This was my second boudoir shoot with Bad Kitty Photography, and baby... this time? NEXT. LEVEL. It didn't just top my first experience--it blew it completely out of the water. From the moment we started, I was laughing, talking, sharing stories, and just being me. Somewhere between the laughs and the camera clicks, I stopped worrying about angles, flaws, or what my body looked like. That's the magic--she makes you feel so comfortable, so confident, so beautiful that the insecurity doesn't even get an invite to the shoot. And let's talk about Cinnamon because whew --an absolute delight. Loved her instantly. Her energy? Immaculate. Her vibe? Safe, fun, empowering. Her makeup skills? She made me feel comfortable, polished, and like that girl from start to finish. If you've been thinking about booking but hesitating--this is your sign. Book the shoot. Period. I literally told her yesterday this is now my every-five-years tradition. This was round two, and best believe I'll be back again in 2031. Confidence boost? Secured. Experience? Unmatched. Would I do it again? Already planned. ‍ read more

I was so nervous going into the session but Madison made me feel so confident! Cinnamon did my hair and totally understood the vibe I was going for. During the shoot we totally vibed with the playlist I brought and the chit chat in between shots and outfit changes made it feel like I was hanging out with a bestie and not transactional. They both totally helped me get my groove back and I would totally do this again!! read more

Multiple pages, so updating where I wrote a review prior as well. In May 2025, I booked my first session with Bad Kitty photography and loved it so much. I checked if they were touring again and when I saw a session two days before my birthday, I took it as a sign from the universe that I needed to book another one. Be rude not to! Plus, I've been working hard on my self image and confidence. I'm not lying when I say they helped me be able to say I'm beautiful out loud and believe it. Stacey was amazing the first time, and I looked forward to see if I worked with her again or if it would be one of the other two amazing ladies at Bad Kitty. This time in September 2025, I had the pleasure of working with the wonderful Madison! The bar was set pretty high by Stacey as she was phenomenal with my sensory issues for makeup/hair and talked me through the poses to make me feel comfortable. Madison hit this out of the park! Heck, I'm not just beautiful, I am SEXY is this recent shoot! Wowza madam, you captured some truly stunning photos! I am still blown away by some of them. Would I book again? Heck yeah!!! I can't recommend them enough if you are looking for a boudoir photographer. read more

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Amazing. Cinnamon did an excellent job with everything. The makeup was spot on and so were the poses. She made me feel so comfortable despite my initial anxiety.. I will be recommending it to all my friends. read more

An Absolutely Amazing Experience from Start to Finish! I cannot say enough wonderful things about Bad Kitty Photography! From the very first contact, they made sure to patiently answer my million questions and clearly explained what to expect every step of the way. The entire team has been incredible to work with--quick response times, thorough explanations, and always so friendly and welcoming. My actual photo shoot was with Madison, who made me feel completely relaxed and comfortable throughout the entire experience. It honestly felt like I was just hanging out with one of my girlfriends for the night! So many boudoir studios claim they'll make you feel this way, but Bad Kitty truly delivers on that promise. I booked both hair and makeup services, and Madison consistently checked in to make sure everything was what I was envisioning and that I felt comfortable before we started taking photos. During the shoot, I absolutely loved her encouraging commentary while she guided me through poses--constantly saying things like "Beautiful! I'm obsessed! Gorgeous!" It was exactly what I needed to hear, especially when you're feeling vulnerable being half-naked in front of someone. Overall, I cannot recommend Bad Kitty Photography enough. I truly want every woman to experience the way these amazing people made me feel during my shoot. They are the real deal, and you will not be disappointed! read more

GREAT EXPERIENCE. Was well above my expectations. Cinnamon is one of a kind and truly spectacular at what she does And how she runs her boudoir business. read more

Such a fun experience! I felt so comfortable with my photographer and she made me feel so pretty! Definitely recommend

