Well, well, well. This marked my 3rd year of boudoir shots on 3 years. This is the best I have ever looked and so I figure I should document it while I've got it. I'm leading a bucket life, not a bucket list. Anyway, this was my best year yet! I went to two other studios prior to this year and although I was pleased with years' past results, the shots taken with Mr. Crum are phenomenal. Beyond too many too choose from (unedited! This man is a lighting genius!) I purchased a disc and have been surprising my cute boyfriend with pictures at random times. I did 5 looks, still pouring through to determine which I would like to make the edited 8x10 (yes, I used groupon to start) I would like. Definitely going back. read more

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I went to the get a photography session from Robert Crum in Tampa, FL. The livingsocial.com deal says photography session, one 8 x 10 print, and DVD of all images. When I went to pick up the DVD, he said that I would have to upgrade to get the large images. Otherwise he said he will still give me all images as a thumbnail, which can't be used for printing anything or to post on social media. What is the point of saying that I will get all images on DVD when I can't use any of them. His upgrade charge is very expensive starting at $200 just for photo sizes, which can only be used as social media and not prints. His details are misleading and he does that "bait and switch," so that you feel that you have to give over $200 just to get your photos from the session. If I would have known that he was going to employ this tactic, then I would have driven 45-60 minutes away to a reputable photographer that I have used before and he does give you full resolution files of the session. read more

Don't let some of the reviews fool you, Robert is a professional. He does charge you for his copyright release so if you want all of your photos, be prepared to pay $100-$300 dollars. That being said, I took almost 60 photos and payed $350 for the rights to all of them. An average photographer will charge you $10 per shot and still charge you a studio fee and leave their watermark on them. Robert will give you a great deal and just wants you to be happy with his work. read more

I had an excellent experience with Robert during my boudoir photo shoot. Very professional and fun setting. I highly recommend Robert if you are looking for a professional!! read more

BE CAREFUL!!! I REPEAT , BE CAREFUL! This man is very manipulative and very desperate. Inquiry about what you are getting, pricing, sizing and any other concerns you may have BEFORE you allow him to photograph you. Make a list of what you want BEFORE you go there or at least BEFORE you allow him to photograph you. Many of his DEALS are pointless and will serve you no purpose. They are the equivalent of THUMBNAIL size photos on a DVD that you cannot utilize in any way. AND THAT IS ON PURPOSE! His customer service is non-existant and he aggressively tries to up sell you. Any ideas or interests you may have for your poses or looks will go ignored YET he will still aggressively try to up sale you, not caring if you are satisfied when you leave or not. His studio serves as both his workplace and home. If you have any interest in having a professional look and want to staff your session with a make-up artist or hair stylist, or stylist, they are made to prep you outside in the 75-80 degree Florida weather on his front porch. The reason I say ask your questions and concerns UPFRONT , is because you will like your photographs, but that's what he wants, cause then he dangles them in front of you to coerce you to pay 3-5 times what you initially thought you were paying for 2-3 times less than what you thought you were getting. Being up sold is FINE, when the customer service is there, you get the poses and looks you want, and your right to disclosure has been met, meaning you are fully informed of what to expect generally & monetarily. Cause who wants to walk off with some strange guy having such intimate photos of them right. PLEASE BE CAREFUL WITH HIM LADIES! Ask questions, and if he manipulates you call the police on him. If I wasn't so busy this next couple months I would sue him and create financial hardship for him and force him out of business in fees for litigation. He ruined my maternity shoot. I booked another one for this week, same day I have to fly 11 hours that evening. He was a total waste of time and an evil manipulative JERK! read more

Best photography session I ever had. Very creative shots with great lighting. I will definitely use him again.

I did a boudoir shoot with Robert Crum at his studio and the pictures are AMAZING!!! He was so professional and made me feel so comfortable. His lighting technique is unlike anyone else. He is definitely the best in town! read more

Complete rip off! Don't waste your time. Not sure why he offers a living social deal. All he's out to do it take advantage and get more money out of you. I scheduled the day before my appointment and he seemed flexible over the phone. It was he holidays and he would be traveling so we were trying to find a day and time that worked for us both. I scheduled for the next morning. The night before ended up having a family emergency and called, left a voice mail and tried to text him immediately and hours before my expected appt time. He called back hours after my appt time saying it was a fee to reschedule. I told him he never mentioned that and I was unaware of a fee. I was not a complete no show. As a business person you have to have policies but you also have to be understanding. He was no where near understanding. Would never do business with him and from other reviews I feel like I done a favor not to keep that appt! He knew I bought the living social already and took advantage. Had I not bought that he couldn't have charged me a fee and that's how I know he's not doing good business read more

Love love love this guy!! Great fun and makes it so easy..... and he's not to hard on the eyes either! First time for boudoir shoot will definitely be back... only now I know what to expect will have him do more raw and racy .... with more props..... yes it's pricey but what isn't these days he's great and I love the pics for the most part..... gotta lose the black robe though.... read more

I wasn't sure what to expect but Robert made me feel very comfortable, helped me with my wardrobe and jewelry choices, and I loved the final results! I would do it again! read more

Such a great experience! Really took the time to go through my vision and how he could make the best photos possible before we got started. LOVED the results! read more

TOTALLY AGREE WITH LIBBY C. I bought 2 Groupons for friends! How embarrassing. He did a "classic bait & switch" with the deal. I contacted Groupon and one month later still trying to resolve the issue. I think I will just get a refund. NEVER use him again. Sad part is that I would have bought more for friends. read more

Not a good experience at all. I explained to Mr. Crum what I was trying to do which was make a calendar for my husband for our year anniversary. He acted excited, told me he could help and to bring as many changes of clothes as possible. I get there and he picked the outfits and we started. He kept telling me to smile. I advised him I don't like my teeth. It's just my own insecurity, he told me he would fix it so don't worry. So, the majority of the pics, I smiled in. I initially wanted the 1 hr session on groupon which included an 8x10 and a DVD of the best pics. Ended up 2 hours later, paying additional. Still fine. Went back a couple days later to go through the pictures, when I was advised that the groupon did not include editing, so it would be 25$ additional PER picture lol and again, he made me smile in most. But that didn't matter, because the DVD that came with it!?? Oh, that's THUMBNAIL size!! Not printable lol so the calendar I was trying to make?? That we discussed before I made the appointment? Not even possible UNLESS I pay an additional $200 for the CD BUT that only includes 4x6 lol so if I wanted a decent picture I would have to pay $300 ADDITIONAL for an 8x10 CD. However editing would STILL be an additional 25$/pic hahaha!! Sorry this cracks me up! What a SCAM! When I asked him why he never disclosed these additional fees upfront when I told him what I was wanting to do, he said that he's such a great photographer this was a 500$ shoot lol. K. It was on GROUPON!! Omg... Livid! Went and paid another photographer, pics were better and for $100 I got all the pics on a CD PLUS they were all edited!! I would NEvER pay him another dime!! Complete BS read more

This was the best photo experience I have ever had. Robert made me feel relaxed right away. So professional , my photos are so beautiful. My friends are also booking with Robert Crum too. I felt like a supermodel . Thank you Robert this is the best 40th birthday for my husband. I know he will love them. Christina read more