Cheriefoto

Amazing spirit. Great team. Working with Cherie and Hedley was like hanging out with a couple of old friends. Professional, fun-​loving, and talent all rolled into one. Absolutely love them!

Ok… this is not something I would even consider or think of doin.
But I was out of ideas and plans on what to give my significate other of 21 years for his B-​day… So when I saw an episode of HW of New Jersey, and got the ideas from there… I was on the hunt for a good photographer that would put up with me and my inexperience & shy personality. I called a few and Cherie was one that I was trying to reach, but she was on VACA at the time.
Found one in Costa Mesa, CA (not gonna give names) and booked a session. The photographer and crew was great and friendly. But the result of my pictures (2000+ pics) did not make me look appealing. I was very sad and more disappointed when they told me the $$$$ to put a book together. No way I was able to afford this.
But luckily. Cherie was back from her VACA and called me the same day I got the quote for my book at the other place. I told her my situation and she gave me a quote. Saw that it was reasonable… so I booked a session to try this one more time.
Day of my session I was so nervous. Met Cherie, Hedley, and Victoria at their Los Angeles location. They made me feel as though we were old friends meeting to caught up.
Victoria did my make-​up and made me look amazing. The make-​up looked natural and enhance my features (my lips) a 1000 times better. Maybe I should have tried darker colors for my eyes but she did exactly what I asked for.
Cherie/​Hedley started my photo shoot and they were so cute together. They went through the stuffs I brought like kids finding candies. So excited and just full of energy… making you want so much to join in on the fun. LOVE ‘EM…
I am a person who does not walk around in my room naked with my hubby there… been like that since day one we meet… so taking these picture with people I just meet was nerve reckin’. But Cherie ease my nerve and made it less scary. They both were very understanding and constantly remind me how nervous I looked… so I would re-​adjust myself. They tried lots of different poses and styles to get the best result. I am so NOT photogenic at all and is so greatful they both try so hard to get the best for me. We had an great session… and shortly Hedley had to leave.
It was just Cherie and I… Cherie was being adventureous with me and I think these pictures at the end of the session were one of the best (THK-​U Cherie).
End results… I had lotz more pix to choose from this session to fill my books… I have not given my hubby his present yet… still being worked on. But I can be sure that they will turn out great. They made me feel beautiful and glamouse in these pictures. Not a working (9 – 5) mom! Maybe when I find more courage, I can re-​do this just for myself (a boost of confidence). Cherie’s contact is logged into my books…

First of all, all 5 stars reviews? They all sound scripted! I actually really liked my pictures, what I didn’t like was the fact that i was not told that the photographer would be a man. I was taking Boudoir photos and that would have been nice to know. i felt extremely unconformable, and at that point it was too late, i had gotten my hair done and my makeup. I just did not like the overall experience.

Cherie, Hedley and her team are amazing. They did a family photo shoot with us just after my husband and I had our newborn twins. They were patient, creative, gentle, artistic and just a pleasure to work with. And the pictures came out phenomenal. These memories mean everything to us and I could not recommend a better team of photographers to capture these epic moments of a lifetime. I highly recommend cheriefoto. I look forward to our future projects together.

Okay… if you are reading this you and are debating whether to do a boudoir shoot with Cherie, just call her right now and make an appointment. Cherie and Hedley are the absolute best photographers I have ever had the pleasure of working with. When I got engaged, the first thing I knew I wanted to do for my husband was a boudoir shoot. I am a VERY conservative person and was extremely nervous about doing a shoot like this. From the very beginning they made me feel comfortable and beautiful. I’m not your average LA size 0, 2 or even 4 girl. I was worried that the photos wouldn’t come out as I hoped because of my size at the time. Needless to say my worries were put to bed the second these magical artists started shooting. Not only did I look better than I ever have in a photo, I immediately wanted them to do my wedding! (Also, Virginia, the make-​up artist/​hair stylist that Cherie set me up with before the shoot was fantastic as well.)
DON’T LOOK ANYWHERE ELSE TO DO A BOUDOIR SHOOT! LET THE BOUDOIR CAFE DO YOUR BOUDOIR PHOTOS! The photos and experience are flawless. Seriously, you get what you pay for. Don’t try to shop around and find someone cheaper. Chances are, they are cheaper for a reason. I thought so much of Cherie and Hedley that I replaced the photographer I had hired to do our wedding (and had done our engagement photos) with Cherie and her team. I can’t be more pleased with how talented they are. I was able to get in touch with Cherie anytime I needed anything which is so important for every bride. They are seriously my photographers for life! My wedding photos are magic. I have so many images that are nothing short of spectacular!
LOVE LOVE LOVE CHERIE! Call her today!

