deBoudoir Photography

I just wanted to let you know, it was a great experience with Debourdoir Studio. The ladies were very nice, the photographer made me feel comfortable and special. I feel so sexy that day.

I tried calling and the number has been disconnected. I emailed them and was told that they were no longer in business. Sad, never got a chance to use them :(

My boyfriend and I were absolutely blown away with the quality of shots I got from my session! I had never done any kind of boudoir photography before so I was a bit nervous about the experience, but everyone made me feel very comfortable and were helpful the whole way through. One thing I can recommend is to read the ENTIRE WEBSITE before your session if you’ve never done it before. There are many helpful tips about outfits, accessories, etc. It’s also important to know the pricing before you get to the studio. We bought a Groupon which made the sitting fee next to nothing, but to purchase then digital negatives is definitely not cheap! Also, the hair and makeup package is absolutely essential unless you are a make up artist yourself, my photos definitely would not have had the polished, professional look without the extra help! I was extremely pleased with the whole experience, and now I have some great photos to look back on.

This was my first ever boudoir shoot and Brooke, Kimber and Crystal are all professional, good energy, and extremely helpful. Kimber is amazing at her work, i know she really loves her profession, she also made me feel super comfortable and confident. I also really loved how brook did my makeup, It was so subtle but amazing on photo. Crystal is also super amazing, she help me with a payment plan that was beyond reasonable! These ladies are absolutely fantastical!

i’ve done quite my share of boudoir shoots in hopes of capturing my younger, hotter self for when im in my 40-​somethings, and deBoudour is hands down the BEST. I’ve shot with them three times now (once in Carlsbad, once at the old Beverly Hills studio with Kimber, and once with Kimber here at the new dtla studio). Each shoot produces better pictures than the last, because my comfort level with myself and in front of the camera increases exponentially. Their photographers and editors are also very talented, and make you feel and look like a sexpot (in a great way).
First of all, the entire process at deBoudoir is VERY professional. They do not allow men in any of their studios or for the viewing appointments, so you always feel like you are in a strong female zone. They also outsource their photos to a partner vendor who specializes in boudoir prints, so you get high quality and the added discreteness of not having the guy at walgreens see your photos if you choose to print them.
Check their pricing before you jump in, as it’s quite money, but you really do get what you pay for. They circulate groupons regularly for $ 19 sitting fee (as opposed to $ 400), which is a steal for an hour shoot and 4 outfits. Image pricing is $ 159 for a single image, and $ 800 for 7. It goes up from there. I’ve never ever been able to leave deBoudoir without purchasing the 7-​pack, as I’d really regret not having those pictures in the future.
The downtown studio is top knotch. It’s chic and located in the poppin arts’ district of DLTA, which is just booming. There’s a great restaurant and wine bar around the corner for you to go out afterwards. The décor is all very… «naughty princess», which is perfect for a boudoir shoot. There’s lace, gold, chains, diamonds, beads, everything.
Kimber, the photographer, is AMAZING. She tells you you look amazing, and she really makes you feel like you are the fierce tigress that you could be. It shows in her pictures. If you feel awkward, tell her and she will help you through being more comfortable in your own skin. At the end, you’ll probably want to just hang out with her and be her friend because she makes you feel so awesome about yourself.
Tips:
–They offer hair and make-​up if you aren’t comfortable doing your own, but if you are, that’s a great way to save some cash. Do your eyes up really dark for added sultry effect.
–False lashes are a MUST. they make your eyes really pop and add that bedroom-​boudoir-​seductive feel
–Corsets end up looking best, as they add that that boudoir/​bedroom feel, boost up your girls, and suck in the rest. get ones with boning for that extra «hourglass» effect. if you don’t have any, they sell them at the studio for anywhere between $ 80 – 150 each
–Bring black lace undies, black thigh highs with a lace top (that stay up well), and black heels. Bring jewelry and hair accessories. These all really enhance your photos and make them look high quality.
–Come with girlfriends, and make it a fun event together. You shoot separately, but if you book stacked appointments, you can help each other get ready and feel comfortable, and then go out on the town all made up!
–Parking is free on the streets, but read the signs.
–Studio is inside a converted loft, so go inside and check in with the guard, and get sent up to apt 311.
–To see your pics, you come back a few days later, because the editors (who are the best I have EVER seen) put in a good 4 – 6 hours on just your photos. You’ll have about 100 – 150 great photos to view, and each one looks, feels, and will hit you differently. You’ll have quite a hard time narrowing down, but the whole process will make you realize just how sexy or beautiful you can be and already are.
–Overall, just be free with yourself and have fun. It’s an empowering, different, and very eye-​opening experience!

