I recently did a boudoir shoot with Barbara at her studio and had such an amazing experience. From the 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! read more

I will definitely be using her again. I genuinely loved the work she did. I was nervous going in but 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. read more

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I recently got married on July 22 of this year! And I thought to myself, what better wedding gift to give to my new husband, but a boudoir album. My husband absolutely loved it. I gave it to him the day after our wedding, before we went off to our honeymoon and he was so thrilled. Primarily, it was a gift to my husband, but also a gift to myself to embrace my body and self. I did my photoshoot with Barbara back in April and she and her hair/makeup artist made me feel so comfortable. Barbara really prepares you for the shoot once you book her and has a lot of instructions (which I really did appreciate). I did feel nervous because I'm camera shy normally, and I was going to be baring it all for the camera. Barbara plays music during the shoot and there are different outfit and jewelry changes. Leaving the shoot, who know how tired I would be posing in front of a camera (I don't know how models do it! Kudos!), but I felt so happy and empowered. Overall, it was such a fun, exciting, eye-opening experience and well worth the printed album and thumb-drive. read more

Barbara is amazing to work with! Very professional and gives you all the coaching you need to end up with incredible photos. I can't recommend her highly enough, and I have now worked with her twice. She has an incredible assortment of items for the shoot, but also helps you come prepared with your own items. I was so happy with the experience and my photos! read more

I absolutely loved my experience with Intimate Photography. Barbara is extremely professional and has a great vision. I felt very comfortable and had such a fun time creating a beautiful birthday gift for my husband. His reaction was priceless! Thank you Barbara for making this experience so easy and fun and for capturing such beautiful photos. read more

Super Professional! They are an all female staff and everything was meticulously planned out from the time I scheduled the shoot, to when I received my photos. I was very impressed with Barbra and her makeup artist. I can honestly say they both did an amazing job and I would absolutely suggest using them if you are interested in a boudoir shoot. I did not feel awkward in any way during the shoot and I am very satisfied with how my photos turned out. read more

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I had a wonderful experience at Intimate Photography! Barbara was amazing and made me feel so comfortable. She is a true professional and I highly recommend her. My photos turned outThank you so much! read more

Thank you Barbara for such a great experience! I was very nervous before the appointment but Barbara made me feel very safe and comfortable. The pictures turned out amazing and made me feel so confident. I would highly recommend working with Barbara! read more

This is a phenomenal photography studio in every! Barbra made my feel extremely comfortable and confident in myself throughout the entire process. The hair and makeup artist that she contracts with did a fantastic job as well and was very personable. All said and done, the images and the album that Barbra created for me took me breath away and I am obsessed with them! I had no idea I could look like this and this whole experience has given me a new perspective of myself. Thank you for everything Barbra! If I ever do this again or meet anyone who want intimate pictures I will 100% send them your way! read more

As a repeat client, I find it important to take the time to say " well done!" I can't think of any photo that is so personal as boudoir. Being super self conscious, with your knowledge and guidance, not only did I feel comfortable with the session but super pleased with the outcome! A unique album that reflects my individuality! Thanks Barbara! read more

Doing this photo shoot with Barbara was easily one of the best decisions I've made for myself. Barbara made me feel so comfortable and confident throughout the entire process. She created an incredible album of photos for me to gift to my husband on the morning of our wedding in April. He was a happy man! I can't thank Barbara enough for giving me such a wonderful experience. Highly recommended! read more

I was so happy with the excellent care & consideration Barbara put into my photoshoot. She answered all my questions and made the whole experience more comfortable and fun. Also she offers a really great selection of outfits and accessories and photo packages. And the studio and viewing room are in convenient/central locations in San Diego. read more

I read great reviews about Barbara at Intimate Photography and booked a session with her to create a boudoir photo album for my husbands 40th b-day. He loves the photos! She went above and beyond to get me the perfect album and maintained close communication every step of the way. Her signature silhouettes are beautiful read more

