My experience took place in May 2011. The photographer (a young girl) did a good job making it an enjoyable comfortable experience. I was at easy and not self conscious at all, she help guide posing and would just snap when there was something natural flowing that worked for a photo. I was not impressed with the editing done for final product of the book we received (not sure who did editing). Over all I was satisfied and my husband loved the photos which is all that truly matters; just being a photography student I have my own ideas on editing so I just wasn't as pleased as I was hoping to be. There were some duplicate photos in the book that only the color was changed or photo cropped slightly to tighten the frame. Some blemishes were not edited out as requested (including printing on the bottom of the shoes I wore that was visible in several photos and just not attractive to look at). I fully understand artistic preference and creative differences but again some photos selected for final product were not included, others where just duplicates, specific editing requests were ignores (which just came across lazy and not wanting to do it). I fully enjoyed the experience and my husband loved (still does) the photos but it was not perfect. But if you are wanting to do a shoot I highly recommend it! (Even elsewhere). It can be just what you need to give yourself a good confidence boost and just realize how amazingly beautiful you are! read more

Boudoir For You - Non edited photo given on preview cd to make final selection from.Brought outfit from home & had hair/make-up done elsewhere. - Session Photography Near Me - Oceanside, California

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I had been wanting to take boudoir pics since forever (even before I had someone to give them to). I purchased this deal on living social, $49 for 1 hr shoot with 3 outfit changes and a $50 credit towards a book. I went to check out the studio and browse the outfits before I scheduled a shoot. I found out the books start at $249, however they have a mini accordion for $99. Cherish was so great beforehand, at the shoot, and was so patient while I decided what pictures I wanted. Cherish took over 200 pictures of me and surprisingly a lot of them came out fantastic. I loved them before they were even edited. I was super self conscious since I've gained weight but she made me look great. I would definitely do this again and I recommend going through her. Unless you want a book I would get the $29 living social deal. It was worth every penny. read more

I had the most wonderful experience and highly recommend working with Cherish to any woman, any age, who has ever fantasized about doing this. I took advantage of a coupon deal, like other reviewers, and can tell you that what I received far outweighed the cost. At age 46, and after some serious health challenges I decided to finally take the plunge and see what magic could happen... I was really nervous and asked a girlfriend to come with me. That worked out great - and when I told Cherish about feeling a bit awkward and wanting a friend there, she was completely supportive and welcoming - she even told me that she does a girls night deal! This was something I never would have considered previously, but after my experience, I can't wait to gather my girls and do this! ($199 - 5 girls, 1 outfit each, and in addition to your individual photo, a group shot is also taken. Hair and makeup extra @ $65) I did take advantage of the hair and makeup services ($85) offered by Hollie - she did a beautiful job, and was very kind and gentle. She helped me to feel very relaxed. The photo shoot was amazing! I was so afraid of not looking good enough, but so many of the pictures came out beautiful that it's hard to choose my favorite! Cherish is so creative and wonderful to work with - I am completely blown away by the experience! What was once a "bucket" list thing may now have become a new favorite thing... ;) read more

A great place to have your photos taken, no matter if the photos are boudoir or family pics! Cherish is so sweet and easy to feel comfortable around. She really listens to what you want out of your shoot and does beautiful work. She can do your hair and makeup too for your photos!! Cherish also is great about accenting your best features and making you feel your best. I had a lot of fun working with her. I highly recommend Cherish to anyone who wants to do boudoir for their wedding or anyone who wants any type of photos taken:) She is great! read more

Cherish was wonderful! I was really excited to take pictures with her but also super nervous since I wasn't sure what to expect. I got a LivingSocial deal & paid extra for her to do my hair & makeup - definitely worth it! She made me look great! (And even let me keep the fake eye lashes to use another time) We jammed out to Katy Perry while she did my hair & makeup. Conversation with her was really easy and laid back so once she'd finished I was feeling much more comfortable. I'm very petite and have trouble finding "outfits" that fit me so I brought a few of my own bras. I'm happy I did because even though she did have some options that fit me, I felt more comfortable and sexy in what I'd brought. We did 3 sets and a little mini one in between. I got a ton of pictures! She took so much time with me and gave me great directions. She shows you your pictures in between so you've got an idea how it's going. I wasn't ready to buy an album right then so she gave me credit towards free edits. Overall it was such an awesome experience! I really highly recommend doing this at least once if you've got the money to. (*one caveat- maybe practice your sexy face so it doesn't take as many pictures to warm up to a good one. haha) read more

I had a great experience working with Cherish. She was a natural and very enthusiastic about her work. She was easy to be around and made the photo session very comfortable. I was pleased with the end result and felt like the pricing was very reasonable. I would definitely return in the future. Thanks! read more

