"It seemed perfect to gift myself a boudoir shoot for my 35th birthday - as a celebration of all that I am! So I started searching for photographers in the Bay Area. There was something special about Niki as I browsed through her gorgeous portfolio and website. I saw women of all shapes, sizes, backgrounds, ages and stories. I could FEEL her love through her narrative as I read more about her... then we talked on the phone and that sealed the deal for me."

"I knew Niki was going to be my photographer, but I had NO idea how much love, time and energy she would put into preparing me for my experience. What resonated most about Niki and her work is the theme of SELF LOVE that flows throughout everything she does. I was constantly reminded to honor my body as it is, to ask my inner critic to take a backseat, and to truly enjoy feeling amazing during this experience. Every aspect of preparation was taken into account, every question was answered, and every nervous bone in my body was calmed under her loving care."

"I had a mix of emotions leading up to my session. There was a lot of negative self-talk going on and comparing myself to photos I saw of different women on the website. I had lot of anxiety and fear. But the shoot itself was a day I will never forget. Hair and makeup by Diana was exquisite and I felt like a complete goddess the entire time. From the moment I showed up at Niki's beautiful home I felt cared for, special, doted on and part of the creative process to make my photo shoot everything I had imagined and more. And that was just the shoot itself... the photos - OH MY GOD. Incredible. True works of art, in every way - Niki is an absolute master of her craft. I now have these works of art as a reminder forever of who I am, my inner goddess shining through me on my darkest days. Niki gave me a gift I will never ever let go of." ~ Ms. D

“After having so many kids, I didn’t view myself as a woman, but more as a mom. I came in for a boudoir session because I needed to get back to feeling beautiful. I was so nervous before my session. I second guessed everything. I was like, “why am I doing this?” And I had to tell myself, “you deserve this…you are as beautiful as any other woman out there.” I was nervous about wardrobe thinking that nothing was going to look right or flatter my body. I felt much more confident after the wardrobe consultation.

When I came in for my session, I felt really good. I was still nervous but I felt comfortable. When I came back to the studio to see my photos, I was nervous again because you go through the motions of wardrobe and getting ready and now you get to see yourself. So I had just a bit of anxiety. But I love my photos. I absolutely love them! It was very emotional seeing them because it is more confirmation for myself that I am beautiful. I think it’s not just about the session, it makes me remember when I am getting ready or dressing down to just remember that I am beautiful and to feel more sure. I would tell any woman considering a photo session to just go for it! I’ve told my best friends, you should do it. It means so much more than the pictures. It’s helped me with my inner self.” ~ Mrs. S

“It’s my 7 year wedding anniversary, and I’ve always wanted to do a boudoir shoot. I was feeling anxious because my body is not where I want it to be or perfect, but I’ve been working out. So I finally had the confidence to go through with it. The day of the session, I felt really confident. We looked at all the outfits and found some that looked really good on me. I had bought things on Amazon that I wasn’t sure about, but Niki has so many options in the studio. Hair and make up were great, and Niki gave me a lot of confidence. It was a really fun process.

I was very excited to see my photos. I couldn’t wait to get there! I didn’t think I was going to cry. What I felt the day of the shoot came through in the photos. It is what I wanted, and I think my husband will appreciate the shots we chose.” ~ Mrs. B

“I wanted to do a boudoir session to help boost my self confidence. When I discovered it, I wasn’t in the greatest place mentally and liking myself physically. I was thinking about doing something like this for a year or two. I liked the message behind Her Story Images, and the work was beautiful.The experience has been such a good confidence boost for me.”

“I was feeling a little anxious before I came in. I wasn’t sure how it was going to go, but once I got here and got settled it felt nice that I committed. Niki and Diana helped me feel comfortable and nothing felt awkward. I was feeling a little nervous before I came in to see my pictures because I had no idea what the camera captured. I’m really happy that I went through with this and that we made it to the finish line. I loved seeing the end result of such beautiful art. I’m excited to display the photos. I look at it as beautiful art that shows a beautiful woman. I would tell anyone thinking about doing a boudoir shoot to just do it. Don’t overthink it, just book the session and channel that inner beauty.” ~ Ms. J

"I came in for a boudoir shoot because I wanted to document and celebrate my body where it is today. My husband’s birthday was coming up, so that was an opportunity to do it, but it was really for me.  I’ve never really liked my body, and I wanted to celebrate it a little bit more, especially after having two kids. 

