7 Talented Photographers for Boudoir Photography in St. Louis

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Hillary Hoffower
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Hillary Hoffower
The Knot Contributor
  • Hillary is a contributing writer for The Knot Worldwide, covering all things weddings.
  • She has also written for Brides, WeddingWire and BridalGuide.
  • Hillary got her start in the wedding industry interning for celebrity wedding and event planner Colin Cowie.
Updated Jul 25, 2024

Boudoir photography is more than just a sexy gift for your soon-to-be spouse and a hot trend—it's also a gift to yourself, one of self-love and confidence. And there are plenty of services offering boudoir photography in St. Louis, MO, that can help you do just that.

If you visit The Knot Vendor Marketplace, filter your search by location and check off "boudoir" under "photo shoot types." Before picking a photographer, think about how you want your boudoir photos to look. Soft and romantic? Dark and moody? Having a vision of your desired aesthetic will help you narrow down the right fit. We've already found seven St Louis boudoir photography services that offer a range of styles from colorful and vibrant to light and airy.

Sophia Joel Photography in Troy, Missouri

With her vibrant and bold approach, Sophia Joel is a brilliant St. Louis boudoir photographer. She runs Sophia Joel Photography, which focuses on wedding photos and affiliate brand Dare Boudoir. It aims to bring out women's confidence and beauty. The boudoir experience with the Black-owned business begins at $399. It includes professional makeup, access to a client boudoir wardrobe, one-and-a-half hours of shooting time and professional retouching and editing. Digitals and albums are sold separately.

  • Years of Experience: Nearly 10 years
  • What Couples Love: One client said she never felt more beautiful thanks to Sophia's comforting presence and detailed directions on poses and positions.

Kelly Cook Photography in Maplewood, Missouri

Kelly Cook has two photographer personas: the one shooting weddings at Kelly Cook Photography, and the one photographing boudoir sessions at Boudie City. The latter is a welcome place for plus-size boudoir photography in St. Louis, as it celebrates all sizes and shapes, as well as race and gender. It focuses on self-love, encouraging clients to express themselves openly and leave with a new sense of confidence. Your photos will be a mix of editorial-style sexiness and intimate portraiture. Every session includes prep guidance, professional hair and makeup, expert posing and lighting, multiple wardrobe changes (with access to the company's own wardrobe) and an image reveal appointment. The average client spends about $3,000.

  • Years of Experience: 8 years
  • What Couples Love: Kelly helps clients feel comfortable and excited, helping them every step of the way, from outfit selection to making them laugh for natural photos.

Juli Sanning Photo & Video in St. Louis, Missouri

St. Louis boudoir photographer Juli Sanning keeps her photos true to color, but more punchy and vivid while using natural light as much as possible. She also loves an impactful black-and-white photo, which means you might end up with a very elegant noir boudoir shot. The al a carte boudoir experience she offers through Juli Sanning Photo & Video starts at $475 for two hours—an hour of makeup with lashes and an hour-long shoot, with two outfit changes. It also includes 20 minimum final digital images.

  • Years of Experience: 17 years
  • What Couples Love: They loved having fun with Juli, who they said has a creative eye and made them feel confident and sexy.

Beauty in Boudoir in St. Charles, Missouri

At Beauty in Boudoir, which offers boudoir photography in St. Louis, you'll leave feeling beautiful and amazed. At least, that's photographer Traci Shadden's goal as she aims to empower women from all walks of life with intimate and personal boudoir sessions. It's why her entire staff is all women. Each session is $399 for an hour-and-a-half to two hours and professional hair and makeup. You'll have three outfit changes as well as professional retouching of final images. Prints and products are purchased separately and start at $599. The average client spends $1,500 to $2,000.

  • Years of Experience: 14 in photography, 8 specializing in boudoir photography
  • What Couples Love: Clients said Traci helped them feel beautiful and confident in front of the camera.

Aloha Kelly Photography in Oakville, Missouri

Aloha Kelly Photography is a full-service wedding studio with its own boudoir arm, Love Exposed Boudoir. St. Louis luxury boudoir photographer Aloha Kelly teaches women to "ignite their divine feminine energy." She lives up to the "aloha spirit," which is about the coordination of the mind and heart in each person, focused on bringing out each person's self in her work. With the goal of not just capturing a moment, but preserving it in time, she'll take boudoir photos you'll cherish forever.

  • Years of Experience: 15+ years
  • What Couples Love: Reviewers felt Aloha knew to capture beauty in every picture, turning something they felt uncomfortable doing into something amazing.

Danielle Ambry Photography in Wentzville, Missouri

For Danielle Ambry of Danielle Ambry Photography, the experience is more about building meaningful relationships than the photos. Being able to connect and form a friendship with her clients helps her capture real photos that bring out your true self—and it will make you feel that much more comfortable during your boudoir shoot. She'll direct, guide and walk you through all sorts of poses so you feel confident and natural. Your boudoir photos will feel artful and be filled with intricate details.

  • Years of Experience: 5+ years
  • What Couples Love: Danielle has been deemed a "hype girl," and one reviewer said her boudoir photos came out even better than she imagined.

CMS Photography in Wentzville, Missouri

For boudoir photography near St. Louis, look no further than CMS Photography. Courtney and Dylan Guffey are a husband and wife duo offering everything from engagement photos to intimate boudoir shoots, with multiple photography packages to fit your needs. Their aesthetic is bright and clean, filled with natural light—a look that will make your boudoir photos feel both timeless and fresh.

  • Years of Experience: Nearly 10 years
  • What Couples Love: Clients said Courtney is fun to be around and that she won't stop shooting until she gets the perfect shot.
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