The Boudoir Cafe

What you get when you hire these artists is a moment in time preserved through experience, talent, and creative brilliance. These are people who are in love with beauty and they see that beauty in you and compose it into a masterwork of stunning rich colors and striking shadows. I've often said "No one ever said on their death bed, 'I wish I would have had a nicer kitchen'." but I know that if I'm lucky enough to live a long life, I'll look at these pictures and be transported back to a time in my life when I felt so much love and joy that I would go do something shamelessly wild, fun, and risqué. There is no cheap alternative that can compare to this level of artistry. I only gave them 5 stars for this rating because I didn't have the option for 10.

Choosing The Boudoir Cafe for my shot was the best decision! From the moment you first speak with Cherie you feel like you're talking to a long time friend. Cherie and her husband were so welcoming and made me feel right at home from the moment I walked in.

It was one of the most FUN days I've ever had! You feel like a superstar and you get to play dress up all day while being told how great you look!

If you're looking for a memorable experience and amazing pictures these are the photographers to choose! Thank you both for an amazing experience and even more amazing pictures!!!

I can't gush enough about the creative photography team of Cherie Steinberg and Hedley Jones. The Boudoir Cafe experience is sexy, stylish, fun. I feel empowered by the whole experience. A must do!

Cannot say ENOUGH great things!!! From the very outset, Cherie made us feel so comfortable and amazing about a fun/sexy Boudoir shoot for my wife!

They are the best to work with, plan with, super clear and up front.

The day of, we immediately felt like we were with friends, not just some stuffy business transaction.

I can literally say it was one of our favorite days EVER.... and while some parts of it may have to remain our little secrets....... the most important part to know is that Cherie and Hedley are THE BEST!

Another amazing shoot! This time I had the pleasure and honor of working with both Cherie & her husband Hedley!!! What an experience! It was fascinating to work with both of them as a team, to be able to get two different perspectives and to see what women view "sexy" as and how men see "sexy" is amazing!

I know most would be uncomfortable with a male photographer shooting boudoir but it's so very professional and it gives you that edge working with both a male & female (husband & wife) team! It was such a comfortable and accommodating but super professional environment/studio, I can't recommend them enough! They left no detail behind, and they're both perfectionists!

If you decide to book with them, you won't be disappointed! So much fun and such an experience!

First of all, Cherie is the best. If you need more convincing read on, but she is superbly professional and talented.

After a long battle with medical problems and health issues, I underwent a series of surgeries, which changed the way my body looked. I wanted to capture this time in my life in an empowering way that celebrated my body. Many other photographers would not do the shoot because it was different and out of their comfort zone. Cherie worked with me to get something that was easy for me to do and made me feel empowered and uplifted. I was nervous, but Cherie made me feel wonderful during the shoot and even better after I saw the photos. This was an inspiring experience. I would recommend her expertise to anyone who wants something special and personal. Amazing vision and product. In a time that was stressful and chaotic, Cherie made it low stress and produced exactly what I wanted. As an industry professional, I was impressed with her talent and efficiency.

Cherie and Hedley really made this experience for me!

I came in wanting to do a shoot for myself to celebrate my personal goals being met; I lost some weight and changed my lifestyle and I wanted to do something special for my birthday which was also coming up.

I have never gotten professional pictures taken outside of picture day during grade school and maybe a family photo or two. So i'm novice model to say the very least.

They made me feel so beautiful and so confident that I forgot, very often that I was semi-nude. They were completely professional the entire time while still creating this comfortable atmosphere.

I came in with a vision of my own after corresponding with Cherie for some time and once I got there she wanted to make sure that all of my expectations were met, and they were.

I cannot wait until I have reached my ultimate weight loss goal because I am definitely setting up another shoot with these two!

Love them!

Cherie has been absolutely amazing throughout this whole experience.

I'm a college student and wanted to get some boudoir photos done while I'm at this age. After doing some research and comparing some photos, it was clear that Cherie and Hedley were the best in the business! I mean, just look at the photos on their website and instagram page and you'll know what I mean. I think what convinced me to go with Boudoir Cafe was the fact that their pictures featured women of all ages and body types- yet were all equally stunning, sexy photos. It was obvious that Cherie has a special skill that made all of these different women feel so confident and sexy in their skin, which really comes across in the photos.

I spoke to Cherie on the phone and we were able to work out a customized package to include the things I wanted at a price in my budget. She was so accommodating and understanding throughout the whole thing and kept reassuring me that she just wants to make me happy! Before the shoot, she sent a comprehensive guidebook of tips to prepare for the shoot, including lingerie suggestions and health routines, like a true professional! I highly recommend you read this before the scheduled shoot.

On the day of the photoshoot, I was pretty nervous, but everyone on set quickly made me feel at ease. The make-up artist was great. If possible, I recommend you get your hair and makeup professionally done at the studio. It makes a big difference in the photos. Plus- you'll have someone there for touchups and slight makeup changes to match your different outfits.

