Cherie and her team were amazing! They came to our hotel and made the photo shoot such a fun experience. Looking forward to seeing the photos. We would definitely suggest using them for an unforgettable time. read more

I realize this review is looong overdue, but I still have all the feelz from my shoot with her Cherie is the ultimate boudoir photographer. Her years of experience, professionalism , beautiful workspace, and fun-loving personality all came together to create a comfortable and safe and exciting environment where you feel your best. As a result of all that you end up with the most beautiful collection of photos. And of course her I have to give a shout out to her amazing assistant/husband Hedley. They have a fun dynamic and together come up with the coolest shots. What drew me to her was her style-edgy, artistic, and creative compositions. If you're not looking for that type of photoshoot fear not, she can do any and all styles! I was so in love with her work that I ordered one of her custom collages and a photo book. She and her team are incredibly responsive- whether it be helping you to select the best photos for the album, reviewing swatch finishes for the cover, or going through the layouts for each spread to maximize the beauty of each photo. And then there's the collage. Her collages are so cool. Every one is unique to the client and she wants to make sure you LOVE it. We went through a few different iterations and the final result was perfection. I highly recommend Cherie if you are considering a boudoir shoot. You will not regret it. read more

Cherie and Hedley at "The Boudoir Cafe" and "Cheriefoto" are absolutely incredible. This is more than just a photo shoot--it's an extraordinary experience for both your wife (or partner) and you. My wife and I had an unforgettable time. They welcomed us into their home, making us feel at ease and completely blew our minds with the pictures, poses and the entire experience. Their prices are fair because this is not a quick, in-and-out photo shoot. This is an hours-long experience, complete with a multitude of looks, a hair and makeup artist who comes to your house beforehand, posing coaching, accessories from their closet and more. It's a memorable experience celebrating and empowering your loved one. We cherished their company, the conversations and simply hanging out with them. Cherie and Hedley are amazing individuals and the world needs more people like them. They are the kind of people you'd love to have the opportunity to spend time with anytime. Watching Cherie and Hedley work so hard, making it look so effortless while providing a truly memorable experience, was a joy. I can guarantee you won't be disappointed. It's an experience you'll be telling all your friends and family about, remaining grateful for years to come. We can't wait to schedule our next session with them! read more

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I can't say enough good things about the team at Boudoir Cafe! From the first message the conversation was professional, sweet, and extremely timely. Once the photoshoot started I felt like a Queen- hair, makeup, lighting; all of my nerves were instantly put at ease. Then the photos were delivered! They exceeded all of my expectations many times over. A photoshoot with Boudoir Cafe is an experience, and if you're fortunate enough, it's an opportunity you won't regret. read more

is an absolute gem! Their ability to capture the essence of the moment is incredible. Every shot felt natural, and the final results exceeded all expectations. Highly recommend for anyone looking for stunning, professional or fun photos with a personal touch. Thank you for making the experience so comfortable and fun!" read more

Fantastic experience, Cherie and Hedley are not only phenomenally talented photographers they are also incredible friendly and immediately put us at ease. The result were amazing, the only problem was trying to pick my favourite photos of my favourite person. P&J read more

Cherie and the crew made us feel so comfortable and special. The photoshoot was Sexy yet very classy, My wife and I loved the pictures and we will do another shoot next time we are in Vegas! M&M read more

I've done several boudoir shoots in various cities and this by far was the most fun, not to mention the amazing pics! I am so grateful to have synced up with Cherie and Hedley! Wonderful artists! read more

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Boudoir photoshoots are sometimes sold as a gift for a loved one. Eff that, I did this for me! This ranks highly as one of the best experiences of my life! I had reasonably high expectations of this shoot, given the price and the experience of the team at The Boudoir Cafe, but even my high expectations were easily exceeded. Honestly, I feel like I walked into a house full of lifelong friends. Everyone made me feel incredibly at ease in what is necessarily a somewhat uncomfortable situation - I'm certainly not used to posing provocatively with a room of 4 other people. But even when I was posing painfully in ways that hurt and made me look incredible, I always felt comfortable getting, and staying in the mood. I can't thank Cherie and her team enough for the experience of a lifetime, as well as the hundreds of incredible photos that I will treasure forever!! I walked out that day determined to tell everyone I know that they, too, should do this. It's been over a week, and I'm still dumbfounded at how amazing this was. I should probably go again at some point!! read more

