I thought I'd show up, get my pictures taken, that's it…read more That wasn't it AT ALL. The "journey" Carrie Anne set me on leading up to the actual boudoir session was arguably a bigger part of the photo shoot for me. ;) Carrie had a time line of to-do's for me, websites for garments I might want to buy, soooo much I wasn't expecting. And on the way, I found a new comfort with myself. By the time I got to Carrie Anne's for the photography... I was ready for this! I brought extra outfits and accessories and Carrie Anne helped me dial it in for an unforgettable experience. It's been about 3 years since my session and I still recall it like yesterday. I am close to 60 and have never felt so good about myself - not in a vain way. I was absolutely comfortable with me. Carrie Anne has a beautiful way about her. She'll set you at ease, and make this moment an unforgettable and personal experience. DO IT - you'll be happy you did. (Thank you, Carrie Anne!)

Carrie Anne is an absolute gem…read more I had wanted to do a boudoir shoot for years but kept putting it off because I was nervous. She made the entire experience feel so safe, fun, and empowering. From the moment you book, she listens to what you want and guides you every step of the way. And during the shoot? Her posing direction is everything. You never feel awkward. She is insanely talented. Even the unedited photos are unreal. Honestly, the hardest part is narrowing down your favorites because you will want them all. If you are even thinking about booking, just do it. Trust.

Zeynep is truly amazing. From the moment I walked in, she made me feel comfortable, supported, and…read moreat ease. I did a boudoir session for myself and came in feeling very self-conscious. Zeynep created such a safe, encouraging environment and brought in a makeup artist who made me feel absolutely beautiful. The entire experience felt thoughtful and empowering. The turnaround time was quick, and the photos were stunning. She genuinely made me feel gorgeous, confident, and celebrated. I cannot recommend her enough for boudoir or maternity photography.

On my journey in building confidence in myself, I came across Z's studio. She was exactly what I…read moreneeded for my first experience in boudoir. While I was getting my hair and make up done, Z helped set up all the outfits and shoes I brought so we could see everything easily and plan out the vision. I really appreciated her guidance and creative eye so I definitely leaned on her expertise! She would show me a pose and help give me tips on how to position my body and face to translate well on camera. I just received my photos today and wow I could not believe how incredible they turned out. I cannot recommend Z enough!

Anouk is a gem. Thoroughly professional, but fun - she put me right at ease. She was able to deal…read morewith my very specific request - and knocked it out of the park - but she also encouraged me with some of her own ideas, incorporating elements of my vision. The end result is a PILE of amazing photos which I will cherish forever. If that wasn't enough, she went above and beyond and got me a couple stunning final photos within hours. Don't hesitate - book her!

Did a fashion maternity shoot with Anouk on my 29th week of pregnancy and the photos ended up…read morefantastic. I showed her what the style I was looking for prior to the shoot and we were able to bring it to life. I also appreciate the fast turnaround time of the retouched photos which were ready within a week. Will definitely use Anouk again for more fashion photography in the future!

This was my second boudoir shoot with Bad Kitty Photography, and baby... this time? NEXT. LEVEL…read more 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. ‍

I had a shoot recently. I received very clear instructions on how to prep for the shoot and what I…read moreneeded to do the day of shoot and what to expect. Cinnamon did my photos and it's OBVIOUS she has decades of experience. Her personality was so vibrant but calming. The first questions she asked were about my comfort level, what I was ok with showing and not ok with showing. Asked a lot of questions about what my goal for the shoot would be. It made me feel very safe and comfortable. She had me get in my first outfit and pointed out things I never would have thought of like deodorant on my underarms. She gave clear direction on posing and made the whole process so much fun. I forgot I was there for a photoshoot. It seemed effortless for her. She took time after my shoot to answer any questions I had about the next steps in the process. After the shoot I got the edited photos 3 days later which is a crazy turn around time. The album came with very clear instructions on how to view and select photos or packages for purchase. I was also given multiple reminders to make my selections before the cut off time which my ADHD brain really appreciated. I would (and have) recommend them to anyone looking for this type of shoot and will probably book in the future.

