Are you in love or loved by a special someone? Engaged? Pregnant? Celebrating a milestone in your…read morelife? Feeling proud about recent weight loss or athletic training? Yeah, me neither. Even so, my session with Koren Reyes was meaningful, and I was made to feel that I might even deserve the treat that this experience proved to be. This is how it all came about. A friend spotted a Groupon for a boudoir photo shoot, and lassoed me into the deal. Being uncultured, I had no idea what a boudoir photo was, and had to learn that it comes from the French word for bedroom, and is a collection of seductive and classy (as opposed to smutty and raunchy, in case there was any confusion) photos that women traditionally present as romantic mementos to their lovers. I agreed to give it a whirl, then forgot about it until the week before, when Koren herself started sending thoughtful reminders and illuminating contract information. The night before, I wigged out a bit, wondering what the HELL I was going to do to force myself to look good since I still had a patchwork of tan lines on my skin and a winter hibernation gut. Oh, and I didn't really have lingerie sets as far as garters and all that was concerned... The next morning, I showed up at Koren's house a bit before ten. There was a professional studio setup right in her high rise Midtown West apartment. "You look very West Coast," she said in her down to Earth manner, eyeing my duffel bag full of piecemeal negligee and my Marmot rain jacket. "Are you from Seattle?" I liked her already. We chatted a bit about what I wanted. I was a bit wired from a rough evening of partying the sleepless night that followed, but she put me at ease and managed to get the essentials out of me. I was welcome to her pine candle scented bathroom to change into my things, and we got to work right away. She was a meticulous master of poses; telling me exactly how to create curves I definitely don't have, and reminding me to stick my chin out so my jowls don't show. If I shyly mumbled about something I wanted to try, she picked up on it and made me work. I had walked in thinking that my face was my only asset if anything, but was shocked that I ended up choosing prints that were more abstract and dependent on the structure of the pose and the lighting. Koren was patient and enthusiastic as I finally chose my two 5x7 prints, and even added an extra one because I just couldn't let it go. She took my credit card info, printed me a receipt, and handed me a picture CD of all the thumbnails (only lightly watermarked). I had some time left over before my friend arrived, so she let me sit around, play with her adorable dog, and just ask her questions aplenty about the gigantic prints and framed photos all around the studio. One thing that caught me off guard was her maternity photography. I swore to her that her photos were one of the first things that made me see the beauty of pregnancy. I have no idea if she believed that, but I wasn't shitting around. "I wish someone loved me like this," I sighed, looking at a nude couple with the man spooning his round bellied wife and kissing her neck. "Oh, I MADE them do that," Koren said. She shared a few more fascinating secrets realities of the people and situations of each photo. She also shared the intensity of shoots with women prior to mastectomies, after surgery, or facing terminal illness. I was stunned and entertained by her memory and attention to the lives behind her photos. What I valued most from my two hours of art and introspection (and a bit of physical strain in holding poses - haha) with Koren was that any self-consciousness or tendency for anxious exhibitionist melted away in her presence. I became a medium for her art, and ended up with pieces that were not even me, but a moment of visual aesthetic made possible by a true professional with a good heart. These days, it seems like anyone can just shoot a photo and make it pop with Photoshop. Koren restored my faith in the fact that there is still a level of photography that not just anyone can reach with a digital device and the power of editing programs. I can see how boudoir posing could be addictive despite the high-end price (still reasonable considering all that she puts into it). However, I purposely want to wait until I do reach a milestone or a special occasion. Who knows what it will be, but I will definitely revisit Koren at that time, knowing it will be worth every penny, even without a special discount. Whether you are facing a special time in your life or want to put your stamp on someone's heart or just want to explore parts of you that you never knew, Koren Reyes's studio is the place to go.

I bought this Groupon during a sleepless-college-finals-week when I had a moment of feeling daring…read more I then waited until the last possible minute to use it because I was feeling nervous (a more natural feeling for me). The shoot was a lot of fun. Koren made me feel incredibly comfortable and was great about directing my poses which I was happy to not have to think of myself. She complimented me, making me feel good about myself in the moment. As someone who is not thrilled with their body, I hoped the shoot would help me learn to love it. Looking at my photos, I don't feel this as much as I hoped to. Most of them are hidden on the CD I got and I refuse to let my boyfriend of three years see them. Nonetheless, I was able to find 2 that I liked to order and he absolutely LOVES them. When choosing photos, Koren was very patient and very kind. I thoroughly enjoyed talking to her and recommend the experience for anyone (just remember she can't actually change what your body looks like!).

Looking for a special but sexy gift for yourself and Husband or Future husband- boudoir photos ! I…read morework two jobs and continue continually am on the go but wanted something for my fiancée wedding gift. I looked at reviews and emailed a few boudoir photographers but kept going back to the Pouting Room. She does have a tasteful photo on YouTube . https://youtu.be/3-PDVTmSaZc Stephanie meet with me in her studio (btw was a candy shop of lighting, furniture and opportunity for photos ) and over 10 years experience of Boudoir. She had a straight forward contract but it covered everything and a deposit was required. The photoshoot , makeup and prints or canvas are a separate cost. It took a while to find the shoes and outfits but get extras and not the same type of outfit or color. Put your clothes and everything in a suitcase. Her makeup artist Angela ( so pretty ) and understanding of my makeup concerns. The makeup was thick and I was concerned it was caked on ( I'm a more natural girl but I really don't know how to apply it properly) Angela had examples of how my makeup would translate in a photo. Stefanie didn't make me feel rushed and took tons of photos! You need to tell her your comfort level ! I told her absolutely NO nudes and she respected me and my comfort level. She will narrow them down to the best of the best photos when you do the reveal at a later date. It was really hard to only pick a few from the bunch to make an album. She will send you a link to approve or change the layout of the album. My fiancée got his album the night before our wedding. Let's just say we didn't need the gift he gave me for our wedding night.

