friend was searching for a way to celebrate her 30th birthday - something different..something out of the box that she would never do. And she stumbled upon Luigi and Capitol Bombshell. She raved about how easy it was to communicate with Luigi - about all of the wonderful aspects of the photo packages and how she was SOLD! In almost 15 years of friendship I have never seen her so excited by something she knew nothing about. This is a testament to Luigi - he is SO incredibly personable, welcoming and able to make you feel comfortable. For this specialty of photo - pinup and boudoir - you really need someone like that. I tagged along to the shoot - when I arrived she was getting her makeup and hair done. The photo shoot is actually in a home - I was a little lost when I pulled into the court because I was imagining some sort of empty warehouse (a la N'Sync "Tearing Up My Heart"...don't judge me). I think this is another plus - you feel right at home when you come in and I really think this helps you RELAX and come out of your shell! Luigi and his wonderful wife were outstanding - even though I wasn't getting any photos done, they allowed me to feel like a part of the experience and they took SUCH wonderful care of my friend. Watching them dote over her was amazing - she looked and FELT like a real model! The photo process was incredibly fun and exciting. Luigi and his wife set the mood with my friend's favorite Spanish music and gave her instruction on posing. From there, it was nothing but FUN. Not only is Luigi FANTASTIC as a person and coach, he is such a talented photographer. The photos he took of my friend - FANTASTIC. She looked radiant. All in all, I highly recommend this company and cannot say enough good things about the business they are running. The photos were amazing and the entire photo session never ever felt unnatural or uncomfortable. Seeing this company turn my friend into the STAR I've always known she was .... PRICELESS. read more

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There are so many boudoir photographers available in western Maryland...I checked out seven different businesses before selecting Capital Bombshell- and after receiving my edited photos I'm glad I went with Luigi! First, his work speaks for itself; all of the photos on his site look like they should be on an art gallery wall. Classy, crisp, and creative. This is what really caught my attention when deciding. Second, scheduling was a breeze and he gives you a detailed email with your reservation so you know exactly what to expect. Great for the type A'ers such as myself! Third, Luigi and Alice were very easy to work with. Both were friendly, respectful, and continually asked me for my input. Fourth, the pricing is upfront and honest. No hidden costs and the package includes professional styling (which you can choose to decline) AND photos. The pricing was definitely competitive when I compared among available photographers. **Side note- I highly recommend not declining the professional hair and makeup. Not only did I look and feel amazing, it was one less think for me to worry about on picture day- I was very nervous so one less thing turned out to be a blessing!!!! Finally, and most importantly, Like most mid-thirties moms, I was concerned how my pics would turn out. Am I too old for this? Will my cellulite and stretch marks be on display(haha!)? Luigi and his assistant will pose you in the most flattering ways. Trust me on this. Essentially, highlighting your curves and femininity. He doesn't photoshop the photos and make you into something you aren't, he uses posing and lighting to give you the most flattering, unique version of your natural, beautiful self! I'm a scientist turned home school mother of 4 and wasn't sure what to expect from this experience- the end result far exceeded my expectations. My pics are beautiful and my husband loves them (these were a surprise anniversary gift). I can't recommend Capitol Bombshell enough! And from one woman to another, as you consider going through with this: just do it. Don't overthink it...don't put it off to lose 10lb...don't tell yourself you're not amazing. You have beautiful qualities and I promise Luigi will bring those out and capture them! read more

I had gotten the idea to do a pin up photo shoot from a friend and I thought, what better way to celebrate my birthday as well as a few other major accomplishments over the last 3 years. To say I had fun would be an understatement!!! Lynne did an amazing job on my hair and makeup (she needs to be my personal stylist!) and Luigi made posing for the pictures easy and comfortable. The atmosphere was fun and the three of us were laughing like crazy by the end of the session!!! When I received my proofs, I was blown away. My pictures were absolutely gorgeous and I couldn't wait to share them. Lynne suggested I come back and do a boudoir shoot and I will definitely be back to do it!!!! read more