Taylor is amazing !! She went above and beyond for my wedding day and I'm so glad we booked her as…read moreour photographer. She is professional, quick to respond, and has an eye for art. My sneak peaks turned out beautiful and can't wait to receive the rest. On the day of the wedding, Taylor went beyond her role as a photographer, including putting on my veil, pinning boutonnières, opening my cake cutting utensils, and last but definitely not least, Taylor was my biggest cheerleader throughout the day. Her positive attitude, calm persona, and kind demeanor made my day so smooth. Taylor was by far, one of the best decisions we made. Highly recommend!!

We wanted to take family photos and were very delighted to book with Tayler. We wanted someone who…read morecaptures natural and candid moments versus stiffly posed awkward ones. Tayler perfectly fit our needs. Our toddler can get shy around new people and we were worried she won't be herself around a photographer. Luckily, Tayler was wonderful with her. She made her feel comfortable and was able to get her to be herself, which produced amazing pictures. All the moments that slip in an instant were captured by Tayler in the midst of playful excitement and charming environment. We're so happy with the photos she snapped of our family.

Rocky is a very positive, warm and welcoming person. I will be happy to refer my friends to Love…read moreSpell.

From the owner: I firmly believe that you and your body are perfect now, not a couple of years ago...or in a few…read moreweeks or months, and deserve to be celebrated. When you are with me, I want you to feel empowered, emboldened, and unapologetic. There is a light in everyone that deserves to shine, and I would be so honored to capture yours. The empowering experience of boudoir at Love Spell Boudoir is welcome to all—any race, gender expression, size, age.. I support and love working with members of the LGBTQIA+ community. I recognize sex work as real work. I am your photographer if you want more than a pretty picture—I am here to capture and tell your truth.

In just the short amount of time of working with Black Label, I was able to breakthrough my 5 years…read moredeep pile of insecurities I had with my "new" post-baby body-- something that I've been struggling with for quite some time. Here's how they did it. From helping me pick out my outfits to getting hair and makeup done to the photoshoot and the reveal. They made me feel not only so taken care of but helped me see that sparkle I had in me all along. The entire experience was nothing less than amazing. The support and empowerment is something that I'll never forget. If you want a team that can make you look and feel badass AF and that makes a lasting impact on how you see yourself, this company is who you want to work with.

Brittney is absolutely a blessing to know! She is such a talented photographer and loving and…read moresupportive friend to all of her clients. I scheduled a Boudoir session with her for the first time over a year ago, solely based on a friends recommendation. She made me feel so comfortable in a situation which could be extremely nerve-wracking. She is encouraging and has such a kind and nurturing heart. In regards to her talent... Just look at her pictures. She is soooo talented and quite honestly I'm addicted to her Boudoir shoots! I have seen her twice and will definitely be seeing her again! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!