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Cherie & Hedley are above and beyond the best photographers I have ever worked with!!! They are creative, professional and incredibly unique in their eye for detail, next level style & make you feel so comfortable, confident and relaxed in their presence. I have worked with them on 4 different shoots and every time I am amazed at their talent and work ethic. I would choose them over any other photographers hands down. read more

Cherie and Hedley are fantastic! I had so much fun and been took great care of! They kept complimenting me and made sure I was comfortable. The final photos are editorial, high-fashion. The aesthetic is next level! MUCH LOOOOOOVE! I'd say, my final photos are even better than ref photos I sent before the shoot! She really studied them and elevated the idea. Wonderful experience. Made me want to start a career in modeling. read more

What you get when you hire these artists is a moment in time preserved through experience, talent, and creative brilliance. These are people who are in love with beauty and they see that beauty in you and compose it into a masterwork of stunning rich colors and striking shadows. I've often said "No one ever said on their death bed, 'I wish I would have had a nicer kitchen'." but I know that if I'm lucky enough to live a long life, I'll look at these pictures and be transported back to a time in my life when I felt so much love and joy that I would go do something shamelessly wild, fun, and risqué. There is no cheap alternative that can compare to this level of artistry. I only gave them 5 stars for this rating because I didn't have the option for 10. read more

Choosing The Boudoir Cafe for my shot was the best decision! From the moment you first speak with Cherie you feel like you're talking to a long time friend. Cherie and her husband were so welcoming and made me feel right at home from the moment I walked in. It was one of the most FUN days I've ever had! You feel like a superstar and you get to play dress up all day while being told how great you look! If you're looking for a memorable experience and amazing pictures these are the photographers to choose! Thank you both for an amazing experience and even more amazing pictures!!! read more

I wanted to give my fiancé (now wife) an unforgettable wedding gift. At the time, I didn't know what a boudoir photo shoot was. But Cherie was so knowledgeable and had ideas that not a lot of other photographers can accomplish!! Cherie's work is amazing and I highly recommend her to anyone who is looking to do a boudoir photo shoot or as a gift in general! In addition, Cherie made my wife a book of a few pictures she loved and must I say this book is high quality and beautiful!! Overall, my wife and her twin sister came back from Las Vegas happy that they where able to experience The Boudoir Cafe experience! read more

Cherie and hedley took the most beautiful photos of me of my entire life and I'm a model. They were so wonderful to work with and I couldn't possibly recommend them more! read more

I can't gush enough about the creative photography team of Cherie Steinberg and Hedley Jones. The Boudoir Cafe experience is sexy, stylish, fun. I feel empowered by the whole experience. A must do! read more

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I am a professional photographer and Cherie and Hedley are my absolute first choice when I am in front of the camera myself. The quality of their work is phenomenal -- artistic, sophisticated, and editorial. The studio is gorgeous and they are both incredibly warm and encouraging. They spark with creative energy! read more

The experience with Cherie and Hedley was fantastic from the first contact to final proofs. Their photography is a work of art and it is a privilege to be photographed by them as a team. Cherie worked out the details of the shoot with us in a very responsive manner. The preparation suggestions start more than a month ahead of the shoot. We send a few pictures to her of myself as well as poses that we would like to replicate. She suggested specific lingerie that would look good on me which we purchased and loved. On the day of the shoot, my makeup and hair were done at my hotel and then we went to the studio. It was fabulous and Cherie and Hedley made us feel right at home. They were able to take multiple angles at the same time and I had several outfits with multiple props. They send all of the original pics and we selected the best set of 40 to retouch. It was hard to narrow it down to these! Absolutely loved the works of art that they created just for my husband and I. read more

