252 Old Forge Rd, East Greenwich, RI 02818, USA
252 Old Forge Rd, East Greenwich, RI 02818, USA

BOOK

YOUR CALL

Schedule your call with Karissa to go over session details and learn about all the fun you're about to have! Karissa will answer all your questions and help you book if you haven't already done so online.

BOOK YOUR CALL

Schedule your call with Karissa to go over session details and learn about all the fun you're about to have! Karissa will answer all your questions and help you book if you haven't already done so online.

YOUR

CONSULTATION

Meet with Karissa in person or over zoom and see all the sets, and product options! Discuss prepayment perks and set up a timeline for your session experience. Also take advantage of a mini confidence coaching session!

YOUR CONSULTATION

Meet with Karissa in person or over zoom and see all the sets, and product options! Discuss prepayment perks and set up a timeline for your session experience. Also take advantage of a mini confidence coaching session!

YOUR

SESSION

Choose between 1, 2 or 3 sets for your custom session experience. The Debut session is our introductory session with one set and one outfit. The Double Trouble session includes hair and makeup and 2 sets and 2 outfits. Our Premiere session is our full day experience and includes hair and makeup, 3 sets and 3 outfits, a bottle of wine and lunch, plus enrollment in all of our perks and rewards programs! You also unlock an in-person consultation and use of our wardrobe, plus so much more! BOOK HERE.

YOUR SESSION

Choose between 1, 2 or 3 sets for your custom session experience. The Debut session is our introductory session with one set and one outfit. The Double Trouble session includes hair and makeup and 2 sets and 2 outfits. Our Premiere session is our full day experience and includes hair and makeup, 3 sets and 3 outfits, a bottle of wine and lunch, plus enrollment in all of our perks and rewards programs! You also unlock an in-person consultation and use of our wardrobe, plus so much more!

YOUR

VIEWING/

ORDERING

Come view yourself in a way you never imagined! 2 weeks after your session, your fully retouched images will be ready for your in person ordering appointment. Prepare to be jaw-dropped as you admire yourself!

YOUR VIEWING/ ORDERING

Come view yourself in a way you never imagined! 2 weeks after your session, your fully retouched images will be ready for your in person ordering appointment. Prepare to be jaw-dropped as you admire yourself!

YOUR

PRODUCT PICKUP

Your last trip to the studio is to pick up all of the one-of-a-kind custom art pieces we designed together at your viewing! You'll be amazed at how much better you look in print! These incredible pieces last a lifetime!

YOUR PRODUCT PICKUP

Your last trip to the studio is to pick up all of the one-of-a-kind custom art pieces we designed together at your viewing! You'll be amazed at how much better you look in print! These incredible pieces last a lifetime!

Are you ready to have the experience of a lifetime and change your relationship with yourself??? Let's chat!!!

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Lingerie is such a personal decision, and it can be overwhelming to make that decision, especially when you'll be wearing that lingerie for a boudoir session! You want to choose right, based on your personality and your body type. The list of styles is long and sometimes confusing. Before I became a boudoir photographer, I could barely tell the difference between a slip and a chemise. There are also bustiers, teddies, babydolls, corsets, and garters, just to name a few! This 5 minute quiz will help you learn what your lingerie style is, so you can go into your session confident in what you're wearing.

Lingerie is such a personal decision, and it can be overwhelming to make that decision, especially when you'll be wearing that lingerie for a boudoir session! You want to choose right, based on your personality and your body type. The list of styles is long and sometimes confusing. Before I became a boudoir photographer, I could barely tell the difference between a slip and a chemise. There are also bustiers, teddies, babydolls, corsets, and garters, just to name a few! This 5 minute quiz will help you learn what your lingerie style is, so you can go into your session confident in what you're wearing.

With over 8 sets to choose from, and new popup sets available

often, you'll have a blast creating your experience!

SEE HOW WE EDIT BELOW.

Album Sizes

Album Covers

Silver Gilding

12 Month Calendar

Crystal Diamond

Assorted Framed Prints

See below for answers to some of our most frequently asked questions! If you have more questions, schedule a phone consult with Karissa.

QUESTIONS?

See below for answers to some of our most frequently asked questions! If you have more questions, schedule a phone consult with Karissa.

FIRST OFF, WHAT IS BOUDOIR?

