Why we are different

Our mission

Finally—a boudoir experience designed for women who have lived, loved, and given so much of themselves, and who are ready to rediscover their own beauty.

At Bellissimo, we understand this season of life. The kids may be grown, your career established, and your calendar finally a little lighter—but this is not an ending. It’s a new beginning, one where you get to invest in you.

As the St. Louis Metro Area’s premier boudoir studio, we create intimate glamour experiences that go far beyond photographs. Our focus isn’t what you take off, but on what you gain: confidence, joy, and a renewed sense of self.

From the moment you step into our studio, you’ll be cared for by our all-female team of photographers and stylists. We’ll pamper you with hair, makeup, wardrobe guidance, and gentle direction, creating a safe space where you can feel comfortable, radiant, and celebrated.

Because boudoir isn’t about how much skin you show—it’s about the way you feel when you finally see yourself as powerful, sensual, and beautifully unforgettable.

✨ Celebrate the woman you’ve become. Embrace the woman you’re still becoming. Do it for you—because you are fine art.

With love,

Jay & The Bellissimo Creative Team

Let us help you discover the confidence that’s been yours all along.

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

— Chelsea

Love the Skin You’re In

Because beauty isn’t about changing who you are—it’s about finally seeing it.

Sensuality Doesn’t Have a Size

So many women tell us, “I’ll book my session after I lose a little weight.” But here’s the truth: you don’t need to change a thing to be worthy of celebrating yourself.
At Bellissimo, we believe beauty and sensuality come from confidence—not from a number on the scale. And here’s the best part: you don’t have to walk in with confidence—you’ll leave with it.
Our Intimate Glamour Experience is designed to help you see yourself exactly as you are right now: powerful, radiant, and breathtaking. With professional styling, expert posing guidance, and a supportive all-female team, you’ll feel safe, celebrated, and transformed.
✨ Don’t wait for “someday.” Love the skin you’re in today—and let us show you just how unforgettable you already are.

**CELEBRATE THE BEAUTIFUL BEING YOU ARE TODAY**

It’s time to invest in you!

Celebrate Yourself Today

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.

Italy is Bellissimo

Italian Photo Adventure Trip

Years ago, I dreamed of gathering a group of women and whisking them away to Italy for breathtaking photo sessions along the coastline and through the countryside. Well, that dream is no longer just a dream—it became a reality! Reflecting on the Italy is Bellissimo photo adventure feels like remembering a dream that I keep pinching myself over, realizing, ‘This really happened!’

These incredible women trusted me to guide them through one of my favorite places on earth. Our adventure included:

Relaxing spa visits
A private boat tour of Capri
A cooking class on the Amalfi Coast
Visits to two wineries
Exploring Sorrento and Florence
Group dinners, including an unforgettable private six-course meal
A private tour of the Amalfi Coast and Tuscany
Olive oil tastings
Lifestyle shoots in stunning flying dresses on the Amalfi Coast, and boudoir shoots in a sultry red room in Florence
And so much more!

This trip would not have been the same without Ashley, my Fine Art Director, who helped bring this vision to life, from flying dresses to capturing content, and even modeling some gowns herself on a boat in the middle of the sea. Thank you, Ashley, for always saying 'yes' to my wildest ideas!

More content from this adventure is coming soon, but I’m already planning the next one for 2025! If this sounds like something you’d love to be part of, DM me for details! I can’t wait for the next adventure!

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Photo Adventure Trip Recap

Private Boat Tour of Capri Island

The Red Room Boudoir Photo Shoot

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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.