When I first began my experience with Boudoir it started out amazing, then I fell victim to…read moreShalon's narcissistic personality. I paid for my first shout in full and received my items but only after I had to continue to ask for them. I paid for a boudoir women's retreat planned by Shalon in full in March of 2022 and it was cancelled when I asked for my money back I was told "I am broke but we are going to plan another one so you will be paid for" another retreat was planned in July 22, Oct 22 and then June 2023, all were cancelled and still did not receive my refund. It was not until I made threats I received my money. Shalon tries to befriend you and take you under her wing because she knows a lot of women out there have self esteem issues or lack self confidence. She takes advantage of you in all aspects of who what and where you are in the know. She will even use your name or advice in buying things but then never pays in full what she owes. She uses people and is a horrible person. I was placed as an ambassador for her studio and she expected me to be available for her 24/7 and the minute I was not available to do a model call or a shoot or what she wanted she began to belittle me talking about me badly and my shoots to other members and photographers. Degrading me as a person and even sharing raw photos and pointing out my flaws to others and when I asked for items I was owed, she ignored me and started lashing out like she does to anyone who gets on her bad side. I was to receive 5% of any referrals once they paid in full, between the 3 people I referred and the package they purchased, they paid a total 18,000$ and I have yet to receive any percentage of that. Shalon allows her boyfriend Octavian to be in the studio while shooting and even allows him to take photographs of clients and it is extremely uncomfortable, but when you express it to Shalon she becomes offensive and backlashes that it is her stupid and she can have who she wants there. She is not professional at all. She speaks to people in a very unprofessional manner and tone and while doing group shoots or settings, she belittles those around and is very rude. Shalon had an original studio with her Ex Christina and she ended up closing it while owing money and photos to clients then she opened it again and then when things got heated she moved again and then had a falling out with one of her close partners in the studio and she yet again has taken peoples money, not followed through with appointments or has lied and made others feel less than because they don't follow through with her plans or wants. She claims to be the top boudoir photographer in Fresno but she is not, in fact she should be on the very bottom, not just for her work (that she doesn't do because she sends it out to be corrected and edited) but for her lies and deceit. Save yourself the money, heartache and stress DO NOT go with Shalon for your Boudoir photos go somewhere else where you will actually be appreciated and given what you pay for.

Shalon stole my money.. I was referred by a friend who subcontracted with the business owner I…read moreprepaid a 1200 deposit then because they had a falling out Shalon took me off the schedule and won't return calls or text messages.. she is trying to steal my money but I have text receipts which are admissible in court.. a scam artist at her best

Absolutely amazing experience! Very professional, very creative, great personality!!!…read more I was very pleased , Brandon made me feel very comfortable. Even with a few difficulties he made it work, the make up artist was great as well she was able to deliver a variety of looks great personality and awesome vibe overall! I can comfortably say my expectations were met!

I love working with B! He's fun, lighthearted, and always does an amazing job! He is willing to…read morework within your comfort zones and makes you feel so welcome in front of the camera. Do NOT hesitate to work with him!

Karen Vargas never disappoints! She is so amazing at her craft. I urgently needed some pictures…read moretaken for my new podcast and had no idea what to do. One conversation with Karen and we had a whole plan set up. Two weeks later we were in Yosemite taking the most amazing pictures for my podcast!

I have worked with Karen on two different occasions and both times have been amazing. She has an…read moreeye and a way of making me and my husband feel comfortable. We are able to be ourselves and that really shows in the photos. She has provided our engagement photos and maternity photos. I will cherish these photos always. She is amazing

Definitely would not recommend. Our pictures came out horribly! On top of that, the owner was…read moreshouting random stuff about Biden and Hunter's laptop the whole time. It was a bizarre experience. Definitely go somewhere else with sane photographers who don't spend half your time slot posting political propaganda on Instagram. *edit: Brett why would you lie about this? You literally stopped in the middle of the shoot and said you needed 10 minutes to reply to someone on a local news page because Trump got indicted.

I rarely write reviews, however, Brett deserved 5 stars! I was desperate to find a photographer to…read moretake a family photo while everyone was home for the holidays. Brett was extremely professional, helpful, and timely! Weeks prior to the photo shoot, he gave guidance for background and attire for 20 people. When the day of the shoot came around, Brett was timely and got every shot and then some. We were a 20-person group shot, and it turned out amazing. I knew nothing about Ambient Art Photography and picked them based off of yelp and facebook reviews. We were super happy with how our photos turned out and he got us the proofs back within a day! Highly recommend!

Lillian and her brother, Cooper Reid, flew to Arizona for our wedding earlier this month and blew…read moreus away! When you plan a DIY-type wedding, even a small one like ours (only 15 people), so much thought goes into all the little details. But, on your wedding day you just want to make memories and live in the moment. You need a photographer you can trust to capture the big, unexpected moments....like when your groom drops you mid-dip during your first dance....and the small, thought-out ones. Lillian and Cooper also have great eyes for natural lighting, which was PERFECT for our outdoorsy wedding, and they indulged our request for a few astrophotography shots after the reception (in 30-degree weather). I loved working with them. They communicated well leading up to our wedding, and they were subtle and sweet while spending the day with my eccentric family members! We have only seen a handful of images, but we're SO stoked for the full set! (I only hope they are also masters of making ugly criers look beautiful....) (SIDE NOTE: I also have worked with Lillian for professional photos -- headshots -- and more artistic personal ones. She is really versatile, despite having a definite style!)

We had the pleasure of having Lillian as our wedding photographer. She was professional, and our…read moreentire group had a blast with her! After meeting with several photographers local to Bakersfield, we were incredibly lucky to have come accross her. She exceeded our expectations by far! If you need a wedding photographer in the San Joaquin Valley/Kern County, I highly reccomend her!

Dino is a wonderful photographer and was easy to work with. He involved all members of the bridal…read moreparty and gave me the reins when it came to family pictures. He knows what he is doing and is quick enough where the kids I had in the wedding didn't get bored at all...which is a feat in itself! The pictures were amazing!

I have had the opportunity to use Mangano Photography. He did an excellent job for both of my…read moreevents. I plan on this being the ONLY place I look for all my photography needs. He is very professional and he will get the shots you want, plus the candid pictures made the moments extra special.

If youre looking for a photographer that is your personal cheerleader-LOOK NO FURTHER!…read more Kiana made my experience extremely supportive, inclusive and welcoming. She truly loves her job and the amount of love and effort she puts into her shoots shows how much her work means to her. I had my first boudoir shoot with her at a time where i was coming into my confidence(never had that before) and she played a large part in the confidence being able to shine through the photos! I didnt recognize myself in the photos and it felt soo good to say"THATS ME!" I was so happy with the photos. She guided me the entire time and made me feel soo comfortable in my own skin. If youre looking for something to show your inner beauty, and of course impress your partner give this a shot! I cannot recommend her enough 10/10!

We had the BEST experience with Kiana! She listened to my vision for our photos, was flexible and…read morevery responsive to all communication! Best of all she made my husband and I feel soo comfortable and provided great direction during the shoot. Our pictures turned out amazing. She really went above and beyond! I would highly recommend Kiana