Wow wow wow!!! This was one of the best experiences ever! Starting by getting pampered with their hair n make up artist by Virgina she was amazing… then Cherie and Hedley they are the most down to earth, sweetest and genuine people you will ever meet!!! I felt so comfortable and sexy with them. They had a vision for every shot they took they amazed me! This is truly their vocation and you can see that through their pictures. If you want someone to capture your special moments or your dream photo shoot don’t think twice you must must must go with Cherie photography!!! I know for a fact that this was not my last photo shoot with them!!!

I cannot rave enough about my experience with Cherie and her crew! I have always felt like the cliché Catholic school-​raised girl with a dark and sexy side and have secretly been wanting to take sexy boudoir shots for a while now. Let’s be honest: Every one of us checks ourselves out in the mirror in our room when no one else is home, allowing ourselves just for the moment to admire our shapes and admit that we have a crazy sexy side to us. In that moment, for me at least, there is no one else I’d rather be… I’m no model, however, and was super nervous when I finally bought myself an hour session with Cheriefoto. First off, I’m a size 6, (not the Hollywood ideal size 2 or 0,) and I don’t have huge Disney eyes and a Barbie doll small waist. Still, I told myself that I was sexy enough for me, and I bought the shoot package not for a boyfriend or significant lover, but for me and my own confidence.
My first interaction with Cherie via email was already so kismet. I told her up front that I had never done a photo shoot before and that I was no picture perfect model, but really wanted to prove to myself that I can take at least one beautiful photo to feel sexy, confident and proud of. Because I grew up singing on stage, I envisioned something sultry and sexy with music sheets scattered on the floor. Cherie was nothing but supportive and excited for my ideas. She encouraged and praised my uniqueness and creativity, and I already felt at ease. She kept insisting about how much fun I was about to have.
When the day finally came, I brought along my sister in law who happens to be a world renowned Burlesque star for support and guidance. Cherie and Hedley immediately greeted us with bright smiles and made me feel not only welcome but excited to start my adventure. Virginia did my make up and hair, and we laughed and got to know each other and drank the wine I brought to loosen up, and I thought to myself «I look beautiful! I could almost just go home now and be happy!» Little did I know the fun hadn’t even begun to start. Hedley made sure that the music was to my liking for the mood, and as soon as we started the shoot, I felt like I was on cloud nine. They made me feel like a star, like I was born to be in the spotlight. I was a professional burlesque star as much as my sister in law.
The studio was chic, classy and professional, and extremely private– It’s own little world, and I felt like I was safe to feel just as I felt in my own room in private. Right off the bat, Cherie and Hedley honed in on my strengths and reassured me about my insecurities. They guided me while also helping me trust my own instincts. I fully trusted that they wouldn’t let me go home with pictures I was going to be embarrassed by. They made me feel unstoppable.
When I was done with my shoot, I felt incredible, and I looked amazing. I hopped on a plane to a Holiday party at my parents house where I got to reunite with an ex boyfriend and introduce him to my new boyfriend and love of my life. Talk about feeling unstoppable! My makeup and hair were amazing, I felt super sexy, and I embodied confidence! If you schedule a shoot with Cheriefoto, make sure to plan something fun afterwards! Show off! Your experience will be life changing!
About two days later, Cherie sent me a super sweet email praising my photos and personality and included some preview shots! They were EXACTLY what I wanted! I want them all! They were sexy, confident, tasteful, artistic, and extremely professional! They captured my personality and my own sparkle, and I was definitely right to put my faith in them. I go back tomorrow to look at the rest of the photos, and I cannot wait!
The Bottom Line:
Everyone should feel adventurous, sexy and confident about themselves at least once in their life! Let Cherie and her incredible crew capture it on film to last a lifetime. They will make you feel safe and incredibly dangerous at the same time, and you’ll never be the same again!!!
Thanks, Cherie, Hedley, and Virginia! You’re the best! Xoxoxxo!

