2025-11-18T17:15:21.054Z

This studio has quite that scam going on. They put all over the internet over numerous platforms showing that they have giveaways that will actually cost you thousands of dollars. They don’t explain any of the hidden costs to you before rushing you to sign a contract with a bunch of hidden fees. Taken from a quote directly from the business they say “Winners receive a full luxury boudoir experience with a $1,500 credit” which would have any person believing that they are winning the photoshoot and 1,500 credit towards the photos they like. In fact that is not what you get with one of these scammy giveaways. You actually only get $500 towards photos with the MINIMUM package being 2,200 dollars. They make you pay a $250 placeholder when booking and that goes towards you photos as well but that still leaves you with a minimum bill of $1,700. Someone should explain to the business owner what a giveaway means. They clearly have to bait people in with these false “giveaways” to get business. Then when they are called out for their bad practices they try to lie and spread false narratives. Do not support this company.

2025-11-18T14:52:13.930Z

I won an “facebook giveaway” for a free photography experience with Brea Oaks Photography. Unfortunately the advertisement was very misleading. After “winning” I got a call where none of the large additional costs were gone over whatsoever. I was told that the $250 place holder fee would go towards my photos that I liked after the shoot including the $500 credit included in my “giveaway”. However I later found out that purchasing the photos would cost minimally an additional $1,450 out of pocket after my credits were applied and that would only get me digital copies.When my husband and I decided not to move forward we were then charged an additional $250 cancellation fee. Which I would honestly expect if I had just called and booked but I didn’t really think they were going to insist on charging me that fee especially since I had “won” this “giveaway”. They have had other reviews in the past that have explained the same frustration that I have from experiencing the same misleading information and you would hope if a business had good intentions that they would change this in the future as to not mislead future clients and basically scam them out of $500 for a “giveaway”.Overall the advertising is not transparent. I would caution others in using this place. There are plenty of other studios that actually offer giveaways with photos included. The advertisement and conversations had leading up to signing their contract all lead you to believe you are winning this experience and nothing regarding spending thousands of dollars out of pocket. Will be letting everyone I know about this.In response to the Business Response:It is completely disingenuous of you to say that I made this review minutes after speaking with you. I did make it shortly after but it certainly wasn’t minutes 😂 also you have SEVERAL negative reviews for the same bad business practices that I spoke about above because what you say about transparency with your pricing absolutely did not happen. I was not gone over the pricing before having that contract sent to me with the rushed statement of making sure it gets signed within 24 hours or I’d lose the giveaway. The way you have your team go over the “giveaway” is snakey. You state that the $250 place holder is refundable above yet I was charged $250 not once but twice. Also I explained on the phone call how I was NOT gone over pricing and that is what led me and my husband deciding we could not pay the price. For you to try to spin the narrative is comically ridiculous and only further shows how disingenuous and disgusting your business practices are. Enjoy that $500 you scammed from me and have the day you deserve.

2025-11-11T03:28:07.533Z

I was hoping Google would allow me to give 0 stars, because that’s exactly what Brea Oakes deserves.I “won” the scam Brea Oakes calls a “female empowerment giveaway,” but it is ANYTHING but. They will deceive you into thinking you’ve “won” something amazing & will even reassure you that the “minimum album price” is *only* $1700. Ladies, that isn’t REMOTELY true—in fact, it’s nearly double that. There is nothing in their “menu” less than $2k+, & the smallest album is $3200.Maybe that exorbitant cost could’ve been palatable somehow—they call it “an investment in yourself” & coat it in all sorts of other language that truly does exactly what they are told intend to—convince you that this is for you. An experience. Etc, etc. When I learned their real prices (after I paid the deposit, of course), they failed to address my concerns in any meaningful way. They sidestepped entirely, simply saying “we have payment plans!” No. Just no.I quickly learned (via other brides on reddit) that this is an incredibly common marketing scheme. You think you’ve won this incredible deal, so you become more ok with handing over thousands upon thousands of dollars…when plenty of reputable studios do this for far, FAR less.Unless you’re in the top 1% or have infinite disposable income, please please don’t trust Brea Oakes. Learn from my unfortunate mistake. At first, it truly did feel so empowering to have “won”—but it quickly became a pit in my stomach and $250 down the drain when I’m trying to plan a wedding on a resident salary. They’ve not responded to my multiple requests for a refund on the grounds of misrepresentation (when I repeatedly confirmed that the smallest album was a *meager* $1700–again, the real cost is nearly double that at $3200). I promise you, unless you have infinite funds at your disposal, your money is better spent almost *anywhere* else.See my full discussion with them below.

2025-11-07T16:38:54.155Z

What a great experience! Highly recommend for anyone even thinking about getting photos done. It's a major confidence booster. The staff is extremely friendly and professional!

2025-11-02T18:10:50.779Z

I’ve been wanting to do a boudoir for myself for a very long time now and I’m so glad it was with Brea Oakes Photography. I have always struggled with my body image, and my body weight in general, especially with recently gaining 75+ pounds and getting diagnosed with painful lipedema. When I arrived to Brea Oakes Studio I was greeted by warm and friendly faces and empowering energy all around. Absolutely zero judgement or negativity. I felt safe and comfortable, and well taken care of. Their studio is super chic and elegant and it wasn’t too cold which is a major plus. They helped me narrow down some outfits I brought and provided outfit items like shoes as needed. They had a great sized client closet with all sorts of sizes to accommodate everyone. The team genuinely cares about your experience there and absolutely made me feel special and sexy again. I walked in feeling shameful of my self and my body, and left feeling empowered and sexy. Big thank you to everyone at Brea Oakes for creating a memory I will hold onto forever. If you haven’t booked with them yet, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND them, and recommend you book this time for yourself.❤️ Can’t wait to receive my final images!!! ☺️❤️

2025-10-20T18:21:06.284Z

My experience was awesome! Everyone made me feel very comfortable as soon as I arrived. Everyone seemed genuinely happy to be there. They make it not feel awkward at all no matter how revealing the wardrobe. The photographer was great at giving me direction on how to position my body. Getting to see the photos after and going through all the options the same day was a great conclusion to the experience. I recommend to anyone regardless of the reason, you won't be disappointed.

