My first session with XOXO Alice was in 2018; it was purchased as a wedding gift for my husband. I had lost 100 pounds over the course of our relationship and was super nervous to have boudoir photos done because of how embarrassed I was by the loose skin that I had all over my body. I imagined options for outfits and poses would be very limited, and I would spend the whole time nervous as heck and hating myself. The super detailed instructions to prepare for the session were the first thing to set my mind at ease. I was glad to know I only had to personally bring SOME of the outfits I wanted to wear but that there was a full wardrobe of varying sizes waiting for me. I was greeted on the morning of the shoot by one of her kitty cats, which immediately made me feel more at ease. The conversation held between myself, Alecia, and the make-up artist that morning to determine the kind of photos we wanted to shoot was eye-opening and very information, though I felt like a shy newbie not having the answer on-hand when I showed up. Alecia used creative methods to get me the best shots possible and made me feel more at ease throughout the course of the day by cracking jokes to make me laugh and just have general conversation about shared interests (specifically pet birds). By the end of the day, I had come to love how my body was portrayed in a way I never knew was possible. The directions she gave throughout the shoot were kind and specific so that she got the exact bodily post and expression that she needed. My husband could not have been happier with the photos, and I will always cherish the self-esteem boost I left with. The second shoot I had was vastly different than my first. It took place in early 2022 while I was still scared witless about catching COVID-19. She had a process in place requiring each client to take a rapid test in their car prior to the session to confirm a negative result. This made me feel much safer considering she was the first person  outside my family and close friends that I would spend a day around maskless since the pandemic began.  Some relevant background information includes something that developed over the course of time since the initial photoshoot: this included the onset of chronic (nearly constant) pain in my neck, shoulders, and upper and lower back that is greatly flared by too much motion of my joints that were weakened by illness and major surgery recovery. I was nervous as all get-out to reach out to Alecia to see if I could request a session (via one of her model-calls on her Facebook page) thinking that I would be too hard to work with due to my physical limitations. Remembering how much I had to move or bend during the first session, I thought it would be impossible to have a similar experience again. My weak and painful body had driven me to hatred and depression because my body had all but given up on me. I had also put on a teensy bit of weight due to my inability to exercise. Alecia assured me that she could work with me to show me that my body wasn't to be hated and was confident that she could use feedback given by myself during the session to ensure she didn't cause an excess of pain. She ended up discussing my changing life situation while makeup and hair were being handled. Not only did she make me feel like a "normal" person regardless of my illnesses and pain, she made sure I knew that she saw me as no less of a woman or model. She did a lot of moving and shifting to accommodate my decreased abilities of motion and took my inability to stand for long periods of count all into ability when choosing the outfits and poses. We even made a sort of silly game out of taking water breaks since I am required to drink far more water than most people; she was sure to take a water break whenever I did and made sure I ate when I needed to. I was so shocked by the resulting images and felt like she helped me along the first step of accepting my new disability by taking myself for how I am and not just hating my own existence. I know this may seem like a little much to come out of a boudoir photography session, but she has a magical way of seeing everyone she photographs the way they need to be and deserve to be seen. I am already saving up for my next photo shoot! The first one was for my significant other, but all additional ones are purely for me! read more

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Alecia was wonderful, and the photoshoot experience was sooooo much fun. She knew exactly how to direct the shots based on what I told her I was looking for, and I wish I could have purchased every photo! She is so accepting and open, she made the experience even more than I imagined and pushed me to see the beauty in myself. I got to also enjoy getting my makeup and hair done and felt like a MODEL all day long--the whole experience was nothing less than absolutely fabulous! read more

I had the absolute best time spending my day with Alecia. She knows just how to pose you and what to say to make you feel so welcome & comfortable. You can tell from the minute you book a session she truly cares about what you want to get out of your session and how to make you feel most at ease, she is a true professional and such a bright light! This was something that is WAY out of my comfort zone but I couldn't be happier with how my images turned out. Book a session immediately, you won't regret it and you will have beautiful images that make you feel so positive and powerful. read more

SUCH a wonderful experience! Alecia not only makes clients feel comfortable but she also makes the experience of the whole day so much fun! I am so happy with my final product (I ordered an album). Don't want for a "big occasion" to do your photoshoot- just do it for yourself for fun! read more

I got my maternity photos done with xoxo Alice and it made me feel so empowered and gorgeous! The whole day I was treated with respect and given gentle encouragement to shine! I love my photos and Being 9 months pregnant you don't typically feel sexy anymore or even like yourself. This shoot gave me a new Mother Earth concept of myself. I would definitely go back for another session! Here is one of many photos I adore! read more