Boudoir is an art form that celebrates the female body. It helps women to see their beauty through the eyes of a professional. Boudoir is for EVERY BODY no matter their shape, size, skin color, ability or disability. Boudoir has helped millions of women to find their beauty! You might be nervous, and that is totally normal, but at Studio XO we take the experience a step further, and we use our knowledge and expertise in psychology to develop a case plan for building confidence from within so that you show up to your session confident and strong!

I WANT TO BOOK A SESSION BUT I'M SO NERVOUS! HELP?

Girl, I hear you! This is such a hard decision to make, but as soon as you make it, you will feel empowered, bold, strong… and that will already affect your confidence levels! Then we IMMEDIATELY dive into our confidence coaching with you, first on a phone call, then at your consultation, which we book ASAP after booking. You WILL NOT be alone in this. With my experience building confidence in hundreds of women, I know that the more nervous you are, the more amazed you are at the final product, and the more you are blown away with newfound confidence. Nerves are a good thing! It means this is something you care about. Excitement and fear are the exact same sensation, so which do you want to choose? I say, get excited and dive into this head first and change your life!

WHAT DOES THE SESSION FEE INCLUDE?

All of our experiences include:

A 10-20 minute phone call to chat details and confidence goals

An online session planning center and digital planning magazine

An online guided consultation via video or Zoom

An online confidence course to help you build confidence from within (available 2024)

Professional posing guidance with demonstration and prompts to help you nail every pose

High end editing and retouching on every image we show you

A private 1-2 hour ordering and design meeting 2-4 weeks after your session

Payment options for up to 12 months after the session with Affirm, Klarna, or Afterpay

You will have access to Karissa and her team as much as you need for nerves, session planning, and payment arrangements. Additional coaching services are available at an added cost.

Our Premiere session experience includes:

An in-person consultation with Karissa at the studio

A viewing of product samples and custom payment plan creation at your consultation

A mini confidence coaching session during your consultation

Enrollment in our Blush Fund, Beauty Bank, and Crystal Credits rewards programs

Hair and makeup by one of our incredibly talented artists on the day of your session

A bottle of wine and lunch served to you during the session

Access to our client closet for your session wardrobe

WHAT PRODUCTS DO YOU OFFER?

All of our products are 100% custom designed for you! They are the best products you can find anywhere in the world (we have curated a collection of only the best heirloom, and museum quality prints, wall art and albums). All of our collections include a certain number of images (decided at the viewing) an album, digitals, and a print credit towards awesome extras or wall art pieces. The most popular items are, albums, acrylic prints which we call Ice Crystals, 2 Image Folios, playing cards, coasters, and metal wall art pieces. We have products in everyone’s budget and offer payment plans that are flexible for everyone. Most ladies choose 12-40 images from their session and spend between $3000-8000 but we have options starting at $1500! View our favorite products HERE.

WHY SO MANY STEPS?

Over the past 4 years and hundreds of clients, I have perfected this experience and my creative process. Each part of the session timeline and all of its steps are essential to bringing about the best results in the images and within yourself. Our experience is designed for long term results, which begins with a relationship with our team so that you feel comfortable and supported months prior to the emotional, raw, and transformational session. You will have worked on confidence building to help prepare yourself for the mindset shift you are about to make. By the time your viewing appointment comes, you will have already changed and opened yourself up to a self-love you never knew existed. The images are your lifelong reminder of the strength it takes to decide that you are worth it, but we aim to change your entire body image and beliefs within you that have prevented you from embracing yourself until now. This is so much more than a boudoir session, this is a self-love revolution.

WHAT IF I DON’T WANT ALL THE BELLS AND WHISTLES?

If you don’t want all the extra services and attention, I do quarterly Debut session experiences that do not require as much of a time commitment. Look out for announcements in my group, 💋 𝕍𝕀𝕏𝔼ℕ𝕊 🆅🅸🅿 𝕃𝕠𝕦𝕟𝕘𝕖 🔥 ː𝐛𝐲 🆂🆃🆄🅳🅸🅾 ✘𝝤. However, I personally believe that not providing the time and space to get to know clients before the intimate experience of a boudoir session is a disservice. There are tons of photographers who shoot and burn, and don’t do consultations, confidence coaching, hair and makeup, etc. My clients WANT all the extra attention and amazing services I provide them. They need the support and guidance that we provide, and they are obsessed with the extremely luxurious products we offer. Part of my creative process is getting to know (inside and out) the women who trust me enough to work with me. My clients are willing to follow my lead to get results when it comes to building the confidence they desire. If those are things that you don’t see yourself valuing, and you just want the digitals and to show up on the session day ready to shoot, I recommend you BOOK A DEBUT SESSION.

