Meet the women who will take care of you.
Every person on this team was chosen for one reason: they make women feel safe, seen, and extraordinary.
"I want every woman who walks through that door to feel like the most important person in the room. Because for that day — she is."Nena
Nena Elizabeth
Nena has been creating transformative photography experiences since 2009 — long before boudoir was a mainstream conversation. Over seventeen years, she built something rare in this industry: a full team, a signature process, and a studio where women consistently leave changed.
She founded Fairytale After Dark on a single belief — that every woman deserves to see herself the way the people who love her already do. Nena doesn't just run a photography studio. She's built a space where women come in nervous and leave proud.
Today she leads a team of artists, photographers, and experience makers who share her obsession with the details that make the difference. Every element of the FAD experience — from how you're greeted at the door to the moment you see your portraits for the first time — was designed by her, deliberately.
Chosen for how they make you feel.
Photographers, artists, and the warm voices you'll hear before you ever walk in.
Director of Operations
Raychel
Raychel is the reason everything runs beautifully. Behind every seamless booking, every perfectly timed appointment, and every detail that makes the FAD experience feel effortless - Raychel is the force making it happen. She is the steady, warm presence that holds the studio together, and clients feel that the moment they're in her hands.
Photographer
Sutton
Sutton brings a bold, editorial energy to every session. She has an eye for drama - dramatic light, powerful angles, images that feel like they belong in a magazine. She's also one of the most encouraging humans in the room, with the ability to make even the most camera-shy woman feel like a natural.
Photographer
Olivia
Olivia has a natural gift for making every client feel beautiful, confident, and sexy in front of the camera. Her photography is incredible, but it’s her warm, sweet energy that makes every session feel effortless and fun. She knows how to make clients feel completely comfortable while creating images they’ll love.
Photographer
Jessica
She has a gift for seeing the beauty in every woman who steps in front of her camera. Her feminine energy and eye for the little details make it easy to relax, have fun, and trust the process. She knows exactly how to guide you, hype you up, and capture that moment when you stop thinking about the camera and start feeling like that girl.
Lead Artist
Lindsey
Lindsey is the artist who turns your session into the piece you take home. After your reveal, she's the one bringing your portraits to life — refining every image with a quiet, exacting eye until it looks the way you felt in the moment. She works behind the scenes, but her fingerprints are on every wall piece and album that leaves our studio.
Client Concerige
D'Angelina
D'Angelina is the first face you see with a presence that sets the tone for your entire day. She has a rare gift for making women feel at ease before they've even started, easing every worry, and making sure the moment you walk in, you already feel welcome.
Reservation Specialist
Alexis
Alexis is here to make sure you feel completely prepared for your session before you ever walk through our doors. Her warm, reassuring energy helps take away the nerves so you can show up feeling excited, confident, and ready for your day.
Hair and Make Up Artist
Deniecia
Deniecia is an artist in every sense of the word. She approaches every face as a blank canvas with a story waiting to be told — sculpting, enhancing, and refining until the woman in the chair looks like the most glamorous version of herself. Her work is flawless under studio lighting and even more beautiful in person. Clients come back for Deniecia by name.
Hair and Make Up Artist
Grace
Grace brings a calm, steady energy to the glam chair that women feel the moment they sit down. She listens first — how you usually wear your hair, what you love about your face, what you'd rather not see — then builds a look that's polished, camera-ready, and unmistakably you. By the time she's done, the nerves are gone and the session hasn't even started.
Hair and Make Up Artist
Mimi
Mimi has a gift for glam that looks effortless. She reads a face in seconds, knows exactly what will photograph beautifully under studio light, and builds a look that's elevated without ever feeling like a mask. Soft, bold, or somewhere in between — women leave her chair already feeling like the session has started.
Your experience is waiting.
Every member of this team shows up for you — fully, completely, without exception. Pick a date and we'll take it from there.
What women say after
"I was so nervous walking in. I left feeling like an entirely different woman. I cannot stop looking at my photos."
ISABELA M."I've done boudoir before. This was nothing like that. The level of professionalism and artistry is unmatched."
CHRISTINE I."I cried at my reveal. Happy tears. I didn't recognize myself — in the best possible way. Book it. Don't think about it."
APRIL V."Worth every penny and then some. My album is the most beautiful thing I own. I look at it constantly."
JENNIFER H."This was the most empowering thing I have ever done for myself. Every woman deserves this experience."
LEONA R."I was so nervous walking in. I left feeling like an entirely different woman. I cannot stop looking at my photos."
ISABELA M."I've done boudoir before. This was nothing like that. The level of professionalism and artistry is unmatched."
CHRISTINE I."I cried at my reveal. Happy tears. I didn't recognize myself — in the best possible way. Book it. Don't think about it."
APRIL V."Worth every penny and then some. My album is the most beautiful thing I own. I look at it constantly."
JENNIFER H."This was the most empowering thing I have ever done for myself. Every woman deserves this experience."
LEONA R.Questions? Good.
I am so nervous — is that normal?
Completely normal. Almost every client says she feels nervous walking in. It's a vulnerable thing to be photographed this way.
What changes everything is the atmosphere. Once glam starts, the music is playing, and you're being guided with warmth and encouragement, the nerves fade quickly. Most women leave saying it felt empowering and even fun.
How long does the session last?
Your boudoir day is meant to be just that — a day all about you. You'll be in the studio with us for up to 3.5 hours. We recommend clearing any other obligations off your plate on session day so you can really focus on you, your self-care, and filling your cup. We can't wait to do that with you.
What should I bring to my session?
Bring 2–3 outfits that make you feel like you. Do not stress — we've got you. Think lingerie, a bodysuit (looks amazing on everyone), heels you never wear but love, or something unexpected that shows your personality. When you get here, we'll help you choose the best looks so everything feels effortless.
Do you provide hair and makeup?
Yes. Professional hair and makeup is included in your experience.
Our glam artists create a look that feels like you, just elevated — soft and romantic, bold and dramatic, or somewhere in between. We talk through your preferences so you still feel like yourself, only more polished and camera-ready.
What if I don't know how to pose?
The good news? You don't need to know a single pose. We walk you through everything — how to move, where to look, even what to do with your hands. You'll be shocked how natural it feels once we start. By the end you'll be thinking, "Wait… I'm actually kind of obsessed with myself."
Is there any obligation to buy?
No. You'll see your images the same day at a private reveal and choose only what you love. Portrait collections begin at $500, with flexible payment options, and there is never pressure to add anything. If you fall in love with your images, you'll have the chance to invest in what feels right. If you don't, you still walked through the door and chose yourself.
Will my photos be shared anywhere?
Never without your written permission. Many women keep their artwork entirely private, and that is always your call. Nothing from your session is posted, shown, or used unless you specifically say yes.