5 stars for the photo session itself 1 star for pricing if you decide to go beyond the groupon 7/31: The photo session itself was great; Barbara made me feel really comfortable with the process. I had to use all of her lingerie because all of mine didn't do anything for my body haha. She sanitizes everything before use but some of her outfits were outdated or just not what I was into. I looked like a baby prostitute in the 80's in some of them (it means slightly cheap looking and fitted that decade, Barbara). I found out they had issues with their phone company when they were switching services plus perhaps they were busy the first few calls. I'm not sure, but for 6 months though? 8/1 : I came back to select the pictures. She took about 90 + pictures with 4-5 different sets. Here's the catch that other people have mentioned but didn't bother to go into detail... $60 is a steal on Groupon and it comes with 6 standard (4x6?) printed pictures and the same 6 pics on a CD (usb is +$8). BUT, if you wanted more than that, the pictures come in "packages" in very small increments, as 12, 16, 24, etc. Starting at 120 + tax additionally, for the set of 12 (that's including your the 6 that's part of Groupon, so you're paying for 6 more pictures for $135 (after tax), which means my experience was a $200 one yielding 12 pics). There were incidents that rubbed me the wrong way.... 1) Obviously the scheduling 2) Their Groupon offer is a bit of a trap, because pricing is ridiculous. And that price above is doubled if you don't make a decision to choose a package that day. ($330 for 12 pics and a photo sess... that's insane) You're better off walking away with just the experience and 6 pics as a momento if you're hesitant unless you have g's just lying around because it definitely goes there.(She questions my credibility with her response, but she definitely has packages in the g's and that's what I was referring to if you wanted 150+ pics all nicely placed in an overpriced photo cardstock photo album or something like that.) My twelve pics came in a dinky plastic spiral bound mini photo album with clear inserts and paper black cardstock as the backdrop... it looked very cheap. The editing was done more so of just a slight retouch style, but if I can see my bug bite under my bum from really far away, I don't really know what to say about that other than just slight frustration, I guess, *because I couldn't tell this was the case from when I was canvassing the picture earlier on in the selection phase, but I guess that's on me... $5 additional for each picture to be retouched further. I'm not sure if the company's clientele are a little older and maybe are hesitant to go with freelance photographers who do this sort of stuff, but man, her prices are crazy off, but I guess the confidentially factor is nice. 8/3: I came back a few days later to pick up the products. Usually this would take about 10 days, but she managed to do everything from start to finish in 5 because I was going back to LA, which was very considerate of her. I honestly bought the package because she put a lot of effort in our photo session and took like an extra 1.5 hrs just because she was so into it and had fun shooting with me; she provided good banter and is a charming older lady but can be a bit snippy; when it comes down to the pictures and pricing, know what you want, and be ready to spend big money if you love her product. She doesn't push you, but the way it's set up, you literally have to make your decision and pay then and there when you select your pictures. read more

Intimate Photography - $135 for this black plastic album + 6 extra pics & 6 pics and session for ~$60 from Groupon = ~$200 experience for 12 pics - Boudoir Photography Near Me - San Diego, California

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Barbara is truly an artist! This photography experience was intended as an anniversary surprise for my husband. I never saw myself as the beautiful woman portrayed in the exquisite display of attractive wardrobe & accessories, focus lighting, positioning detail, hair & makeup and more. Barbara devotes time to get to know client and customizes session to accentuate personality and beauty. I opted for the leather bound flush mounted albums both 10X10 and 6X6 along with a custom caption printing on the USB digital file. Such a magnificent presentation. Albums & USB are tastefully wrapped in gift boxes with ribbon/bow. My husband was WOWED as seen in pictures. I am extremely pleased with Barbara & Intimate Photography's professional approach and stunning result. I highly recommend Intimate Photography and suggest you book a session soon. read more

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Phenomenal intimate photography experience! The photos surpassed all my expectations. Barbara is very talented, and just as important she makes one feel so comfortable & at ease. I was able to provide input on everything from start to finish, and she even went out of her way to deliver the final pics. Her workspace has so many options for nearly every shape, size & proclivity. Corsets, stilettos & negliges oh my! The more I view my pics the more I appreciate all the creativity & effort Barbara put into them. So glad I did this session just for me (though I'm not the only one who's gotten to enjoy the final products hehe). read more

If you are looking to have intimate photography done and have a fun, empowering, and professional experience doing it, then I highly recommend working with Barbara! I found her online and worked with her to make a special "little black book" for my man's 40th and he LOVES IT! read more

My experience was fantastic! As someone who has never done this, and is a plus sized woman, I was so so nervous and so happy with Barbara. Her collection of clothing, shoes, and jewelry was great, and she had clothes that fit me! I loved the final photos and was extremely happy with the overall experience, her professionalism, and pricing. I have already recommend her to friends! read more

I have wanted to do a Boudoir shoot for years! I've was always nervous. I found Barbara online with a lot of great testimonials, and her work speaks for itself, it's beautiful! the day of our shoot she made me feel really comfortable and she also supplies everything you need at her place as far as clothing, etc. She is a true master and has an eye for bringing out the best in you and downplaying things you're not sure about yourself. Anyway, my book came out better than I could ever imagine, and my boyfriend was over the moon! I highly recommend Barbara for all of your photographic needs. read more

