Testimonials
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"Capital Boudoir was a great experience. I wasn't really nervous until I got to the studio and it became 'real'. Mike was great at getting me to 'loosen up' and had good ideas for poses that the session just flowed.
Being one of those people who hates all the pictures ever taken of her; I was ecstatic to see how amazing these pictures came out! I love them! I'm having a hard time narrowing it down to just 10. I'd definitely recommend Capital Boudoir... and who knows, it was such fun, I may be back ;)" ~ Ms. Jen
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"Capital Boudoir was a great experience! I would recommend it to any of my friends who are interested in getting boudoir pics. Mike and Carrie helped me relax when I arrived. Carrie was awesome and was extremely patient and creative with her pictures! I loved how my pics turned out!" ~ Ms. Jess
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"AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME!!!!!
These are soooooooooo good!!!! I brought my ipad to work and have been checking on them throughout the day and am SO happy with how they turned out!! Thank you again for everything and for all of the time you put into these photos!
Now the big question... how on earth am I going to decide????" Ms. C
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"Thank you to Mike and Allison for making my experience so fun! Makeup looked sexy. Mike took his time making sure to catch the light in the right way, in order to obtain the most flattering photos possible. Although this was a gift for my fiancé, it felt nice to be pampered. I recommend that every woman do it once! Great job Capital Boudoir! ~ Ms T.
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"Very professional and friendly photographer and make up artist. I was very happy with the pictures and enjoyed the experience. Looking forward to doing again!"
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"I had a great experience at Capital Boudoir. Amber did a great job on my make-up, Mike made me feel very comfortable and the pictures turned out great. I have already told some of my friends that they definitely need to use them if they decide to do a boudoir shoot!"
Ms. S
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"I decided I wanted to give my fiancé boudoir photos of me as a wedding gift. In order to accomplish this I needed to do two things (1) courage to actually do it, and (2) the right studio to execute the photo shoot. I'm so happy to say that I picked Mike with Capital Boudoir and my pictures came out better than I ever expected. When I walked in to the studio I was very nervous, but Mike's laid back, comedic attitude immediately put me at ease (a glass of champagne didn't hurt either). I was shocked at how many poses and outfits we were able to fit in an hour session. I had done some research before hand and brought some pictures I liked from Maxim magazine. Mike was totally game to try to recreate some of my favorite pictures. When all was said and done, I am extremely happy with my whole experience and the end result. I'm sure my fiancé will be ecstatic when he sees the photos."
Ms. L
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"Great people and a very comfortable environment. Definitely recommend."
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"I wish I could give it multiple thumbs up! It was an AWESOME experience."
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"I was nervous about my photo session, as I have never done a boudoir photo shoot before. But my experience was completely relaxing and positive. Mike was my photographer and he made me feel very comfortable during the photo shoot: we talked about music, family, California. Rather than being half dressed in a studio, I felt more like I was sitting and catching up with an old friend.
He went above and beyond to make me feel satisfied as a customer. He was quick to answer any and all of my questions via e-mail. Even though I was running late for my appointment, I never felt rushed. I was even capricious with my photo choices, and he was very patient and accommodating. I was pretty much a nightmare client, and he treated me with a tremendous amount of love and respect. I have already shared my wonderful experience with my girlfriends, and I highly recommend them for your professional photo needs."
Ms. L
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"I am completely thrilled that I chose to have my boudoir session at Capital Boudoir! I was completely nervous about the idea, but Mike was very professional and did a great job making me laugh and help me feel comfortable. I also liked that Mike gave suggestions on poses that would photograph in a faltering way. Booking my session was easy, the website was very helpful, location was easy to get to, I was offered wine as well as water, the space was clean and tidy, and even though I did my own makeup and brought everything I needed; it was nice to see they offer a makeup artist as well as an array of shoes, props, etc. I love that I was able to preview my pictures and delete the ones I really didn't like before I left. All in all...I loved my session with mike, I look forward to seeing the edited pictures (I loved so many of them before editing, I can only imagine how much better he can make me look!), I will definitely recommend Mike to anyone interested in having excellent, classy, sexy pictures of themselves for whatever occasion!"
Ms. C.
