I booked a boudoir session with Magdalena to get some photos as a wedding present for my fiancé…read more Before the session, Magdalena sent detailed instructions on what to expect and how to prepare. The morning of the session I had also booked hair and makeup through someone she recommended, and their services were great! The session itself was also wonderful. Despite the fact that I had never done something along the lines of boudoir before, Magdalena gave a lot of instruction on how to pose and ensure my facial expressions also conveyed the right tone. She stopped to show me photos along to way so i could see how they were turning out. She promptly shared the unedited proofs with me, and they were all so good it was so hard to decide which ones I liked the best! If you are considering doing a boudoir shoot, do not hesitate to book with Pure Boudoir!

I had a second boudoir session with Magdalena after getting in shape from having a baby. It was one…read moreof the best experiences of my life. I had the session on the beach at sunrise. First of all, Magdalena makes you feel so confident, strong and sexy in front of the camera. Secondly, she gives tips and feedback on how to look your best with posing in front of the camera. Thirdly, she makes everything feel so natural. Never in a million years did I think I would feel so good being in lingerie at sunrise on the beach. Oh and at the end I wanted some tasteful nude photos. OH MY GOD did this woman make me look and feel like a goddess! I can't wait to have another future boudoir session with Pure Boudoir!

amazing and comfortable experience from start to finish!! Maggie is so good at directing poses and…read morehelping you look and feel your best!! Highly recommend!!

I had a boudoir photoshoot before my wedding and loved my photos! The entire experience was a lot…read moreof fun and I appreciated how comfortable Kelly made me feel. The studio was absolutely beautiful, fun and very clean. They helped put together my photos into a book that I gave my husband for our wedding and we both loved it. I wish I could give them higher than 5 stars!

My wife and I have hired Julie for three separate photo sessions over the past…read morefour years (wedding, maternity shoot, and a family photo session). Julie was incredibly fun and easy to work with - and we can't get over how beautiful the photos are. She was very focused on what we wanted for each photo session and always knew how to get the perfect shot. The turnaround time for the photos was very quick, the price was great, and Julie was a pleasure to work with (for us and the kids). We are so grateful to now have amazing photos that we will treasure forever. Thanks Julie!

Julie did an outdoor cosplay portrait session for me ~ it was my first time modeling and I was so…read morenervous but as soon as we met up to go on our shoot, the nerves quickly fell away into excitement! Julie will put you right at ease even if you have no experience, help guide you and will capture the best shots, and you will have the most fun. She is also a great communicator and flexible when the weather is not so accommodating. Seriously, you'll have a great time, get amazing shots in a super reasonable turnaround time, and for a fair price. 10/10 will be coming to Julie for future shoots.

I cannot say enough amazing things about this experience. I'm generally rather shy & modest, but I…read morebooked this boudoir shoot as a gift for my fiancé. Turns out, it was an absolute gift to ME (also blew his mind). I left feeling more beautiful & empowered than ever, & that was BEFORE I saw the pictures. Cara is not only an exceptionally talented artist, but an exceptional person & brought out a side of self love in me I didn't know existed. Then, I got the pictures. Shy me turned into a supermodel (minimal retouching needed) Seriously, I could not believe it was me. I cherish the photos, & I went back two more times for pregnancy shoots which were just as amazing as the boudoir. Book this experience, whether introvert/extrovert, single, dating, engaged, pregnant, no matter your age, it is worth every single penny & more.

Cara offers the perfect combination of professionalism, talent, and enthusiasm. I heard about her…read morethrough another satisfied customer I met who shared that she had just done something wonderful for herself. Her rave about creating her own book with Cara and how beautiful it made her feel inspired me to inquire myself. Cara carried me gently through the process of choosing the right concept and look for my book as a gift for my husband. But it was also a gift for myself. She assisted me with choosing the lingerie that suited me best and provided hair/make-up professionals. I felt so beautiful during our shoot, which was conducted so professionally. I always felt comfortable and in control of how I wanted to be presented. My husband was completely thrilled with the results and treasures the photos along with the idea that I stepped out of my comfort zone to produce something we will have forever. I can't recommend Cara and her skills and talents highly enough!

Emily is a true artist!!! She is so knowledgeable about all the flattering angles of the body and…read moremaking sure you look and feel your best! Literally the best photos of myself I've ever gotten! If you're looking for a boudoir photographer look no further she's your girl. Will definitely be using her again in the future !

