If you are even considering doing boudoir shots for yourself or your partner, check out Lynn Dao at Boudoir in Bloom. I just got back from viewing my photos and, wow! I could scarcely believe the gorgeous, sexy woman in the photos was me! Lynn has a real talent for choosing just the right lighting and angles to make her subjects look amazing. Her photos are worthy of a Maxim or Vogue cover. Honestly, they are that good. I went into my viewing session rather skeptical. I mean, I know my body and have never liked being photographed. But, when I saw the quality of Lynn's work, I was amazed. I left her studio even liking my thighs, which is no small thing (neither are they!) Lynn's artistry starts from the time you set up a consultation. You get to see many backgrounds and areas from which Lynn will compose her shots of you. During the shoot, Lynn made me very comfortable. I never had an awkward moment even though I wore only lingerie and swimwear and in some shots, only bubbles. And don't worry about your hair or makeup. Lynn has a professional makeup artist right at the session. My hair and makeup looked AMAZING thanks to Erica. Other photogs may charge less, but they won't do as beautiful a job as Lynn Dao. If you want tasteful, sexy artistry, choose Boudoir in Bloom. read more

I was looking to do boudoir photography on a whim and did a google search. Lynn came up as third on the list, but her portfolio (and a $100 special this summer!) were instant sellers. It's a difficult line to walk, when it comes to photography designed to make women feel sexy. How do you do sexy without being cheesy? How to keep it classy and make it beautiful, instead of letting it cross over into raunchy? How to make it creative, and artistic? Most importantly, how to do it with normal women, in all their flawed, sometimes poochy, sometimes stretchmarked glory? It's a tough thing to do, but Lynn does this all perfectly. You'll see this if you drop by her website and take a look at her portfolio. There are women that are big AND small, and all of them look incredible. I was recently privileged enough to join the ranks of said women, and I must say it's some of the best money I've ever spent! Lynn was gracious, so nice, and extremely accommodating of my tight deadline and budget. Her home studio is absolutely stunning, and she is an absolute, consummate professional when it comes to communicating before, during and after your session. The makeup artist she works with, Erica, is amazing as well. Both women were friendly, sweet, and so easy to talk to. I feel like I made two new friends the day of my shoot! More importantly, I felt like I got to play a Victoria's Secret model for the day! It was such a fun, liberating experience. If you're thinking about giving boudoir photography a shot, give Lynn a call right away. Even better, just talk to her about doing a package. You won't be disappointed. And ladies, make sure to splurge on having Erica do your hair and make up as well. read more

If you've considered boudoir and aren't sure where to start, I couldn't recommend Lynn more. I wanted to do a shoot for my husband for our first anniversary (the paper anniversary). Having to reschedule my shoot several times due to a surprise summer job, and later a last minute vacation, Lynn was very accommodating and to say the least, very patient with all the reschedules! We had a consultation early on that laid out how the shoot would work and what my package options were (there's definitely something for everyone). I settled on a special package that included a photo album, digital copies on a usb, and a digital brag book for our phones. I wasn't particularly nervous going into the shoot, as I am already very comfortable with my body, but for anyone having any doubts, I assure you that Lynn makes everything not only comfortable, but fun! Though I did not partake, there is always wine available at the shoot to help ease your nerves too! My hair and makeup was done by Erica and I'd highly recommend doing the same. It makes it so much easier to jump right into the shoot and you don't have to worry about your hair or makeup getting messed up before hand. Besides, Erica does an amazing job and made me feel gorgeous! The shoot is laid out in an apartment and Lynn walks you through all your poses, even facial expressions. She definitely knows what she is doing! It was amazing going through the photos after she was done with them....and SO HARD to choose between them for the book! She had me looking gorgeous! I must have gone over the photos a half dozen times before I settled on my final choices; again Lynn was very patient :) My book took a couple weeks to come in and I couldn't wait. I checked my email compulsively for the message that it had arrived. The book was an amazing quality and Lynn presented it in a pretty, sturdy, gray box with a pink bow. To say that my husband loved it would be an understatement! He was blown away! And knowing that he can carry the digitals on his phone and computer was a bonus! In short, I could not be happier with my experience and have already mentioned it to several of my friends! Even if you don't have a significant other, do it for yourself...you won't regret it! read more

I absolutely LOVED doing this photo shoot with Lynn! I chose to go with her over another photographer because I liked her portfolio better, and I'm so glad I did. She was so sweet and made me feel so comfortable during the shoot. And made me feel GORGEOUS, which is the idea after all. :-) When I went back to view my photos I was SO happy (and now REALLY anxious to get the photos! haha) because they looked incredible. The poses she guided me into and her photography skills created some awesome shots! She is so professional, but welcoming & friendly at the same time. I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking to do a photo shoot like this! read more

