It was October 11, 2013 when I officially ruined Christmas…read more I had been planning since the beginning of the summer to get boudoir photos taken and surprise Hubs for the holidays this year. The problem is that when it comes to surprises, my brain goes into four-year-old-mode and my mouth becomes about the size of Dallas. I. CAN'T. HELP. IT. In the months leading up to photo shoot day, I asked Hubs EVERYDAY (again, think four-year-old-mode) if he wanted to know what his Christmas gift was going to be. Every time, he would firmly reply, "No, I like waiting. I want to be surprised." Well, after much anticipation, shoot day did finally come. I tried my damndest to keep my mouth shut. I made up that I was attending a salon/spa Yelp event...at 8am on a Saturday...carrying a big duffel bag...so that was why I was going to come back with my hair and make up done. I know, SUPER fishy. I'm a terrible liar. But that kid is so trusting and all he said was, "Have fun!" My experience with the ladies of deBoudoir Austin was awesome from the moment that I stepped into the studio until the moment that I left after choosing photos. Rachel Leigh was so helpful when I was shopping for lingerie, and she skillfully infused my fine, flat hair with the kind of volume that any southern lady would be envious of. When I was all ready, Alina took over the reins, and I can honestly say that I have not met a more talented photographer. Photography is an art- some people have the gift to do it well and some people don't. I'm pretty sure this lady could even make my dog (no offense, Lilly) look like she belongs in Playboy. The last person who I worked with was the manager, Rachel. She was incredibly down to earth and easy going, and her input was very valuable when it came down to going through the 130+ beautiful photos and choosing my favorites. So this journey began with four year old Ann, and trust me, it ends with four year old Ann as well. After I finally chose the photos that I didn't want to live without, I left the studio- giddy as shit- to meet Hubs for dinner. I WAS going to at least make myself wait to print the photos and put them in an album or scrapbook before I presented them to him, but...umm...yeah, that didn't happen. I consulted with my staff (i.e., me, myself, and a 750 mL bottle of beer) and made the executive decision to pull up the photos online (you have full rights to the photos that you purchase) and show him that night. He was speechless. "Best present you've ever received?" "Um. Yes. By FAR." Fast forward a day later, and I'm now having the photos developed and will start physically putting together the gift today. I'm probably going to end up handing that over early too. Big surprise, huh? So it isn't even Halloween yet and Hubs has pretty much already gotten his Christmas present for this year. He doesn't seem to mind THAT much though.

I am speechless. These photos are artistic and classic. I had such an enchanting time at deboudoir…read more This is something I will cherish for ever....and so will my husband. From the moment I walked in the doors, all the girls were so excited about each outfit and were there to help me put things together. I was handed a glass of wine and sat in the prep chair for my hair and makeup with Kylie...which turned out FLAWLESS!!! If you have the resources I definitely recommend getting hair and make up. Make up at the very least.....makes your pictures so much bolder. I asked for a bolder natural look and that is exactly what I got...not over done. And lashes helped :) i was made to feel so comfortable during the photo shoot. Everything felt natural and easy (and it was proven when I saw my final product). The studio has so many different angles and Alina knows how to work all of them into your outfit and energy. It was nice to have a one on one with Alina. I debated on bringing my sister or best friend but I truly believe it is best to go by yourself. After all, this is and should be for yourself and you will be less likely to hold back. I cannot express enough how easy going and professional Alina is. She will play music and fill your wine glass (appropriately ;)) to help you feel at home. When I went back to view my photos I was astonished. I had never done anything like this before and I looked like I had been doing it for years. The shots and editing are impeccable and timeless. They are definitely VERY pricey......sort of have to think of it as buying wedding photos, but they are so worth it. Every shot is gorgeous and there was no way I was going to just be able to pick a few. Luckily, they have a payment plan you can do in 4 months or less.....totally worth it. I do not regret it. Side note, I added 30 minutes (extra $$ but I had done the groupon so it wasnt a big deal) and I ended up doing to fine art shoot. This is a totally nude shoot but all in black and white and is the most beautiful art I have ever seen....and its me!!! Literally breath taking. Every woman should do it if they can! They are so soft and artistic and capture the most intimate and beautiful curves. I am not one that is shy about being nude but I was nervous about posing and afraid my face would look awkward (seeing as Im a casual/goofy lady.....not girly or "sexy" if you will). I was almost in tears seeing these photos. Amazing work. I have no problem giving these ladies 5 stars...I wish there were more. My only con is the price of pics......but who cares.......when you see the outcome youll understand. Thank you Kylie, Alina, and Rachel.....such a beautiful job you ladies do. Ive managed to get 5 ladies to sign up just minutes after my shoot ;)

Amanda is the perfect mix of professionalism, expertise, and warmth. She managed to make my…read moreteenaged twin sons feel comfortable in front of a camera and took AMAZING photos. I've received so many compliments on these pictures. She is nothing short of exceptional and I will definitely be using her again. I highly recommend her!!