My friend did a shoot with Boudoir Divas before her wedding in 2017, and while I loved her photos,…read moreI wasn't sure it was for me. However, once I got engaged, my fiancé and I were with my friend and her husband, and the way he spoke about how much be loved and "used" the photos when she was recovering from giving birth convinced me to do boudoir photos for my fiancé. Naturally, I was nervous about doing them, but they informed me that in their entire time in business, they have never had a leak. More importantly, the pictures are so tasteful that if they did get out, at least there is no actual nudity at all. Before your shoot, they send you a super detailed and helpful e-mail about what to bring/order, what they have that you can wear, where to park, and anything else you can think of! Definitely read the whole e-mail even though it's lengthy because it's got lots of useful stuff in there! I did the By the Sea Shoot, which is only done on Saturdays from about 3:15/3:30-7:15/7:30 p.m. includes 1-1.5 hours of hair and make-up. My schedule went like this: 3:30 p.m.-4:45ish p.m.: Ashley did my hair and make-up while giving me some champagne to relax and loosen up 4:45-5:00 p.m.: Get into outfit # 1 5:00 p.m.-6:45 p.m. ish: -Photos in outfit # 1, -Change into outfit # 2 and pics in that outfit in a different area or backdrop, -Change into outfit # 3 and pics in that outfit in a different area or backdrop -Ashley also had me put on a button down over outfit #1 and a fuzzy jacket over outfit # 3 which created 2 extra looks 6:45-7:00 p.m.: Pack-up to leave the studio and drive to the nearby beach 7:00 p.m.-7:15 p.m.: Pics in beach outfit # 1 7:15 p.m.-7:30 p.m.: Pics in beach outfit # 2 I did my shoot on Saturday, April 30, and I received my pictures via a password protected online gallery on Wednesday, May 11 (8 business days later). Then, you select 25 photos for the album using the favorites feature on the online gallery. Once you select those, Lindsey will edit your photos as little or as much as you want and send you a proof of the album. I haven't finalized my album yet, but I'm sure it will be great! My only critique would be that I did feel like the whole experience was a lot of money. I did find other studios that charge less. However, I proceeded with Boudoir Divas nonetheless for two reasons: First, for something like this, you really want to go with someone trusted and used by someone. Knowing my friend used them, that her photos were tasteful, that they made her feel comfortable, and that the photos were secure was important to me. Second, our engagement photos were $700.00 for 2 hours, and that did not include hair and make-up, so I guess $1,695.00 plus tax is pretty fair for a shoot twice the length that includes hair and make-up. Including some of the less scandalous photos or cropped photos that are appropriate that I absolutely loved. An added bonus to doing this is that there is so much pressure to look perfect on your wedding day, but these photos turned out so much better than I could have ever expected that they really boosted my confidence before my big day. Ashley was a great photographer too, who made me feel very comfortable, helped me style my outfits and made suggestions, listened to what I wanted, did a phenomenal job on my hair and make-up, posed me well (and actually showed me the poses first herself rather than just describing them), and is just a super sweet and kind human being! If you are thinking about doing boudoir photos, definitely use Boudoir Divas.

If you're indecisive and looking for that sign to get over yourself and book your photo shoot with…read moreThe Boudoir Divas, this is it. "Do it!!!" Fast forward to nearly 6 years since I've been a client, there is a saying that goes, "The more things change, the more it remains the same." The last time I stepped foot into their location, it was a towering space of wonder located in Sorrento Valley and now it is in a cozy, intimate studio near the ocean in Solana Beach. I had my photo shoot this past March, just a week shy of my birthday. I too, have transitioned in the past 6 years. The last time I was here, it was to celebrate my weight loss journey. It was definitely a milestone worth commemorating at the time, with an additional 30lb loss since those original photos were taken. At this phase in my life, I decided to do this for me. Not for my husband or for anyone else for that matter. In the past 12 months, I have endured and was blessed with a rollercoaster of life events that would test the mental and physical strength of any fierce woman. I chose "self-care" to celebrate my birthday this year and the care and attention of these fabulous women is what they gave me that day. What hasn't changed is the core of what makes The Boudoir Divas well sought after. The core being Marissa, Ashley, and Lindsey...and the addition of Julia on the day I was there. I felt like I was greeted by friends and was comfortable throughout the entire process. I brought in quite a selection of outfits even though they had many options to choose from as well. I was given feedback at what would look best for my shoot. Like before, I just let go of whatever anxiety I may have had and let them take care of me. Let them take the lead for you ladies. Ashley did a phenomenal job on my hair and makeup. Marissa was my photographer, and she worked her magic on me like before. Julia was an added addition to the team that added more positive vibes into my day. Lindsey is behind the scenes working on my selected photos. The whole process from start to finish was 3.5-4hrs. I had 3-4 wardrobe changes. I even opted to have a book this time around. I'm not going to reiterate what I had mentioned in my previous review since it very much still applies as far as the overall experience, post shoot photo review of your photos, and the process leading up to receiving your photos. The only change this time around is that I'm by the beach and there is a cute little cafe just a few steps from the studio as an option to go while waiting for the photos to upload. There is a reason why I'm a repeat client. These women love their job, and it shows. Its money well spent. You will get what you pay for. I feel like my second go this time around was even better. I looked amazing. I felt amazing. The quality of my photos is tastefully done. I'm surrounded by professional, caring women who have the wealth of experience that you will not find in any other photo studio that you may think of booking. I already have a few of my girlfriends booked and ready to go in the next couple of weeks and I'm excited for their experience. Like I said, if you're on the fence and need a sign about which team of professionals you want handling your photo shoot, this is it. It's these team of women. I wouldn't choose anyone else. Highly recommend!