Cherie, Hedley and their glam squad are above and beyond, amazing!! Creative, vivacious, fun and unique are the first adjectives that come to mind...I can seriously go on and on... If you want that WOW factor, look no more. They shot our engagement and wedding pictures and we received so many compliments! I have referred everyone I know to them and now I can't wait for my boudoir shoot. If you are looking for a truly memorable experience with down to earth artists to capture "THE moment"----call them ASAP! If you are looking for the ordinary, forgettable and middle-of-the-road photographer, keep moving...That's not them. However, you will regret not giving them a try. read more

This was an amazing experience! I've wanted to do a boudoir photoshoot for some time but was out of my comfort zone. Cherie and Hedley made me feel at ease and made it so fun. The photos were absolutely perfect! I couldn't believe that was me!! The talent of these two are incredible! read more

Another amazing shoot! This time I had the pleasure and honor of working with both Cherie & her husband Hedley!!! What an experience! It was fascinating to work with both of them as a team, to be able to get two different perspectives and to see what women view "sexy" as and how men see "sexy" is amazing! I know most would be uncomfortable with a male photographer shooting boudoir but it's so very professional and it gives you that edge working with both a male & female (husband & wife) team! It was such a comfortable and accommodating but super professional environment/studio, I can't recommend them enough! They left no detail behind, and they're both perfectionists! If you decide to book with them, you won't be disappointed! So much fun and such an experience! read more

Cannot say ENOUGH great things!!! From the very outset, Cherie made us feel so comfortable and amazing about a fun/sexy Boudoir shoot for my wife! They are the best to work with, plan with, super clear and up front. The day of, we immediately felt like we were with friends, not just some stuffy business transaction. I can literally say it was one of our favorite days EVER.... and while some parts of it may have to remain our little secrets....... the most important part to know is that Cherie and Hedley are THE BEST! read more

Cherie has been absolutely amazing throughout this whole experience. I'm a college student and wanted to get some boudoir photos done while I'm at this age. After doing some research and comparing some photos, it was clear that Cherie and Hedley were the best in the business! I mean, just look at the photos on their website and instagram page and you'll know what I mean. I think what convinced me to go with Boudoir Cafe was the fact that their pictures featured women of all ages and body types- yet were all equally stunning, sexy photos. It was obvious that Cherie has a special skill that made all of these different women feel so confident and sexy in their skin, which really comes across in the photos. I spoke to Cherie on the phone and we were able to work out a customized package to include the things I wanted at a price in my budget. She was so accommodating and understanding throughout the whole thing and kept reassuring me that she just wants to make me happy! Before the shoot, she sent a comprehensive guidebook of tips to prepare for the shoot, including lingerie suggestions and health routines, like a true professional! I highly recommend you read this before the scheduled shoot. On the day of the photoshoot, I was pretty nervous, but everyone on set quickly made me feel at ease. The make-up artist was great. If possible, I recommend you get your hair and makeup professionally done at the studio. It makes a big difference in the photos. Plus- you'll have someone there for touchups and slight makeup changes to match your different outfits. Cherie's husband, Hedley was shooting alongside her. I didn't know if I would be totally comfortable with a male photographer, but I assure you, they're both total professionals and give you nothing to feel uneasy about. It's really great to have photos of the same poses from different styles and angles. Looking through the photo gallery, the pictures look so different depending on who shot it. Both Cherie and Hedley are so amazing and such artists! Their studio is stunning. There's a very artsy, sexy, dark vibe to it and you feel like you're in your own little world. It's very easy to get lost in the photoshoot because you get so into it! It feels more like you're shooting fun photos with your trusted best friends, than a photoshoot with people you just met hours beforehand. I was there for four hours and would have stayed for longer, if there hadn't been another appointment booked that day! It really felt like 30 minutes!! The photos all came out even better than I was expecting. Word of advice: if Cherie or Hedley are giving you posing tips on set- heed them! They know what they're talking about... Cherie's editing is so artistic. I mean really, she made me look like a piece of art in these photos... I cannot stress this enough- Cherie and Hedley are so talented in what they do. All in all, I wholeheartedly recommend booking with Boudoir Cafe. I'm telling all of my friends about them! read more