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A boudoir photo shoot had been in the back of my mind for several years. When I finally worked up the nerve to do it, I found a Bloomspot deal for Capital Boudoir, thinking I would give the photos to my husband as an anniversary gift. As (what I would consider to be) an older client, I was really nervous. Nerves were calmed as soon as I arrived. Amber, my MUA, was fabulous. Both she and John were very reassuring. When I first saw the job Amber had done on my hair and makeup, all I could say was "Wow!" John was able to pose me in ways that were extremely flattering for my body. For 2 hours, this 40 year old married, mother of two was not tired and harried. I was beautiful and sexy! And I have stunning photographs to prove it! I keep looking back at them and saying in an amazed voice, "That is me!" As I have told my best friends, I would do it again in a heartbeat! My photos turned out beautifully - better than I ever thought they would be. They started out as an anniversary gift for my husband, but the whole experience turned out to be a great gift for me. Stop thinking about it and book with Capital Boudoir! You will be so glad you did!
Mrs. D
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"I had a great experience. The pictures came out amazing. I would love to get pics done again or set up a girls night. I recommend this to anyone who is thinking about doing pics, either for yourself or for a significant other."
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Everything was perfect. I couldn't imagine a better experience. Maybe next time I will book a longer session because I wasn't ready to stop. Everything about my session from start to finish was perfect! As soon as I found the website I knew I had found the right place. When I walked in the door the day of the shoot, my comfort level never changed. John made it a fun environment and really helped me get into the mood to take some great photos! And Alli did such a phenomenal job with my hair and makeup! She made my eyes pop in each shot. Thank you so much for the experience!
Mrs. J
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"Friendly Staff and they give you good guidance. The photographer actually made me feel comfortable... he's a character and he made some good jokes and took some nice shots. I liked that he allowed me to see my pictures afterwards. Cool spot but next time I would try a different studio or boutique hotel when they have those specials.
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I was very pleased with my session. My photographer, John, was a delight to work with. He was personable, professional, and very prompt!
I am very confident and I love my body, so I was never nervous or embarassed. But I know that he will make even the most nervous person feel quite comfortable. I enjoyed working with John, and I look forward to working with him again....My photo session was so much fun! I had been planning to do this for quite some time, but never looked into it enough to seek a professional photographer. This year I will be hitting a milestone birthday and decided that this would be the perfect time in my life to have some shots taken of myself. The setting was nice, The location of the studio is near the beautiful in Old Town, Alexandria, waterfront, and John is an awesome photographer. I know I made the right choice!
Ms. D
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What a fantastic time! I felt so comfortable and at ease during the whole process. I wasn't so sure how I would feel about posing for such pictures but everyone was so friendly and supportive that I wished I had done this sooner.
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"Great experience! Would return to them if I ever wanted to do a similar photo shoot."
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Everything was great. Highly recommend Ally for makeup. Mike was very personable and good at directing, especially since I did not have anything specific in mind.
Ms. R
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"It was an amazing experience and I would recommend it to anyone that is even remotely thinking about having these done. I had these pictures done for my one year wedding anniversary and I can't wait to give my husband the end product - 2 1/2 weeks and counting!!! :)"
Ms. M
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It was great! Much less scary than I imagined. From start to finish, the whole experience put me at ease. The MUA did a great job making me look like a better version of me, the music was fun, photographer gave helpful suggestions and did a great job. I would highly recommend this to friends!
Ms. E
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"Great experience, I highly recommend!"
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"Everything was great! Amber was a fantastic makeup artist and John was really casual and laid back during the whole process. The whole experience at Capital Boudoir was fun and laid back. We got some great images too!"
-Ms. J.
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"It was amazing!!"
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I was originally worried that I would feel uncomfortable infront of a photographer that I did not know, let alone male photographers, but I seemed to jump right in and did not hesitate during the shoot. This would be the selling point on letting others (especially female) know about the opportunity with Capital Boudoir. I had a great time! Photographers were extremely friendly and made me feel comfortable from the start! Really got in touch with my inter-sensuality! :)
~ Ms. B
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I absolutely loved Capital Boudoir. The entire experience from the time I sent an email to ask my initial question to the very last photo taken was amazing! I would highly recommend them as they were very professional and made the entire experience (a first for me) stress free and enjoyable! Thank you!
~ Ms. K
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"Q. Will you refer us to your friends? How come?
A. YES--and already have!
Mike made me feel so comfortable, and I had an amazing experience. I've already had friends ask about it, and encouraged them all to come to you guys for photos."
~ Ms. R
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"Capital Boudoir gave me a session that felt glamorous and professional. Modeling is hard work! The photographers make sure you have music, help you laugh, and good lighting so you can look your best. This is a great way to treat yourself or surprise someone you love. We won't have these bodies when we're 80, so why not make a record of just how hot you are now?"