If I could give NEGATIVE stars I would. . Sit down. Kick off your shoes because I have some tea for…read moreyou.. The owner Cami Warner advertised for spooky mini sessions. I reached out and asked to get some photos done and get a spot in her mini session. PAID HER $200. Advertising said this.. tarot cards, blood, smoke and use of client closet (clothes) and props. I advised I was pregnant and wanted some spooky maternity and sexy pictures for my DEPLOYED spouse. She said FUCK YEAH WE CAN DO THAT. Ok great! We scheduled a day and time. She messages me the day before asking to reschedule my shoot to a different time due to her double booking and needing to get to her sons game( mind you I have a one year old and scheduled this shoot after her nap time on purpose and owner Cami was aware of this) never the less, I reluctantly agreed to her time rescheduling. Day of .. We did the shoot. It was to be a 30 minute session and It wasn't even 20 min beginning to end. I thought she didn't get the proper poses I had requested and before leaving I said something. She was confident that we did get the content I was asking for.. a couple days later I ask her to please check over the images to see if we got the content I was wanting ( IE maternity sexy smoke tarot ) she replied back that she hadn't checked but would check soon. . A couple days later I get link to the 5 images she choose sent to me with a password to download. I DID NOT DOWNLOAD THEM AS I WAS EXTREMELY UNHAPPY ABOUT THE OUTCOME. . I reached out to owner Cami Warner and advised of how I was wanting specific content and we didn't even get one belly pic and I was also dissatisfied with the pictures as a whole as they were not what I was looking for and not what she advertised as her work. . I asked her to reshoot them as this was not work that was reflected when advertised. . She refused to reshoot stating that her set up was only that weekend. She could offer me a "discount " off a LARGER photoshoot package that would cost me more. After some further back and forth she finally agreed to reshoot the images but now I was no longer allowed to used her client closet nor was I going to get a shoot on location. It would be in studio. Which was also not what was advertised and also NOT what I was looking for. She proceeds to get rude and no longer wanted to help come to a resolution. . SO I went back to download the pictures as it was all I was going to have from my maternity shoot. . SHE TOOK DOWN MY PICTURES AND DELETED THE LINK!!! I WAS NO LONGER ABLE TO DOWNLOAD OR ACCESS ANY PICTURES!!!!. ... I filed a claim with PayPal as that is who I paid her through... THEY SIDED WITH HER AND ALLOWD HER TO KEEP MY MONEY AND MY PICTURES. I am COMPLETELY devastated to say the least that she would treat her customers like this. I WOULD NOT EVER recommend Bombshell Boudoir Intimate Photography. She will take your money and not deliver your final images. Attaching all the proof in the pictures that follow this review. STAY AWAY FROM THIS PLACE !! And CAMI WARNER

From the minute I met Cami at the bridal expo in San Diego, I have felt nothing but joy and…read morecomfort. I am someone who tends to stick to what makes me comfortable and I haven't ever had the highest confidence in my body. This experience has made me realize my own beauty and feel less uncomfortable outside of my comfort zone. Whoever got this far and is reading this review, just do it! 1000% recommend Bombshell Boudoir, you won't regret it.

I recently did a boudoir shoot with Barbara at her studio and had such an amazing experience. From…read morethe moment I arrived, she made me feel completely at ease. I had multiple outfit changes and never once felt rushed--she was incredibly patient, supportive and professional throughout the entire process. Her direction was clear but kind and she really helped me feel confident and comfortable in front of the camera. And let me just say... the photos turned out HOT! My man was obsessed. The album I received is absolutely gorgeous--high quality, beautifully put together and something I'll treasure forever. The entire experience felt empowering, fun and so worth it. If you're thinking about doing a boudoir shoot, do it--and do it with Barbara. You won't regret it!

I will definitely be using her again. I genuinely loved the work she did. I was nervous going in…read morebut she explained the process thoroughly and walked me through the posing. During the viewing she showed me the finished pictures and I was in awe at what they looked like. I had a hard time recognizing myself (in a good way, I still definitely looked like me but in very flattering angles and lighting). I wish I remembered the makeup artist's name but she also did a really good job with the make up and hair.