Cherie and Hedley really made this experience for me! I came in wanting to do a shoot for myself to celebrate my personal goals being met; I lost some weight and changed my lifestyle and I wanted to do something special for my birthday which was also coming up. I have never gotten professional pictures taken outside of picture day during grade school and maybe a family photo or two. So i'm novice model to say the very least. They made me feel so beautiful and so confident that I forgot, very often that I was semi-nude. They were completely professional the entire time while still creating this comfortable atmosphere. I came in with a vision of my own after corresponding with Cherie for some time and once I got there she wanted to make sure that all of my expectations were met, and they were. I cannot wait until I have reached my ultimate weight loss goal because I am definitely setting up another shoot with these two! Love them! read more

BEST BOUDOIR EXPERIENCE EVER... Las Vegas never had a mood set quite like what you'll find at The Boudoir Cafe Las Vegas!!! I can't say enough wonderful things about an establishment of such style and grace! Cherie & Hedley embody unparalleled creative direction yielding some of the most beautiful photos ever taken of me ~ I'm forever grateful for their generosity of time and love dedicated solely to producing some of the greatest boudoir work available in the modern market... what a dynamic duo... it is impossible not to love these two to pieces after sharing such vulnerability, in front of the lense ~ LOVE & RESPECT FOR EVER xox read more

This is a must!!! If you don't use The Boudoir Cafe you will be missing out! Don't go anywhere else! Cherie and Hedley are SPECTACULAR!! I just did a photo shoot for my Fiancé for a wedding present. The photos are EPIC! It's going to take me awhile to pick out the ones I want because there are soooo many and they did such an amazing job! The second I emailed Cherie and the process leading up to the shoot she was very helpful. Her response time is very fast if you have questions. Their studio is great! You will get a lot of variety of sexy photos. They made me feel right at home like I was visiting friends I've known for years! Make sure you use the makeup and hair girl Tiffany. She was also so nice and helped me feel relaxed and look amazing! I had such a great time Cherie and Hedley are going to be joining on the wedding night to take some fun photos! If I didn't already have someone booked I would have used them for the actual wedding day. But I'm happy they can join for the evening fun. I can't emphasize enough how amazing they are. If you have to save $ for a year then do it! Do whatever you have to do to work with them. You won't regret it! I can't wait to see the look on my future Husband's face when he sees the photos. I will definitely use the Boudoir Cafe for any photos I need taken in the future. You should too! You won't regret the experience! read more

The Boudoir Café is 5 stars in my book. I contacted Cherie and she was so prompt and professional. She stayed in constant contact with me, guiding me through the entire process making it one of the easiest photo shoots I have ever experienced. She even has a make-up artist who comes and does your make-up and she is fun and as amazing as Cherie and Hedley. My make-up was stunning, sexy and perfect for me. If you want sexy, glamorous and professional Boudoir photos Cherie is the best option. Her personality could not be more welcoming, caring, fun, professional and so easy to work with. I arrived at the location, she met me and instantly made me feel right at home. The studio was so beautiful and the settings they choice for me were amazing. I am so happy with my pictures and how everything turned out. Seriously, it was such an easy and fun experience. If you are trying to decide on the best place to get boudoir photos look no further. Call Cherie today! read more

First of all, Cherie is the best. If you need more convincing read on, but she is superbly professional and talented. After a long battle with medical problems and health issues, I underwent a series of surgeries, which changed the way my body looked. I wanted to capture this time in my life in an empowering way that celebrated my body. Many other photographers would not do the shoot because it was different and out of their comfort zone. Cherie worked with me to get something that was easy for me to do and made me feel empowered and uplifted. I was nervous, but Cherie made me feel wonderful during the shoot and even better after I saw the photos. This was an inspiring experience. I would recommend her expertise to anyone who wants something special and personal. Amazing vision and product. In a time that was stressful and chaotic, Cherie made it low stress and produced exactly what I wanted. As an industry professional, I was impressed with her talent and efficiency. read more