I did a shoot with Mindi a few months back. She was kind, professional and my photos turned out…read morebeautifully. 10/10 would recommend.

About six months ago I got it in my head I wanted to do a boudoir shoot. I am in no way a classic…read morecandidate - 57 years old, 6 feet tall, boy body, nobody's idea of a pinup girl. Did my google searching for photographers in Houston and contacted about a dozen. Perhaps half responded they weren't available, and half didn't respond. However, one adorable young lady in Austin (3 hours away), Julia Vie of Vivian's Muse, said she was very excited about shooting me! We exchanged several emails about the process and logistics and had an extended phone chat. My trepedation morphed into excitement and anticipation. Let's do this!! The big day! Julia shot perhaps 400 photos in an hour or so, all the while offering instruction, incredible encouragement and showing me what she had captured in her viewfinder. All with a monster camera and first class professional lighting. We shot on the couch, on the stairway, in the window, on the bed. Woah, so exhilerating! Nervousness was gone and my inner goddess had taken over. I'm not one for exaggeration but this was truly one of the best hours of my life. Back the next morning to review and select proofs. Oh no, her computer jammed up, wasn't happening. No problem in the digital age. We had more girly chat, comparing notes on all of the fun we had had the preceding day. A few days later the proofs arrived via email. I was blown away. OH MY! That cannot possibly be me. But...it is! Being a goddess, even for a short while, really gets in your head. And stays there. Who would have thought the idea of having a little fun by trying something different would turn into a life changing event? Thank you so very, very much Julia! And, girls, if you have any lingering doubts about treating yourself to this experience, all I can say is do not delay, call Julia today! Hugs, Michelle

Julia is excellent at her craft! Her studio is so dreamy and romantic, it sweeps you away into…read morefantasy. She did a great job easing my nerves, since I'm her Aunt, but we ended up with some stunning pictures to mark my 50 year old milestone. I recommend getting your pictures done in all stages of your life from your 20's on up so you have a professional collection of yourself to reflect upon. Don't put it off another day, book with Julia and see just how beautiful you are!

If you're reading this, stop and just book a session!! No, seriously, just do it, don't wait, click…read morebook session. You will not be disappointed, it's literally impossible. You will leave your session feeling like a million bucks. Boudoir is something every woman should do at least once in their life! The confidence you'll gain being glammed up and letting your inner sex kitten out, will stick with you forever. Natalie did an amazing job posing and knowing exactly how to put me in positions that would enhance my figure and make me feel like the sexy vixen I am. As an athlete I wasn't in the best shape and I was frustrated by that, but her coaching and cheering me along made me forget all about the body parts I could complain about. Seeing the final product I couldn't believe it, unbelievable!! Thrilled I finally booked my shoot.

Natalie is very gifted at what she does. I have never done anything remotely like this, I had no…read moreidea what I was doing, but she was patient, empowering, and infused our session with confidence. Her personality is what really makes the sessions comfortable and fun. The experience from start to finish went so much better than I could have ever envisioned. 10/10 recommend.

Caitlin is such a great photographer and on top of that, a very sweet person! She is so…read morecommunicative, creative, and genuinely wants her customers to be completely happy and satisfied with not only their photos, but their experience working with her. She took my boudoir photos (a wedding gift for my husband) and she made me feel really comfortable (which is so important as having photos taken of yourself can often times feel awkward, esp boudoir photos - but not with Caitlin!). Caitlin is very professional and her photos turn out beautifully! I highly recommend Caitlin Rose Photography!

We hired Caitlin to take photos for our engagement, our wedding, and reception the day after the…read morewedding. She did an AMAZING job! We were so happy with the way every photo turned out. We were dodging several storms on both the days of the engagement photos (Oct 2015) and the wedding (April 2016) and Caitlin did a great job at using the overcast weather on both days to work to our advantage. We had to make a few changes to our schedule after making the initial reservation (originally 2 events to photograph) and Caitlin was very accommodating at working with us to find a fair price and add the 3rd event to her schedule. She was extremely friendly and not pushy like so many of the photographers I have seen at friend's weddings. We even had several family members and friends reach out to us afterward and tell us how nice she was and what an amazing job she did. I would not hesitate to work with her again and I'm sure we will try to track her down for the next event we need professionally photographed. Thanks for a great job, Caitlin!

I booked Brittany for my engagement photos and they turned out exactly how I envisioned! She was…read moregreat at making us feel comfortable and relaxed and she completely understood the vibe I wanted! I'll cherish these forever!

Amy has done my business, social media, and marketing photos. She captured my brand perfectly and…read morehas helped me to scale my business with style.