Top notch service! Beautiful photos & loved the experience! Ask for Crystal & let her know I sent you! You’ll be well taken care of!

Awesome experience with a group of professional and fun ladies throughout the process. Pricey, but worth it. It was a totally empowering sitting and the pics are a great gift :-)

Goddess temple!!! Hair and makeup were great!!! Helping me choose the outfits to the last detail… was a great help since it was my first time and didn’t know what to wear. The photo shoot was so much fun thanks to Kimber she helped me relax and feel sexy.
I will definitely do it again it’s worth the price…

It all started with a Groupon purchase for a boudoir shooting session at deBoudoir. I had did one other boudoir session with a different business over 20 years ago. So I kind of knew what to expect.
Upon arriving for my appointment, I was greeted by Brooke the make-​up and hair artist. She was friendly, nice and easy to talk to. She completed my make-​up in no time and of course it was much darker & dramatic than I usually wear it but it looked fabulous in the photos~ thank you Brooke!
Soon I was introduced to Kimber the photographer. She was super energetic and helpful with picking out my outfits. She is very good at what she does. Her encouragement helped me feel comfortable, sexy and confident (especially at my age & weight). She took hundreds of photos in several different poses & outfits. All were done with class and respect~thank you Kimber!
When I came back to view my photos, I dealt with Hannah who was super sweet. She apologized for running a little late but it was completely worth the wait. We reviewed my photos and she was very helpful at helping me eliminate photos that were similar since she knew I couldn’t afford the larger packages~Thank you Hannah!
Needless to say, the entire experience was amazing, delightful & timeless. I would love to do it again soon but it is a little pricey. However, It’s not something you do everyday and is well worth your money & time. Totally legit place at a very neat, clean and private location.
I definitely recommend DeBoudoir for your boudoir photo session!

I had actually purchased a second Groupon at deBoudoir some time ago because the first one was set to expire immediately following a huge trip I had booked and I had wanted to do the shoot after my trip without feeling rushed. I booked my first shoot prior to my trip and decided to treat it as a test for the «real» shoot but ended up liking my results so much that I wasn’t even sure I’d use the second Groupon. I’m so, so, SO glad I did though!
To save some cash, I did my own makeup this time around. For those of you planning to go that route, don’t be shy about application as the camera flash tends to take out a lot of it. False eyelashes are a must (the ones I used were Shu Uemura’s Smoky Layers). After filling out my paperwork, Brooke worked her magic on my hair yet again. The end result were luscious curls that lasted me through the party I went to later that night.
My photographer this time around was Kimber and she was absofreakinglutely incredible! She had so much energy on set and gave great direction, not to mention loads of encouragement. Since I had a better idea of what to expect going into this for the second time, I was a lot more relaxed throughout the process which I think showed in my photos. Kimber has a background in fashion photography and it’s reflected in the pictures she took of me which have a very edgy, editorial feel to them. They are everything I wanted and more! One shot in particular is quite possibly the best photograph of me I’ve ever seen which, for an Asian who takes a whole lot of photos, is saying a lot.
Oh and let me just say, the retoucher is some kind of sorceress. Seriously. I take good care of my skin, but not THAT good!
I came in to review my photos once again with Hannah who is an absolute sweetheart. I’m sure there are people who come in prepared to spend way more than my 50-​cent-​taco-​loving self could in good conscience, but I never once felt like I was being treated differently because of it. A day later, I contacted her about purchasing an additional shot from my session that I regretted passing up. I work rather far from the downtown studio and it would have been damn well near impossible for me to drop by during the week; she offered to FaceTime me at the end of my workday at around 7PM so I could verify my photo selection and have my photo that night. Excellent customer service all around.
Like I mentioned before, the pictures are not cheap and the Groupon does not cover the cost of photos ($ 159/​each unless you get one of the packaged deals). They are very up front about this when they call to confirm your appointment and their pricing is very clearly listed on their website. These are prices comparable to many of the other boudoir photography studios out there so I really don’t feel that I’m getting as ripped off as other Unilocalers seem to believe. For what it’s worth, I spent hours looking at the work from other studios and for me, deBoudoir was by far the best in terms of photo quality and aesthetic.
I can’t recommend deBoudoir enough! I wish I could say I’ll be coming back again soon but quite frankly I don’t think my checking account will appreciate that too much. I will, however, continue recommending the hell out of them to my girlfriends and Unilocalers.