DO YOU OFFER PAYMENT PLANS?

We offer very flexible payment arrangements leading up to the session and up to 12 months after the session through Affirm, Klarna, an Afterpay, however no products or images are delivered until the order is paid in full. Clients usually do their best to prepay for our most popular collection in full, and add any upgrades on afterwards. Your prepayments and final order are NOT refundable for any reason. Our team works tirelessly to provide you with an incredible experience, so any payments received are earned once remitted. Prepayments are put onto a gift card for you to use towards your order at your viewing appointment and earn you tons of perks and rewards! We require prepayment of a certain minimum at least 1 month prior to your session date and we will figure out the payment amounts and dates at your consultation.

I'M READY TO BOOK MY SESSION. NOW WHAT???

We are so excited that you’ve decided to take this huge step and honored that you have chosen us and trust in us! The next step would be to BOOK YOUR SESSION. If you have further questions before booking, CLICK HERE to schedule a call with Karissa and she can book you over the phone. We can’t wait to work with you!

HOW FAR IN ADVANCE SHOULD I BOOK MY SESSION?

This question is tricky to answer, and is best answered on a phone call. There are a number of factors involved including: do you need a payment plan, if so for how long? Do you need this for a gift, if so when? Are you losing weight, do you have a goal you want to reach before your session? Which sets do you want to shoot on (some are only available in summer)? Are you going to freak out if you put it off? Do you have vacation time coming up (I recommend having days off surrounding the session to increase its magical effects)? Which prepayment perks do you want to earn? All of these answers could impact when I recommend you have your session. In general, you want to have your session and pay off all your products 2 months prior to when you want to receive them. Valentine’s day orders need to be paid off in December for example. If you need a payment plan, starting with a comfortable monthly payment is the best way to decide your session date.

DO I BRING MY OWN LINGERIE, OR DO YOU PROVIDE THE OUTFITS?

For the Debut and Double Trouble sessions, you have access to our shoes and accessories, but must provide your own outfits unless access to our wardrobe is added on. The Premiere session experience includes shooting on 3 sets with 3 outfits. We have a HUGE client wardrobe in sizes XS to 6X and you are able to borrow outfits from us for your session. If you are a more difficult body shape to fit, we recommend you bring in a handful of other pieces you are comfortable in, just in case our closet doesn't have exactly what you'd like.

WHAT ABOUT HAIR AND MAKEUP? DO I DO IT MYSELF?

NOOOO! We have a ton of hair and makeup artists that we can use for our sessions. We trust in Amanda, Kristin, Marisa, and more incredible artists that we have met throughout our years in business. One of them will be reserved for you as soon as you book, and they will be at your session, ready to pamper you! The hair and makeup is one of the best parts of the experience! You get to relax and enjoy the makeover, while enjoying a glass of wine or beverage of choice, and the nerves just melt away!

If you've booked the Debut session, hair and makeup can be added on for $150 and is HIGHLY recommended.

DO I HAVE TO KNOW HOW TO POSE?

No! I am a posing queen, which means I can pose anyone and everyone and I have hundreds of poses I can show you. I will get in your place and show you exactly what to do and give tips on how to nail each one! I’m an expert at this, so all you need to do is follow my lead and try your best to follow my directions. Sometimes I fumble my words or you don’t understand me, so I will just go over and adjust you myself to get the shot. We do about 10 poses on each set to get a great amount of variety. If a pose doesn’t do it for you, let me know and we will do an alternative. I never want to make you feel uncomfortable, so I need to know if your body is physically uncomfortable or if you do not feel good in a certain pose. I do not shoot poses that are extremely provocative and I do not shoot nudity, but I do encourage tons of booty shots. My clients who think they will hate the tushy shots love them the most!

CAN I BRING A FRIEND WITH ME?

Yes! We actually encourage you to bring a friend to at least one of your appointments. Under no circumstances are children or significant others allowed at the session, and if your friend gets in the way during shooting or distracts from you being the center of attention, they will be asked to leave.

I HAVE CELLULITE/ STRETCH MARKS/ACNE. CAN YOU EDIT THAT OUT?