I have searched for so long on where to do the perfect Boudoir shoot through. I wanted to find someone that would capture the sexiness along with the playfulness of my character. Plus having someone taking pictures of you in sexy lingerie (or naked, oh ya i got courageous) is a very nerve racking thing.
With all that being said I could not be happier with the job that Cherie and Hedley did. To start out walking into the studio you can tell it is going to be a private experience, which is a big plus. Then meeting both Cherie and Hedley changes the whole circumstance. They knew how to make me life, smile, and challenge me to push myself. I am so happy I listened to there advice because my pictures came out amazing. They challenged me to make poses i never imagined and to really become involved in the experience! It is an investment worth EVERY PENNY! I literally want to do one of these every year not only because i love the photos but because I loved Cherie and Hedley.
*Also for anyone that is nervous about a male shooter, please disregard that thought. Hedley knew how to make it so comfortable he was also able to capture pictures from a male perspective that I know my fiancé will die for. Now the biggest problem is waiting to give them to him!
Also for any brides interested in doing there wedding or trash the dress pictures with Cherie and Hedley I would say DO IT! Unfortunately I had already booked my wedding photographer when I met them but they showed me pictures and talked about there experiences and I was blown away. The most amazing thing that they mentioned was how they both try to really get involved in there surroundings in order to understand the tone of the wedding so that they can shoot so that it shows the feel. Whether your wedding takes a more romantic vibe or is an all out party they will make the pictures reflect the mood. Plus what better then to have a couple shooting your wedding and be able to capture things from both a male and female perspective.
Seriously you cant go wrong with using Cheriefoto for any of your photography needs!

Cheriefoto is known for super-​sexy glam shoots and they’re the best at them – bar none – but they can also do so much more. Cherie’s team shot my book cover, web photos, and head shots. Incidentally, they also shoot candid shots at a local school. They are masters at capturing the colors of life and personality.
My cover shoot was a 10 hour, 3 change, 3 location shoot that resulted in the most magical, perfect, and on target images.
I came to Cherie and Hedley with an idea. They saw my vision and gave it life. It was a wonderful experience and profoundly successful.
Even better, we became friends and I confidently refer everyone I know to her.
To bottom line it: If you’ve got an event or idea that’s IMPORTANT to you and you want to capture it in photos, hire Cheriefoto.

«AMAZING, phenomenal, FUN» are just some of the adjectives I’ll use in this review to describe our experience with Cherie, Hedley and the rest of team Cheriefoto!
Cherie, Hedley, et al. shot our engagement shoot in the streets of Downtown LA this past April and subsequent wedding at the chic and beautiful SLS Beverly Hills Hotel this past July!
My fiancée and I decided on doing something «funky» and unique with our engagement shoot. So collaboratively, we shot near L.A.‘s Arts District where there are a wealth of beautiful, mural-​like graffiti walls throughout the neighborhood. It made for an inexhaustible amount of cool, hip and «natural» backdrops that allowed for fun and creative poses! We also managed to squeeze in some indoor studio time at the famous Jesus Wall nearby (which we highly recommend and has a very reasonable hourly rate) to «change it up» with some sexy, playful and romantic setups. Suffice it to say, we laughed and played so much – especially when Cherie and Hedley would jump into some of the shots with us – that the most difficult thing for us to do would be selecting photos for printing. We posted some on our social networking sites for friends and family and the responses we were got were tremendous!
On to our wedding.
We were soo excited to be having our wedding ceremony and reception at the SLS Beverly Hills Hotel for various reasons. Not only did it fit our personality but talk about a plethora of great rooms and décor to shoot with! The hotel was designed by famed hotelier and artist, Philippe Starck. The interior design throughout the hotel has elements of chic, «retro-​Euro» backdrops, furniture and wall art… with a variety of monkeys being a central image throughout the décor and «look» of the hotel. It is a photographers dream studio! The hotel was kind enough to give us almost complete «carte blanche» to shoot throughout The Bazaar and other outstanding places throughout the building. It made for some visually stunning art-​house caliber photos. We even had our «first look» reveal photographed in such a unique and beautiful way, it was magical!
The wedding ceremony and subsequent reception were all the more fantastic! Cherie and Hedley managed to capture so many great, candid and profound moments of our wedding experience. It is what makes them, in my opinion, so refreshing!
If you want your standard, blasé, run-​of-​the-​mill, «pose-​y» wedding photos, go elsewhere. But if you want a truly unique, once-​in-​a-​lifetime experience, with hands-​on, editorial style wedding and engagement photos… do yourself a favor and go with Cheriefoto!
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Cheriefoto AND videographer!
Amazing, Creative, Intuitive, Personal
Cherie and her entire team have been the best thing that could have happened to our wedding!
We retained Cherie right from the beginning. Starting with our engagement photos Cherie was communicating with us regularly and had so many great ideas. Taking our engagement photos with Cherie and her team was a pleasure. Go along with their ideas and direction and your photos will be fantastic. Our save the date announcements were so impressive. Looking back this was great practice for the wedding day.
For a wedding gift to my future husband I wanted to do a boudoir shoot. I took these photos with Cherie as well. Cherie had an awesome makeup and hair girl. Cherie, Hedley and her team know how to make you feel comfortable and sexy. I would encourage every woman to do this at least once in their life. You will walk out feeling incredible and confident. Not only was it a fun experience I can’t believe how amazing and sexy the photos are.
Wedding day was so easy and magical! With so much stress leading up to that day you want a team who is professional and aware. Cherie and her fabulous crew (including the videographer) were proactive and on schedule. They did not miss a single «Kodak moment.» My husband and I just went with the flow. We wanted to live in the moment on our day and not worry about anything. Living in the moment gets you the best shots. The team took care of everything. Just follow their direction and feel the happiness. Our photos are beautiful works of art. They are perfect moments captured and immortalized forever.
The Videographer works directly with Cherie. We decided to have the videographer on a whim. We are so happy we made this choice! You absolutely need a videographer and one who works well with the photographer. The team was stealthy. We didn’t even know they were there but they captured everything. When we saw the preview of our video we were mesmerized. We were taken back to our wedding day! The editing and music were perfection. It was far better than we could have imagined.
We will be working with Cherie in the future and I can’t wait!
You must have Cherie and her remarkable team!

