Are you in love or loved by a special someone? Engaged? Pregnant? Celebrating a milestone in your…read morelife? Feeling proud about recent weight loss or athletic training? Yeah, me neither. Even so, my session with Koren Reyes was meaningful, and I was made to feel that I might even deserve the treat that this experience proved to be. This is how it all came about. A friend spotted a Groupon for a boudoir photo shoot, and lassoed me into the deal. Being uncultured, I had no idea what a boudoir photo was, and had to learn that it comes from the French word for bedroom, and is a collection of seductive and classy (as opposed to smutty and raunchy, in case there was any confusion) photos that women traditionally present as romantic mementos to their lovers. I agreed to give it a whirl, then forgot about it until the week before, when Koren herself started sending thoughtful reminders and illuminating contract information. The night before, I wigged out a bit, wondering what the HELL I was going to do to force myself to look good since I still had a patchwork of tan lines on my skin and a winter hibernation gut. Oh, and I didn't really have lingerie sets as far as garters and all that was concerned... The next morning, I showed up at Koren's house a bit before ten. There was a professional studio setup right in her high rise Midtown West apartment. "You look very West Coast," she said in her down to Earth manner, eyeing my duffel bag full of piecemeal negligee and my Marmot rain jacket. "Are you from Seattle?" I liked her already. We chatted a bit about what I wanted. I was a bit wired from a rough evening of partying the sleepless night that followed, but she put me at ease and managed to get the essentials out of me. I was welcome to her pine candle scented bathroom to change into my things, and we got to work right away. She was a meticulous master of poses; telling me exactly how to create curves I definitely don't have, and reminding me to stick my chin out so my jowls don't show. If I shyly mumbled about something I wanted to try, she picked up on it and made me work. I had walked in thinking that my face was my only asset if anything, but was shocked that I ended up choosing prints that were more abstract and dependent on the structure of the pose and the lighting. Koren was patient and enthusiastic as I finally chose my two 5x7 prints, and even added an extra one because I just couldn't let it go. She took my credit card info, printed me a receipt, and handed me a picture CD of all the thumbnails (only lightly watermarked). I had some time left over before my friend arrived, so she let me sit around, play with her adorable dog, and just ask her questions aplenty about the gigantic prints and framed photos all around the studio. One thing that caught me off guard was her maternity photography. I swore to her that her photos were one of the first things that made me see the beauty of pregnancy. I have no idea if she believed that, but I wasn't shitting around. "I wish someone loved me like this," I sighed, looking at a nude couple with the man spooning his round bellied wife and kissing her neck. "Oh, I MADE them do that," Koren said. She shared a few more fascinating secrets realities of the people and situations of each photo. She also shared the intensity of shoots with women prior to mastectomies, after surgery, or facing terminal illness. I was stunned and entertained by her memory and attention to the lives behind her photos. What I valued most from my two hours of art and introspection (and a bit of physical strain in holding poses - haha) with Koren was that any self-consciousness or tendency for anxious exhibitionist melted away in her presence. I became a medium for her art, and ended up with pieces that were not even me, but a moment of visual aesthetic made possible by a true professional with a good heart. These days, it seems like anyone can just shoot a photo and make it pop with Photoshop. Koren restored my faith in the fact that there is still a level of photography that not just anyone can reach with a digital device and the power of editing programs. I can see how boudoir posing could be addictive despite the high-end price (still reasonable considering all that she puts into it). However, I purposely want to wait until I do reach a milestone or a special occasion. Who knows what it will be, but I will definitely revisit Koren at that time, knowing it will be worth every penny, even without a special discount. Whether you are facing a special time in your life or want to put your stamp on someone's heart or just want to explore parts of you that you never knew, Koren Reyes's studio is the place to go.

I bought this Groupon during a sleepless-college-finals-week when I had a moment of feeling daring…read more I then waited until the last possible minute to use it because I was feeling nervous (a more natural feeling for me). The shoot was a lot of fun. Koren made me feel incredibly comfortable and was great about directing my poses which I was happy to not have to think of myself. She complimented me, making me feel good about myself in the moment. As someone who is not thrilled with their body, I hoped the shoot would help me learn to love it. Looking at my photos, I don't feel this as much as I hoped to. Most of them are hidden on the CD I got and I refuse to let my boyfriend of three years see them. Nonetheless, I was able to find 2 that I liked to order and he absolutely LOVES them. When choosing photos, Koren was very patient and very kind. I thoroughly enjoyed talking to her and recommend the experience for anyone (just remember she can't actually change what your body looks like!).

We hired Fine Living Studios, for both photography and videography, for our November 2021 wedding…read morein Rhode Island. They are based out of Philadelphia but I strongly urge you to still consider hiring them if you're out of state! Sebastian (the owner of the company and lead photographer) and Victor were a dream to work with. First, let's talk about the photography. Wow. These photos blew me away. I bawled looking through our album (in the best way) because Sebastian truly captured all of the emotions of the day. Your wedding day is such a blur and it's so easy to lose the little moments but he captured everything. Our posed photos were gorgeous and the candids were beautifully raw. We were initially very worried about lighting, since our venue was an industrial brewery. We had absolutely nothing to worry about with Fine Living! They truly are "masters of light" and everything was bright and colorful (without being washed out or over-saturated). I cannot wait to see what the photos look like printed. You also want to make sure you have a photo/video team that you vibe with, since they're there with you for most of the day. We felt so comfortable with them (seriously sooo chill and down to earth. Immaculate vibes). They captured so much during the ceremony and reception without being intrusive or in people's faces. For the video, to say we were blown away is an understatement. Victor somehow perfectly condensed our entire day into a stunning 5 minute video. It truly encapsulated the vibe, energy, and highlights of the day. Everything is so thoughtfully woven and you can tell every single audio/visual choice is purposeful. Our video is a work of art and I can't even tell you how many times we have watched it since delivery!!!!! I did have a couple minor things I wanted edited, after the initial delivery, and he changed them within mere hours of me reaching out. Sebastian and Victor really go the extra distance to make sure your video matches who you are as a couple. We'd recommend Fine Living Studios to anyone. Thank you, again, for the incredible photos and film!!!

