I'm in my 50's and this was my first time doing this kind of photoshoot. My experience was…read morefantastic and I'm so glad I had the courage to love on my self to capture this Me after 3 kids! I was a bit apprehensive, but after the consultation I was excited to get started. We discussed my feelings and intentions, how the shoot works, what things to wear and of course the variety of packages. It's all at your comfort level. The studio was clean and beautiful. Meditation before the shoot made the experience even more relaxing. Marissa guides you on how to pose during the shoot and makes sure you are comfortable. She invites you share with her, your thoughts and ideas of what poses you would like to do/try. She takes a lot of pictures and they come out aaaammmmaaaazzzing! She makes picking out the photos easy, so it's not overwhelming. If you've ever wanted to do a boudoir shoot, definitely make an appt at "Goddess Rising Boudoir" . No excuses!! Your size, age or gender is no matter! You will have the best experience with Marissa

I don't even know where to begin, because this experience touched me in ways I truly didn't expect…read more From the very first message, Marissa made me feel safe, seen, and completely at ease. Walking into a boudoir session can feel vulnerable, but she has this rare gift of turning nerves into confidence and self-doubt into quiet joy. Every step of the process felt thoughtful and empowering. Marissa guided me gently, celebrated me loudly, and somehow captured versions of me I hadn't seen in a long time. The images are stunning, yes, but what matters more is how I felt during and after the session: strong, beautiful, and unapologetically myself. This wasn't just a photoshoot. It was a reminder of my worth, my softness, my power, and my story. Marissa doesn't just take photos, she holds space, builds trust, and creates magic with her camera and her heart. If you're even thinking about booking a boudoir session, let this be your sign. You will leave feeling transformed, uplifted, and so incredibly proud of yourself. I will treasure these photos forever, but I will treasure the experience even more.

I have been on one hell of a journey of discovery this year, and this was my first ever experience…read moredoing something like this. JVZ made this so easy to do, and made me feel incredible. Sara and Emma and I had so much fun talking and laughing and the vibe was perfect the entire time. I'm so excited to see my reveal and maybe get the chance to work with them again in the future!

I saw their ad. Thought it looked good. Thought I read all of what they offer, but apparently not…read more I got their estimate for getting the pics taken...($3**.00), but I did not see the fine print where digital copies are an extra $3**.00. Before I saw the fine print about the digital photos costing an arm and a leg, I put down the $3**.00 for scheduling a time. Then, when they called me to confirm everything, I told them I can't afford $6**.00 to $7**.00 for photos with digital. That's just way too much. They said they couldn't give me a refund....(wtf), so I told them, you'll be seeing my comment on Yelp! It seems scammy to me.

Ericka offers the utmost professionalism and the best experience. She is a person of substance who…read moreloves her work and shows passion for what she does... she wants nothing more than to show you just how amazing you are and she will draw every ounce of it out with her camera. If you have been on the fence about whether or not you want to give yourself or someone you love a boudoir photography experience - DO NOT WAIT! It is one of the most amazing things you will ever do, whether you are choosing a maternity session, joining a holiday shoot, or turning up the heat with your partner. DO IT NOW. You won't regret it.

AMAZING! Erica (and KD with HAMU) were absolutely amazing. Not only did I feel comfortable in my…read moreown skin, they made me feel beautiful every step of the way!

Shooting with erica was a personal revelation. Committed to technical excellence in her craft, what…read moremakes erica stand out as a photographer is her emotional dexterity. After being a part of multiple group shoots, I watched her rejoice in her subjects' uninhibited sexuality and then walk someone through their body image baggage with equal parts humor and tenderness. Her attentiveness to detail not only in aesthetic but also how the people she works with are feeling (and there are sometimes a lot feelings!) creates images that are unique, intimate and striking. Also, payment plans are a thing! Inclusive, queer focused, class conscious, photography. What a dream !

As someone that places a large emphasis on anniversary shoots as not only a capture of a…read morerelationship but also as who each of the individuals are at that particular moment in time. Shooting with Erica, a thoughtful, intuitive, and talented photographer, was a complete joy. I shot on location, but I'm incredibly jealous of those that are able to shoot in this gorgeous studio!