I was nervous, oh yes, nervous. The hair and makeup artist started my experience and was out of this world. She did a great job keeping me "me" but making me a little extra glamorous at the same time. I brought one outfit of my own, and with some expert help picked two more. Won't lie, was unsure about one but holy cow, those pics turned out some of the best!!! The whole experience was a lot of fun, and I was completely comfortable during the whole shoot. It was liberating, exciting and an awesome experience I'd recommend to friends and family alike. I have now seen and purchased my pictures and I love each and every one. They show me, and a whole other side of me I've always been shy of. Worth every penny!!!!! read more

Having my pictures taken by Barbara was the best decision I made. I looked for other few places and kept going back to her website. It was an amazing experience from the hair, makeup, and pictures. Please if you are looking at her website don't hesitate to book an appointment with her, she is the best! Can't be more happier with the results. Thank you Barbara! Meleah did a great job on my hair and makeup read more

Barbara and her staff are fantastic. I had never done a boudoir photo shoot before and I was pretty nervous and excited at the same time. Getting an appointment to work with my own schedule was pretty easy. When I arrived for my appointment I was greeted by Barbara. We had a short consultation on what we're going for and she helped out with picking out the outfits. My make up artist Lisa was amazing. I let her do her thing and she was really great at asking me if I like my hair and make up as she was working her magic. Once I got into my first outfit I felt so confident and beautiful and ready for the photo shoot. Barbara was really great at knowing how to pose me and directing me with my poses. I really felt like a model for a day. When I came back a few days later to view my photos I was truly amazed. At first I couldn't believe that was me. Barbara and Lisa really nailed what I was looking for. The photos came out really beautiful. I had purchased the Groupon deal and ended up bumping up my package so that I can have more prints and the album. When I came back to pick up my album I was still in awe. The actual prints and the album were beautiful. I couldn't wait to show my husband when I got home. Of course he loved the album as well. I had a wonderful experience and is planning on doing it again. I have a few friends who had asked me about it and of course I gave them Intimate Photography's information. All I have to say to anyone who is debating on this, JUST DO IT! It's a wonderful way in celebrating and capturing a beautiful sexy you. read more

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I had the best experience! I was nervous going into this but left feeling confident and so excited to see the results. Barbara was amazing at directing me in my poses and styling me for the photos. The whole experience was completely amazing. I can't wait to see my photos! I will definitely use Barbara again in the future and highly recommend Intimate Photography for anyone considering boudoir photographs. Update 2/14: I was able to view the photographs Barbara took during our sessions and if I could give her 10 stars on this I would! Wow! She is extremely talented and did a phenomenal job on the photography. My expectations were far exceeded and I will definitely go back to Barbara in the future! She's really excellent. read more

5 stars is an understatement for the experience and photos from Intimate Photography! I purchased the Groupon which is an amazing offer for the photo session. I knew fully well that I would want more pictures than what the Groupon offered, and the price I paid was 110% worth it! Jaw-dropping, breath-taking, beautiful, sexy, classy - I could go on an on. Barbara and her team are a delight to work with. Scheduling was a breeze, and they were always responsive to inquiries. I had them do hair and makeup which I highly recommend. The wardrobe, shoes and accessories selection is incredible - it's like a dress-up dream come true. Special shout out to Barbara: you have an amazing talent and gift for making people feel and look absolutely stunning! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for bringing out the best in me. My photos will be treasured for a lifetime! read more

One MILLION stars for Intimate Photography!!! This was a gift from my boyfriend and he absolutely LOVED it! Barbara has the perfect personality for this position. She brings out the sexiness out of anyone and everything! It all starts with the wardrobe, Barbara finds times to learn what you're looking for. She coordinates lingerie with jewelry and accessories. The photo shoot does take a few hours, 3 outfit changes, different backdrops, countless poses and photos. Barbara created the most beautiful silhouette portraits and made me feel 100% comfortable naked! This experience was fun! My boyfriends expression... PRICELESS I came in with a Groupon for $60 but after my experience and viewing my portraits I easily dropped a few hundred dollars. Her work is worth that and more! Barbara creates a slide show of ALL portraits for viewing. She is patient while deciding what photos and projects to purchase. Keep in mind she takes many many photos. My times were ready for pick up within 3 days! She knew I needed a quick turn around. read more

what an awesome and FUN experience I had. Barbara was very professional and encouraged me to trust the process. See I'm 5 Me4 years old and this session was done for me . She has a huge selection to choose from and picked out a few outfits and I brought a couple of my own as well. I carefully chose which was best for me and Barbara had some secrets to camouflage a few of my concerns and it worked BRILLIANTLY. So happy with the experience. If you are seeking some fun, sexy, flirty and tasteful photos I highly recommend Barabara. read more

