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!

I found Tiffany on linked in. I had spoken to about four other photographers. I wanted professional…read moreand branding photos that were not stuffy or boring. The first thing I noticed about Tiffany was her speed of response and how accurate she was in describing what she did, how long it took, where to do it and what it cost. Then came the emails and the texts with examples and a to-do list. I was to send her pictures of myself in outfits - and she commented on each one with her professional eye and we chose three. She was also incredibly flexible on where to shoot. On the day of the shoot, I was incredibly surprised at her eye to detail, willingness to take a million shots, constant change in her own positions and the ease with which she made me feel at home. It did not end there. A week later, I had a zoom apt with her that blew me away. I wanted to buy all of them but decided on five. Just excellent work! Tiffany is amazing - I am hoping soon I can get my entire team's shots with her. Thank you Tiffany!

Tiffany is a master of her craft. I could not recommend her enough! After talking with nearly 10…read morephotographers to work with us for our maternity and newborn photos, as soon as I saw Tiffany's work, I knew she was the right person to bring our vision to life. They are a perfect blend of artistic and dramatic, yet relatable. She made my husband and me (at 35 weeks pregnant!) feel comfortable in front of the camera, and her creativity and expertise gave us some truly remarkable images that capture the love, beauty, and tenderness in these important moments in our lives. If you get the chance, work with Tiffany. You'll be so happy you did.

I recently had my photoshoot and this experience was amazing. I was nervous but had always wanted…read moreto have boudoir photos done and Jana made me feel very comfortable from the start. We were in contact often to plan everything ahead of time. On the day of my photoshoot I met Laura and right away her energy started easing my nerves. From hair and makeup to the photoshoot the team was so enthusiastic and encouraging. They made me feel beautiful and Laura was amazing at guiding me the entire time. When I did the final review with Jana, I was amazed at how my photos turned out and I am so happy that I finally did this.

Jana really pours her heart into making women feel empowered in their own skin. Throughout the…read morephotoshoot, Jana was the biggest hype woman and made me feel even more confident than I already felt. Her energy, creativity, and eye for style/posing helped create so many powerful and gorgeous pictures that I would be proud to display. If you are considering a boudoir shoot, Jana is amazing and I highly recommend her.

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!

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.

Such a pleasure working with Scott and Rhonda. Everything was amazing. Make up, props, temperature…read moreinside the studio, more than anything, the team made me feel at home, so friendly and helpful! Plenty of parking lot too! Awesome awesome

WOW!! Blown away by my experience here. This is everything you would want from a photoshoot whether…read moreyou're a professional vixen or an everyday vixen looking to do something fun and unique. Its easy to see why scott and melissa are the go to in their industry. The studio is picture perfect in sunny seaside carlsbad and well worth the drive for people like me who live in OC. There are various vintage sets to create a multitude of scenes and poses for whatever you're thinking whether it be super sweet or super fetish. Scott's use of lighting and coloring is definitely a specialty and very very cool. Melissa is an expert at directing you how to pose- if you have zero experience you will come out of there feeling like you had a professional shoot of a paid model. They are both super down to earth warm people and fantastic to be around for a few hours. No need to be shy or freaked out they make it all work effortlessly. If you're looking to do something fun whether it be racy and more nude or just have some really fun vintage backdrops to some pictures no matter what your goal their studio is a must visit. Their prices are also extremely reasonable with payments if needed. I feel like I got a really good value for my money. Everyone has an inner pinup this is definitely the place to help let it shine. They will be doing my family Christmas cards as well totally kitschy vintage and awesome!!

Ann is a true artist. With her deep knowledge of composition, Ann proved that she is a master at…read moreher art. Balance, perspective, light, and color are all pieces that create a perfect photograph. Ann has the trained intuition to capture those moments, which brings all the aesthetic elements together. Old school wisdom, new school technology. Ann was a delight to work with. She made the shoot comfortable and welcoming. As a seasoned artist, I can see how she relishes each shot, making sure it will be her best work, every time. I give Ann my highest recommendation for any portrait project. Personal, commercial or just for fun, she will amaze you with her creative style and imagination.

Ann photography is the best option in town. I needed headshots for work and they came out great!…read moreDefinitely recommend her services.

My photo shoot with Melisa was such a wonderful experience. I (like most women, probably) was…read morehesitant to book a boudoir shoot because I had NEVER done anything like this before & wasn't confident that I'd be able to do it. Melisa sets you up for complete success from before you even book. She has SO MUCH content that you can read through to answer almost all of your possible questions. There are no hidden surprises or fees in her packages. I booked my session as a wedding gift for my husband & I'm so glad that I did. It was lovely to get all glammed up and then feel so sexy for a day! Melisa is VERY good at her job. She makes you feel so comfortable being naked, or nearly naked in front of a stranger & she will walk you through the shoot every step of the way. Poses you from head to toe & lordy does she know what she's doing!! I was floored with my photos when we reviewed them. And once I got my products, I understood very much that you definitely get what you pay for. The album is absolutely stunning & all of the prints that I got are perfection! I gave the album to my hubby during our first look at our wedding & he was having a hard time keeping it in his pants ;-P A shoot with Melisa is an investment, but one that will stand the test of time. If you're considering booking with her, do it! Budget for your shoot so that you are not stressing about paying for it & you will not have any regrets. I am so glad we have these images to look back on when I'm old and saggy ;-P

Melisa is amazing!!! I have done two shoots with her and already want to do a third. This last one…read moreI gave to my husband on our wedding day. I cannot say enough great things about my experience with Melisa and how comfortable and sexy she made me feel. I think everyone should experience a boudoir shoot for themselves!!

A great place to have your photos taken, no matter if the photos are boudoir or family pics!…read moreCherish 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!

My experience took place in May 2011. The photographer (a young girl) did a good job making it an…read moreenjoyable 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!