I found Cherish through hours and hours of sweeping the internet, comparing studios, looking at how well the modeling is done in the photos, and looking at reviews. After about a week, I found that Cherish was my perfect match. I went in for my photo shoot and it was amazing. She did my hair and makeup very well and quickly, and I had never felt so attractive. Then during the photo shoot, she was telling me how to pose, where to look, etc. She made me extremely comfortable for being in basically a bikini in front of someone on the first day we met. The pictures came out amazing! I ended up purchasing all the photos from the shoot, and the ones that I got edited, were literally mind blowing. I blew one up to a huge canvas and gave it to my boyfriend as a Valentine's gift and he was so impressed. A great experience overall with service, prices, location/ studio, and final products! read more

Cherish really made me feel comfortable and I had the best time! As a plus size woman who is very insecure with her body, I couldn't believe how sexy and flawless I felt in front of the camera. Cherish is so sweet, and is extremely generous and fun to talk to. She did so much for my self-esteem and she really took the time to get the photos just right. I appreciate the hours she spent and I couldn't have been happier with the results. It was my first time, but it won't be the last! Thanks, Cherish! read more

I couldn't be happier with the service I received from Cherish and Yvette! My hair and make-up turned out great! And Cherish did an amazing job on my shoot. She took a ton of pictures, from which I chose my favs and turned into an album. I HIGHLY recommend Boudoir For You! They're very friendly and will help you feel sexy and comfortable. This is something I wanted to do for myself and I'm really glad I did! read more

I literally have nothing negative to say. I have had Cherish take boudoir photos of me twice, and both experiences were amazing. She is very warm hearted and comfortable to be around. All of my pictures are beautiful, and my husband loves them! I strongly recommend her to anyone! And on the plus side, her prices are very reasonable! read more

Cherish is amazing! I didn't want the shoot to end! I went to her for a boudoir/pin up shoot and the photos turned out fantastic! She's great at making you feel so comfortable from the beginning! Highly, HIGHLY recommend!!! read more

This place is amazing! Cherish, the owner, did my hair and makeup, and made me feel so comfortable throughout my whole photo shoot! She was fun, made me laugh and was very creative through different angles and positions. She was also opened to suggestions made by my boyfriend. Best part is her price is VERY reasonable compared to many other places. I HIGHLY recommend her and will come back for other photo shoots she offers! THANKS CHERISH for an amazing experience! Go to her if you want to feel comfortable and have fun!! read more

Cherish is absolutely amazing!! I got the groupon and added an extra hour for more photos. I had an absolutely amazing time and will be going back for couples photos! She puts you completely at ease and has so many great ideas. I also came with pictures and she helped me to both recreate them and put my own spin on them. The pictures came out Absolutely amazing without touch ups!! I loved her and the studio! read more

I did this as a wedding gift to my soon to be husband. I was so nervous, but Cherish was awesome. She's confident and helpful. I didn't feel rushed or stupid, she was patient and helpful. My sister ended up coming with me and doing some for her anniversary gift to her husband. We had a great time and Cherish was great to work with. I would go to her for any photography, but it doesn't get any better than her for boudoir. read more

I went with my sister today for support while she did her photo shoot with Cherish. She was sooooooo amazing. She had a ton of outfits, props, and mostly... Fantastic talent!!!! She made sister feel comfortable, relaxed and beautiful. She had a great sense of humor and a sweet personality. Not only would I drop my drawers for her, I would highly recommend her to Anyone. Cherish is a gifted artist. Thank you for your killer service today. Xo!! read more

Very profesional and friendly! I highly recommend this place. Cherish guided me through the whole process, and helped me feel comfortable. She took almost 200 pictures, and I was very happy with the results. read more

I used them about 6 years ago and had a wonderful experience. They made me feel super comfortable and the pictures turned out amazing!

I had boudoir photos taken for the first time and Cherish made me feel so comfortable! She is amazing to work with and knows what she is doing! I had such a great time and the photos came out better than ever. I would recommend Cherish to everyone. I can't wait to do this again! read more

Such an amazing experience! I was so nervous as this was my first photo shoot, let alone a boudoir one. Cherish had everything you could possibly need as far as lingerie, jewlery, shoes, etc. in such a cute little room. She made me feel right at home! She did my hair, which turned out beautiful as well. During the shoot, she directed my every move (thank god, I am pretty awkward haha) and it was easier than I thought it would be. It was an overall great experience and I would recommend it for individuals or even groups! read more