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I found Intimate Photography through the Local Twist coupon offering. I realized that I had about three days before my coupon expired to use it as it was in my purse for months:-( I called to see if I could acquire an appointment prior to the coupon expiring. Barbara was so accommodating and saw to it that I got an appointment right away. I was a bit nervous as I have not done such a photo spread before and when I got to the studio it was in a setting I found to be very comfortable and a good use of the space. I did read the other reviews and I was set on building my own opinion and experience. I was very impressed with the selection of accessories, shoes, hats, wigs, sexy lingerie and props that were at my disposal. Barbara took her time in helping me choose items that would work with the outfits that I brought as well as offered me options to photograph in. Barbara was sensitive to my body concerns and helped me choose poses, props and outfits that only highlighted my assets:-) I did purchase retouching and it was well worth it! I will post one of my pictures. The whole experience was positive and Barbara is a talented and professional photographer and business woman to whom I look forward to working with again in the near future:-) The old adage is true...you get what you pay for and I am completely happy with my pictures and I can't wait to see what my man thinks too:-) read more

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What an amazing experience I had at Intimate Photography! Barbara and her staff were very professional and accommodating to my needs and body. The selection of clothes, jewelry and shoes made me feel as though I was playing dress up without having to bring all my own accessories, clothing etc. I did however bring some pieces of my own lingerie, which Barbara was happy to accommodate and find accessories that suited my outfits. I was quite nervous that I would look awkward in the poses as I have never felt that photogenic, but Barbara knew exactly how to position my body to highlight my best features. This proved to be true once I saw how well the photographs turned out! I was surprised not only at the quality of the pictures, but also how I actually looked like I could be a model! I highly recommend this business. I felt comfortable, sexy and attended to during the entire process of the photo-shoot and reviewing/purchasing pictures. read more

Intimate Photography - One of my favorite photographs! - Boudoir Photography Near Me - San Diego, California

Barbara is great! She made me feel very comfortable and was very professional. I have never done boudoir photos. She made me feel empowered and look sexy for my anniversary gift to my husband. I loved all my photos including the silhouettes which came out amazing. Thank you Barbara for making it fun and a great gift. She also has a great variety of outfits and sizes. read more

I paid over $60 for hair and makeup and very disappointed results. Makeup artists has no skills. So I didn't even wanna bother her to fix anything. She was nice , so I moved on. But then She curled my hair right after I told her not to. I was just wanted to get it done and go home. Barbara's very pushy and rude every time I said anything what I want. She is nice and sweet when things go her way. Her image of sexy is old. The reason why I gave a star is Groupon deal. Makeup fee was what I decided to buy , so I didn't count it. read more

Wow! Beautiful! Amazing! I found Intimate Photography through Groupon. The reviews were all good so I decided to take a chance...and I'm glad I did. I'm very picky about my hair and make up so did it myself. I brought in a jacket from my husbands closet to have a set of photos personalized for him and those turned out to be my husbands favorite shots. She had cute lingerie and outfits that ended up looking even more amazing in the photos. The session was fun and tasteful. At no point what so ever did I feel uncomfortable or embarrassed. Even during the review of photos, I ended up buying more than what I had originally purchased through Groupon. Thank you for such amazing photos! read more

Omg! I had so many sexy pics to choose from! Barbara made the day fun and easy. Felt really great about my body and empowered!

I had a wonderful experience shooting boudoir photos with Intimate Photography. Barbara is so experienced and knowledgeable, and she has such a way of making you feel perfectly at ease. I was so happy with my results when I went to view the photos. If you are on the fence about whether or not you should take the leap and do this, I HIGHLY recommend it. My photos turned out super sexy, and I've never felt more confident! Thanks Barbara! read more

I absolutely love the women that made me feel so comfortable during my visit. Barbara Steinberg made sure that i was comfortable with the entire photo session , from the hair to the makeup to the choice of outfits she wanted to make sure i was happy with the choices. I love that i went into the session not so happy with myself to be in aww with myself after seeing myself in the photos. She really knows how to make a woman feel very comfortable even when i was nude for silhouette photos she told me "you might think they wont be nice but they will be beautiful" she was absolutely right i actually loved all of rhe pictures l. Thank you so very much read more