I wasn’t too sure what to expect from the shoot. So I kept my expectations in check. It was fairly easy setting up an appointment online and last minute changes – although not advisable – was made possible by the gracious coordinator/​make-​up artist Brooke.
I walked in, chatted for a little bit with Brooke on what my options were, then decided to go ahead with the admittedly pricey – but convenient for the lazy and unskilled – make up and hair touch up. I was happy with it. One thing I regretted was not bringing my own set of lingerie. Could’ve saved around 100bucks. 4 outfits people – take note of that. If you’re ill prepared like me, they have you covered since they have a fantastic collection of intimates on site anyways.
The shoot with Kimber was very empowering to say the least. She made you feel comfortable with what your preference may be while subtlely hinting on what she thinks may work best. No coercion. There was non-​stop flow of dialogue on the extent of poses to work with that you feel comfortable in doing. I loved it.
Love the results. Its on the pricier side but hey, once in a lifetime for me.

Love this place & these girls! Kimber made it sooo easy to let loose, have fun & took soo many great pics! You are going to want them all. trust me! And they totally work with you in order to make that happen. I look forward to doing this again!

I had the most amazing experience doing a Boudoir session at deBoudoir in downtown LA! I took these photos as a gift to give my fiancé on our wedding day, however, I would recommend this photo experience to any woman that wants to feel sexy and gain an added boost of confidence.
On the day of the shoot, I was welcomed by Brooke. The studio is in a really nice loft, with comfortable seating, a little boutique area, and a private room in the back for taking the actual pictures. First Brooke helped me pick out my outfits. I was nervous and pretty much brought every piece of sexy lingerie I had, as well as heels and jewelry. Brooke sifted through my many outfit options with me and helped me decide on the four we would use for the shoot. I felt confident in my outfits knowing that I had a second opinion, almost like having your best friend help you pick out an outfit. Next Brooke did my hair styling, which was an additional add-​on I had signed up for. She did an awesome job, and the curls stayed perfect throughout the entire photo shoot, which is shocking because my hair doesn’t normally hold a curl. I would definitely recommend getting your hair done here because it was so easy and also lets you have some time to take in the space and prepare for the photos.
After my hair was ready I met Kimber, the photographer. Kimber has THE MOST amazing energy! She immediately calmed my nerves about taking these photos, and directed the entire shoot. The room where the photo shoot takes place has several different plush backdrops and Kimber had a ton of ideas for poses that really made me feel sexy and beautiful. The entire shoot was just so much fun, it was like I never wanted it to end!
When I came back to view the photos I met with Hannah. She was so incredibly sweet which made it really comfortable to go through these intimate type of photos with another person. She was very patient and helpful in narrowing down to the number of photos I planned to purchase, and there was absolutely no pressure to buy more than you are comfortable with. Again it was like sitting down with a good friend to sift through and pick the perfect photos from the bunch.
And the photos themselves? INCREDIBLE! I honestly could not believe what a great job this whole team did in making me look and feel great. The styling, the photography itself, and the subtle editing all together made an amazing package, and it was so hard to decide from all the great options. Both times I left deBoudoir, I left feeling confident and just so happy! Thank you to the whole team for everything! I will certainly recommend this service to anyone!

I actually had my shoot at the Beverly Hills location and came downtown to view my photos weeks after my actual shoot. The Beverly Hills location actually closed recently.
So, day of the shoot… I bring in clothes and photo ideas because I am type A and I know what I want in my head so I came prepared or so I thought. Akilah did my hair and make up. She’s as awesome. Very nice to chat with and made you feel comfortable from the very welcoming in. The hair and make up turned out perfect. My hair was beautifully curled and it turned out incredible in the photos as did my eye make up. Somehow you managed to make it look like I had false lashes on which I didn’t. So, thank you for that!
Next I had my pics taken with Kimber. Kimber has a way about her that makes you feel comfortable, beautiful, sexy and alive. Not only will she direct you during the shoot but she will also help with outfit suggestions, and help you work in your suggestions you came with. And she will reassure you that awesome shots were taken during that outfit gallery you had on.
Flash forward weeks later when I came downtown to view the photos. First, they normally want you to view them a couple days later but they were so accommodating with me when I had to make the appointment so far in advance. I arrived late and they displayed no attitude whatsoever. I met with Hannah who showed me around, got me a water and helped me review the photos. I am more than picky so we went through these multiple times before I finally settled on my magnificent gallery. Hannah was patient with me and understood my attention to detail I made in each photo. The photos I would be proud to show off. I was so happy with this entire process.
They are very clear with you during the appointment setting process to check the website and review all the information. That’s your responsibility. Along with any deal you buy, reading the small print is also your responsibility. I am extremely happy with the way this turned out. Thank you to all 3 of you awesome ladies!