I loved this place, but after the email response I just got, not anymore. I'm ashamed at myself for spending the $600 on pictures. Thank you for contacting me, with your receipts, it wasn't the pictures, it was the response. Who responds with "time for another session", like that shit was funny. I didn't delete my pictures. You do not know my life. And I didn't say shot when my fucking appointment was an hour late. Idgaf that your airbnb wouldn't let you check in, that wasn't my problem, yet it became my problem. If I showed up late I'd be charged by f me right. I also didn't say anything when the next client waltzed in when I was still almost naked, but here we are. So no, I won't delete my review. Maybe teach Trevor there is better way to deal with people and there is a time and place to try to be "funny". You've displayed exactly what puta you are yourself with that comeback. Thank you for naming something after me, lmao. Why would I say thank you when you acted like a see you next Tuesday Pendeja. Have the day you deserve. read more

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Just finished my shoot with Madison today so I haven't gotten my pictures yet. But I had so much fun today. Madison is literally the best hype woman ever. I feel so much more confident in my body. I was so nervous going into today but the second I got in my first outfit and started posing I was having the time of my life. I think this is such an amazing experience. Thank you so much to everyone at Bad kitty for everything. I never imagined I could feel so sexy and empowered Also the venue was literally GORGEOUS like omg chefs kiss read more

Stop looking and start booking! Bad Kitty Photography is the epitome of female empowerment! I had the absolute honor and pleasure of working with its founder, Cinnamon. I was so nervous for my very first shoot that I almost backed out - and thank god I didn't! From the moment I arrived, Cinnamon's loving energy fills the room and gifted me with the confidence to be bold and sexy. She really saw my vision and made it something even better! Cinnamon's empathy, compassion, and loving humor are clearly a large part of making this company so successful. If you're looking for an empowering, thrilling, and body-positive experience, this is the place for you! I'm sending all my friends to Bad Kitty! read more

Madison was an absolute pleasure to work with. Trevor's (office manager) quick responses and detailed answers to questions helped so much! They are extremely skilled women photographers. I felt more than comfortable. Madison even went the extra mile when I left one of my pieces of clothing there that she mailed it back to me. Madison is a bad ass who I 110% am booking again with. read more

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Wonderful experience! Cinnamon, you are a true artist. My nerves dissipated after spending just the first few minutes with you. Decided to have the session done for a 10 year anniversary gift for the hubs. Gorgeous photos. I cannot express how happy I am with them. It is killing me to wait until mid- November to surprise him with them! If you're on the fence about having the pics done, book with Bad Kitty and DO IT! You so won't regret it! read more

THIS COMPANY POSTED MY BOUDOIR PHOTO ONLINE WITHOUT MY CONSENT. Showing my face and everything! After my photoshoot they asked me to tell them which photos I would never want to be posted publicly, then didn't even give me 24 hours to respond. Instead, they went ahead and chose one of my photos and posted it on their website. It was only after I came across my shot online and asked for it to be removed that they took it down. I can't trust them with my photos anymore! Hugely problematic! Then they ridiculed me on their TikTok and Instagram by posting a fake video they made about me. When I commented that the video was fake, unable to respond directly to me, they blocked me on both TikTok and Instagram instead, for speaking the truth. Had Madison just apologized to me for presenting false information about me in the video I would not have felt as compelled to disclose these uncomfortable facts here. read more

I had my very first boudoir session this week! start to finish this has been the most amazing experience! I have put off doing this for so long for fear that my body wasn't in the best shape etc etc. if you are feeling the same way... ignore it and go for it! YOLO! Stacey made me feel beautiful and comfortable, she guided me through each step and was my biggest cheerleader! 10/10 recommend to anyone thinking of doing it! the booking/ordering process is seamless and everyone was so nice and helpful! thank you bad kitty I'm still on a cloud days later! read more

I had my first boudoir shoot ever with Bad Kitty and when I tell you it completely exceeded my expectations!! I was super nervous beforehand but Zoe made me feel so comfortable and beautiful so quick, I left the shoot feeling more confident than I ever have! I cannot recommend this experience enough. And specifically with this studio. The entire process from start to finish was effortless and a genuine joy. Trevor explained everything from start to finish and even helped expedite shipping so that the photo book I purchased could arrive in time for my anniversary. 10/10 overall. read more