Cherie is the best!! So good!! Pictures looks so so professional!! Very comfortable environment

Being photographed by you both was such an amazing gift. Truly! I can't believe you two made time for me and gave so much of yourself. I appreciated every detail, every suggestion, every glove, every costume change - you take so much care in everything you do and you made me feel regal. Dressing up in front of a camera is not second nature to me and you made me instantly comfortable. From the first moment, I was able to relax and knew that magic would be made. Receiving your file share was beyond...there were so many beautiful moments you captured! I feel incredibly lucky to have so many beautiful shots to choose from. You two are hysterical, real, completely wonderful and you certainly know how to make a lady feel like a Queen. I'm honored to know you and incredibly grateful to you for being so generous - with your spirit and your craft. I could not have asked for a more lovely experience. read more

If I could give them 10 stars, I would. They're just THAT good. This review is for a boudoir shoot that I did with Cherie and Hedley (photographers), Mikey (MUA) and Hannah (assistant) on July 30, 2014. I'm getting married on August 16th and I wanted to do something special for my fiance. In true form, I've been procrastinating on this "something special" gift and finally landed on a sexy boudoir shoot. I first searched for deals on Groupon and LivingSocial because I had found a great photographer for my maternity shoot a few years ago, but there weren't any legit deals for boudoir shoots with photographers with good Yelp reviews. I was actually thinking of booking with the Los Angeles Boudoir Studio and was reading their reviews on Yelp when I saw The Boudoir Cafe and Cherifoto. All these 5 star reviews had to mean something... I looked at their gallery and instantly fell in love! Everything was so editorial and SEXY; not too pin-uppy (though they can do that if you're into it) and definitely not sleazy. Think "High Class" escort....in a good way :) I shot an email off at like 3 in the morning and got a response from Cherie a few hours later. I was completely honest from the start -- that I know nothing about my "angles," I'm terribly awkward in front of a camera, but I have this amazing vision of presenting my hubby-to-be with this boudoir photo album on our wedding night. I even sent a link to the 50 Shades of Grey movie trailer to give her an idea of the essence of what I wanted my photos to look like. Cherie was 100% in sync with my vision and best of all, excited about it. She booked THE BEST make up artist (Mikey) who happens to also be the fashion editor of Runway magazine. The day of my shoot was his day off (soooo lucky!!) Mikey not only worked wonders on my face and hair, he also brought a stunning selection of wardrobe choices and accessories that matched the "S&M editorial look" that I was going for. The selections were so on point that I didn't even have to use any of the stuff I brought! Hannah was their assistant and she was amazing. She made sure we were all constantly comfortable and ran to the store a few different times to pick up random things like muffins, soda and eyelash glue. And, she took several behind the scene pictures that were so awesome to have. Cherie & Hedley were the principal photographers and their chemistry was just magic. I know it sounds corny, but when you're half naked in stilettos and lingerie in front of strangers, it can be pretty damn intimidating! These two made me feel like I was a rock star!! It could have been their great personalities or the whiskey, but either way, this shoot was by far the best experience I've ever had and the pictures are something I will look back on 30 years from now and can be totally proud of. They really get into it and are great directors. This is a huge perk because I need to be told what to do....like I said, I'm awkward in front of a camera. Here we are 5 days after the shoot and I already have all my retouched photos, and more will come after the wedding settles down. The turnaround time was ASTONISHING. I absolutely adore Cherie & Hedley and all that they've done for me in such a short amount of time. I'm already considering coming back for another shoot!! Side note: I purchased their Foto Package #3 which is a 3 hour shoot with 3 wardrobe and make up changes. I arrived at 1:00 and left EARLY at 7:00. These guys are not time keepers and will keep shooting if they're having fun. Those 6 hours flew by so fast!! Make sure to clear your calendar and plan for nothing but this shoot. You won't regret it! read more