I was most nervous about finding the right outfits, but after I talked with Niki, I felt better. There was a lot of material to look through, and I felt excited about the shoot. We had a ton of fun the day of the shoot…I felt really sad leaving because we got along so well. I can see looking at the pictures how I felt during the shoot. I felt really good, and it went really quickly.

I felt really good when we were taking the pictures, so I worried they wouldn’t turn out.  I was really surprised when I saw my photos. I was really happy and excited. I was surprised that I liked how I looked. 

I am blown away with my album. The quality is amazing. It feels good and it looks good. It tells a story, and I’m really excited to have the documentation of a time when I felt really powerful and good about myself.  It’s such a solid investment, and it’s high quality work." ~ Mrs. D

“I had always wanted to do a boudoir shoot and I was turning 30 so it was a gift to myself as a way to kickstart 30! I was a bit nervous but also excited. I enjoyed having two calls with Niki beforehand because all my anxieties were addressed and all the information was helpful. I was worried about me being judgmental of myself and my own self-image. I felt very comfortable once I was in the space. Niki and Diana are very welcoming and the house is very cozy. I am happy with the photos we took. I had a really great experience, and it’s very well run and worth the investment.” ~ Ms. A

“I wanted to do a boudoir shoot as a way to honor myself and my beauty and help boost my self confidence. After seeing all the images that has definitely been the case. It’s been fun to do the photo shoot and see the photos themselves. I love them all!

Before I came in, I was extremely nervous. I’ve always been very self conscious, so it was definitely nerve racking to come in. As soon as I stepped into the studio that all completely changed. I was nervous about having these types of images of myself being taken. My partner told me to be out of my head and enjoy the process. So I left my negative thoughts outside and just enjoyed being in the poses and the different outfits, and that totally helped. No matter how nervous I was when I walked in, as soon as I met Niki I felt better. Talking with Niki and Diana during hair and makeup helped calm my nerves, and Niki was constantly checking in with me which made the process fun! During the actual photos themselves, it was nice to be able to leave the creativity part to Nikki because I trusted her vision. Being showered in compliments helped me be more comfortable in my own skin.

As soon as I was finished with the photo shoot I was so excited and happy. I told my partner how much I wished he could see the photos, and we were counting down the days until we could see them! The photos came out way better than I could have anticipated. I loved having the prints and the ordering process helps with being able to choose your favorite photos. Niki is so amazing and puts so much attention to detail into her artwork. The whole process was amazing!” ~Ms. S

“I wanted to do a photo session for Valentine’s Day for my partner. Before I came in I was super nervous…I didn’t want to do it. I was nervous about my outfits and I’m not photogenic. I’m awkward in front of the camera, and I’m super hard on myself so that’s what I was nervous about. Once I got to the studio I was fine. I was also nervous about seeing the photos. When I saw the photos I loved them!” Ms. S

"I wanted to do a boudoir shoot as a surprise for my fiance. I was a little nervous about things beforehand and communication with Niki helped me feel comfortable. It was so organized from start to finishI was nervous about looking at the finished images. I had so much fun during the shoot itself that I was actually excited to come in and see my photos. It was amazing…I enjoyed the interactions with Niki and Diana. I felt pretty and I was excited. When I saw my photos I wanted to cry, but in a good way. I was like, “Oh my goodness, that’s me!” There are so many that I like! The whole experience was amazing. I know a lot of people are nervous or worried or embarrassed, but I think even someone who doesn’t necessarily like how they look, I think this experience can be very enlightening because when I look at these pictures I’m not looking at how I see myself, I’m looking at how everybody else sees me. Just getting to see that and seeing a different perspective of how we look and our overall energy can make all the difference in the world." ~ Ms. L

"I came in for myself and my husband as a gift. I’ve always had body issues, and now I’m feeling more comfortable with myself. And I wanted to have a gift for my husband. I was nervous before I came in which goes back to my own body issues. Being around other people and exposing myself is uncomfortable. The day of the shoot I felt really good. I was really comfortable, and I felt so pampered. It was really nice to be able to chat with Niki and Diana during hair and makeup.