Kimber, Brooke, and Hannah are awesome. I wasn’t shy about taking these sexy pics, but if you’re hesitant or uncomfortable about being in nothing but your undies (or less) these ladies will make you feel so comfortable. They’re very sweet and funny. The sitting goes by fast, but it’s a lot of fun and the pictures are available within about 48 hours, which is great.
Now with that said, the pictures themselves aren’t cheap, but as a once in a lifetime (or once every 10 years kind of thing), I think it’s totally worth it, especially for the level of professionalism these ladies have. It’s a must do for anyone thinking of surprising a special someone or even to just confirm how hot you are. ;)
Oh, and to Elizabeth who wrote the one star review, I got the Groupon too and it clearly stated it was just for the sitting and no pictures were included. And I’m also writing this review without getting the bonus pic. I honestly had a good time and didn’t even want an extra picture for writing a review, which I could have totally gotten. I guess next time read through everything and check out the pricing on their website before you buy.

Incredible.
All around this was a fabulous experience from start to finish. Brooke was absolutely charming, welcoming and knowledgeable. She did an excellent job on my hair and make-​up and much like other reviews, definitely worth spending the extra $ 30 on eyelashes — I have thick natural lashes but with the lighting you really do need that extra Oomph. I appreciated her helping me lay out my outfits and choose (I brought SO many options that I needed the help to narrow down!). I never felt pressured to buy any of their lingerie (though boy was I tempted!
It is a beautiful big loft space, airy and bright. The actual room where you are photographed is luxe. You walk in and are like, seriously? Can I LIVE here? A girls boudoir heaven.
Skye was my photographer and I LOVED her! She was witty, fun, kept me informed and included me in the process instead of just telling me what to do, she allowed me to play a little and to suggest ideas, too. Loved her energy and passion for her work. She is a talented photographer and the results were so beyond what I had expected… WOW. She made me feel and look great!
When I came back to view my photos, Hannah was incredibly professional but kind and warm. She was patient with me as I sifted through ALL of my photos and narrowed them down to the final few… it is soooo hard to decide! The person who edits and re-​touches is a miracle worker. Love LOVE the final product.
Thank you deBoudoir!
xoxo

I had such a fabulous time. I would so recommend every women to try this at least once. I myself loved it so much that I might go back for another shoot. I brought a Groupon and was a little skeptical at first because it said you would have to purchase the digital prints separately and it wasnt included, but i decided to go any ways. How doesnt want to get dolled up and have someone take pictures of you?
When I got there Brooke was so helpful. Helped me lay out my outfits. Went over the pricing with me and did my hair. I loved my hair so much, I was able to still go out on a date with it after my shoot. Sky was amazing. She knew which position to put you in to make you look most flattering. She walked me through everything. Was so encouraging. All my apprehension disappeared I felt amazing, sexy, seductive. When I came back to pick my picture Hannah was so helpful. She went through the pictures and then again slower the second time. eliminating the ones I didnt want. She was so patience. I loved every moment. Thanks girls!

I am absolutely blown away! Amazing atmosphere will make any woman feel super comfortable and super feminine. The staff and the photographer extremely nice and understanding. I definitely recommend it to any woman that wants to be reminded of their sexy side :) and also it can be a great gift idea for your loved one :) They have plenty of great backgrounds that will make amazing photos! It was so much fun! I am very happy I did it!

I had a great time at my photo shoot. I bought a groupon and it included hair as well. Although I had a little mix up with my actual appointment scheduling, I like the fact that you can book your appointment on line. I got my make up done at the Mac counter at Nordstrom and they did amazing since I told them what it was for. The location can be a little confusing if you don’t know the area, but once you are there it is beautiful! Brook did my hair and she was very calming and had great style. Then Sky took over the whole show. She directed me and made me feel great! When I went to view the pictures with Hannah, she helped me out amazingly and didn’t make me feel pressured at all. The whole experience was amazing!

Deboudoir photography was great! Taking these pictures was something i always wanted to do, so when i finally got the opportunity it was a great experience. Brooke (make-​up artist) did a good job convincing me and putting on my lashes seeing as I’m not a big make-​up person. Sky (photographer) made me feel so comfortable. I told her the look i was going for and she and my friend made it happen! I loved all the ideas and poses she gave. I know she’ll be proud of the pictures. Hanna (sales) was so nice. She was a great help when it came down to picking the awesome photos and eliminating some photos. Her input was greatly appreciated. I had a great experience with the company, and would highly recommend this company and group of ladies.