My friend did a photoshoot with Boudoir in Bloom, and as soon as I saw her pictures, I was ready to sign up myself! Her pictures, as well as mine, turned out to be amazing! Lynn is an amazing photographer and person. I was nervous about the photo shoot and had no idea what I was going to wear. I spent a lot of time looking for outfits and wasn't sure about what I had picked, Lynn was incredibly helpful in that process. I emailed her pictures and ideas and she always responded quickly with helpful feedback. She always made her self available for my many questions leading up to the photo shoot about jewelry, shoes, even nail polish, makeup and hair, etc. On the day of the photo shoot, Lynn did a great job of making me feel comfortable. She is incredibly sweet and kind. She has a great set up for the photo shoot with lots of different options as backdrops and set ups. She takes a lot of time and puts a lot of thought into planning out the session. She helped me pick out jewelry and accessories on teh day of the shoot that ended up working out really well. She took her time and didn't make me feel rushed through the photo shoot. She really guides you through the poses and what to do to maximize your photographic potential! I had a great time and would go back to her again without hesitation. My pictures turned out so great and she gave me plenty of time to pick out which ones I wanted for my album. She also gave me good feedback when I wasn't sure which ones to pick or was having a hard time between a few. My photoalbum is beautiful and very well made. Lynn was very professional through the whole process and sent the album to me promptly. She even sent it with a very sweet thank you card and beautiful packaging. She checked in with me that I received it and was happy with it. I highly recommend getting your boudoir photo shoot done with Boudoir in Bloom! read more

For years, I've had terrible body image problems, but I tend to do things before I think about them. So when I booked a boudoir photo shoot with Lynn, I hadn't considered the idea that I would actually have to stand mostly naked in front of a stranger. Once a few days had passed I realized holy-cow-I-really-just-did-this-what-was-I-thinking?! I had put down a deposit. I was going to have to show off my body, imperfections and all, to a real person. And she would be wielding a camera so that the moment could be preserved forever. Oops. I figured I should go through with this because: If I looked OK enough, I could give the book as a present to my husband (10 points for finding a gift before Christmas Eve!) Maybe I would come out of this thinking I might look a little bit OK in some part of my body. Maybe I started picking out outfits. I went shopping. I pranced around in front of the mirror and made absurd faces. I laughed at myself for thinking this might work. On Thursday morning, I showed up at Lynn's house. She was baking cookies and she cut up a persimmon for me. From the moment I showed up to the moment I left (some 6 hours later), Lynn made me feel comfortable and natural. I pointed my toes, arched my back, and moved my head an inch that way (no, the other that way). When I showed up the next day for my viewing session, I cheered for every picture. I looked amazing! In the end, I feel so much more confident in my own skin. The photos I got from Lynn are going to be a constant, beautiful reminder that even if I eat dessert, even if I don't lose another 10 pounds, I am freaking gorgeous! As a side benefit, I got an incredible book of pictures that I guess I can wrap up for my husband for Christmas. read more

If you are interested in some photos you def. need to use Lynn. She's so great at what she does & makes you look amazing. I loved all the lightening and different backrounds that she has. She makes you feel so beautiful even if you feel like you have an area on your body that you aren't thrilled about. I would highly recommend using her for a boudoir session! read more

I was looking for a boudoir photographer when I came across Lynn's website. I wanted to get my husband something a little different for his birthday and thought this would be the perfect gift. I looked at Lynn's website and knew right away I need look no further. She seemed to capture the personality of each person she photographed. Each photo was fun, sexy, and artistic. She found something special in each individual person. When I went to meet Lynn, she instantly made me feel at ease and comfortable with the shoot. I would pick the outfits and she would take care of everything else. What a relief! When I arrived for the shoot, I met Erica. What can you say when someone gives you look you wish you could have every single day! She worked magic with the colors. Lynn, of course, was busy checking out what I brought and planning our shoot. She selected the shots she wanted to get and how best to capture something special with each outfit. She made sure to include anything that I thought would be fun or that my husband might like. She is amazing and exceptionally talented. Never once did I stop to think about what I was doing or feel uncomfortable. Much to my surprise, quite the opposite. I felt great the entire time! I hoped my husband would like the end results. He was waiting for the "teaser" pics to be posted online. Wow! That got his attention. He was really excited to see the rest of the photos. He could not have been more happy to select the photos for his album. He loved everything.... This is something we all need to do once, and there is no better photographer than Lynnn. Thank you, thank you!!! Denise read more

She was amazing! Made me feel comfortable immediately. I would recommend her to anybody. Worth the price to have pictures this good.