Hypersensitive and rude woah! I looked up this company,…read moreliked the pictures I saw, and spoke with Stefanie. She quoted prices and discussed availability. I called a few other places for comparisons and saw that some of who were described as the best of Boston in the industry were far cheaper (half the price). I liked that Stefanie is a woman and her work online was nice. I emailed Stefanie with one of the quotes from Aldo Antonio that was so much less wanting her to be aware of what others were going for and asked if she could match similar packages (e.g. others offer digitals only whereas she does not and makes you purchase actual prints in order to have access to all of your images, whereas Aldo charged half the cost for all of his images; in addition, Aldo does more work if you want him to (e.g. remove tattoos) whereas Stefanie stated she does not). Perhaps there was a reason she charged more and was looking forward to her response. She's a woman and her business has a lot of availability so I might have considered going with her anyway, but to my shock she was actually insulted that I had asked her if she could offer similar packages (I don't want any prints and being forced to purchase them to get digitals didn't make sense particularly given that if I were to make prints they would be different than what was offered) and she replied "I think you should go with a different photographer" It presented as defensive but then I thought "no way" a person would be that defensive over discussing client needs/requests ..it must have come through wrong in the email. NOPE! I emailed her back and stated that I would like to go with her anyway (given that she is a woman) and she replied back that she didn't in fact want to have my business and I should go to a different photographer ... all because I simply compared packages and prices that were out there to know what I was getting. Are you kidding me? Talk about hypersensitive ..woah! So, yes I won't be going there. It's important to work with someone that you feel comfortable with first and foremost and based upon that factor alone, I wouldn't go there ..even though she didn't want me to because I asked if other packages were available. On the phone she did not present with the warm fuzzies either ..pretty matter of fact emotionless but wasn't going to let that deter me initially ...well Aldo was so sweet and reassuring with hundreds of amazing reviews so I guess I'm going with him ..and at the Pouting Room's request! Jeez! She's definitely not into customer service! Crazy haha

Early on, we decided that photography was one of the most important elements of our wedding day. My…read morefiancé and I searched endlessly for someone who wasn't just operating their camera in a professional manner but someone who wanted to make impactful, timeless pieces of art, that really captured the unique moods throughout our big day. After speaking with her and skimming through her work, we realized Nelly checked off every box for us. She is thorough, precise, kind, patient, and INCREDIBLY easy to work with. Although our wedding day was postponed to 2021 due to COVID, she was happy to work with us (AND some of our other vendors) to come up with a plan B date that worked for everyone. WOW. We cannot WAIT to do our engagement shoot and wedding day (8/6/2021!) with her by our side. Don't think twice about booking her - her work and personality is HEAD & SHOULDERS above the competition.

Nelly is more than a photographer. Not only does she have a creative eye, is an expert on…read morelighting, and makes you feel so natural that she can capture you in your most photographic state, but she is also willing to go above and beyond to get the perfect shots on your biggest day. Whether it's helping organize your day, picking the best spots for photography, making recommendations on time needed to to accomplish your goals, keep things moving on schedule, assisting with your dress and veil and shoes (all day long), and even giving you a ride, when needed -- she is nothing short of amazing. She is easy going and makes the day as enjoyable as it should be. She is reliable, responsive, flexible, and reasonably priced. I can't wait to see my full album, as the teasers she sent me look incredible. She made my wedding day!

Absolutely amazing experience and I believe every woman should do one. They make you feel beautiful…read morein your own skin. The outfit choices are huge. All you got to do is show up with clean hair and loose clothing. They take care of the rest. All the ladies need to run and book a boudoir's session with these ladies.

From the owner: The Amour Vixen By Janae is New England's Elite Luxury Boudoir Studio. We specialize in Boudoir…read moreportraiture.

When you're choosing a photographer, you want someone who will encapsulate emotion and create…read moretimeless memories that you will cherish forever. Sara Zarrella is an incredibly talented photographer who is dedicated to her craft and is not only professional but also very personable. Sara truly strives to make the experience unforgettable. Sara has done our engagement, wedding, and newborn photos. These were the most important moments in our lives so to have photos that we absolutely love and are proud of means the world to us. We love hearing family and friends compliment our photos and we're always proud to let them know that they were done by Sara Zarrella. Sara will always be our go-to photographer and we now consider her a good friend.

Sara never fails to exceed our expectations. What started as engagement photos turned into red…read moreboot, wedding, maternity, new born, corporate, and now annual family and holiday photos. As of late, our photoshoots are chaos with kids arguing, hitting, and crying. I always leave thinking how awful these photos are going to be and every time they are absolute perfection. I don't know how she does it but she was blessed with patience, creativity, and enthusiasm. Visiting Sara for our photos has become a tradition for our family and I am grateful we met Sara 12 years ago. The walls in our house are covered with her best work. Thank you for capturing our family. If you are looking for the best, you have found her!

Stephanie is wonderful to work with. She did my son's senior pictures and captured him beautifully…read more She did an onsite session to my son's favorite place making it even more special. She is so easy going and has the ability to make you feel really comfortable. Highly recommend!

Going to meet Stephanie Lynn for my daughter's Senior Portraits was the best decision we could have…read moremade! From our first consultation to my daughter's customized photo session it was a great & memorable experience start to finish. Stefani is a true professional. Getting senior pictures taken is a milestone and my daughter not only had a blast during her photo session, she is extremely happy with all of her pictures! Highly recommended Stefani Lynn Photography. Andrea B.