Look elsewhere, the price for the type of quality photos here is not up to par, prepared to be disappointed and frustrated.

I can’t say enough good things about my experience! Cherie was wonderful and got me in with enough time to get my photos done for my special occasion. My hair and makeup was done by Victoria and I looked prettier than I could have imagined. Both Hedley and Heather was there and made me feel so comfortable. They are so talented and creative. I never thought I could do something like this and after my recent experience I am hooked! I think every woman should do this for herself! Talk about feeling empowered! It was worth every penny. I can’t wait to get my pictures!

I went to the Boudoir Café yesterday afternoon for a boudoir photo shoot and it was so great, which is really crazy coming from me because I have Never liked taking pictures before. After arriving early and hearing how much fun the girls that went before me were having, having my makeup professionally done, sipping the champagne that I brought, and slipping into some sexy lingerie I was ready. My two photographers (yes two) were so great at relaxing me and giving me direction that I was soon posing like a pro (well almost). My pictures came out so great that I can’t even believe that some of them are of me.
It was a wonderful experience. I really wish that I had done it a few years ago. I really hope to have, at least, one of my sisters join me next time. I can’t wait to do my viewing and get my pictures. Then I’ll just need a boudoir room to hang them in ;)
Big thanks to Cherie and her wonderful team.

I decided to do the boudoir photos as a gift for my boyfriend’s birthday. When it was time to drive over, I had a bit of a panic attack, wondering how I became so delusional that I thought boudoir photos were a good idea as I’m a bit too old and flabby to be model material. After I arrived the anxiety quickly disappeared.
I chose to do the hair and makeup. Virginia was wonderful. She did a beautiful job and is so friendly that I started feeling more relaxed right away.
My photographer was Lara. She is friendly and has a calming way about her. She asked if there was any music I wanted to play and hooked up my phone so I could listen to what made me comfortable. Lara was also really helpful by helping me choose shoes and jewelry. (I brought extras and am glad that I did).
When it came time for the picture taking I was completely comfortable in the situation. Lara guided me through poses and was really encouraging the whole time. She would show me pictures as we went, which kept me motivated. The session really takes some work and I was a little worn out by the end.
I had my session on a Monday afternoon and was able to have a viewing the following Saturday. Of course not every photo turns out, but the good photos are fantastic. They are better than I could have imagined. I am very shy and modest, but they were so good that I felt totally comfortable showing them to a friend. I can’t wait to to give them to my boyfriend.

A very cool studio with cool staff too! Cherie and Hedley shot photos of my dog, Rocco, and we had such a fun time. They are super nice, professional, and turned around gorgeous photos! Love!

Amazed by the pictures I got from Cheriefoto! They really know how to capture your best look and make things as comfortable as possible. From the start I was made to feel relaxed. I totally recommend getting your make-​up done… even if you know how to apply it yourself it’s nice to sit back and have a pro glamify you. The smoky eyes really are a must, especially with the lashes! I had lashes! lol… the make-​up artist (which I unfortunately didn’t get her name) really did a great job.
Hedley was my main photographer and then Cherie came in to take some shots as well. And both are super down to earth and genuinely want to get the best shot for you. So if they have an artistic idea just go with it! Even if you have to suffer through holding pose for a long time its worth it. You might surprise yourself in the results. I know I was shocked when I got the preview look.
Suffice it to say that this is probably one experience all women should go through. It’s a confidence booster to see yourself looking glammed up, sexy, and beautiful. I’m very happy I decided to finally do this!
P. S. I totally wanted to steal their playlist! It was the perfect music to set the mood for a boudoir shoot. Loved it!

