20+ Five-Star WeddingWire Reviews of Chicago Boudoir Photography (Winnetka, IL)
20+ Five-Star WeddingWire Reviews: Bridal Boudoir in Chicago
Wedding planning involves a lot of decisions.
Venue. Dress. Flowers. Photographer. Music. Invitations. Food. Seating charts. Transportation.
The list can feel endless.
A bridal boudoir photoshoot is different.
There are no guests to please. No family opinions to consider. No Pinterest board you need to recreate perfectly.
For a few hours, the wedding planning stops being about everyone else.
This one is about YOU!
At Chicago Boudoir Photography, we've photographed more than 2,000 women, including brides celebrating this very specific and exciting moment in their lives. We also have 20+ five-star reviews on WeddingWire from women who trusted us with their boudoir experience.
Some came to create an incredible wedding gift for their partner.
Some wanted the experience for themselves.
Most got a little bit of both.
“Liz and her makeup artist were amazing! The studio was very easy to get to. The studio itself was great, Liz has everything you need to take your photos. Great conversation with both ladies, it was like talking with great friends. I felt confident and sexy, & it helps that she gives you the extra boost of confidence while she takes your pictures. Choosing the picture package was hard, because all of them were amazing! I highly recommend the Chicago Boudoir Photography.”
Take a Break From Wedding Planning
There's a lot of pressure surrounding weddings.
Even the fun parts can start to feel like another item on a very long checklist.
Your boudoir session shouldn't feel that way.
You arrive at our luxe commercial studio in Winnetka, Illinois, and for the next few hours, there is nothing you need to organize.
No timeline to manage. No vendors to call. No decisions about chicken versus salmon.
You get your hair and makeup professionally done. You put on lingerie that makes you feel amazing. We turn on some music, and then we create some seriously gorgeous photographs.
It's one wedding appointment you may actually wish lasted longer!
Give Your Partner Something They Definitely Didn't Register For
Maybe you started thinking about bridal boudoir because you need a wedding gift for your future spouse.
Excellent choice.
You could give them a watch.
Or jewelry.
Or something monogrammed with your wedding date.
Or you could give them a gorgeous album filled with boudoir photographs of the person they're about to marry.
We have a feeling that last option might get quite a reaction!
A custom boudoir album makes an incredibly personal wedding-day surprise, and unlike many wedding gifts, it isn't something your partner is going to ever forget.
You can give it to them the night before the wedding, have it delivered while they're getting ready, exchange gifts before the ceremony or save it for a private moment after the celebration.
This Is Your Excuse to Buy New Lingerie
You've already bought the white dress.
Now let's talk about what to wear underneath it ;)
Bridal boudoir is the perfect excuse to shop for that gorgeous white or ivory lingerie you've had your eye on.
Think lace bodysuits, corsets, matching sets, thigh-high stockings, silky robes or whatever makes you feel fantastic.
But don't limit yourself to white.
Bring a few different looks so your finished collection has variety. Maybe that's a dramatic black bodysuit, something in your partner's favorite color or simply a piece that makes you feel incredible.
Your boudoir photos can feel bridal without every image looking like it belongs in a wedding magazine.
“Life changing experience! This was the best experience I’ve even had! Liz makes you feel so comfortable in front of the camera and her work is amazing. I have never felt so empowered or strong before. I have done this twice now, and I plan on doing it again.”
Yes, You Should Bring Your Veil, Garter and Shoes
You spent all that time finding the perfect veil. Let's use it!
Veils photograph beautifully during boudoir sessions and can completely change the mood of an image. We can make yours look soft and romantic in one photograph and sexy and dramatic in another.
You can also bring your wedding shoes, garter, jewelry or other accessories that are special to you.
These details make your images unmistakably yours and tie them back to your wedding vibe.
“Working with Liz is a dream! I cannot say enough good things about Liz! The experience in her studio is fun and luxurious from start to finish. She works with you as you prep to make sure she knows how to tailor your session to get the exact sort of look and feel you want from your photos. Her hair and makeup professional knows exactly how to make quick work of making you look like your most stunning version of you. Usually, I am so picky about professional hair and makeup, and this was the easiest experience ever—just trust her! Liz leaves the guesswork out as to how to style you and pose to get beautiful photo after beautiful photo. She takes all inspo photos and ideas into consideration and executes them perfectly. I had the most fun through the entire shoot with her sweet, fun, and empowering energy. You can truly tell she loves what she does! I felt like I was being photographed by a best girlfriend, who gave compliment after sincere compliment, making me glow and truly wonder if maybe I was the most gorgeous thing on the planet. I never wanted the session to end! However, the best part was the photo reveal. My jaw practically hit the floor. I never knew I could look that stunning, sexy, and perfect! I am not someone who “does” sexy, but she made me look like I do every time! The hardest part was narrowing my selection from ~200 to my favorites to gift my fiancé with for our wedding. He absolutely loved them!!! I cannot wait to find an opportunity to go back. If you’re on the fence, please go! Thank you, thank you, thank you, Liz!!!! Ps - I got him more for our first married Valentine’s Day and it is safe to say I have a very happy husband! 💕”
What If You Feel Awkward in Front of a Camera?