Cherie and Hedley are an absolute joy to work with! They bring out beauty I didn't know I had.The entire shoot was such a lovely, inspiring experience. They provided the exact right amount of guidance while also allowing my personality to shine. I could not be more thrilled with my photos! I could not recommend this duo more! read more

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Cherie the photographer is a great person to work with. I was apprehensive at first seeing that I have never been naked in front of a camera before. Lol however I was offered a drink of champagne, wine, water or soda to calm my nerves. Virginia the Makeup-Artist was awesome. She did my hair and makeup. She's also a really nice person to talk to in general, again making me comfortable. There was a second male photographer, you can ask him to be excused if you aren't comfortable with that. He was nice as well. They work very well together. I was so happy they listened and really helped bring my visions to life. Price wise they are a little on the expensive (but reasonable IMO) side but totally worth it. I believe if you talk to Cherie she may be able to work something out with you payment wise. I was not aware that I wasn't getting any of my photos on a disc, that I had to pay extra for them but other than that it was a great experience. I would recommend them because of the high quality of their photos as well as great personalities of the whole crew. Very friendly people who make you feel at home. Cherie was very awesome which contacting her too. Text and email. She also sends preview photos either the same night or the next day! I loved that, we all know how anxious we can be when it comes to seeing our photos lol so I loved that. Just do it! read more

Ask yourself, "Why would I not do this?!" If you're thinking about doing a boudoir shoot that's unique, look no further. I am writing this as a testimonial. I did a session back in 2011 and have no regrets whatsoever! Initially, I did it as a birthday present for my husband and he obviously had no complaints with the "for his eyes" only poses/ pictures, but it was more than that; I felt very empowered as a female to be so comfortable with my body. You just have to relax and have fun with it. I would definitely do it all over again. Thank you Cherie and your team of professionals! read more

Amazing, Creative, Intuitive, Personal Cherie and her entire team have been the best thing that could have happened to our Wedding and my Boudoir photo shoot & gift... For a wedding gift to my future husband I wanted to do a boudoir shoot. The Boudoir Cafe had an awesome makeup and hair girl. The team know how to make you feel comfortable and sexy. I would encourage every woman to do this at least once in their life. You will walk out feeling incredible and confident. Not only was it a fun experience I can't believe how amazing and sexy the photos are. Wedding day was so easy and magical! With so much stress leading up to that day you want a team who is professional and aware. Cherie and her fabulous crew (including the videography team) were proactive and on schedule. They did not miss a single "Kodak moment." My husband and I just went with the flow. We wanted to live in the moment on our day and not worry about anything. Living in the moment gets you the best shots. The team took care of everything. Just follow their direction and feel the happiness. Our photos are beautiful works of art. They are perfect moments captured and immortalized forever. The Videographer works directly with Cheriefoto and The Boudoir Cafe. We decided to have the videographer on a whim. We are so happy we made this choice! You absolutely need a videographer and one who works well with the photographer. The team was stealthy. We didn't even know they were there but they captured everything. When we saw the preview of our video we were mesmerized. We were taken back to our wedding day! The editing and music were perfection. It was far better than we could have imagined. We will be working with these photographers in the future and I can't wait! You must have this remarkable team! read more

Absolutely LOVE Cherie and Hedley's work! From the moment I contacted Cherie, she was such a joy to speak to and work with. I scheduled a Budoir shoot with my best friend, and Cherie knew EXACTLY what to do to make us feel comfortable and fabulous! She guided us every step of the way, knowing how nervous we were, and within 5 minutes of our shoot....we were feeling good and comfortable! This experience for me, was very liberating. The original photos I have seen thus far were amazing, and that is without the retouching. I highly recommend Budoir Cafe! Xoxoxoxo read more

I booked The Boudoir Cafe for a friend's bachelorette party and they had an AMAZING experience. Cherie was willing to work with me on pricing and Heather was an amazing guide and photographer. She made all the girls feel extremely comfortable and gave great guidance/tips during each session. She literally made everyone feel and actually look like a model. The group shots were FANTASTIC!!! I would definitely book The Boudoir Cafe again and recommend them to everyone. read more