Brenda is a gifted photographer, professional, informative and just a wonderful person. She offers…read moreall the latest trends available in photography. She took amazing pictures of my daughter's college graduation. I purchased custom framed pictures, fold out pictures glazed on wood and canvas as well. Priceless memories to cherish for life. My advice, call Brenda and put your memories in great hands.

I haven't even received all my photos yet -- I've only seen 20 photos..but Kristin and Jared are…read moreamazing. Kristin is what you hope for in a vendor--incredibly responsive, super talented and acts like you are the only bride in the world. She's one of the top photographers in the Newport/Boston area and it's no surprise as to why. Between her work quality and attitude, she's a Bride's dream come true. Also, she knows almost everyone in the industry so if you need help selecting a florist, make-up/hair person, etc....definitely ask her. She's the best.

Hilary (and her super cute pup) met us at the beach for some family photography with my parents…read more She was able to capture some really gorgeous photos of kids, grandparents, siblings, boyfriends, etc. The lighting is so beautiful and she made us all look great! I'm so happy I splurged to get these beautiful memories recorded of my family. Would definitely recommend getting in touch with her.

Working with Hillary was a dream from beginning to end! She is endlessly creative, accommodating,…read moreinspiring, and just a lovely human being! If you are ever in Newport or in need of a Photographer who knows the BEST SPOTS for taking incredible photos, snap Hillary up! We could not love our photos more and we plan to use her again on our next anniversary trip!

MMC was great! They are honestly an elite crew that knows exactly what they're doing. Our manager,…read moreDanielle, was so personable, organized, and attentive, she made our wedding planning experience so much less stressful! Our photographers/videographers were Josh, Brett, Josh, and Tony, and they were such a delight to work with. I typically feel very awkward posing for pics, and Josh was very helpful and clear with what i should be doing! Our pictures came out stunning and they made sure we had every shot, location, and family member we wanted covered! We were running late with cocktail hour (large family to rally together), and Josh was a huge advocate for making sure we had enough time to get all the shots we needed. They have so many options for types of wedding packages you want (2 photographers, 1 videographer vs 2 etc). We loved their work with their pictures and can't wait to see our video!

To say we were blown away by Move Mountains is an understatement. Although our wedding in August…read more2020 was postponed due to the Coronavirus pandemic, we still wanted to do a session of some sorts and meet our photographer. I know this may be a lengthy review; however, hope you take the time to read and understand why you should absolutely book this vendor for your photos and wedding video. We decided to book an engagement session - something we didn't originally plan for - to look back on this crazy time and have something to look forward to while we wait for our new date of April 2021. First off, Move Mountains was incredible and understanding with having to rebook. Second, they went out of their way to send us a bunch of different location possibilities with examples, because we had absolutely no idea what we wanted. Their patience is and was greatly appreciated while we navigated through our choices. Recently moving back to New England, we decided to do a fall theme. It also would be different than our beachfront setting in Newport, RI for our wedding. We were lucky enough to have Tiahna as our photographer, and if you have her you are definitely in for an amazing experience. She truly is one of the best and made us feel so comfortable. For someone who feels awkward being photographed, Tiahna did such a great job navigating our movements and poses. We literally spent the majority of the session laughing and having a blast. From looking at other couples photos through Move Mountains website and social media pages, I was excited to see how ours came out and hoping it looked just as good as the ones I had already seen. When we received them, it completely surpassed our greatest expectations. It is truly art and something we will cherish for the rest of our lives. There are not enough words to express how thankful we are for them. Photography and videography for a wedding is definitely an investment. I came across Move Mountains on countless wedding vendor websites and decided on them almost two years ago based on their exceptional reviews and stunning depictions of what is supposed to be the best day of one's lifetime. Booking them was the best decision I have made in the wedding process, and cannot recommend them enough.

Adam Himber knows how to capture the true essence of someones personality making them look…read moreeffortlessly gorgeous. I had more than a few photo sessions with Adam and he made me feel at ease in front of a camera. The whole experience was fun, professional and exceeded my expectations. Most importantly, I have gorgeous photos to look back on.

Adam is super fun and easy to work with. He made me feel relaxed and I came away with some amazing…read moreshots for myself and my personal brand. Highly recommend!

I was so hesitant to get in front of the camera for a boudoir shoot, I'm usually not super…read morecomfortable in my own skin, especially since having a child. Stacy. Went. Above. And. Beyond. I literally couldn't have asked for a better hype girl. She brought me out of my comfort zone and made me feel good about myself again. I'm obsessed how the final photos came out and her responsiveness and professionalism were top notch. I honestly don't think I could even try this again if it wasn't another session with Stacy! Girl, seriously, JUST BOOK YOUR SESSION and she'll make you feel unbelievable! THANK YOU SO SO MUCH STACY, you have no idea how much these picture mean to me.

I love Stacy Smith's work! I cannot wait for her to shoot my wedding in 2017!…read more My fiancé and I met with her last month in her brand new studio. She made us feel so comfortable and treated us like we knew her for forever. Her prices are what they should be for her quality of work. She is willing to work with you on a payment schedule. I love that she knows so many other vendors as well so it's great to work with a circle of vendors who have worked with together in the past. She has been a delight to work with and I am so excited for my wedding pictures :) I'm also excited that in this process I have made a new friend! 100% recommend Stacy Smith for your next event!!