Oh I always have so much fun here! Stacy is my photographer and she's the best. I love working with her. I love being able to choose from mini exciting sets, deciding which outfits and jewelry to wear for them, and the whole thing. You're finished photos make me look like myself, but better than I look. I highly recommend going with these guys. Just do it if you're thinking about it. Even if you save money someplace else (with that friend who owns a camera), you really can't get a better deal than here. They're pretty inexpensive and the quality is great. They only take boudoir photos. I want to come back again already! read more

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Years later I'm still proud of the photos at a time when my body confidence wasn't the best after two births... I'd definitely book another session in the future. He whole experience was amazing I felt comfortable and confident during the photo shoot. read more

This is something I never considered doing, but I wanted to see myself in a new way. One never seen before. I remember thinking to myself "omg, that's me!?!?" As I saw the final photos. They look straight out of a magazine! Stacy was such a pleasure to work with, very calming to talk to patient, and very creative! I will be a repeat customer. read more

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This is a stretch for me to actually consider doing boudoir photos but I am glad I did and I came to the right studio in Philly. Shannon took really good care of me and it was like a long time friend taking my photos from the very beginning of the shoot. When I saw the photos I was amazed at how well they turned out and I had a hard time deciding on which ones to print so I ended up getting all of them in digital format so I can enjoy the ones I didn't print later on. read more

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This will be a 2-part review - first part covering the photo shoot session and 2nd part will be covering the proofing process. Part 1: 3 months ago, I came across the term Boudoir Photography and was intrigued. After a quick research, I decided it's something I would like to try. I found several Groupons and decided to go with Bad Kitty Photography - a) because I liked their portfolio, and b) because I love cats :) So I purchased the Groupon and booked my photo shoot for November - you can imagine my anticipation when my appointment was finally coming up! I booked the session for Saturday at 10am and I got there, nervous and excited and unsure, and met with a bunch of lovely ladies. Skylar (the bomb ass photographer) was my photographer and she was absolutely amazing to work with! She also did my hair and make-up and I felt so beautiful even before we even started. To my surprise, I didn't even have to make a 'sexy face' since I was pretty much laughing the entire time - Skylar made me feel so comfortable and good the entire time I was there (3 hours in total). I chose the bedroom, pearls and black as my background settings and I think it's safe to say the longer I was there, the more naked I got. Also, the poses were more daring/provocative ;) Guess I was feeling more relaxed... still smiling the whole time though, which was great, because that's my most comfortable-to-make facial expression :) I left there feeling happy, excited, accomplished, and really good for facing this uncertainty I feel about my body. Part 2: Lucky for me, I only had to wait 4 days to return for my proofing appointment. Nervous yet again, I was told - here you go. Take your time. Scroll thru the photos as many times as you need/want/like. Here's a pen and paper so you can write down the ones you like. Every photo is in color, and the photo after it, is in black and white. And so I sat down... and started looking thru 188 photos of myself. Something I've never done before. Especially considering I'm usually the person *behind* the camera. It was clear to me from the first 5 photos that I will not be able to choose my favorites, since they ended up all being my favorites. And so my decision to just get them all was easy and pretty much instantaneous. I am home now - after viewing the photos one more time, with my husband this time around, and I just can't get over how beautiful and sexy I look in each one of them. It's hard to believe I am looking at myself in these photos. I am absolutely speechless as to how amazing they came out (I went to my appointment hoping to like 10 photos and didn't have high expectations so I won't get disappointed). I just can't thank you ladies enough for this amazing experience! Skylar, Cinnamon, Candis - you are all so wonderful and a pleasure to work with! Thank you for helping me see past my faults and making me love the body I was given. THANK YOU!! read more

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Great photographers and its made to be a super fun time! I would love to see bad kitty studios set up all around the US. Thank you for the great 40th bday pics! read more

I had such an amazing time!! I was greeted with enthusiasm and given wine!! Yasssssss!! This was a blast photo shoot to really push me to find my inner Jade (mortal kombat fan!) Three diff outfits, three rooms, multiple shots! I can't want to see my pictures! Ashley is bomb and did my makeup flawless! I loved her energy and direction. I'm not the sexiest chic, I've got no coordination without a mirror in front of me but she got me where I needed to be. Thank y'all!!!!! I'm walking into Dirty Thirty lookin gorgeous!!!! read more