Cherie's husband, Hedley was shooting alongside her. I didn't know if I would be totally comfortable with a male photographer, but I assure you, they're both total professionals and give you nothing to feel uneasy about. It's really great to have photos of the same poses from different styles and angles. Looking through the photo gallery, the pictures look so different depending on who shot it. Both Cherie and Hedley are so amazing and such artists!

Their studio is stunning. There's a very artsy, sexy, dark vibe to it and you feel like you're in your own little world. It's very easy to get lost in the photoshoot because you get so into it! It feels more like you're shooting fun photos with your trusted best friends, than a photoshoot with people you just met hours beforehand. I was there for four hours and would have stayed for longer, if there hadn't been another appointment booked that day! It really felt like 30 minutes!!

The photos all came out even better than I was expecting. Word of advice: if Cherie or Hedley are giving you posing tips on set- heed them! They know what they're talking about... Cherie's editing is so artistic. I mean really, she made me look like a piece of art in these photos... I cannot stress this enough- Cherie and Hedley are so talented in what they do.

All in all, I wholeheartedly recommend booking with Boudoir Cafe. I'm telling all of my friends about them!

Cherie and Hedley are an absolute joy to work with! They bring out beauty I didn't know I had.The entire shoot was such a lovely, inspiring experience. They provided the exact right amount of guidance while also allowing my personality to shine. I could not be more thrilled with my photos! I could not recommend this duo more!

My husband retired from the Army and was celebrating a milestone birthday so I really wanted to do something special for him. I came across the idea of doing a boudoir photo shoot and thought that it would be something he would love (and would surprise the hell out of him!) but I had so many reservations about actually going through with it. I did extensive research on photographers in my area and came across The Boudoir Cafe. After looking at the photos on their website I knew that if I was going to actually go through with it this was the place I wanted to get it done. Cherie and Hedley's work are not just pictures, they are a work of art and none of the other photographers photo's even came close. I emailed Cherie to get information on the shoot and she responded back right away. Her amazing personality shines through, even through email, and I felt so much better after letting her know some of my reservations about getting these types of photos done. She sent me a great guide with tips to help me prepare for my shoot and really calmed my nerves. I have always struggled to appreciate my "curves" and especially now, as a mother of 2, I definitely have insecurities. Despite all this, I decided to just go for it. I have to say, even preparing for the shoot was nice. I took the time to buy some beautiful lingerie, get my nails done, and spend time doing things for myself which I hardly find time to do in between school drop-offs, homework, sports, and caring for my husband who was injured during his military service.

I decided to travel from Nevada to LA to shoot with Cherie and Hedley in person and I'm so happy I did. When I arrived at their studio Cherie came out and greeted me. I already felt like I knew her from our email correspondence so it wasn't awkward at all. The studio is super cute and has such an intimate feel. I was able to talk to Cherie for awhile and then met Hedley, who is so incredibly kind. I didn't know how I would feel shooting with a man but they are so professional that I didn't worry about anything at all. My makeup artist was so sweet and did a beautiful job on my hair and makeup, and they even brought me a snacks and a drink while I was getting ready. I felt like a movie star by the time I was ready to shoot! I can't say that I wasn't nervous but after being in front of the camera for a few minutes all of that just kind of went away. I loved how they both told me how to pose and guided me through the shoot, especially because I have never done anything like this and had no idea what I was doing! You can see the passion they both have for their art and although they must have done this a million times they still were so excited to get that perfect pose and perfect shot. It was amazing to see them switch the camera lenses and lights and sets so flawlessly. I also just adored the love they have for each other, it was so inspiring. By the end I was exhausted but had such a great time. I know it sounds corny but I left feeling like I got that sexiness back that is so easy to lose in the monotony of every day life.

Cherie sent me the proofs of my pictures in less than 2 days and I was blown away, even before any retouching had been done. I had no idea how I was going to feel about them but I LOVED them. I could hardly believe it was me!! They were sexy and beautiful and classy all at the same time. My husband just about lost his mind when he saw them and it was awesome to see that fire again. I let him pick the final pictures that are going to be edited and he must've gone over the pictures 10 times just admiring them all. He tells me constantly how beautiful I am to him but to be able to give him these pictures that are totally out of the norm was so much fun. It reminded me of when we first started dating and all of the excitement our relationship had before kids and the stresses of life. In the end, although these pics were initially for him, I feel like they were just as much for me. I love the confidence they have brought me. I was able to see myself in such a different light and realize that I'm beautiful the way I am, even if I don't have the "supermodel stick thin figure" I thought was needed to feel that way. I really feel like every woman, no matter where you are in life, should splurge and get these done for themselves. Thank you Cherie and Hedley, for helping me rock these curves and look damn good doing it.