Behind Michigan's Most Empowering Boudoir studio
- Brea
Every woman who walks through our doors deserves a team that sees her strength, her softness, her fire, and her story. At Brea Oakes Studio, you are surrounded by women who believe in you before you even step in front of the camera.
We are a team of photographers, beauty artists, stylists, and support staff who share one mission.
We want you to feel seen, understood, celebrated, and powerful.
Our work is not just about taking photos.
It is about guiding you through a day that feels freeing, affirming, and unforgettable.
We show you how to pose. We help you choose outfits that make you feel incredible. We cheer you on. We handle the details so you can relax. We support you, hype you up, and make sure you feel safe at every moment.
Women often tell us they have never felt this level of care before.
That is not accidental.
We choose intention in everything we do.
It's truly a Luxury Boudoir Experience
Get an inside look at the experience
More confidence. More fire. More you.
You made it here, which already tells us something about you.
You’re ready for more.
and you deserve every bit of that.
CEO - Photographer
Hey, I'm Brea
I'm so excited you're here! And to introduce you to my team. I built this team with empowerment in mind. I wanted to make sure that everyone involved in your boudoir session is going to hype you up, support you, and understand where you've been. And these ladies do just that.
Meet the Team
About Brea
Studio Manager
About Victoria
Victoria is the heart behind the client experience, creating a sense of ease, trust, and connection throughout every step of the journey. She is deeply committed to ensuring each client feels supported, respected, and celebrated. Her love for boudoir stems from a belief that beauty exists in every body and every season of life. Having navigated her own journey with chronic illness, Victoria brings empathy, warmth, and intention into every interaction, always honoring women for exactly who they are.
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Victoria
Photographer
About Charity
Charity has been a professional photographer for over 26 years. Her husband and her have four adult children, four cats (don’t judge 😝), and a dark red standard poodle named Carlton Lassiter (IYKYK)!She loves to spend time getting to know unique, powerful, and inspiring women every single day at Brea Oakes! AND her favorite part is showing each of you - through her lens - how beautiful you truly are!
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Charity
Photographer
About Lili
Lili is a recent Kalamazoo College graduate with a degree in Biology. She is a wife and mom of soon-to-be 2! She values faith, family and intentional living. With a love for creativity and an artistic eye, Lili enjoys capturing images that are unique and empowering. Her goal is to create a comfortable, affirming experience and can’t wait to help you feel confident and celebrated in front of the camera!
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Lili
Hair & Makeup Artist
About Lauren
Lauren is a hair and makeup artist with 13 years of experience, she loves creating a natural or soft glam look. She prides herself on making women’s confidence shine through with the power of makeup and helping them feel like the best version of themselves. She loves traveling around the state of Michigan doing bridal makeup and hanging out with her dog on her free weekends!
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Lauren
Safe. Bold. Inclusive. Always.
Your boudoir session in West Michigan should feel powerful… but also safe. And welcoming. So you can be free to let your bombshell shine.
What We Stand For
Women-led, Judgement-Free Environment
Body-Neutral, Real world Support
No apology attitude about celebrating yourself
True inclusivity for every age, size and identity
Clear Direction so you never feel lost
A warm welcoming space for real women, real bodies and real stories
the BOUDOIR
journey
04|obsess over your photos
Right after your session, you’ll see your images. This part is emotional in the best way. You’ll finally see what we see: a gorgeous, strong, radiant woman. And yes, you’ll definitely be obsessed.
03|Slay your session
You show up. We take care of the rest. Hair, makeup, wardrobe, posing, guidance. Our Kalamazoo team leads you through every moment so you feel confident, powerful, and look like the bombshell you are.
02|Ask your Questions
We walk you through the details, the nerves, the outfits… all of it. You’ll leave your call feeling clear, supported, and ready.
01|Book your consultation
This is your first easy step. A quick, friendly call where we learn what you’re hoping for and help you pick the right session. No pressure. No fuss. Just women who want you to feel comfortable and excited.
Over 175 Reviews on google
From bombshells just like you...
We fully understand that this is a big deal. You want to make sure that you are working with a team that is welcoming, empowering and safe. Have a look at what others have said. Some came in nervous. Some came in doubting themselves. So many of them leave feeling revived.
About the studio
Our studio is located centrally in Kalamazoo. It's a beautiful, warm space that has been designed with you in mind. So you can walk in and feel like you're welcomed.
You'll love it here
BOUDOIR IS MADE FOR YOU
Every woman deserves to feel like the empowered bombshell that they are. No matter if you're curvy or skinny, have scars or acne, are young or older; you are BEAUTIFUL. Women like you don't happen often. Don't forget how rare you are.
Celebrate the beautiful you while being pampered in our luxurious styled private studio located in Kalamazoo, MI.
Here's Why
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FAQs
We are located in Downtown Kalamazoo at 259 E. Michigan Ave in a beautiful commercial building with tons of character.
Confidence is not required! You don't have to be perfect or ready. Nerves are normal! You just need to show up for the opportunity to love yourself. I promise you – after you get to relax for an hour before your shoot getting pampered by my stylist you will feel at ease and have nothing but fun! You will leave the studio smiling and feeling confident.
We do edit your images. We smooth skin, remove blemishes (acne, bruises, scratches, etc) and add our signature color edits that make your images POP. We do not edit anything out permanent unless requested. We think you are beautiful as is but if there any parts of your body that you don't want highlighted, we discuss this before your session and use posing and lighting to make you shine!
YES! We specialize in creating gorgeous boudoir portraits of every woman no matter your shape or size. Again, we specialize in lighting and posing techniques to make you look fabulous!
Because we only specialize in boudoir, our calendar fills up quickly. We recommend coming in for your shoot 4-5 weeks before you need your products. No matter what your timeline is, get in touch - we can sometimes accommodate last-minute requests.