I cannot recommend Emily enough! I was looking for a photographer that was willing to work with me…read morefor a surprise proposal that I had planned. I researched other photographers and spoke to a handful, but from the start Emily was professional but also fun and extremely easy to work with. I shared my ideas with her and as the day drew closer she realized that due to the season or time of the day, some of the shots would probably not work out. She had a ton of great suggestions that were even better than what I had planned. Emily got some great candid shots of me proposing to my girlfriend, and then we went on a photo shoot around Chicago. After the proposal Emily was great at making sure that we stuck to our schedule, checking and giving us suggestions to make sure the photos looked well, and capturing great light and backgrounds across the city. Emily got us our photos really quickly, and we were blown away by how great they ALL were. We've been very happy and proud to show off our proposal photos, and everyone has loved them. I can honestly say that my proposal would not have turned out as great as it did without Emily! Thanks Emily!!

After my own fabulous friends treated me to my own photo shoot for my bachelorette party, I knew I…read morehad to pay this favor forward. One youswoop later, and a bachelorette gift for my lovely lady friend was set up. Julie is very easy to work with with respect to setting up the appointment. We communicated very well over email, and she answered any and all questions (without giving me the "duh, read my website response" because I later realized that I could've figured this info out on my own.) We set up the appointment at a chic hotel downtown, and were ready. Day of shoot, Julie arrived, and got straight to work. She is great at giving directions, which is really important to make you look the very best in your shoot. She also makes you feel completely at ease, again critical when you're running around in your unmentionables (and your friends are shrieking, "MORE SIDE BOOB.") Some notes: -She can accommodate hair/makeup. I recommend either going through her or having this done. It really adds to the experience and sets you off feeling pretty. -Have a trusted girlfriend or three around to make you feel at ease. I think our commentary really relaxed and helped our friend. (Plus, see above...side boob was critical for some of the photos. We were HELPING.) -Champagne doesn't hurt either. -Make your bed. (Or do as we did, have it in a sexy hotel that will make the bed FOR you.) If you have any interest in having this done, I can't recommend it enough. Julie is just a peach of a gal, and her photos are FABULOUS.

One of my wonderful bridesmaids treated me to a boudoir shoot as her bachelorette gift to me, and…read moreI'm so glad she did because I never would have done it on my own. Julie was fantastic to work with and gave such great direction so you don't feel like an idiot as she's putting you in the most flattering poses for your pictures. I had all three of my bridesmaids with me which definitely helped make me extremely comfortable with the session. That, combined with a few mimosas, really relaxed me, especially as my friends were encouraging me that the pics were amazing while at the same time hilariously directing me to show more boob and booty. One of my other bridesmaids treated me to hair and makeup separately, and after seeing the pictures I'm glad I did it, it makes a big difference. If you want a fun experience that will capture some really hot photos of you, that, lets be honest--you will never really have a chance to get unless you're a model and are used to prancing around a bedroom getting pics taken of you in lingerie, then I suggest you use Chicago Doll Photography. You'll be happy you did!!

The most personable and accommodating photographer we know. So kind and warm as well, and the…read morephotos were so good for our engagement shoot that we had to hire her for our first family shoot. The turnaround is SO quick too. If she's in the area, would definitely book again!

I booked with Amanda for a boudoir shoot and I had an absolutely amazing experience! Her…read morecommunication was great and she was easy to get ahold of. I was able to book my shoot right when I wanted to (didn't have to schedule out months) and her fees were so much more accessible than other options in the Seattle area. During the shoot she made me feel so comfortable and I felt as though I was with a friend of years! The turnaround time for photos was actually shorter than she had previously estimated which was a lovely surprise. The photos show her amazing abilities in guiding a model/working with light, and editing. I was blown away seeing my album. Since her service doesn't include making a book she was more than willing to point me in the right direction so I was able to make a physical book myself! Overall 20/10 experience I will always recommend her!! Thanks Amanda for everything!

I was helping a friend of a friend with her pie business (It Tastes Like Love), and the first order…read moreof business was helping her with her photography. Her existing photos were not ... ideal, but neither was my location. I was helping a Chicago-based company from the San Francisco Bay Area. Gaby responded to a Facebook post asking for help for a small business that didn't have much budget (which excluded any kind of food stylist). He came up with great ideas of how to style, and did the styling based on past food experience (and even brought some of his own props). Not only were his ideas creative, but the photos ... holy cow. They are AMAZING. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Gaby. Not only does he have an excellent eye, he's just a great human being to work with.

Working with Gaby has been an absolute pleasure! From the personable approach to providing a high…read morequality hair and make up artist on set, I really enjoyed shooting with him. Our final project turned amazing, I didn't feel rushed and I was made sure I felt comfortable and confident at any time. I would love to schedule another photo session soon.