My boudoir photo shoot was amazing!!! From the first correspondence with Lynn to the beautiful pictures....the process was seamless. Lynn's makeup artist Erica works MAGIC....making you feel like a goddess. I checked out so many of the photographers in the valley while trying to decide who fit my style. Lynn's work was by far the most beautiful, sensual and alluring. If you are looking for the best...Look no further than Boudoir in Bloom....you will be thrilled with the results. My hubby carries his book of pictures around the house...looking at them constantly! That's HIGH praise. read more

Lynn is AMAZING. She made me feel so beautiful, and has been so easy to do business with. I am SO excited to get my book and give it to my boyfriend for our anniversary! read more

I was anxious about the boudoir session, even canceled it once. I cannot tell you how much fun this experience was. Lynn's personality puts you at ease almost immediately. Erica did a fantastic job on makeup and hair, loved it! Lynn then guides you through poses and outfit changes. I am so happy with the pictures, as is my husband. His reaction was worth every penny! I would highly recommend Lynn at Boudoir in Bloom. She was professional and extremely supportive. Lynn's photos are sexy and classy, she is truly an artist. I am so glad that I did this for my husband...and for me. She was able to capture me feeling beautiful and sexy, not an easy feat. read more

The one word I have that best describes Lynn's work is WOW! She is AWESOME!! The entire experience was even better than I expected. Lynn is completely open to your ideas and very smart with positioning you perfectly for each photo. She works with an amazing make-up artist as well-Erika. She is great. The both of them together is a good time. And might I add that Erika's work is flawless. I couldn't be any happier with the way everything turned out. I also couldn't be any happier with the entire process. Lynn is so helpful and professional. I highly suggest that every woman try a boudoir shoot once in her life, and Boudoir in Bloom is the way to go!!! read more

I cannot say enough good things about Lynn.. she makes the boudoir experience so easy and comfortable! I knew I wanted to do a boudoir shoot as a wedding present to my fiance, so I researched boudoir photographers in the area, and I liked her pictures the best. After the first meeting with Lynn, I knew I made the right choice! She is so friendly and fun to work with. She walks you through the entire shoot and makes you feel like a supermodel! After the shoot, I met with Lynn to go over the photos to decide which ones I wanted to go in the album. I couldn't believe how amazing they turned out!! It was so hard to pick which ones I wanted because they were all stunning. She did such a great job. Before I gave my fiance the photo album, I showed it to my mom, aunt, and sisters first. They absolutely fell in love with the photos. They kept saying how beautiful I looked and that I should be a model. But honestly, all of the women in Lynn's photos look like models! She knows how to make you look good! When I gave the photo album to my fiance the night before the wedding, he was so surprised and couldn't stop looking at the photos!!! He LOVED it and kept saying how beautiful I was. I did this for him, but I also did it for myself too. Doing the shoot felt so empowering, and I recommend it for every woman out there!! I would do another boudoir shoot with Lynn in a heartbeat! :) read more

Lynn does EXCELLENT work! My husband and I absolutely love the photo book and the CD we got. I only wish it could have been a little less expensive, but I wouldn't change my decision to work with Lynn for the world! She is so sweet, very understanding, quick to respond to any questions, and works her tail off to make you comfortable with everything she does. And the results are simply stunning - I couldn't believe the person in those pictures was actually me. WOW! :) Thank you for everything! read more

I first had the pleasure of joining Lynn on her Pure Life Women's Retreat. It was because of the retreat that I got the opportunity to do a mini boudoir session with Lynn. Lynn is not only a boudoir photographer, but a yoga instructor and as well. She is definitely a person with many talents! I really only spent about 20 minutes on my boudoir session with her so I didn't expect much... but when I saw my own pictures, I was blown away. She made me look like a freaken goddess! I once spent 2 hours with a boudoir photographer and I hated all of my pictures, but with Lynn, every single shot was beautiful. She didn't take many because we only had a few minutes, but every one of those shots turned out flattering and sexy! Lynn knew how to pose me and was so easy and comfortable to work with. Most of the poses were uncomfortable but I trusted her and followed all her instructions. I was so glad that I did the mini session with her. I love my pictures and can't wait to share it with other women! Ladies... if you are still questioning whether you should do it, I highly recommend you to just do it! It's very empowering and inspiring!!! read more