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Fun, professional, laid back, super easy to work with and worth a second mention very profesisonal. I've done many boudoir shoots over the years with many different photographers and although all were great I have to say Bad Kitty surpassd the rest in many ways. I'll list the pros and there were no cons. On time, easy to book, list of all the costs broke down so you can add or not pay for things you may not need, available dates to shoot were with in a wk to 2 in LA area or OC, turnaroundb time for pics after the shoot were only 1 wk and arrived when I was told they would (unlike al the others), delivered aproximatley 70 already edited pictures for me to choose 10 from which is the pkg I picked (thats never happened with others, you either get what you get or have to suffer through looking at 100's of picturees of yourself unedited), was able to book a time later than 2 pm as I am not a morning person and everyone else only will shoot before 2 pm, reasonable prices, no extra fee for a location, they shoot at nice high end hotels so you wil not likely have the same background as everyone else they shoot. I think that about covers it and all the things that are important to me when shooting a boudoir shoot. read more

Cinnamon is so rude and unprofessional! She doesn't know how to talk to clients or potential clients. I wanted to do something nice for mom - she has multiple medical issues- I explained it all to cinnamon. Told her she can contact her via phone, but it's hard for her to check her email with her medical issues. This woman then accused me of abusing my mother or trying to control her. I've been her caregiver for 11 years and sacrificed soooo much , I will never let ANY discredited that nor make false accusations. She felt some strong in her conviction- that she didn't report it. (Or maybe she has now). If you feel someone is being abuse it's better to be safe than sorry. I'm not going speak down on the company it self, but Cinnamon being the representative is not a good luck. She very unprofessional in the way she speaks. I've gotten a refund for BOTH the shoots I purchased (one was a gift for my aunt). SMH. It's saddens me bc my family was looking fwd to the shoot. ********************************************* I don't know how to reply but ur a LIAR. a bad one. We can post more email IF NEED BE! You had her direct contact. I told you she cannot check her email to CALL OR TEXT HER. My mother was NOT going to be erotic. And I def told you once she get set up I have NO problem stepping out the room. One second thought I told you MY AUNT WAS BOOKING THE SAME DAY AND SHE WOULD ASSIT AND I WOULDNT NEED TO BE THERE. Do I need to post the screenshot? YOU SAID SHE can nude or with clothes. She wasnt doing a nude shoot. And YOU SAID "y'all want help her pose but I can" ! Stop playing with me. Again, I have the screenshots. My mother and aunt was aware of the whole situation from the BEGINNING. You have our contact info- have you contacted our local authorities ? You have my information CALL THEM AND HAVE THEM INVESTIGATE IF YOU ARE SO CONCERNED. All I said was you rude. When I sent it to my aunt she told me cancel ! When I sent it too my siblings they said "fuck you and cancel". Do I need to post more screenshots ? The problem is YOU ARE RUDE. I DONT CARE ABOUT U NOT WANTING MY MONEY. YALL THINK YALL THE ONLY ONES DOING PHOTOGRAPHY? f you and the kitties . Now WAKE UP. And I pray you NEVER have a massive stroke and have to depend on someone to take care of you - and still MAKE YOUR LIFE FEEL VALID AND PURPOSEFUL. You never called her. You never called my aunt. You never called the authorities. And she left y'all a voicemail. You never called back. SHOUT OUT TO ALLL THE "SONS" WHO ARE THE CAREGIVERS FOR THEIR MOTHER. You're insensitive, probably dealing with past trauma. As a future counselor I advise you to get HELP! Stop projecting what happen to you. And this is the last respond you'll get. . As you state "STAY WOKE" read more

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This is the best place to take boudoir photos!!! Every employee here is amazing, kind, friendly and do a fantastic job in making you feel like a million bucks!!! Being plus size i was nervous about getting my pictures taken, but the women here make you feel comfortable that it's a breeze!! And for those bad reviews, obviously they don't read the contract, and definitely started the issue firts. Cinnamon and everyone in the studio go above and beyond to make your experience a good one. I will definitely be coming back to get more photos done!! read more