Join the club!
Most of our clients are not women who spend their weekends casually posing in lingerie in front of professional cameras.
They're regular women.
And many arrive saying some version of: "You're going to have to tell me what to do."
We will! In fact, that's a huge part of our job.
We'll direct you from your head to your toes. We'll tell you how to position your legs, what to do with your hands, where to look and how to create the expressions you see in our portfolio.
You don't need to practice. You don't need modeling experience. You don't need to feel like you are photogenic.
We've got you from start to finish!
Our Staff Is 100% Female
For many women, knowing who will be in the studio is just as important as knowing what the photos will look like.
Our staff is 100% female, including our professional hair and makeup artists and photo retouchers.
We want our studio to feel comfortable from the moment you arrive.
Your session begins with professional hair and makeup, including airbrush foundation and faux lashes. You can choose something soft and natural, glamorous or somewhere in between.
By the time you step in front of the camera, you've had time to settle in, chat with us and get comfortable in the space.
Your Photos Don't Have to Go on the Internet
Here's something we want every bride to know before booking:
Your boudoir photographs are private.
You do not have to give us permission to share them. Ever.
The women you see on our website and social media have given us written permission to display their photographs. That does not mean agreeing to image sharing is part of booking a boudoir session.
Want your photos to be just for you? Absolutely.
Want only your future spouse to ever see them? Perfect.
Privacy is guaranteed, and you are always in control of whether or not your images are shared.
“Amazing time! I have never done a boudoir photoshoot before but Liz and her staff made me feel super comfortable and relaxed.”
You'll See Your Photos Before You Leave
You don't have to go home wondering: “Did we get any good ones?”
After your photoshoot, you'll get to see your images that same day.
This is one of our favorite parts of the entire experience.
There is usually a moment when a client looks at the screen, looks at us and then looks back at the screen.
"Wait. That's me?"
Yes! That is absolutely you!
You'll choose the photographs you love and decide what you'd like to purchase.
And because weddings come with actual deadlines, our turnaround time is quick. Digital images are ready in 5–7 business days, and albums are in your hands in 4-6 weeks.
Why We're Proud of Our 20+ Five-Star WeddingWire Reviews
WeddingWire is a place where couples go specifically to research the people and businesses they're considering trusting with their wedding experience.
That's what makes our 20+ five-star WeddingWire reviews especially meaningful to us.
A five-star review isn't just someone saying she liked her pictures.
It's a woman saying she trusted us enough to walk into our studio, get vulnerable in front of our camera and let us create something deeply personal for her.
And then she took the time to tell other women about it.
If you're researching bridal boudoir photographers, read the reviews.
Look beyond the photographs and pay attention to what clients say about the experience itself.
Because you should love your boudoir photos.
But you should also love the experience of creating them.
“Amazing experience. What an excellent gift for your loved one. Liz is exceptional to work with. She makes you feel so comfortable and calm in her environment and absolutely stunning in your photos. You won’t be disappointed.”
A Luxe Boudoir Experience on Chicago's North Shore
Chicago Boudoir Photography is located in a luxe commercial studio in Winnetka, Illinois, on Chicago's North Shore.
We've photographed more than 2,000 women, and boudoir isn't something we occasionally add to our photography schedule.
It's what we do.
We've created an experience specifically for women, from professional hair and makeup and expert posing to same-day image viewing, guaranteed privacy and beautiful finished albums.
Whether you're getting married downtown Chicago, on the North Shore, in the suburbs or somewhere completely different, you can make your bridal boudoir session one of the most memorable parts of the months leading up to your wedding.
Before the Wedding Day, Do Something Just for You
Yes, the album may technically be your partner's wedding gift.
Let them think that.
Because there's another part of bridal boudoir that has nothing to do with the person you're marrying.
You're documenting you, right now.
Before the wedding day. Before the honeymoon. Before you officially begin this next chapter together.
Someday you may look back at these photographs and remember what you looked like.
But you'll also remember how you felt.
So bring the veil. Pack the garter. Buy the lingerie you've been eyeing. Come to our Winnetka studio and let our all-female team take care of everything else.
With 20+ five-star WeddingWire reviews and more than 2,000 women photographed, there are plenty of women who have gone before you.
Maybe bridal boudoir should be the next appointment on your wedding calendar. We can’t wait to meet you!