I had an AMAZING experience at the Boudoir Cafe!! Cherie and Headly are unbelievably talented and made the experience perfect! Not knowing what to expect and being slightly nervous at first, they made me felt comfortable from the moment I arrived. They also made sure I was having fun!!! Crystal did a wonderful job with my hair and makeup! When I got the pictures back, I was blown away with how great they are! The extra time and energy they put forth to make sure they have all the right shots, truly showed in the final product. My husband LOVED all the pictures when he got them on our wedding day! read more

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The photographer team is amazing!! They make you feel very comfortable while creating a fun, stress free environment. Best photo session I have ever had! read more

My husband retired from the Army and was celebrating a milestone birthday so I really wanted to do something special for him. I came across the idea of doing a boudoir photo shoot and thought that it would be something he would love (and would surprise the hell out of him!) but I had so many reservations about actually going through with it. I did extensive research on photographers in my area and came across The Boudoir Cafe. After looking at the photos on their website I knew that if I was going to actually go through with it this was the place I wanted to get it done. Cherie and Hedley's work are not just pictures, they are a work of art and none of the other photographers photo's even came close. I emailed Cherie to get information on the shoot and she responded back right away. Her amazing personality shines through, even through email, and I felt so much better after letting her know some of my reservations about getting these types of photos done. She sent me a great guide with tips to help me prepare for my shoot and really calmed my nerves. I have always struggled to appreciate my "curves" and especially now, as a mother of 2, I definitely have insecurities. Despite all this, I decided to just go for it. I have to say, even preparing for the shoot was nice. I took the time to buy some beautiful lingerie, get my nails done, and spend time doing things for myself which I hardly find time to do in between school drop-offs, homework, sports, and caring for my husband who was injured during his military service. I decided to travel from Nevada to LA to shoot with Cherie and Hedley in person and I'm so happy I did. When I arrived at their studio Cherie came out and greeted me. I already felt like I knew her from our email correspondence so it wasn't awkward at all. The studio is super cute and has such an intimate feel. I was able to talk to Cherie for awhile and then met Hedley, who is so incredibly kind. I didn't know how I would feel shooting with a man but they are so professional that I didn't worry about anything at all. My makeup artist was so sweet and did a beautiful job on my hair and makeup, and they even brought me a snacks and a drink while I was getting ready. I felt like a movie star by the time I was ready to shoot! I can't say that I wasn't nervous but after being in front of the camera for a few minutes all of that just kind of went away. I loved how they both told me how to pose and guided me through the shoot, especially because I have never done anything like this and had no idea what I was doing! You can see the passion they both have for their art and although they must have done this a million times they still were so excited to get that perfect pose and perfect shot. It was amazing to see them switch the camera lenses and lights and sets so flawlessly. I also just adored the love they have for each other, it was so inspiring. By the end I was exhausted but had such a great time. I know it sounds corny but I left feeling like I got that sexiness back that is so easy to lose in the monotony of every day life. Cherie sent me the proofs of my pictures in less than 2 days and I was blown away, even before any retouching had been done. I had no idea how I was going to feel about them but I LOVED them. I could hardly believe it was me!! They were sexy and beautiful and classy all at the same time. My husband just about lost his mind when he saw them and it was awesome to see that fire again. I let him pick the final pictures that are going to be edited and he must've gone over the pictures 10 times just admiring them all. He tells me constantly how beautiful I am to him but to be able to give him these pictures that are totally out of the norm was so much fun. It reminded me of when we first started dating and all of the excitement our relationship had before kids and the stresses of life. In the end, although these pics were initially for him, I feel like they were just as much for me. I love the confidence they have brought me. I was able to see myself in such a different light and realize that I'm beautiful the way I am, even if I don't have the "supermodel stick thin figure" I thought was needed to feel that way. I really feel like every woman, no matter where you are in life, should splurge and get these done for themselves. Thank you Cherie and Hedley, for helping me rock these curves and look damn good doing it. read more