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I have done 3 different photo shoots with these amazing ladies over the past 10 years and I have LOVED every experience. I am super excited to be shooting with them again in October. The staff and the owner always make me feel like a star and they are all the perfect combination of professional and fun. I am always encouraged to be myself and to relax. I recommend Bad Kitty Photography to all of my friends. They are the best! read more

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Super great experience! My photographer helped me feel comfortable and the photos are amazing! My husband was super stoked about his present:) read more

If you have not done a photo shoot at all, or of this nature, Bad Kitty is it!!! Confident or not going in, that is how you will leave here. I personally won a package from Energy 103.7 for photography here, and makeup and hair at Blo Blow Dry Bar in La Mesa. The entire package was fantastic (Thanks Everyone!) All of the "Bad Kitties" here want you to look and feel your best; that makes for the best shots! Don't worry about breakouts or rolls, those are taken care of with editing! They have an enormous wardrobe selection, jewelry, shoes, props, everything you need! And everything is very sanitary (big plus for this type of thing) ;) **Whether you're doing this for yourself or someone else, GO and have fun! read more

I can't possibly speak more highly of my experience with this company. Everything from scheduling information given to the shoot and the photos - everything was handled professionally. My photographer, Cinnamon, was beyond awesome. She made me feel comfortable and relaxed, and brought out things in me. I'm not sure I even thought I had. I am ecstatic with the experience and with my photos. I have never felt so hot, so sexy, and so empowered in my life. If you are even remotely, considering this type of experience, I urge you to book with this company ASAP! read more

Let me tell you, I absolutely LOVED doing my session with Bad Kitty Photography. It started with the easy and open communication from the beginning with the staff answering my many questions and ensuring I felt comfortable and ready for the big day. The day of the shoot, my lady made me feel so relaxed and spent the time to get to know me as a person and explore what I wanted to do. Their studio was absolutely stunning with so many different backdrops to use in a relatively small space. I fell in love with the white bed with feathers and pearl room!! After the session, reviewing pictures and packages with the owner, it was easier and more fun than I anticipated. I would highly recommend coming here!! read more

This place is amazing!! I absolutely love coming here. All the ladies are great but the owner,Cinnamon is so awesome! She is so friendly as all the ladies. They really can have you feeling sexy and like a rock star by the end of the shoot. I have gotten about 7 different sets shot here thru out the past 4 years or so. I think all the girls do a great job at shooting the pics to get the best angles and looks for you but I always liked Cinnimon taking my pics the best. Its definitely a place to schedule a session at. I will always high reccomend Bad Kitty Photography. 7 of the best choices I've made! read more

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I have heard from many other ladies that this place was amazing but I decided to go and see for myself. The photographer here knows what she is doing she took amazing photos of me . Very affordable for the work they do here. Really cool studio and believe me they have everything you need as for outfit, shoes, accessories that you can ever imagine. If want to get some photos done just for you or maybe your significant other , this place will make you feel like a movie star . Ez to book and they have lots of packages to choose from . I recently lost 20lbd and wanted to show off my curves and beautiful body and they made it possible. Bad kitty will not disappoint! Best of luck :)) read more

Be ready to be pretty sexy! Have a good time and feel beautiful too. Bring some lingerie and pretty things to wear. So many sets to choose from. read more

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I would highly recommend Bad Kitty Photography to anyone looking to have a boudoir photoshoot. Madison was my photographer, she did a great job on my hair/makeup and made me feel so comfortable, confident, and sexy during my photoshoot! Reasonable prices and great customer service, I would love to do another photoshoot sometime! read more

I was turned off when the photographer texted me at message at 2:03am to confirm I was brining my own outfits to the 6pm session. I also thought I would be going to a studio for the shoot and not some run down Holiday Inn Express in a part of town known to be a trucker haven for prostitution. The distance from my home to the hotel was 56 min, if your considered mobile the client should be able to choose a closer location. Once arriving into the hotel, I had my husband to a room check for safely because of the location. After viewing the room, discovered the same room was used multiple times and I did not see any cleaning products to sanitize or clean the room, there were dirty used towels all over the bathroom counter, which made me feel very uncomfortable, considering The Covid-19 pandemic we are currently dealing with. After I got dressed and started my session, the photographers B.O. was a big issue for me, and I felt that was very unprofessional, even though she was great to work with. I would not recommend this company to anyone searching for quality professional photo shoot, my experience was disturbing. read more