The pictures that I received back from Luigi Crespo were absolutely stunning. Luigi made the entire experience very easy - he responded quickly, professionally, and cleared up any questions that I had. The day of the shoot was stress-free and fun. He was well prepared and made sure that I was comfortable throughout the entire session. The headshots I got were amazing. Professional but still personal. I can't wait to use them. I love this place and will continue to come back here for any photography that I need, and I recommend you do the same! Thanks, Luigi! read more

Luigi is so amazing! He creates a relaxing atmosphere that helps me let go of my insecurities and embrace my inner glam. I have done three sessions with him - one pin-up, one boudoir, and one pindoir. I have loved the results of all three! He has teamed up with Lynne from The Starlet Parlour, who does hair and makeup. Recently, she styled my hair with clip-in extensions and perfectly nailed the victory rolls and vintage style. I even got a trophy at the Miss DC Pin-up Contest! She's that good! Additionally, Luigi invited a Suicide Girl, Lua Stardust, to coach on posing. The result was the best so far. Luigi and his team are beyond professional and I can't wait to shoot again. If you're looking to glam it up and let your insecurities go, Capitol Bombshell is the place to be. read more

Luigi is excellent! Not only is he an awesome photographer but he's also fun, personable and helps you relax and feel your best. This was not the first time I've had my headshots done by someone, but it was definitely the most enjoyable shoot I've done and the pictures exceeded my expectations. I would highly recommend Luigi for all of your headshot needs! It's a great experience from beginning to end! read more

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I'm thrilled with the results of my boudoir photoshoot with Capitol Bombshell. It was a totally comfortable and professional experience. The pricing is upfront with no tricks or gimmicks, Alice is amazing at hair and makeup, and Luigi is a true artist who captured the best version of myself. I highly recommend this photography studio for special boudoir or pin up style photographs. read more

I was nervous upon arrival for my first ever boudoir shoot but Luigi and Lynn immediately put me at ease. Hair and makeup was incredible and the photos are far beyond my expectations! I had a great afternoon shooting with them and can't wait to go back and do a pin-up shoot soon! Absolutely amazing! **Update** Came back to play pin-up and Luigi and Lynn worked their magic again! I couldn't be happier with these new photos. Absolutely amazing work and Luigi and Lynn are so fun and professional. read more

Awesome experience working with Luigi and the ladies from JKW Beauty who did my hair and makeup! Great communication before my session, Luigi was so responsive and patient with all of my questions. The beauty team immediately made me feel at ease and Luigi helped me pick which of my outfit options worked best to achieve the look I wanted. Luigi offered great feedback during my session and was very knowledgeable on posing (which, as a plus sized woman, can be challenging). Every picture turned out amazingly; Luigi was so quick in getting me the images. I cannot gush enough about my experience with Capitol Bombshell. Highly recommend! read more

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Photos came out fantabulous!!! I am a professional 40ish mommy . Fyi :) and.....I had a great time in front of the camera again. My fiancée loved the outcome as well. Luigi went over and beyond getting me my book in time for Valentine's Day. It arrived just on time!!!! Make up and hair went by so quickly. Wish I could have stayed in that chair forever. So relaxing. CB makes you feel comfortable and beautiful! And results coming from and ex model are top notch!!! Thank you so much! read more

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Our daughters had painterly portraits done, and we were so impressed we decided to have our portraits done as well. Luigi is professional, his studio is clean and beautiful, and his photos brought out all of our personalities. We loved the photos so much, we bought them on huge canvases because we want everyone who ever comes to our house to see them. Thank you for everything Luigi, I can't wait until we have a reason to do another shoot! read more

I drove down from Philly to have my Capitol Bombshell experience and am looking forward to making that trip again! Having already done a handful of pinup shoots with my favorite photographer, Capitol Bombshell was my first time venturing out with another pinup expert so I was a smidge nervous and unfamiliar with how other photographers operate. Luigi and Anesses lived up to every hope that I had about my photo session plus so much more. They were full of creative ideas that made me feel comfortable and super excited to try out. From the moment I inquired about booking and continuing even after I received my edited images, Luigi has remained professional, helpful, friendly and so positive about my shoot and the finished product. I wish he wasn't so far but again, I'll be gladly making my way to Maryland soon to pose for him again! read more