Wow! My sister-​in-​law and I had such an incredible time during our session. Cherie and Hedley both made us feel so comfortable and sexy that we really were able to relax and have fun with it. I do strongly recommend bringing alcohol, like champagne! :)
Virginia, the makeup artist was well worth it. The smoky eyes and long lashes made a huge difference in the shots and there was no way we would even be able to do it half as well as she did.
My sister-​in-​law and I each had our own private sessions, so we didn’t have to feel self-​conscious during our shoots. They made us feel so comfortable and confident that we were much more adventurous than we thought we would be. Take their advice and be willing to take their suggestions. The outcome is worth it. They were also very encouraging of any poses we wanted. So if you are looking for a specific shot, bring it, and don’t hesitate to ask for that shot. This will make a wonderful gift for our significant others, but also for ourselves. ;) We are talking about what we would bring the next time we do this.

All right, ladies, the only reason I put less stars is to drag attention to the important points (in my opinion.) If you are not in the mood to read the entire review, then here’s the quick resume: Cherie is GOOD, she knows what she is doing, it is safe to use her!!!
Now, to the highlights. Being a control freak that I am I have put too much time, money, and emotion into this. However, this is not something you do every day and for the amount of money you are spending you can’t let it be less than perfect.
First of all, it was not easy to get an appointment. May be it was just my luck and Cherie was not available, but I was able to get through to her after 2 messages left 2 weeks apart and I only got a response about 3 weeks after I first discovered her. When we finally spoke I was offered only 2 days that she was available to shoot in the entire month of August, which would be ok it were not for the deadline (my husband’s birthday.) The reason I am stating these facts is to warn fellow Unilocalers NOT to do it on a deadline of any sort as you will stress out Cherie, yourself, and will spoil the entire experience.
Next, and I will go all the way explaining my point, because I must express the following issue. There was no help whatsoever with choosing your outfits and style. Well, 90% of my girlfriends and women I know in general consider themselves subject matter experts in style and fashion. Ladies, I am sad to say, we are not all fashion gurus. If you are a realist and know that you need help putting together the right looks, you will not find it here. Cherie shared some basic info where you can get a nice lingerie and high hills, but we all know the places. Unfortunately, they don’t always work. Say, Fredericks of Hollywood is the last place on earth I’d refer someone to. This is how cheap their selections look in my opinion. You can not even count on good old Victoria’s Secret entirely. It took more than 1 hour in the fitting room to find 1 decent outfit for the shoot out of hundreds of selections they offer. Hence, without the help of a stylist or a personal shopper I would not recommend to go into this project. Crazy as it sounds, I must repeat, with the money you invest in this 1 day of your life you can’t afford to have imperfect outfits that won’t complement your figure.
Cherie is a highly professional photographer, her make-​up and hair lady was super skilled and tasteful (I do not know if she uses the same one every time, but the one she hired for me was great), yet I feel that I did most of the work myself with a help of my friend who is a professional stylist.
I recommend you discuss the number of looks you are allowed and the number of hours for this shoot ahead of time. Naturally, everyone wants to work less for the same amount of money and this is something you need to know in advance to spare any kind of confusion and disappointment. The same goes for the number of images you receive in the end, Photoshopped and color-​corrected or not, in what format, etc. You may spend all this effort, time and money on the project and not even have any images to show off on Facebook in the end. Be aware!
In conclusion, this was a great experience, something every woman must do before the age takes its toll. The album I received is great and was a very pleasant and unusual birthday gift for my husband. Would I do it again with Cherie? YES, if she can suggest something new and exciting next time.

I had a fantastic experience with Cheriefoto. Cherie was so professional, prompt and helpful from making the appointment to picking up the prints. The photo shoot was an amazing experience. The music was fun and the studio had great energy thanks to the team! They took the time to give honest feedback and help with poses and the results were better than I could have hoped for. I was very nervous but they put me at ease and even sent a few of the best pictures the next day. A few weeks later I had nearly 400 pictures to choose from and narrowing it down was so difficult. I ended up getting a drive with all of the images. This is an experience I’ll never forget because it was so enjoyable and because I have so many beautiful images from the shoot.
Thanks Cherie! I’ll be sending friends your way!