~ Ms. K
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"I highly recommend Capital Boudoir! I had an amazing experience, and even more importantly, the images John took are absolutely gorgeous. John did a fantastic job communicating and coordinating everything with me up until the day of the shoot. The guys were super prompt, professional, and made me feel comfortable the day of the shoot. John really took his time trying different poses and angles with me and even stopped in between poses to show me how the images were turning out. I was blown away! Overall, incredible experience and I would recommend it to anyone."
~ Ms. N
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I cannot thank you enough for such a wonderful and special opportunity. I consider myself confident, but "old-school" modest or "traditional". I did not think that I would be comfortable wearing only lingerie for the boudoir photo shoot. However, I cannot begun to say enough great things to explain how exceptional John was to work with! He was very patient and instantly made me feel very relaxed about every aspect of the shoot. Not only did time fly by, but everything felt very natural and easy.
I just received by photos from the session. They are without a doubt, absolutely stunning and breathtaking! As a newlywed present, I want to surprise my husband with a present. I am still so excited about how they turned out, that I do not know if I cannot wait until I order his present to surprise him with them. He will be speechless with the beautiful artwork created, just as I was when I saw them. Thank you again for everything!!!
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Mike was friendly and made me feel very relaxed. and, he was always quick to respond to emails.
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I was surprised that I had so much fun! I thought it would be at best like sitting for school pictures and posing in static positions but instead I found myself enjoying the experience and chatting with my photographer as if he were an old friend.
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Capital Boudoir gave me a session that felt glamorous and professional. Modeling is hard work! The photographers make sure you have music, help you laugh, and good lighting so you can look your best. This is a great way to treat yourself or surprise someone you love. We won't have these bodies when we're 80, so why not make a record of just how hot you are now?
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"Extremely professional and enjoyable!"
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"This was fantastic! I'm super modest and so I didn't really think I would be able to pull off a boudoir photoshoot but Mike made me feel completely comfortable. I don't think I have a future as a lingerie model but I still had fun trying. :)"
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"Mike was awesome! Really funny, made me feel completely relaxed....definitely recommend them to everyone!"
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"John (the photographer) was awesome. He was both professional and personable."
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"Mike! You guys are awesome! I may have said that already...anyways, the book did arrive in time and it couldn't be anymore perfect! Thank you again and again!"
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"The makeup artist did a wonderful job. Mike was professional and made the experience fun."
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"Thank you a thousand times over!! They turned out better than I could have ever imagined! You are truly talented and I will certainly recommend you to everyone!"
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"Hey Mike,
You can absolutely use my words as a testimony! In fact, I want to add that I was kind of nervous about the whole thing and probably would consider myself a little bit of a control freak. But you made me feel really comfortable and take a nerve-wracking experience and make it really casual and fun, while all the same time being professional, so kudos to you!"
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"Awesome pictures, they came out really well! Erin and I both love our photos."
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"John porter did an amazing job, we'll be going back cause he was very professional, quick correspondences, and very patient and easy to work with. Keep it up."
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"Woodburn Photography (Capital Boudoir) was great! John Porter was great with getting my appointment scheduled and was very patient when I had to reschedule. He was very professional and made my photo shoot a lot of fun! I have not seen the photos yet, but I am sure they will be great and I would definitely recommend them to anyone else!"
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"Very fun deal! Professional service and definitely an unforgettable experience."
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John,
I wanted to thank you again for the photos you took last weekend. I got the little black book in the mail this week and gave it to my boyfriend last night. I completely under estimated what his response would be. He didn't just like or love the photos...he was overwhelmed by them. There were actually tears in his eyes as he looked through the photos I'd selected. He commented that the photos were expertly taken and that you really captured who I am not only as a person, but how he sees me. I could not have asked for a better reaction.
I've told a few friends that they should schedule a session with you - whether or not they are in a relationship - because of how great the session made me feel. I felt sexy, confident, and proud of myself the whole day.
After seeing all of the proofs online, my boyfriend said he even wanted to have a second album printed with other photos he loved and has even said I should book a session with you once a year!
Thank you again for everything. I'm just overwhelmed by how much this meant to my boyfriend and it wouldn't have been possible without your professionalism and talent.
Best,
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"I just had a boudoir session this weekend with Mike and Melissa -- it was an awesome experience. I wasn't sure what to expect but they were professional and likeable. The time zipped by and I was beyond pleased with the shots taken. I can't wait to give these to my husband! Stop thinking about it and just do it!"