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Best couples boudoir option! I researched various companies and met with several photographers in order to find the best company for quality and pricing; after my initial discussion with Alecia, she stood apart and it was an easy choice. Alecia went above and beyond even our greatest hopes. She is informative, professional, and generous with her time. From the moment we met Alecia it felt like we had known her for years. She created a comfortable, confident environment where we could all have fun, be ourselves and she managed to capture exactly what we were hoping she would regarding our relationship - how much fun we have together. We brought way too many outfits and as I hoped, she helped us narrow it down to pick out the best outfits and jewelry to photograph in. We spent 90% of the shoot laughing and enjoying ourselves while still getting plenty of 'serious' shots in too. She didn't stop there though, after the photoshoot she continued to impress us. She met with us and we went through our photographs to pick our favorites. Her input was invaluable! It was incredible to see some of the poses she put us in come to life and she has a perfect eye for flattering lighting, so we only wanted a couple of the photos edited. Then we got to review our album format and she was open to any ideas that we had and incorporated them flawlessly. At first, we weren't sure if we wanted an album but after receiving ours, we can't imagine going through this process without one! It has been so fun to display the album and look through the photos as it was very thoughtfully put together. There are beautiful covers to choose from and I went with a rose gold (picture attached). We also decided to purchase wall art through her as part of our package and it turned out amazing (picture attached). Even our scan drive with ALL of our photos chosen came in a personalized box. Her makeup artist was phenomenal and a pleasure to be around as well. She had a very wide range of what she can offer as far as complete glam to very natural! Thank you for such a unique and fun experience. read more

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Alecia is one of the most incredibly talented photographers in STL. She is without a doubt the best boudoir photographer in the Midwest. She is professional from start to finish. Alecia knows how to set the mood, adjust the lighting and poise you! I didn't do my photo shoot for my husband, I did it for myself. I was looking for something to boost my self esteem after a difficult personal time and wanted to ignite my inner fire again. I had toyed wanting to do this for awhile and kept putting it off because I didn't feel that my body was beautiful and that I needed to lose a few pounds first... but after meeting Alecia and talking to her; I knew the time was now. She brings out your inner beauty, your inner vixen and is able to capture it with her camera. The studio and available wardrobe options are timeless, sexy and makes you feel like a star. The day starts off with getting your make up and hair done with some bubbly if you wish! She guides you thru the process and makes you feel so comfortable and sexy; it was effortless. I was able to see my digital images that day after a late lunch. I loved all my images, I loved my day and I loved walking out of there feeling sexy and beautiful again; it was the huge boost to my confidence and self esteem. read more

XOXO, Alice - Session Photography Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

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I purchased two packages from XO XO Alice in December. Made the purchase online. Tried to contact her, no response. Now it is February. I called this morning and contacted by email. She was busy, I understood This was the email I sent her: I purchased two of your photo packages at the holiday price of $90.00. Mid-December. I have tried email, phone, you are unavailable. No return call, communication from you. I would like to know the process for making a reservation and confirming my payments. Phone calls don't seem to work. What's going on here? Because of THIS EMAIL, Alecia found that I was rude and cancelled my purchases. She thought I was mean to her. I had already gifted my wife with a package. A little sensitive, evidently. read more

Alecia is amazing! She is an incredible artist behind the camera and the hype lady we all need to feel our best during the session! There are so many great things that I could say, but the underlying message is don't wait to book your session, you won't regret it. Invest in yourself! The session itself was very professional and yet also laid-back--Alecia made you feel comfortable in the space and respected all boundaries throughout! She was very intentional about asking about boundaries throughout the session. She is inclusive, body-positive and trauma-informed! I felt beautiful and pampered getting my hair and makeup done. It was definitely tailored towards how I wanted to look during the session -- I felt like me, but goddess me! That is important because I wanted to see me in the photos, and I very much did. Alecia has a system for getting to know you, so that the pictures she takes are authentic to what makes you feel beautiful and sexy. She also has a system for narrowing down and picking the photographs! I was overwhelmed with how beautiful I looked in them. I actually gasped at one point. The whole experience allowed me to embrace my inner goddess in a new and empowering way! And for that I will forever be grateful. (Oh and my husband liked the photos too! LOL) read more

Sometimes photographers are very skilled and amazing at their job -- they have a vision, adjusting to the wants of a client and of what they know looks good as well as trying to capture mood and emotion. Sometimes they are very friendly, nice, and are skilled at making you feel comfortable, and are easy and fun to work with too. It's a rare and wonderful thing when they have both skill sets and I was ecstatic to find Alecia has both. Seriously, she is amazing. She has everything you want -- the skills and know how to get what you want. She is very concerned about what you want, what you think, and how to make you happy. She pairs that with her expertise and what you get is magical images that are beyond what you could expect! Sessions are comfortable and fun (I felt like I spent an afternoon hanging out with a good friend). Her prices are reasonable. She will show you the electronic images to you that day (talk about quick turnover). She's fantastic as making you feel like a supermodel and the images back it up. When I saw the images, I was shocked at how much I loved them (and how many of them I loved). She definitely made me feel like a supermodel for a day! I'm waiting for my prints and seriously cannot wait to get them! I will update this review when I get them, but expect them to be delivered exactly as promised with this professional and wonderful photographer! Seriously, book Alecia now before someone else does and thank me later :-) read more