2025-10-20T16:29:22.405Z

I had the best experience in just a couple of hours! Prior to my shoot day, the entire team was beyond helpful on everything I needed to know, what to bring, etc. The amount of detail that goes into everything is incredible.Every woman needs to book a shoot with this group of ladies! They made the entire experience so effortless and building up woman to see their own beauty. Thank you for everything 🤍

2025-10-20T15:25:31.990Z

Disappointing Experience with Hidden CostsI won an “Instagram giveaway” for a free photography experience with Brea Oaks Photography, but unfortunately, the process felt very misleading. After being told I had won, there was no clear explanation upfront about the additional costs involved. I later found out that purchasing the photos would cost over $1,000, even though the experience was advertised as free.When I decided not to move forward—after discovering this information well in advance of the session—Brea refused to refund the $250 “placeholder” fee, despite my communication being prompt and reasonable.Overall, I felt the advertising was not transparent and the business practices unfair. I would caution others to ask detailed questions about pricing before committing, as the “free” experience is far from free.

2025-10-17T15:32:38.754Z

I had the most incredible experience at my boudoir shoot! From the moment I walked in, every single girl on the team made me feel so comfortable, confident, and truly beautiful again. The energy in the room was amazing—so supportive, empowering, and fun! They guided me through every pose and made me feel completely at ease the entire time.If you’ve ever thought about doing a boudoir session but felt nervous or unsure, this is your sign to book it. You’ll walk out feeling powerful, radiant, and so proud of yourself. Thank you to the whole team for reminding me what it feels like to love myself again. ❤️

2025-10-12T17:39:44.118Z

Everyone here made me feel so comfortable. The communication, direction, and personalities of everyone was a 10/10. I will recommend them to everyone I know.

2025-10-06T22:48:21.377Z

This was such a great and fun experience! Loved that it was a team of women empowering women and embracing their beauty.

2025-10-03T16:37:27.871Z

This was an amazing experience! I was so comfortable with the women working with me! I would 1000% recommend to everyone! I felt so beautiful and so confident! I can’t wait to get my pictures in my hands and share them with my significant other! Thank you to the team, you were fun and amazing to work with! 💗

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2025-09-10T13:36:12.221Z

This is the best thing I’ve EVER done! I was so nervous, but these ladies are the absolute best at what they do!!! Thank you for truly making someone feel so beautiful!

2025-08-29T00:06:43.646Z

Would highly recommend! A safe environment for women to let their inner vixen out!

2025-08-27T14:23:19.427Z

Loved my experience with this type of photo shoot. Felt very reassured and comfortable, the 3 women I had the pleasure of meeting were so friendly and kind.I felt unprepared with my own clothing selections, but their client closet held everything you could ever dream of so after leaving the shoot I felt very confident with my choices. I ended up liking more photos than i expected, so be prepared to spend more $ than you thought you would.I loved having my hair and makeup done for me, it was fun. I think they focus on keeping things subtle, so if you want more done let them know. Dont be shy. The make up and hair wasnt anything I couldnt have done myself, but it was nice to feel pampered in that way by having someone else do it :)I would recommend any womem get this done if they are considering it, its one for the bucket list ladies!!

2025-08-18T21:36:21.191Z

So Friday was my very first boudoir photoshoot and I was beyond nervous to say the least! The idea of being that vulnerable in front of a camera felt overwhelming. I am super self conscious of my body like so many of us Mom’s are! But I am SO GLAD I did it as this experience turned out to be one of the most empowering things I’ve ever done!!From the moment I arrived, the team made me feel completely at ease. The photographer greeted me with a warm smile and took time to chat before we even started shooting.The makeup artist was a total gem—she hyped me up the entire time and made me feel like a goddess before I even stepped in front of the camera. Once the shoot began, the energy was so positive and encouraging. Every pose came with gentle guidance and genuine compliments that helped me relax and actually enjoy the process.By the end, I wasn’t just comfortable—I was confident. I walked out of that studio taller, prouder, and more in love with myself than I’ve felt in a long time. Seeing the unedited photos was the cherry on top. They captured not just how I looked, but how I felt—strong, beautiful, and unapologetically me.If you’re on the fence about doing a boudoir shoot, especially if you’re nervous like I was, do it!! And do it with a team that truly sees you. I’ll treasure this experience forever.

2025-08-10T21:08:50.511Z

Absolutely AMAZING!! Everyone was super nice and made me feel very comfortable! I walked in feeling pretty nervous for my first shoot, and walked out feeling like a sexy badass!! I also loved how you got to see your photos right after the shoot! Absolutely loved them!! It was hard to cut it down to 30! Best experience ever and would definitely go again!!

2025-08-05T12:06:25.250Z

Getting my photos done here was a spur of the moment thing. I didn’t know I would walk out with the boost of confidence I needed. After the weight of nerves was lifted I learned a lot about myself. Not only are you made confident but more comfortable throughout the shoot.