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I really enjoyed having my boudoir photo session at this studio. My girlfriends gave me a Groupon for my birthday. It was fun to look through the studio's sample photo albums to choose which poses I was interested in doing and also what I wanted to wear. Barbara, the photographer, was patient and helpful. She knew which lingerie/outfits would best flatter me. I chose to do my own hair and makeup, but she also offers those services at her studio. She had a nice selection of jewelry too. I felt very comfortable during the photo session. Her photo room is beautiful with nice lighting, props and backgrounds. Barbara knew exactly how to pose me for each photo in the most flattering way. When I came in to view my photos, Barbara showed them to me on a computer screen and we were able to sort through which ones I liked. I was truly amazed as my photos were jaw dropping beautiful. I looked like a model! The photos had minimum touchups and were the real me. I was very impressed with Barbara's professionalism and talent with taking my photos. Definitely recommend her and think that every woman should do this and see how beautiful they really are! read more

I had a wonderful experience with Barbara! She was so honest and helped me get the exact outfits that were perfect! I never felt out of place or uncomfortable at all. She is the best and would go back to get more photos. She has a room full of goodies, with anything you might want or need to complete your look. I highly recommend her and her staff! read more

I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for beautiful portraits. Barbara is so good at what she does and made me feel so comfortable during my photo shoot. Very professional and first rate. I'm already thinking of booking another session it was so much fun and my boyfriend loved the pictures. read more

Intimate Photography - This was one of my favorites - Boudoir Photography Near Me - San Diego, California

I found Barbara via local twist and on a whim decided to do some photos for my husband. It was not expensive, the voucher was $80, so I wasn't risking much. I did have my hair and makeup done by her recommended professional who I found to be very nice, warm and did a very nice job. I would suggest this as I think her airbrushing of chest area made all the difference in the pictures. I have read some of the reviews and I can see the viewpoints. I would say this is a great place for a mature woman who wants to do some suggestive but not overly risque pictures. The location is in her home and she is quite particular about things like taking off shoes upon entering, where you place your clothes while changing and wear you put your purse. The selection of outfits is quite outdated and most of it is low end from Target of Fredericks. Could definitely use some new items. I brought one bra set and was very happy that I did. Although I did find 2 things that fit well enough and the pictures turned out well. She seems to be very comfortable in the harlequin romance genre. Despite the fact that I most picked out pictures from the very modern looks, like shadowed nudes and direct body shots, we still went through her process which is on a bed that looks like something over of a western romance novel. She definitely does not want to do anything too risque. I did end up getting a couple of direct breast shots, which my husband loved, she kept encouraging me to cover up with arms, legs, etc and it was very clear nothing below would be shown in any picture. I definitely felt more like she hired me to model than me being the client. And while she provided very good direction to make the shots turn out well I wouldn't say she did anything to try to put me at ease or make it a fun experience. In short, my pictures ended up being lovely. I picked about a dozen that I liked and she did not pressure me to buy more. My husband liked them although his one comment was that if I went through all this trouble he would have liked to see more flesh. As stated, perfect for a woman in her 40s+ but if you are young and looking for edge you may want to look elsewhere. read more

I bought a certificate through Reader City for 6 photos and a CD of the prints. I got it on a whim thinking I wasn't getting any younger or thinner, and a month later got engaged so it ended up being a perfect engagement present. I'm not very photogenic; this is not your typical female "oh I'm hideous" or "I look fat in this" complex, I really just think I look far worse in photos than I do in real life. So I wasn't expecting to like the photos as much as I did, and even ended up adding more to the album I purchased. Barbara is an excellent photographer and has a lot of tricks and tips to help you pose, highlighting your best assets and camoflauging any not-so-sexy bits. I also really appreciate her honesty, she'll tell you when you need to tuck something in or cover something up, and I think as women we all know that when someone tells you "you look great in that!" when your spare tire is hanging out or cellulite abounds, it comes off as fake and can make you even more self-conscious. Overall I'm so glad I did this, and I know my fiance will be more than surprised when he opens this particular gift. read more

I was nervous at first to have intimate photographs taken, but I knew my husband would really appreciate them. He is in the military and so it is really hard to think of great gifts for him. The photographer Barbara is used to working with military clients and even had some cami's for me to do some sexy shots with! I felt so comfortable with everyone at the studio, they were so professional. My makeup artist was very talented and experienced. She really brought out my best features. I mailed my photo album to my husband for our anniversary. He was so shocked! It was the best gift I have ever given him. He couldn't stop talking about how sexy I looked. I loved them so much, I'm planning on coming back to do another session. read more