Cherish is so awesome! I did my first boudoir shoot ever with her last month and she makes you feel so comfortable, beautiful, sassy and sexy! Everything you need in order to have a fun and successful shoot. She has tons of outfits, shoes and accessories that you can use and a great selection of backgrounds and props. My husband is already looking forward to me doing another shoot and I will definitely go back to Cherish! read more

I bought a groupon and crossed my fingers that I would feel comfortable doing the photo shoot. I wanted a surprise for my soon to be husband and had never done anything like this before. Boy was I impressed by Cherish! She is absolutely amazing!!!! I'm so busy with planning the wedding that I had to reschedule a couple of times and she was so quick to respond and communicate with me. As soon as I met her I felt like we'd been friends for ever! lol She's so easy going and made me feel so comfortable doing the shoot! Her instructions are awesome and she made this such a fun experience!!!!! I went in thinking this was a gift for my fiancé, but I left feeling like it was a gift for me! Cherish was able to give me the confidence to open up and feel comfortable with myself. The pictures came out way better than expected! Thank you Cherish for such a fun filled experience! I cant wait to give the book to B on our wedding day and I have raved about you to all my girlfriends! read more

Cherish is an amazing photographer ! I truly had so much fun! She always made me feel so sexy and relaxed. I chose my outfits with her guidance for each session but she chose everything else for my boudoir shoot including my accessories and even playing my genre of music. Cherish is so friendly and helpful. I have problems with my hands due to arthritis and she helped me get ready and me feel great. The photos and book turned out beautifully and my boyfriend loves it. Lastly, Cherish was very professional and returned my calls and inquiries in a very timely manner. I would recommend her to anyone who loves feeling happy and sexy and wants to share that with others through quality photos. read more

Cherish is amazing! She not only makes you feel safe, beautiful, and excited about being there, but she also takes AMAZING photos!!! All around, a fantastic experience and I would refer everyone I know to her. She had a full range of outfits, fun props, great backdrops and a wonderful atmosphere. Thank you, Cherish! read more

I used Boudoir for you for some boudoir photos for my husband. I loved Cherish so much I hired her for my daughters wedding. She was absolutely awesome!!! Highly recommend her for any of your photography needs. She has a great personality and was super professional thanks so much Cherish!! read more

Some women are stunning/photogenic. Some, like me: ARE NOT. I have a partial paralysis that would require Cherish to FIX ME. I have certain angles and postures that fancy me and some that do not... I was disappointed in the fact that I got 100+ photos of me looking awkward. Of those 100+ photos, my hubby along with a few friends found exactly 10 that we're nice. Of those 10 , 4 were head shots (Glamor Shots) 2 were of my tattoo on my back (Which were lovely) and 4 were actually SEXY. I take some blame for this... One, because Cherish showed me the first shots from the first outfit and I didn't really like them. (I should have told her then) I guess I just thought they were. test shots and she will find what works best for ME! She took photos of me on my knees that made me look like I had no bottom portion of my legs. I didn't feel like she was paying attention to the details. (Like: my hand looks broken like that or my eyes are too far in my head and I look like I was having a seizure . I ADMIT, I probably needed more studio time & really wish she could have told me, rather than SNAP* SNAP* SNAP*. Good news- She negotiated with me on buying the rights to all the photos, however I did that because it was cheaper than the purchase of buying the 10 prints. read more

This is also a review for Cherish AND Yvette at Boudoir for You. I got this on a Groupon and was very nervous. I don't like getting my photo taken and I am not a big lingerie fan. Well, Yvette did my hair and makeup pinup style and it made me feel so confident. She was all about being beautiful and being yourself and she really made me feel calm. By the time Cherish was ready to start shooting, I got this burst of confidence and was ready to have my photos taken. Cherish brought out the beauty in me in a way I didn't know was possible. She had all these moves and poses that she helped guide me through, and knowing how much I loved my makeup really made me feel like a star! The groupon comes with two outfits and two backdrops. Cherish showed me photos after each set and they were awesome. I loved them so much I bought all the digital photos on CD. I can't wait for the retouched prints. It was so much fun I would highly recommend Cherish AND Yvette!! read more

I purchased a GroupOn for a session at Boudoir For You and I'm glad I did. It was my 10 year anniversary in June and I wanted to give my partner something special. I was nervous because I had never done a photo session before but Cherish put all my worries at ease instantly. She is calm, patient, and friendly and has everything you need for a great session. She did my hair and makeup and helped me pick out some outfits to wear. I ended up using all of her stuff and none of what I brought. Cherish directed all my poses and (literally) sat down with me after each outfit shoot to go over the photos. She worked with me to get my session in and my book printed before my anniversary so I could surprise him with the photos for our anniversary. To my surprise, even the non-edited photos looked AMAZING. Needless to say, my partner was THRILLED with all the pictures. I highly recommend her for boudoir. She also does non-boudoir photo-shoots, which I'm sure are just as great. read more