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Luigi of CB is the consummate professional. He is so talented, funny and easy going. We talked about my session in advance and he encouraged me to bring some things of my own. We ended up doing three scenes - one with my hunt/riding attire for a unique, equestrian-inspired set, another with my cherry dress I just love. And then he had me squeeze into a glamorous dress and gloves from the studio wardrobe, which we accented with my great-grandmother's mink. It was incredible how easily he worked my own things, which he hadn't seen before the day of our session, into each scene. And when I look back at the photos, they mean even more to me. While they are fun and sexy like pinup should be, they are also very personalized and unique to me. Luigi and his team are amazing. I highly recommend Capitol Bombshell! read more

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Had an excellent boudoir session with Luigi - my first time! I did the session with a best friend - he made both of us feel very comfortable and knew how to set up the backgrounds; his hair/makeup chic was fabulous - from start to finish, the entire process was made easy for us. I love the quality of work and the results. Cannot recommend enough! read more

Luigi and Lynne were patient and did amazing work! I am thrilled with the hair, makeup and photos! Luigi communicated with me quickly and made sure I received all of my images in as little time as possible, even though I was not in a big hurry...The presentation of the album was beautiful as well. Thank thank you! read more

I had been thinking about doing a boudoir shoot for a while, and am so glad I found Capitol Bombshell. Alice did an AMAZING job on my hair and makeup, she was able to take bits and pieces of ideas in my head and creates whole look that I was obsessed with. Luigi is so professional and a true master of his craft, he had so many ideas and made every photo unique. This was truly an empowering experience and I walked out of my session with 10x the confidence that I walked in with, and it's stuck with me even after my shoot. If you choose to do a boudoir shoot, I would highly recommend Capitol Bombshell. read more

I decided on doing a sexy photo album for my boyfriend for Valentine's Day. I'm rather shy and i am certainly not used to being "sexy" at all. But Luigi and his staff made me feel so comfortable and welcome. The room is gorgeous and very classy. I never once felt uncomfortable or uneasy. It was worth the splurge! The photos and photo album are absolutely perfect! read more

Luigi did an amazing job with my boudoir pics as wedding gift for my fiancé! He and his staff were great to work with, responded quickly, and the album turned out beautifully! Thanks again Luigi! read more

We had a wonderful experience at Capitol Bombshell. Luigi Crespo is a fantastic photographer and he made me and my family soo very comfortable. We did an awesome vintage family photo shoot and the pictures are simply amazing. I also got some special pictures of just me done for my husband. Let me just say that my husband was very pleased. I will definitely be going back for more , they were worth every penny. read more

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I was looking for a Boudoir photo shoot to give to my fiancé for his wedding gift. Considering I live in Washington, DC, I automatically only searched for places in DC. Everything I found was overly priced and they didn't even have a studio, they would either offer to do it at your home or in a hotel which you would have to pay for. After seeing the great reviews on Capitol bombshell and Luigi, even though it was an hour drive for me and I was contemplating it, I decided to contact him to see what they offer. Luigi was super friendly from the beginning and made me feel comfortable to work with. I never felt pressured into signing up or anything. He answered all my questions in a timely manner and worked with me in the exact way I wanted my photo shoot done. He even printed my inspirational pictures from Pinterest that I had emailed to him to make sure he captures all my ideas. Not to mention their hair and make up is included and the lady that did it was amazing. I felt so beautiful and she gave me 2 great different looks. After I picked my pictures for my album, it was a matter of only 2 days before I had my album in my hands. It was so quick and so efficient. I love my album and can not wait to surprise my fiancé with it. I highly recommend Luigi and Capitol bombshell. Do not hesitate to choose them, you will not be disappointed. read more