I was nervous about seeing my pictures but also excited to see how the session actually went. I was blown away when I saw my photos on the screen. I love them and wanted to keep them all! I tell my friends that they should totally do a shoot. It’s a way to celebrate yourself and I was so comfortable with the photo shoot. I was comfortable and excited and my nervousness went away during the process. The emails were so helpful." ~ Mrs. B

"I came in for a shoot after I broke up with my boyfriend. My friend had told me how self-invigorating her shoot was. I was nervous before my shoot. I was nervous about my size, and if I’d look the way I see on your social media and if that was even possible. I had wanted to lose 20 pounds before coming in. I loved all the information I got beforehand about outfits and getting ready. I felt more comfortable the day of my shoot. As soon as I got settled, I felt comfortable.

I was nervous again before I came in to see my photos…what if I didn’t like the way I looked or none of my photos were pretty? It’s so easy to look at every other woman on the website and think they are so gorgeous & the photos are so pretty…what if I’m the one that doesn’t look amazing. When I saw my photos for the first time I felt great. I’ve been telling all my friends and family! It’s been such a great experience. It’s hard for women to wrap their heads around the idea of doing something like this for yourself." ~ Ms. S

“I’ve been on a self-love journey for the past year, and the photo session aligned with the anniversary. This is a period of my life where I’m actually healthy and happy, so it seemed like a great idea to celebrate. I was really excited before the shoot. I was a little nervous but I had so much confidence in Niki because of her website. I could tell she knew what she was doing. I was expecting it to be fun, but it was ten times greater. It was such a great day. Everything felt professional and organized and fun. Everyone had a good vibe. Diana did a great job with hair and makeup.” 

“I was a little more nervous about seeing the photos. I knew Niki would make me look good, but how would I feel? I was excited to see certain photos and things we tried. All the nerves went away as soon as I saw the photos on the screen. I felt really great when I saw them…I was smiling the whole time. I want to do it again…I had such a great time. I’ve taken photos for a partner before but not from a place from self-love. It’s so cool to see what I can do without the context of other people. I’d tell any woman to do a boudoir shoot and to come to Niki. It’s so empowering and fun…there’s nothing to be nervous about. It’s one of those things where it’s ok to have fear and discomfort, and then you do it anyways and work through it. You are doing something great, and I think every woman should do this for herself.” ~ Ms. S

"I came in for my photo session because I’m pregnant and I wanted to do this for myself. I chose Niki because I love the way she poses women. It’s very feminine and flattering and beautiful but not overly sexualized. I wanted to look like a woman not a balloon. I wanted a photographer who knows a woman’s body.

I was nervous about my body before I came in. I felt really good once I arrived for my photo session. I loved the makeup artist and the whole feel was very calming and relaxing. I was nervous about seeing my photos. I’m not photogenic at all, and I didn’t know how it would interpret in the images and especially since my body is not the same. I had no clue what to expect. I’m so happy…my images are beautiful! I’ll probably be back in a year for an actual boudoir session, and I’d definitely recommend Her Story Images." ~ Miss C

“I came in for a boudoir session because I had a baby 9 months ago, and I was feeling extremely frumpy. My husband got the session for me to show me that I’m still beautiful. He says the only thing that has changed about my body is all good changes. I was excited before I came in and a little nervous. I didn’t know what to expect, and I wasn’t sure how comfortable I’d be. Niki is very good at putting the client at ease and I felt very comfortable once I was here.