I have never recommended a business with such enthusiasm as I can express for Boudoir in Bloom. Lynn, the beautiful, talented, super sweet and completely genuine owner and photographer, made the entire experience first class. From my very first communication with Lynn I knew she was passionate about Boudoir Photography. She went out of her way to accommodate all of my requests. Not only was she patient and helpful when I text her photos of possible outfits, she also met me in Scottsdale to go shopping. We had a blast picking out beautiful (and sexy) lingerie. Lynn knew just what would be the most flattering on me and was also conscious of the cost of the items- we made some great finds! Now to the fun part... the photo shoot. After hair and makeup (by the very talented and friendly Erica- the best makeup artist I have ever worked with) we jumped right into the session. I can't express how much fun we had. I honestly was looking forward to the finished product so much that I had no idea that I would genuinely enjoy the process. What an amazing experience! Because I already felt so comfortable with Lynn, I did not feel shy or insecure at all. We spent hours taking photos and I never felt rushed. In fact Lynn barely looked at the clock and we for sure went over the scheduled 3 hours. For each shoot Lynn goes out of her way to make your experience and photos unique. She tells you just how to pose (while at the same time making sure you feel natural and comfortable.) I truly felt like a super model! It was such a freeing experience. We even did a few shots at a nearby outdoor site- my favorite part! After the shoot I felt like a new person- empowered, confident and full of self acceptance. I now appreciate my curves and realize that even my flaws are beautiful. Initially I did this as a gift for my husband to honor our 5 year anniversary but truthfully it turned out to be more for me! I saw the photos today and I was blown away. Not only did she make me look sexy, seductive and stunning in every shot, but I now see that beauty in myself. If you look through Lynn's portfolio you will appreciate that every client is beautiful and that each and every body type and individual is sexy, real and beautiful for its uniqueness and even for its flaws. Lynn is truly an artist and works wonders with natural lighting and simple sets. I have shared some of the photos with a few friends and they are mesmerized! Even my good friends in Houston are considering traveling here for a chance to work with the oh so fabulous Lynn. I did a lot of research before choosing Boudoir in Bloom and am confident that Lynn is not only the best in the Phoenix area but arguably one of the best Boudoir photographers in the country. I wanted to do this right the first time and although she may be a bit more expensive than some other offers in the area, she never cuts corners and you get far more than what you pay for! So while I can't wait to present the photo book to my husband and to see his reaction, I do believe he would agree with me when I say the best by product of this shoot is my new found self acceptance and self confidence. I have no regrets with choosing Boudoir in Bloom and really feel the experience changed my life! Despite our insecurities, we are all gorgeous and unique- why not let that be captured with photos that can be treasured forever! I would recommend Boudoir in Bloom to anyone looking to feel empowered and to capture their inherent beauty. read more

I was very nervous about doing a photo shoot and I looked at all the websites I could find before deciding what to do. Something about Boudoir in Bloom made me look at it again and again and I finally decided to give Lynn a try. From setting up the appointment I could not have been happier! Lynn made the whole experience a pleasure, offering suggestions about outfits and even allowing me to bring my dog, Charlie as a "prop" for several of the photos! I am very self-conscious about being photographed and with Lynn, it was a breeze! I had so much fun I would do it again in a heartbeat! And my friend loved the book! In fact, he was thrilled with it! Lynn, thank you for making this THE BEST experience for both of us! I would consider doing another in a while, maybe, as you suggested, outdoors this time. read more

First off, Lynn is AMAZING! I did a photoshoot with Budoir in Bloom as a birthday gift for my boyfriend and I am so glad I did it. I honestly had no clue what I was doing in terms of posing, etc., but Lynn offers such amazing guidance throughout the entire shoot and makes you feel absolutely sexy and confident. I had no idea I could even look like that! The photos turned out beautifully and if I still lived in AZ I would honestly do it again because it was so much fun. Not only was it a gift for my boyfriend, but it felt like a gift for myself as well. Lynn is so incredibly helpful throughout the entire shoot and even after when picking out pictures for the album. She has such great insight into what poses/outfits/backgrounds work and what is the most flattering and sexy. I trust her entirely and the results were amazing. Don't waste your time going to anyone else for Budoir! Lynn Dao is the absolute best and a true talent. read more

Before I decided to do boudoir photos I convinced myself I'd never have the body to do it. When I got engaged I was determined to loose the few extra pounds to look good on my wedding day. Shortly after I started working on my body I realized maybe just maybe I could get boudoir photos...I met Lynn Dao...an amazing photographer! By then I lost a bunch of weight and I realized something...I want boudoir photos FOR ME!...and yes of course to make my soon to be hubby drool. I met with Lynn for the initial consultation and explained how nervous I was and she totally made me feel comfortable. The day of the photo shoot I arrived to a welcoming safe environment. We chit chat a lot as if we were best friends...she's easy to connect with which is important. Her hair and makeup friend did amazing! I was blown away. Since I didn't know how to be sexy Lynn showed me one pose at a time and coached my facial expressions. MOST IMPORTANT she made me feel something I had never felt before and i believe with all my heart that every woman should feel that. She has inspired my love for photography again and the photos she took came out so beautiful! I never thought I could do something this meaningful for myself. Thank you Lynn read more