I recently went into Boudoir for you for a photo shoot. I was very nervous about how I would be able to do this because I did not feel that I had any part of sexy in me. As a big girl (size 18) and a single mother of a boy, I definitely do not feel sexy. Well let me tell you I was wrong. As soon as Yvette put on my makeup I started to feel like a different woman. Cherish picked out 3 sexy outfits and backgrounds for me. She was great and made me feel so comfortable even as I wobbled in the stilettos. I definitely felt the sexiness come out of somewhere. Overall this was a great experience that I think every woman should get to experience at least once. I plan on going back in a year after I get closer to my goal weight for some after pics. Cherish said they do group photo sessions and that sounds like a great ideal for a birthday party or bachelorette party or just a girls day. Thank you Cherish for bringing the sexy out of me that I forgot I had. read more

This experience was incredible. Three of us went to the studio for a photo shoot, although we went together it was a really personal experience. I had my make-up and hair done by the make-up artist, Evette. I don't wear much make up normally but I let Evette do as she thought would be best for the photo's. Wow was I amazed when I actually saw the photo's. They looked incrediable. My hair and make up looked beautiful. During the shoot, Cherish guided me with posses and looks. I rode my harley to the studio and Cherish took pictures of me on it. The pictures blew my mind. It was fun and I was reminded that I do have that sexiness that we forget about with kids and the day to day stuff. It was a really fun adventure. I give it two thumbs up. read more

Cherish is just a really special person -- and she makes her clients feel special too!! Everything I asked she made happen (and I did not make it easy on her, getting out of my appointment, asking for head shots), and she was so incredible and flexible. I truly enjoyed working with her. One other note, her prices are competitive but reasonable which I really appreciated and you will too when you go buy her incredible photos (all of which you will want!) read more

Cherish was awesome! She did a great job on my hair and makeup and she made me feel so comfortable during the photo shoot. I would highly recommend her to anyone who wants pictures taken. Thanks Cherish! I can't wait to receive my photo book! read more

I had a great experience with Boudoir For You. I absolutely loved my hair and makeup and Cherish was amazing with the photo shoot. She made me feel comfortable and confident. She corresponded with me through my decision making and ordering in a very timely manner. I would highly recommend ! read more

Cherish was amazing! She made me feel so beautiful and comfortable that I want to have her do my engagement and wedding photos. I got the living social deal, and decided to get the accordion book. I was amazed at how great the photos turned out. It was a great Christmas gift to my sailor who is deployed. Thank you Cherish for all of your hard work!! read more

This review is for Cherish and Yvette at Boudoir For You. I discovered them through their Living Social deal- however I didn't actually purchase that. I had already been looking to do photos for my Fiance as a gift on our wedding day and I had won a free session through a San Diego Bridal Bizarre with another company. After talking with them extensively I knew I didn't want to use them. They were polite but completely unwilling to work with me- it was there way or the highway when it came to $, outfits, packages etc. I give this background because Cherish was the complete opposite. From the moment we talked she went out of her way to make me feel special and comfortable and insured that I received everything I wanted for a price I could afford. This is being modest. 5 stars is not enough for her good customer service, flexibility and hard work. This lady definitely deserves her own studio. She doesn't know it but she earned a long time customer. Next was the pictures! We took a lot- I seem to be one of those girls with lots of confidence yet not a model face. I think for every perfect shot we took 10- but each of those 10 were awesome quality- the photos were great my face just had issues! She showed me multiple times through out the shoot and was very helpful in finding good poses etc. I even brought in a few photos of my own that I had in mind. Everything went perfect- looking back through all my photos now I cant believe how gorgeous I look/ they made me look. The back drops are very diverse and completely set the tone for whatever look you are trying to achieve! Again 5+ stars in this department. I also need to mention Yvette- she was AMAZING my hair and make up was beyond my expectations! It went a long ways in making me feel better about myself. Not to mention she was so sweet and stayed the whole time to help Cherish and me in and out of outfits, change sets- for 1 set she even altered my makeup a bit and gave me a victory roll (I was aiming for a pinup look). Hands down it's worth every penny to go with Boudoir For You. I came with my best friend and we made a day out of it. This is the way I recommend going about it. It' natural to be nervous but if you have a friend I suggest making a day of it, have some cocktails, get your hair and makeup done and have a blast! Thank you Cherish & Yvette! read more