Of course! Our expert retoucher can do almost anything to adjust images, HOWEVER, we prefer to show you lighter retouched images and help you see your beauty through your perceived flaws. We do not alter you to a state where you aren’t recognizable, but retouching of all skin imperfections is included with your order to the level you request from us. This includes blemish removal, skin smoothing, sharpening of eyes, hair, etc., and shaping and contouring the body. Any requests to remove ‘all’ wrinkles or drop you down a size or 2 are considered, but will be at an added charge IF we decide to proceed with the extensive retouch. Sometimes a client requesting too much retouching is a sign of a deeper issue in body image, and providing the retouching service is more damaging to her than empowering. If you are one of those who believe you will want extensive retouching, I recommend to book out further and we can get you some confidence coaching services leading up to your session date. See examples of our retouching HERE.

ARE MY IMAGES PRIVATE? CAN I REQUEST TO KEEP THEM OFFLINE?

YES! You have full decision making power over if and how your images are shared. The exception is for model calls or giveaways. I work with a lot of women with jobs who need to keep images private. I also work with women who prefer the images stay between her and her partner. I do have many more women who love to share their images and get SO excited when they see themselves featured on my website or social media. Speaking of, almost everyone featured on my website is a woman who has NEVER done boudoir before working with us, so if your reason for asking for private images is because you’re afraid of how they will turn out, TRUST ME, you will be begging us to share yours by the time you’re done with your experience.

WHAT IS A VIEWING/ORDERING/DESIGN APPOINTMENT?

The viewing appointment usually happens two weeks after your session. The viewing appointment is the most fun because we get to see your reaction to your gorgeous photos and custom design your products! You see all of your best photos and decide how many of them are going home with you and whether you will get an album, wall art or any of our other gorgeous products. Details you will decide on at the ordering appointment are which images you want, your album cover, album upgrades such as gilding, a crystal cover, adding on an album box, wall art images and styles (metal, framed, leather canvas and special options for each), extras such as playing cards and coasters, Crystal Credit freebies, and so much more!

WHAT ARE ALL THE PERKS AND REWARDS YOU MENTION?

We have 3 ways you can earn rewards! First is our Blush Fund prepayment program. You earn $$$ off your total investment as you make prepayments towards your products! The discounts increase with the larger payments you make! Many of our clients have saved hundreds off their order, just by prepaying! The next perk is our Beauty Bank. You can earn services like a second makeup look during your session, a bonus set, use of our luxury robes, and more depending on your total prepaid amount calculated from 1 month before the session. You’re welcome ;) Last is our Crystal Credits activities. We’ve put together a scavenger hunt around you checking off items like adding friends into our group, making all your payments on time, keeping all your scheduled appointments, and showing up with a fresh mani-pedi and hair dye/trim. They are all super easy to do and it makes my life easier when you follow along! Crystal credits earn you different levels of upgrades or add on products to be added to your order for FREE.

I’M NOT SURE WHAT I WANT TO ORDER YET. CAN I DECIDE WHEN I SEE MY PHOTOS?

Yes and no. While your final order details are not decided upon until the viewing appointment, you do need to prepay a minimum prior to your session. You do not need to select any products until you have seen your images at your ordering appointment, but it is a good idea to know a general budget, and products that you love prior to that appointment. We show you our full range of high end product options at your consultation, so you will have a good idea of what you love by the time it comes for you to place your order. Because of all the work that goes into your experience leading up to your session, we require a minimum to be prepaid, and most clients prepay more in order to get to our most popular collection. Prepayments are essentially a gift card to be used towards your purchase. We KNOW you will love almost all of your images, and the more you prepay, the more images you are guaranteed. You can always upgrade at the viewing, and many of our clients do because it is just too hard to choose! The best part of prepayments is that when you come in to view images, you have already paid a large portion of your order!

WHAT IF I'M NOT LOCAL?

We have had clients fly in to work with us before! In this instance, we do the consultation and coaching aspects of the experience through zoom, and then the client comes in early on the session day to finalize outfits. We then do the viewing appointment prior to the client leaving the area, with lighter editing than our traditional sessions. We will fully retouch them prior to ordering your products. Then products are shipped directly to our out of state clients rather than to the studio for quality inspection. We require our clients do an immediate inspection of products shipped to them, and provide a signature approving the products are perfect and without damage. We can make these accommodations for anyone further than 2 hours away from us.

HOW DO I BOOK?

Go here to BOOK YOUR SESSION. If you have further questions before booking, CLICK HERE to schedule a call with Karissa and she can book you over the phone. We can’t wait to work with you!

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YOUR CASE MANAGER FOR CONFIDENCE

I’m a professional beauty finder, a posing queen, a lover of all things sparkly, & your new case manager for confidence! I’ve helped hundreds of women find their beauty with my proven system! I’m more than an expert in boudoir photography. I’m a trusted industry professional with extensive knowledge in the psychology of self image and finding confidence.