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"I think these guys are GREAT! They were very professional, if you want a female photographer, they offer that option to you. They take TONS of shots of every outfit or pose so that you're sure to get a good one of each set you want. I loved all of the pictures that they took. They are fun and make you feel very at ease. I walked out of my session feeling like a model!"
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I had my boudoir photo shoot a few weeks ago and had a great time! Mike and John were so wonderful helping me feel more comfortable - it was the first time I had every had boudoir pictures taken and I was a bit nervous. They offered champagne, played fun music, and were great to talk to. The relaxed environment helped make me look more at ease in the pictures.
The photos turned out great!! I loved one of the pictures so much I decided to buy the print to frame in addition to the little black book. I'm thrilled to be able to give such a special gift to my fiance. It was a fun day of feeling like a model and a great time with my girlfriends.
I would definitely recommend Woodburn for photography services, but especially boudoir sessions. Thanks for a great experience and wonderful pictures!"
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"I had a great experience at WoodBurn Photography.
The booking process was simple; I purchased the Living Social Deal for the Boudoir Session and immediately called to make an appointment. It was quick and easy and they were flexible with my schedule.
When I arrived at the studio, I was nervous- I had never done a boudoir photo session before. They offered me champagne, soda or water and asked me what type of music would make me feel the most comfortable. Very friendly, conversational and both John and Mike made me laugh which helped me relax, too!
After the photo shoot was up and I went home, it took less than a day for Mike to e-mail me my photos to choose my favorites... they were very efficient at getting them to me as well as making my book ready to go... I had a question about the book, and Mike answered my questions and changed the photo that I wanted changed without any hesitation. They really made sure I loved the photos and the layout of my photo book before they sent it to get processed.
The photos were amazing- Like I said, it was my first session, and I didn't know I had the courage to do what I did. Mike and John were good at finding the right angles and took plenty of pictures to be sure there was at least one good one in the group-- at times, both were taking pictures in order to get different view points, too. I would definitely recommend WoodBurn to a friend or family member. "
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"I was a little nervous when I signed up for a boudoir photo shoot with the guys at WoodBurn, but the finished product far surpassed all expectations! Mike and John were able to capture some great shots and create an awesome "little black book" that I can't wait to give my fianc as a wedding gift. I had a blast during the whole process, and I highly recommend WoodBurn photography for boudoir or any other photo needs."
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"Thank you!! Everything turned out GREAT!"
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"Very fun deal! Professional service and definitely an unforgettable experience."
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"Just wanted to say THANK YOU to Mike and Melissa for a great boudoir shoot! My sister flew in from out of town and Capital Boudoirr was able to accomodate back to back shoots. The makeup looked great, the team was professional and fun, and the photos are beautiful. Cannot wait to give mine as a gift to my husband!"
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"John, the photographer I had, made me feel very comfortable, which hopefully will show in the pictures he took. Very excited to see the results. Great deal on Living Social. Thank you."
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Fantastic photographers -- excellent customer service.
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"Did bridal boudoir and loved it, and so did the girls I brought with me. So WATCH OUT, 'cause we're coming back!"
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"They were great--very professional and the turnaround time of photos after photoshoot was very fast."
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"LOVE the pics and my husband does too!"
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"They are so great!! They are fun to work with and great people that would make everyone feel beautiful inside and out"
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"If I were still living in the area, I would definitely return. these guys were very professional, accommodating and fun to work with! Great experience."
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"Mike and John were awesome. They made my boudoir shoot more relaxing and fun than I expected."
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"Mike and John were great. They really made me feel comfortable at the shoot and the pictures were lovely. In the interest of helping them improve, I'd suggest being a little more on the ball with communication to their clients. Also, I think they need to work on their use of lighting. Some of the lighting was off the mark and made cute pictures not as good. I also think that they could work on giving more clearly posing directions. Most of the poses turned out pretty good but I would have preferred if they gave stronger direction as the experts. As I mentioned, overall I think it was great but I think they will take it to the next level if they work on these things."
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"Very professional, great fun during the shoot, and excellent results."
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"They were awesome! The quality of the photos were outstanding. I would use them again."
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"Great deal. Please offer it again!"
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"Fantastic work! I would recommend them to anyone."
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"Excellent communication and follow through. Very pleased with the professional nature and finished product."
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"They were great. Very professional."
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"I thought they were great and it's a really good deal. I'm really satisfied and impressed with how things turned out and would recommend them to friends."
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"Jessica was awesome she made it very comfortable for me to get into the pictures."
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'The photographer Jessica was really easy to be around and professional. "