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These woman are AMAZING! This was my second photo shoot with them and this time I went for the black light photo shoot. It's not for the Chi girl but if you do it you will not be disappointed these pictures came out amazing it's making it very difficult to choose which ones I want enlarged. Zoe was so talented she made it easy for me to be in the nude getting shpritzed with neon body paint lol. The pictures were ready three days later! Their turnaround time is amazing especially in this Covid New World. You will not be disappointed if you do any of their shoots. Even if you do it just be yourself it's a huge confidence builder. I can't wait to go back for more!!! read more

I just had my shoot and haven't received photos yet. It's too soon. But I just wanted to get on here and do a review based on the process and experience. I booked this shoot awhile ago and had to reschedule due to Covid and life. Madison was super understanding and sweet. Kept in communication with me and assisted me with every need and even my millions of questions. Then to shoot day. I was super nervous and definitely started out not feeling it. Felt like I hadn't lost enough weight. I had Stacey and she totally made me feel at ease. She did wonders with my hair and makeup. She was so patient with my craziness and indecisiveness. Lol she helped me every step of the way! she was such a great hype man, by the end of it I felt so comfortable even pretty! Which is tough for me! she is down to earth and great with clients! it was so much fun! Can't wait to see the photos! read more

It was a surprisingly fun experience working with Bad Kitty. Taking these pictures was way beyond out of my box but I am so glad I did them. They were for my husbands 40th Birthday and he absolutely loved them! I ended up buying a 20 page book with the pictures and it was so hard to decide the best one's. read more

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I did this photo shoot as a gift for my husband for our 17 wedding anniversary. I was very nervous,and the whole week before, I kept texting Stacy to Tell her how nervous I was. She Kept saying " you'll have a blast just be you". The night of my shoot I came in and 5 mins after meeting her my guard was down and the fun began. She made me feel comfortable, safe and most of all BEAUTIFUL. She showed me each pose and encouraged me to show the side of me nobody else sees. Again the nerves kicked in, In anticipation of seeing the photos. Even though this gift was for my husband, it was an even bigger gift for me. I was blown away by them, in fact I cried while I was looking at them. This was the most empowering feeling I've ever had! That was me, NO WAY! Ladies I encourage you all to do this. You will walk away with a whole new respect for you!!! I promise this! I planned on picking 3 to frame for my husband, after 2 hours of viewing them there was no way I could pick 3 so I bought them all!!! And I'll tell you when I'm feeling a little down on myself, I look at these and remember, I'm worth it!!! You will too! Thank you Stacy and Cinnamon you ladies do very special work! Btw my husband was blown away!!!win win for both of us!!! read more

I found Bad Kitty through Yelp. I am so glad I did. I just turned 50 and had been wanting to do this for awhile, but never had the nerve. After reading all of the Yelp reviews and checking out the website I thought, "I can do this." Making an appointment was a breeze. The confirmation email and website had all of the info I needed. I got to the appointment and Candace greeted me. The photographer, Stacey was so real and easy to talk with. She was a lot of fun and made this a positive experience from the start. We picked out sets and clothes and then Stacey did my hair and makeup, which I loved. Then the photo shoot came. Stacey clarified and showed the poses and we laughed a lot. She took so many pictures it was crazy. I received the proofs via email only 3 days later and immediately bought them all. There were so many that I really liked. I had no idea I could look the way I did and it made me feel really good. I want to do another shoot soon. I have no idea what other studios charge, but I can tell you that the cost for the photo shoot with Bad Kitty is incredibly reasonable. There are so many outfits to choose from, and the time spent and number of photos that were taken made it an incredible value. Of course you have to buy the photos separately, but you get to choose your budget on that one. Great overall value for the money, and for this gift of an experience. Highly recommend it. Take the leap. So worth it. And....make sure you eat before you go and take water and snacks. Way more exhausting than I expected. Thank you Stacey, Cinnamon, Candace, and Bad Kitty. Love you all! read more