Schedule a chat with Karissa

HERE (coming soon).

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THE BROW WHISPERER

Amanda is our regular makeup artist who styles our clients for their sessions! She specializes in permanent makeup services, and is the face behind the XO Beauty Bar. Clients can also earn Beauty Bank rewards towards the services Amanda offers, such as Lip Blushing, Eyebrow Microblading, Microneedling, and Permanent Eyeliner!

Book your services with the XO Beauty Bar HERE (coming soon).

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YOUR ARTIST RETOUCHER

I'm an expert at perfecting an image without changing the subject. I want you to look and feel like yourself when you view your images, so I lightly adjust images to eliminate blemishes, smooth skin, and highlight the features you love. I don't believe in changing your shape, aside from smoothing the lines of your natural curves. What you see in your images is all you, with Karissa's amazing posing and shooting!

See examples of my retouching

HERE (coming soon).

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Photographer

YOUR CASE MANAGER FOR CONFIDENCE

I’m a professional beauty finder, a posing queen, a lover of all things sparkly, & your new case manager for confidence! I’ve helped hundreds of women find their beauty with my proven system! I’m more than an expert in boudoir photography. I’m a trusted industry professional with extensive knowledge in the psychology of self image and finding confidence.

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Makeup

THE BROW WHISPERER

Amanda is our regular makeup artist who styles our clients for their sessions! She specializes in permanent makeup services, and is the face behind the XO Beauty Bar. Clients can also earn Beauty Bank rewards towards the services Amanda offers, such as Lip Blushing, Eyebrow Microblading, Microneedling, and Permanent Eyeliner!

Book your services with the XO Beauty Bar HERE.

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Editor

YOUR ARTIST RETOUCHER

I'm an expert at perfecting an image without changing the subject. I want you to look and feel like yourself when you view your images, so I lightly adjust images to eliminate blemishes, smooth skin, and highlight the features you love. I don't believe in changing your shape, aside from smoothing the lines of your natural curves. What you see in your images is all you, with Karissa's amazing posing and shooting!

Every Woman Deserves

TO FEEL BEAUTIFUL AND CONFIDENT

We 💙 our clients and they 💙 us too!

Elisabeth

"Words cannot truly express how amazing this whole boudoir experience was. Kay and her team made sure that I was comfortable and happy before, during and after the photoshoot. For anyone who is hesitant about being in front of the camera, Kay was great at giving directions and made sure to take small breaks in between each scene. I am absolutely ecstatic over my images and haven't stopped looking at them since! If you want to look and feel confident and sexy on your own terms, THIS IS YOUR SIGN!"

Mikayla

"The entire Studio XO team is absolutely amazing!! Kay, Trevor, Amanda and Gina do a wonderful job of making each and every women feel absolutely amazing. My jaw is still on the floor!! I cannot believe the photos they were able to produce and I cannot believe it is me in those photos. I feel like a whole new woman ready to take on anything! The only regret I have is not scheduling a session sooner!!"

Renee

"What an experience! Not only is Kay an amazing photographer, she's also uplifting, encouraging, and passionate! She makes you feel like a rockstar and also realize your inner goddess. I spent hours with her as she is thorough and very detailed. She gives you all the information you need and makes you feel right at home."

Every Woman Deserves

TO FEEL BEAUTIFUL AND CONFIDENT

We 💙 our clients and they 💙 us too!

Elisabeth

"Words cannot truly express how amazing this whole boudoir experience was. Kay and her team made sure that I was comfortable and happy before, during and after the photoshoot. For anyone who is hesitant about being in front of the camera, Kay was great at giving directions and made sure to take small breaks in between each scene. I am absolutely ecstatic over my images and haven't stopped looking at them since! If you want to look and feel confident and sexy on your own terms, THIS IS YOUR SIGN!"

Mikayla

"The entire Studio XO team is absolutely amazing!! Kay, Trevor, Amanda and Gina do a wonderful job of making each and every women feel absolutely amazing. My jaw is still on the floor!! I cannot believe the photos they were able to produce and I cannot believe it is me in those photos. I feel like a whole new woman ready to take on anything! The only regret I have is not scheduling a session sooner!!"

Renee

"What an experience! Not only is Kay an amazing photographer, she's also uplifting, encouraging, and passionate! She makes you feel like a rockstar and also realize your inner goddess. I spent hours with her as she is thorough and very detailed. She gives you all the information you need and makes you feel right at home."