I was so excited to see my photos. I was sure Niki would choose beautiful ones because I follow her on Instagram and her images are so beautiful! I am so happy to see my photos…they are beautiful!” ~ Mrs. G

"I came in for a boudoir session for a confidence boost, to feel pretty and get out of my comfort zone. I was feeling apprehensive before my photo session because I don’t find myself like a model look so I was worried I’d look awkward. I was worried about my facial expressions and how the photos would turn out. I felt fabulous during my photo session and super comfortable. When I saw my photos for the first time I felt awesome! It was very hard to decide which photos I want because I loved them all. I’ve been looking forward to seeing my images since I left the day of the photo session. It was amazing!" ~ Miss C

“I wanted to come in for a boudoir shoot because I am on a love-my-body-more journey. I freaked out turning 30 this year and wanted to prepare myself for when I turn 40, so decided I should do this now. I felt comfortable before I came in after talking with Niki on the phone. I felt taken care of and I like that the studio is in Niki’s home. It was set up really nicely, and Diana did a great job with my makeup and I enjoyed having conversations with her."

"I was worried before I saw the photos to see what part of me was not in the right space. I was excited when I saw the photos. I loved the little video as a way to introduce me to the photos. I had a bad experience with another photographer for my first boudoir shoot, and this was so much better! I’ve already gifted a session to my mother for her birthday.” ~ Ms. P

"I came in for a boudoir session because I wanted something unique for a wedding gift for my husband, and I wanted to push myself out of my comfort level, so I decided to do something spontaneously and booked a boudoir session. I was nervous before my session because I was feeling insecure about myself and my body. But from the get-go as soon as I got here, I just felt a sense of comfort, and didn’t think about it. I just had fun with it. And I enjoyed it! I was a little nervous before I came in to see my photos. My insecurities and just not having that confidence, but seeing my pictures was the complete opposite. I loved my photos. It was exciting to see myself, not thinking that I could look that way. It definitely boosted my confidence, that’s for sure. I love my album, and I want to keep it for myself. It’s a gift that he can see, but now it’s mine! I never thought I would look this way and feel that good about myself. It’s definitely like, wow, that’s me!" ~ Mrs. A

"My boudoir session with Her Story Images was empowering, fun, relaxing, and celebratory all in one! I highly recommend working with Niki. She puts a lot of time and care into the session to make sure that you walk away loving your photos and feeling like you told the story you wanted to tell. Diana also does an incredible job with hair/makeup and nailed the bold look I was going for. After a year of COVID, it felt amazing to feel pampered and get dressed up!

Niki does a great job of suggesting poses and ideas that showcase your uniqueness and personality, and she's very centered on embodying strength and empowerment. You'll feel very comfortable and at ease working with her! I see a lot of photographers over-editing boudoir photos to the point where I can't even tell who the person is, but Niki does an amazing job of showing you as YOU, in the best way possible.

Her photos are elegant, strong, and tell the story you need to tell. This was a celebratory photoshoot after a number of tough transitions and loss in my life, and a kickoff to a new start. I think every woman deserves this opportunity. Don't hesitate to reach out to Niki!" ~ Miss A

"Niki was a joy to work with. I felt very comfortable during the entire process of our shoot. My favorite part however was the planning and quick turn around of photos. I deeply appreciated Niki's planning and making sure we both got what we wanted out of the shoot. She even had a checklist so we didn't get too off track! Would highly recommend working with Niki and hope we work together again soon!" ~ Ms. L

“I came in for a boudoir shoot as a way to celebrate a special time for me and to be empowered. I was curious how things would go but I wasn’t nervous. I felt very comfortable the day of the shoot. Niki and Diana made it fun, relaxed and the house was warm, so it was a very positive experience. I was excited to see my photos. I was very happy with the photos. They turned out better than expected. It’s easy to be self critical, so I was worried they might be objectively good photos but I wouldn’t like them. But I’m very happy with them! It was a great process. I loved seeing the photos printed out, the different sample products and having input in the album design.” ~ Ms. C

"From the very beginning Nikki kept me informed of the whole process. I was very nervous day of, but after having the fabulous Diana do my hair and makeup, I started to relax. Diana and Nikki are a dream to work with. Nikki made me feel so comfortable, my photo shoot went by so fast. My pictures are beautiful!!!! She is absolutely amazing!!!! I would recommend any women to do this for themselves, it was an amazing experience, from beginning to end. I truly feel like I hired a photographer, but left with a friend, that is how wonderful Nikki is!!!!" ~ Ms. K

"The session was absolutely perfect. From getting hair and makeup done, to the shoot itself I couldn't have asked for a better team. As a soon to be bride that has recently gained some weight, this experience has made me feel more empowered in my new body and more beautiful than ever. Forever grateful for this experience and the amazing shots that were captured." ~ Mrs. U 

