Emily has been photographing my family for over 10 years now for mini shoots, maternity, family,…read moresenior portraits, etc. Her quality is truly top notch -- the lighting *chefs kiss*. She has such a gift for staging the perfect photo; it truly seems effortless. Plus, we always have so much fun!

Our senior session with Emily was phenomenal! She took the time to get to know my daughter…read morebeforehand and made her experience truly once in a lifetime. She came prepared with a good feeling for what we wanted, but she was patient and willing to try anything we asked spur of the moment. We have so many beautiful photos to choose from. This was our first senior portrait experience and Emily did not disappoint! We will definitely be calling her again!

Nikki is very kind and flexible; she does a great job at a very affordable price. She loves what…read moreshe does, and she is the best at it. I definitely recommend her for any occasion you have in your mind.

From the owner: My business specializes in portrait photography, especially headshots, couples, and family…read moreportraits. I mostly operate outdoors!

Andrea was simply put: amazing to work with. From the moment I walked in the door, I felt at ease…read more The hair and makeup were gorgeous! It was glam, but I was still me. Andrea suggested poses and would offer advice throughout the shoot without making me feel like I was doing something totally off. We had nice chats about life during the shoot too, which made it feel like I was just hanging out with my buddy. I've never felt so confident and so relaxed while getting pictures taken. During the reveal session, I was shocked to see that I liked every single picture she showed me. Typically, I will always find something about myself I hate, but I was blown away. This was an incredible experience, if you're on the fence, just hop on over and go for it!! You won't regret it. I'll be really happy to look back on my hot 41 year old self when I'm old!!

I don't think I really need to "say" much as Andrea's craft speaks for itself!!!! Attaching some…read morephotos for your reference! I also loved the online tools she uses. VERY prompt, professional, and engaging! Thanks Andrea!

My husband needed headshots for his residency application. We reached out to several photographers…read more Some were booked and some were unresponsive. Henry was quick, responsive, and able to come to us in the Central West End. We also had specific compressing needed for the end results but Henry let us know that he would also provide us the high res images. The entire experience was phenomenal. We were booked for 10AM, He tu showed up at 9:45 to set up in our apartment. He made the shoot super fun and light, helping my husband feel at ease. We will be calling on Henry again as we are expecting at the end of the year and we also love his work with families and couples. 11/10 would recommend to anyone looking for high quality personal branding headshots. His work and his ability to connect with his clients speak for themselves.

Henry is absolutely amazing. My friend recommended him to me and I was so excited to shoot with…read morehim. His pictures have depth and meaning, and he truly cares about the specific details and the moments instead of just looking for "a pretty picture". We went to a location that he was familiar with and wasted no time in getting multiple different shots in a short amount of time which I loved. Many photographers spend a good amount of time trying to find a change of location/scenery during the shoot and it can definitely drag, but not Henry! He knows his spots! :) He makes you feel very comfortable and makes the shoot FUN!! I can't wait to shoot with Henry again and 100% recommend :)

Alecia was wonderful, and the photoshoot experience was sooooo much fun. She knew exactly how to…read moredirect the shots based on what I told her I was looking for, and I wish I could have purchased every photo! She is so accepting and open, she made the experience even more than I imagined and pushed me to see the beauty in myself. I got to also enjoy getting my makeup and hair done and felt like a MODEL all day long--the whole experience was nothing less than absolutely fabulous!

My first session with XOXO Alice was in 2018; it was purchased as a wedding gift for my husband. I…read morehad lost 100 pounds over the course of our relationship and was super nervous to have boudoir photos done because of how embarrassed I was by the loose skin that I had all over my body. I imagined options for outfits and poses would be very limited, and I would spend the whole time nervous as heck and hating myself. The super detailed instructions to prepare for the session were the first thing to set my mind at ease. I was glad to know I only had to personally bring SOME of the outfits I wanted to wear but that there was a full wardrobe of varying sizes waiting for me. I was greeted on the morning of the shoot by one of her kitty cats, which immediately made me feel more at ease. The conversation held between myself, Alecia, and the make-up artist that morning to determine the kind of photos we wanted to shoot was eye-opening and very information, though I felt like a shy newbie not having the answer on-hand when I showed up. Alecia used creative methods to get me the best shots possible and made me feel more at ease throughout the course of the day by cracking jokes to make me laugh and just have general conversation about shared interests (specifically pet birds). By the end of the day, I had come to love how my body was portrayed in a way I never knew was possible. The directions she gave throughout the shoot were kind and specific so that she got the exact bodily post and expression that she needed. My husband could not have been happier with the photos, and I will always cherish the self-esteem boost I left with. The second shoot I had was vastly different than my first. It took place in early 2022 while I was still scared witless about catching COVID-19. She had a process in place requiring each client to take a rapid test in their car prior to the session to confirm a negative result. This made me feel much safer considering she was the first person  outside my family and close friends that I would spend a day around maskless since the pandemic began.  Some relevant background information includes something that developed over the course of time since the initial photoshoot: this included the onset of chronic (nearly constant) pain in my neck, shoulders, and upper and lower back that is greatly flared by too much motion of my joints that were weakened by illness and major surgery recovery. I was nervous as all get-out to reach out to Alecia to see if I could request a session (via one of her model-calls on her Facebook page) thinking that I would be too hard to work with due to my physical limitations. Remembering how much I had to move or bend during the first session, I thought it would be impossible to have a similar experience again. My weak and painful body had driven me to hatred and depression because my body had all but given up on me. I had also put on a teensy bit of weight due to my inability to exercise. Alecia assured me that she could work with me to show me that my body wasn't to be hated and was confident that she could use feedback given by myself during the session to ensure she didn't cause an excess of pain. She ended up discussing my changing life situation while makeup and hair were being handled. Not only did she make me feel like a "normal" person regardless of my illnesses and pain, she made sure I knew that she saw me as no less of a woman or model. She did a lot of moving and shifting to accommodate my decreased abilities of motion and took my inability to stand for long periods of count all into ability when choosing the outfits and poses. We even made a sort of silly game out of taking water breaks since I am required to drink far more water than most people; she was sure to take a water break whenever I did and made sure I ate when I needed to. I was so shocked by the resulting images and felt like she helped me along the first step of accepting my new disability by taking myself for how I am and not just hating my own existence. I know this may seem like a little much to come out of a boudoir photography session, but she has a magical way of seeing everyone she photographs the way they need to be and deserve to be seen. I am already saving up for my next photo shoot! The first one was for my significant other, but all additional ones are purely for me!

I cannot say enough great things about Michelle. I met her at a Bridal expo in St. Louis, and fell…read morein love. She gave me a "happy planning" present, and won over my now-husband just as fast. Her helpfulness in picking out other vendors and creating a timeline that worked for our evening ceremony was so helpful, but THAT ENGAGEMENT SHOOT?! My now-husband and I are not "photoshoot" comfortable, but she made it easy, and the pictures are the perfect reflection of us. When it came to wedding planning, i thought i had all my ducks in a row, but a lot fell through the cracks on my part. When I was not fully prepared the day-of, Michelle was the perfect person to have by my side, from her endless "survival kit", to her ability to wrangle my bridal party for photos; from her calm, positive demeanor, to her ability to go with the flow, she really made sure we got special shots with everyone, and made the day so much more special. I could not have asked for a better experience, and her guest photographer was just as professional and poised through all the events and transitions that our wedding day had. If I had to do it again, I would always choose Michelle to be by our side!