Why we are different

Our mission

Finally, a boudoir studio that focuses on building up your confidence, not taking off your clothes. As St. Louis Area's Premier Boudoir Studio, we create meaningful experiences of self-love and empowerment through elegant intimate glamour photography. We believe that boudoir is about the feeling you have during your photo shoot, not the lack of clothes you have on. Our studio offers a safe and empowering space for women to explore their sensuality and embrace their unique beauty. Our all female team of experienced photographers and stylists work closely with each client to create a personalized and unforgettable experience.

Celebrate the beautiful woman you have become through a day of pampering, acceptance, and love.

Do It For You Because You Are Fine Art!

Jay & The Bellissimo Creative Team

“After the shoot I was so confident and comfortable in my own skin.”

— Chelsea

**CELEBRATE THE BEAUTIFUL BEING YOU ARE TODAY**

It’s time to invest in you!

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The STL Bellissimo
Boudoir Creative Team

- JAY -
OWNER/ PHOTOGRAPHER

Jenita “Jay” Hladyshewsky took her passion for empowering others from her extensive years in the nonprofit field to empowering women through intimate glamour photography. Jay deeply believes women, today more than ever, must celebrate their accomplishments and femininity. She helps her clients find their strength, while capturing their own inner and outer beauty in a medium that can be remembered forever. Her philosophy is “You are fine art.”

-ASH-
FINE ART DIRECTOR

Ashley Whitten brings her leadership and design path to the Bellissimo experience whether it be her organized sales background or her love to live creatively for the design of the studio and creation of captivating marketing content. She believes in bringing her best self to the table to inspire others to live the life they crave. She is your self-love hype girl who believes that every woman should feel empowered, beautiful, and celebrated through Bellissimo’s life changing experience.

-ARIANA-
MAKEUP ARTIST /ASSISTANT PHOTOGRAPHER

Ariana Fallon is living out her passion of creating works of art through makeup artistry. She loves highlighting each woman’s individual beauty by giving them a look that simply enhances their style and grace. She also fulfills her other passion of photography as Jay’s assistant photographer. Through both makeup and photography, Ariana makes sure she lives out Bellissimo’s mission by making every woman feels pampered and loved.

You say photographer, I say visual empowerment coach

My goal is to create a safe, fun, and comfortable environment where you can confidently express your vulnerability. It’s time to show yourself appreciation, love, and most of all acceptance.

Showing you for everything that you are during the portrait reveal process will always be one of my greatest honors

Helping others truly step into their self-love journey is an incredible experience and I am grateful to be a part of every single day.

My goal is to highlight YOU

As your stylist, my goal is to accentuate your individual beauty, allowing you to see yourself in every photo.

COME FOR THE EXPERIENCE…

LEAVE WITH THE MEMORIES

The fun doesn’t stop with the shoot

From Bellissimo Baddie Bashes to our new EmpowerMEnt Series, Jay and Ash are always creating new and exciting events to embrace like-minded, self-loving, and all around badass people together for a night of fun. Once you are a Bellissimo Baddie, you’re besties forever.

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Intimate Boudoir Shoot Client Testimonials in St. Louis, MO

Client testimonials provide valuable insight into the experience and quality of work that we provide. Our clients’ comments range from the photographer's professionalism and skill to feedback on the overall experience and how comfortable they felt throughout the session. Reading through testimonials can help you determine if Bellissimo Photography Studio is the right fit for you.