“The photo session was something I’d always wanted to do that I thought would be really fun, and it was supposed to be a wedding day gift. I was a little nervous but excited before I came in. I felt very comfortable during the photo session. I’m not great at acting natural at posing, but over the session I got more comfortable. I was nervous about seeing the photos because I thought they might highlight my insecurities or that they’d be so bad that it wasn’t worth it. I felt good when I saw them. I’m really happy with how it turned out. The photos that we chose I look great in and feel great about!” ~Mrs. M

“I came in for my boudoir session because I just started to feel a little more comfortable within my own skin, so I wanted to do something special for myself. I was super nervous before I came in for my shoot. I was self conscious and nervous about how my body would look. It’s been a long road weight wise, and I’m slowly starting to get back to where I want to be. Once I got here I wasn’t nervous at all. It was fun and exciting. I had a great time, but once that was done I was more nervous to see the outcome. When I saw the photos, I wanted to cry! I’m holding it back because I haven’t felt like that in a long time. I felt beautiful. It’s been a long time, after my husband died, it’s not the same. To finally feel and look at myself like I’m happy… it made me feel good about it.”

I will tell my friends, “You need to go to Her Story Images! You know why, because it was super comfortable. When you are not comfortable in your own skin, you don’t want to even take a picture. But Niki made it comfortable enough and made it fun and made me smile when I didn’t want to smile! I go with experience and who I trust, and I love my images!” ~ Ms. N

“My partner gifted me a boudoir session with Niki, and I was absolutely blown away by the entire experience. Even before our shoot Niki was very helpful. She provided great information about pulling together a flattering look; I even texted her pictures of shoes I was considering bringing and got excellent guidance. Diana did my hair and makeup and made me feel gorgeous, and Niki kept me feeling comfortable in front of her camera. Both of them were incredibly warm and fun to chat with. I often freeze up and feel awkward during photos, but Niki was a fantastic modeling coach. And I'm so pleased with the beautiful professional prints we received! I feel like I had high expectations for my photos, and they were met and exceeded. If you are thinking of doing a boudoir session I would say, absolutely do it.”   ~ Ms. M

"I was nervous before my photo session because I’ve never done something like this. On the day of the session, I got really comfortable. I wasn’t anticipating doing any nudes, but I felt good…I liked the music…I liked the set up, and I felt really confident…so I just went for it. Those ended up being my favorite photos.

I was worried about the ordering appointment because I felt so good after the photo shoot that I was worried my photos wouldn’t look as good as I felt. But they really did, and I felt amazing when I saw them! I was shocked at how good I looked. The photos translated beautifully into my album, and I absolutely love everything!" ~Mrs. B

"I was super excited when I booked my session with Her Story Images because I had read the quotes on the website from other women, and I knew it would be fun. From start to finish I felt great. I love my images. It was so cool to see the photos because it reminded me of how I felt when we took the photos. I tell other women, “Just do it! It’s uplifting anytime…now you can do something for yourself, after you have your children or whenever.” ~Mrs. B

"I had an amazing experience during my session with Niki. It was super fun! I came in for a boudoir session for a 30th birthday gift for my husband. After talking with Niki, I was more interested in gifting myself and feeling confident. I was feeling a bit nervous before the session. I’m generally ok with people seeing my body but I have never done something like this so I was on the fence that the pictures wouldn’t come out great and I would just see the flaws but it was the other way around. I felt great the day of the shoot. It was so much fun. I had a good time and I liked how personable and easy Niki was to work with.She made me feel confident and comfortable the entire time. Diana was also awesome to work with and did an amazing job w/makeup and hair. Niki was always responsive and made sure to send detailed info out prior to the shoot, which made me feel at ease and ready. I was excited to see the photos and I couldn’t believe the photos were of me! I loved seeing them. I would tell other women, “Just do it. It’s amazing and it empowers you. Even though you might still see the flaws in photos, because that’s what women do, you will love it, so just go for it!" ~ Mrs. M