Found a groupon and decided to give CYS a shot! The shoot was a lot of fun! I left feeling like a…read moremillion bucks! The photographer showed me a couple pictures she took as we went along and they looked great! Id been trying hard on my diet for my wedding and i left feeling like maybe i didnt need to push so hard that maybe i was pretty gorgeous already. Unfortunately as soon as i got to the review meeting i was completely deflated. The couple pictures i was shown during the shoot vs what i viewed after were very different. I thought she had been getting amazing angles and when i saw them at the review i realized that was very much not the case.any were like.. wow couldnt have been a worse angle for that shot. I went from 200 photos to 24 that were bare-able in less than 5 minutes and im not overly hard on myself. It made me feel like i needed to diet twice as hard now because of it :(. I was really surprised the photographer didnt fix my hair in so many of them when it looked obviously a mess and she didnt get me from a good angle in many of them. That being said, I did find a couple pictures i ended up buying cause they came with my groupon and werent too bad, but man... i was so disappointed. I gave them a 4/5 because the shoot itself was so uplifting and fun and easy, the prices are very reasonable compared to so many other companies, and the customer service was great. I would recommend but be prepared to need to pay for the upgraded touchups... they get you with that. I couldnt give the full 5 because i was so disappointed in the pictures themselves. I feel like they could have easily taken pictures at a better angle and let me know my hair looked all messed up in a bad way (cause there is a good messy- this wasnt it). It wasnt sexy.. and now i also dont feel very sexy. You get what you pay for so 4/5 it is.

I really loved my photographer and I loved the experience that I had, however I had bought a…read moregroupon online for this to get my fiancé a valentine's gift. I was so excited during my viewing appointment and then my jaw dropped when I heard the price for 30 something photos. They said we could do a payment plan, at this rate I might have the photos by next valentine's day. While that was very disappointing, I loved the experience and photos so much I was still riding the high of all the excitement. Sadly, I lost my job due to COVID and am not able to make the $300 monthly scheduled payment, so I call in and ask to put it on hold and they tell me I must pay at least a minimum of $50 per month. This upset me deeply, I have rent to pay and while this was supposed to be a fun surprise it's not my top priority right now. I'm sad I've invested so much money into something that feels like there's no gain. I'm not excited anymore

I truly cannot say enough good things about Sasha. She is so unbelievably talented and makes it…read morelook so effortless. She brings such an amazing energy to every shoot and makes you feel right at home. Sasha has seen our family through so many stages of life. From wedding days to first family photos to post-baby boudoir. Her incredible talent speaks for itself, but her welcoming nature and badass boss lady energy is the icing on the cake. We truly love working with Sasha and getting to have her talent as a part of our family history. Feeling awkward in front of the camera? Don't worry, Sasha will make you feel like a natural-born model. Worried about logistics on your wedding day? Don't worry, Sasha has it down to a science. Feeling tired and worn out from being a new parent? Don't worry, Sasha will bring the light back to your eyes. Trust me, you won't regret working with Sasha. She is truly amazing.

Sasha's vibrant nature was such a great plus point on top of being an absolute pleasure to work…read morewith; her professionalism, direction, and vision were top-tier and truly conveyed her experience! I had found Sasha while looking for a photographer in the Seattle area and I absolutely loved her style; her editing really feels natural and realistic and it's a true testament to why she's as good as she is! My girlfriend and I had an outstanding time working with her as we had never done a photoshoot before and Sasha made us *feel* like we had been working together for a while! You will not be disappointed with the experience you'll have with her and the final products will simply blow you away!! Thanks again Sasha! - S&M

Had such an awesome time working with Mariko. Her natural affinity for posing and her spectacular…read more"bedside manner" made for pleasant, relaxing session. So excited with how my photos turned out, I can't wait for round two!

From the owner: Butterfly Photography serves woman who are looking for a customized boudoir and glamour photography…read moreexperience. For herself or for to send sexy messages to someone special, a team of Butterfly Photography will make sure that you look super-sexy-beautiful!!