I have done 2 shoots with XOXO Alice now and both have been absolutely amazing! Just the overall experience is worth it, I guarantee you'll leave your shoot feeling like a million bucks! From start to finish the level of positivity, professionalism, encouragement, and support is beyond belief! Then you see the images from your shoot and well...let's hope your sitting down because you'll be blown away. If I could rate this 100 stars I would! read more

I never thought of myself as someone who would even want a boudoir session, then I met Alecia. She engages her friends/forums/social media platforms/potential clients in a way that includes us looking into ourselves, asking ourselves questions about who we are, how we see ourselves, how do we/how we can love ourselves/bodies, and what our own idea of "sexy" is. One day, Alecia posted a question about props, giving her audience/clients a look into possibilities, and asking us/them what we thought/wanted. What spoke to me were the Shibari ropes! I was sold and signed up immediately. Alecia made the process simple, from start to finish, with detailed instructions, suggestions and guidelines for prep, thru the final decision making of which of my pics made my cut. From fully clothed to completely nude, I was 100% comfortable with Alecia, her process, and her talent. I began with myself and even had my partner join us for some amazingly fun and wall-worthy couples and individual shots! We celebrated us, I celebrated me, and we thank you, Alecia, for capturing our beauty! read more

Alecia is AMAZING. her work is stunning and I am so incredibly thankful she photographed me a little while back. She's easy to work with and so funny. Best money spent making me look and feel beautiful! read more

I went to XOXO Alice in July 2018 to get boudoir photos done to celebrate my weight loss of 30 lbs + as a birthday present for my Husband. It felt so nice to get my hair/makeup done, and I felt very comfortable despite being half naked! I never felt as beautiful as I did that day. Alecia's studio is absolutely beautiful and her photography is stunning! If you have been thinking about getting boudoir photography done, I do not recommend anyone else but her! read more

I have always rolled my eyes a little when I look at a photographer's pricing list, titled as "investment." No longer! Alecia helped me invest in my self-perception and rediscover "me" after having given my body over to growing and nurturing some small humans for several years. The experience was easy and fun; the results were better than my wildest dreams. Alecia is talented and skilled, having honed her craft through dedication and commitment to helping women of all shapes and sizes to love their bodies. And that, friends, is worth everything. read more

Alecia made me feel SO beautiful and special! The whole process, from setting the appointment to being offered a glass of champagne while getting my hair and makeup done, to the photo shoot itself and of course the final product...AMAZING! This was a huge boost to my confidence and a large part of that is just how much Alecia shows that she cares about what she does! Thank you so, so much! 12/10 recommend! read more

I stepped outside of my comfort zone in having a boudoir shoot done as a gift to my future husband, and I am so thankful I took that step with Alecia at XOXO, Alice! I was nervous going into the shoot, wondering if I would be able to pose in the right way or show authentically sexy confidence. However, I shouldn't have wasted a second worrying as Alecia puts you at ease through the entire process - from booking to receiving your images and especially on the day of the session. She is friendly, customer-focused, and generous with her time and her encouragement. Alecia has such an amazing eye for capturing your personal beauty; she highlighted my best features without making it feel as if I was posing or trying to look like someone else. I walked out of her studio that day knowing I could not wait to surprise my future husband on our wedding day with the images. When I first registered for the session, it was with the intention to thrill my future husband. Believe me - he was! Yet, my boudoir session with Alecia also turned out to also be such an empowering gift of confidence for myself. read more

Alecia is a phenomenal photographer! She made sure I knew exactly what to expect prior to coming to her studio, which was extremely helpful. From the moment I arrived, I felt like a Goddess! Her hair and makeup artist listened to the look I was aiming for, and translated my broad ramblings into JUST the look I wanted. Alecia has a wardrobe that made me swoon, and she helped me pick out the perfect outfits. She is honest, funny, and helps skittish ladies who feel frumpy see how gorgeous we are, inside and out. I left feeling empowered. I felt so amazing, one of my friends reached out to Alecia to do her pics, and had the same experience. XOXO Alice is what you need to do for YOU. read more

If you have ever looked at a boudoir photo and thought, I wonder what it is like to do that- then I strongly encourage you to give Alecia a call! I cannot stress enough how amazing the sessions have been that I have been able to shoot with her- she is the absolute top of her game at her craft. She makes you feel comfortable, ready, and completely amazing. Her new studio is gorgeous and they have a wide assortment of things for you to wear in your session if you feel like you want to branch out. I have also shot couples boudoir with her and my boyfriend and I had an amazing time. Ladies, there is no better way to document the great relationship that you have with your partner then to do a session- I cried looking at the pictures because I was so overjoyed and it is all thanks to Alecia. You will never, never regret shooting with her. Do something lovely for yourself and document what an amazing person you are! read more