"I wanted to do a boudoir shoot for my partner’s birthday and anniversary gift. I was excited and a little nervous. I felt comfortable the day of the shoot. I was more nervous to see the photos than to take them because I don’t think of myself as photogenic. I was blown out of the water when I saw the photos…it was a lot better than what I was expecting. I really like how they turned out." ~ Ms. R

"I did a shoot with Niki in July 2020 for my 30th birthday. I am not someone who considers myself "sexy" - but Niki sure helped with that! She made me feel incredibly comfortable and I was so pleased with the results. I would recommend Niki to anybody looking for a fun and empowering shoot!" ~ Mrs. E

“I’ve been wanting to do a boudoir shoot for the past few years. I know that in 30 years when I”m older I’m gong to look back at how I looked when I was 26 and think I was beautiful. I want to have documented evidence that I was not only beautiful, but that I appreciated that I was beautiful. 

I saw the photos of previous clients so I trusted that Niki would be able to help me look good and pose me in the best way. I was feeling good knowing that I could trust Niki to do the job of being critical, and I could just relax. It felt a bit scandalous knowing I’d be naked in front of the camera. I liked how Niki directed me, and I could tell she had done this a lot. I liked that I had access to the lingerie closet so I didn’t have to worry about what to wear. There were a lot of options, which was great. 

I knew I would like the photos. I was a little worried I was setting my expectations a bit too high because I saw the photos of the other clients, and I knew I liked them. I was hoping I didn’t hype it too much for myself. But when I saw the photos, it was great…I really liked them! It was a great experience!” ~ Ms. A 

"I absolutely loved working with Niki! She's so comfortable to be around and you can trust her to comfortably pose you to really show off your authentic, feminine energy. You can definitely tell she's a natural with connection and getting you to look stunning!"  ~ Miss T

"I had the pleasure of working with Niki for my boudoir shoot. We had great communication for weeks before the photo session. Niki was very laid back, and I felt very comfortable shooting with her. I received beautiful photos. I highly recommend Niki if you are considering a boudoir photo shoot!" ~ Ms 

"The photos came out amazing! Thank you for being such a great photographer and making me feel so comfortable during the shoot; it really shows in the photos! Your work is really gorgeous. You have a beautiful ability to manipulate lighting. My photos are absolutely stunning! Thank you!!!"  ~ Ms H

"Niki is a real professional. She made me feel very at ease before, during and after the photoshoot. She thinks of little details that make her clients feel special, like there was a little note board on her front door that said, "Welcome, Janel!" when I walked up to her house on the day of my shoot. She has a great collection of outfits you can try on if you don't have a lot of lingerie, and she knows all the best poses to make your body look amazing in the photos. They turned out great. I bought way more than I thought I would. 😝" ~ Ms. J

“My great grandma was a very sassy lady and she always had nude paintings in her apartment and always told me that I should take nude photos when I am young. And my partner will get to enjoy the photos as well. I was a little nervous because my last photo shoot was my senior portraits in high school. I had butterflies in my stomach, but it was so much fun during the photo session! Afterwards I was on cloud nine! I got to see a side of myself that I’ve never seen. I was a bit worried about seeing the photos because I wasn’t sure how I’d feel about the parts of my body that I’m self conscious of. I was surprised at how happy I am looking at the photos. I am in disbelief because the photos are so beautiful… I love them and I’m not picking myself apart! I would tell my friends, 100% do a shoot!” ~ Ms. A

"Niki is an amazing photographer who captures your beauty. She makes you feel so comfortable in your own skin because she is so understanding, professional, funny, and just so much fun to work with! She understands how to capture the most flattering pics with natural light and direct you in different poses with ease. Niki is creative, and her positive energy helps capture the best soulful pictures. She is truly the best! I highly recommend her!" ~ Ms. S

"Niki, thank you so much! You made me feel amazing and these photos are to die for!!! I'm in love with them all! OMG, Girl, Yaass! Thank you so much!"  ~ Ms E

"When I signed up for a session with Niki, I was really nervous! But she put me at ease right away and had lots of creative ideas on how to pose me to accentuate my assets and minimize the parts of my body I was more self-conscious about. She captured a variety of images, and I love my album!"  ~ Mrs M