I had been researching boudoir photo sessions in the DC area for a couple of months and was having a really hard time finding a place that didn't cost me thousands of dollars. I had initially settled with another company that would give me 20% off if I did it with a friend who bailed on me a week before! Luckily I did more research in a hurry and stumbled upon Capitol Bombshell. The previous company that I had booked two months in advance was going to charge me the same price for way less and never took the time to call and discuss what I wanted out of my session or what my plans were - and the photographer hardly answered any of my questions when I emailed her. I was having issues booking online with Capitol Bombshell so I called immediately because thy happened to have a slot open when I needed it a week before still and spoke to Luigi (the photographer) directly and discussed what my plans were and what I wanted out of the shoot. He was so welcoming and made me feel very comfortable from the start which made me decide to book on the spot and pay half of the retainer - even though I was nervous about being in front of a male photographer. Luigi was very accommodating and very understanding and didn't seemed annoyed or frustrated at all while I seriously struggled to warm up to the camera. My photos came out great and everything was ready and processed less than 2 weeks. The only regret I have is not getting a bigger book. I'll definitely recommend them to all of my friends. It was a really fun experience! read more

As a wedding gift for my husband I decided to do something unique and daring so I went with the pinup/boudoir photo shoot as a surprise. After some research, I was led to Capitol Bombshell. Luigi and his wife, as well as the hair/makeup artist were ALL amazing. With no experience as a model and some insecurities, the three of them helped me through the process and the photos turned out beautifully. I would most certainly do this again! read more

I cannot say enough good about this photographer and studio. I made a Yelp account just so I could rave about it. In addition to being a highly skilled portrait photographer with a beautiful artistic sense, Luigi was extremely professional, courteous, and friendly throughout. The studio was meticulously and well-organized, with high-quality, well-maintained equipment. As for the photographs, my headshots speak for themselves (see below). They show my personality, are flattering while still looking natural and real, and have a stunning dreamy, atmospheric quality to them. I feel so proud when I hand them to casting directors. In addition, I got a set of several different looks for one session, which is an amazing deal when getting headshots. I'm still floored by what an absolutely incredible bargain I got for the quality of the work. I'm over the moon. For my shoot, the studio partnered with Lynne Evans of Starlet Parlour makeup, who was also awesome; I'll be writing a separate review about her as well. read more

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I needed a professional headshot but was concerned because I hate taking pictures. I was not only extremely pleased with the process but was extremely pleased with my unedited headshots. Luigi is great at what he does, and I certainly will return to him for other portraits. read more

What an amazing experience working with Luigi to capture a monumental moment in time. After waiting the last minute to get some professional headshots, I searched the web and found Luigi's shop. I had one day to get these shots done, and he worked with me to get into the studio. His professionalism and commitment to great customer service is a touch of class. It is an experience I will never forget, so I will definitely be back. Thanks Luigi! read more

I was looking for an amazing gift for my fiancé for his wedding present, and I am so glad I chose to use Capitol Bombshell! Luigi was great from the moment I booked the shoot. We consulted on the outfits and looks, and once I got there I already felt comfortable. Luigi did not make me feel nervous at all and the shots came out great! Luigi also worked with me on a very short timeline, and communicated with me the whole time. I would absolutely recommend Capitol Bombshell! After seeing my pictures not only do I know my fiancé will love them, but I do as well! read more

Amazing from start to finish! Capitol Bombshell is the perfect mix of sexy, fun and elegant! He transforms your ideas into bombshell sexy! Luigi is an artist at the top of his game- his entire team makes you feel comfortable and sexy! Lynne the hair/makeup diva is amazing. The entire experience was a "10". I am blown away- you will be too. read more

Super professional, super fun, great experience all around! Images turned out awesome and Luigi was a pleasure to work with.

To say I LOVED my experience with Capitol Bombshell (both the photographer, Luigi Crespo, and his crew) would be an understatement. I am not an accomplished model; I'm a mom to 4 kids, a wife, and a full time telecom worker. But when I stepped into Capitol Bombshell's studio, I felt like I was born to be there. Luigi and his assistants made me feel instantly at ease. I was in awe of the all costumes, shoes, jewlery, and props and I couldn't wait to get started! From makeup to dressing to posing, I had a blast and plan to return again and again. Capitol Bombshell is the PERFECT place to go for an out of this world experience and one hell of a good time. The pictures Luigi took are now framed on my walls at home....yeah...the crew made me look THAT good! Way to go Capitol Bombshell.....I'll be seeing you again SOON!!! read more