Boudoir Photography
By Nova Mejia
Located in Mesa, AZ

"At some point you just have to decide...
to be that woman you have always known you could be."

~Elyse Santilli

Because you're worth it.

Because you're worth it.

Boudoir is the celebration of each person's unique beauty. It is for EVERYONE.


"Do something today that your future self will thank you for."

Here's what you
need to know. 

- You are perfect just as you are. 
- Beauty comes in all shapes, sizes, AND years of life experience.
- Boudoir is an opportunity to honor your strength, your power, and your essence...
- You don't need ANY type of experience at all.
- You are allowed to embrace your beauty and celebrate all that you are!

- You are perfect just as you are.
- Beauty comes in all shapes, sizes, AND years of life experience.
- Boudoir is an opportunity to honor your strength, your power, and your essence...
- You don't need ANY type of experience at all.
- You are ALLOWED to embrace your beauty and celebrate all that you are!

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"...Honestly, for the first time in my life I can look at pictures of myself and see beauty..."  

AS SEEN ON

"The best part was seeing the pictures and realizing that this photo shoot was the best thing I could have done for myself."


Products

Exquisite artwork
featuring YOU!

Luxury Albums, Wall Art, Digital Images, and more...

"YOU ARE YOUR WILDEST DREAMS."

Appreciating your body, as it is today - period.

Embracing your beauty inside AND out...

Celebrating this very unique life you live and all the struggles you've overcome to get here...

Telling your authentic story, as there is no other one like it...

Owning who you are and capturing your essence this moment in time...

A "Luxury Boudoir Experience" with Lilac Dream Boudoir is a step towards:

Before & After!

"Beauty begins the moment you decide to be yourself."

~Coco Chanel

THE PROCESS

HOW TO MAKE YOUR DREAM SESSION A REALITY

Step 1: Initial Consultation

Step 2: Your Session!

Step 3: Your Reveal and Ordering Appointment

We'll have a chat over the phone about what you're looking for. I'll tell you all about the experience, what to expect, and answer any questions you may have. If you're ready, we'll get you booked right then and there. Then the fun begins!

On the day of your photoshoot, we'll have a makeup & hair stylist on site to get you ready for your session. (It's included as part of the experience!) This can be as glam or as natural as you'd like. I'll guide you through your entire session with posture and posing. All you have to do is show up, I'll take care of the rest! 

You'll get to see fully retouched images from your photo shoot and order the ones you love! I'll walk you through the various options you have and what you can do with your images, such as luxury albums, wall art, and more!

Every session includes:

Professional Studio
Location

Expert Hair & Makeup Styling

Wardrobe Consultation & Planning Guidance

Detailed Photo
 Retouching

Private Viewing & Ordering Session

Studio located in Mesa, AZ
Also serving Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, Chandler, Gilbert, and surrounding areas.  

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Miss K

Miss D

Miss D

"I booked this shoot as a gift to my husband and it quickly became so much more. Nova was so great at communicating and giving me all the information I would need to make my shoot successful! She made the process fun! During my shoot she made it so easy and made me feel comfortable! Her attention to detail is amazing, she knows exactly what is needed to get the best photos! This ended up being a gift to myself as well. I left the studio each time feeling beautiful! If you're considering a boudoir session, do it!!"

“I recently turned 51 and have had some pretty big changes in my life over the last several years, right up until last month. I've wanted to do [a boudoir session] for quite some time, and after I got over the last hurdle I had, I knew it was time… I’m amazed at the photos. Some of them I can't believe it's me! Makes me feel incredible! I got to be in a make believe world for a little while… I didn't really have an exact idea how it was going to go, but I think it's pretty much what I was imagining. [The best part was] how patient and helpful you are! I had absolutely no idea what I was doing, and your guidance and expertise made the session just perfect. Thank you so much for making me feel so comfortable!”

"Having a boudoir session is something I've always wanted to do. I felt like I was ready. It was kind of a "coming of AGE" thing for me to do. On the day of my session I was scared to death. I was very nervous. I didn't really know what to expect. Afterward I felt amazing. I felt empowered. I felt pretty. I saw myself a little differently. When I first saw my images, I was surprised! I felt like they were absolutely beautiful, which was again, a surprise for me. Some of them, I wasn't sure they were really me, but they are! I was very happy. Often women my age wouldn't do a shoot like this, for a number of reasons... The reality is we need to do what makes us feel good. Step out of our comfort zone, our age self-imposed rut."

"I was blown away with everything - from hair & makeup to the way the location was beautifully set up. What an experience! I felt so comfortable and confident through the whole process. I'm in awe of how sexy and sassy I looked. Every woman should experience a boudoir session! Nova made me feel like a model. She's going to help a lot of women empower their inner goddess." 

“Thank you so much for today. It made me feel empowered, like a goddess, and really just down right beautiful. You made the whole environment so relaxing and comfortable, I totally forgot about my body insecurities! I am shocked and blown away that these photos are me and am realizing that I’m very hard on myself. This little boost is good for me. There are so many photos it’s ridiculous! I seriously can’t believe how beautiful these photos are. I honestly didn’t recognize myself at first. Thank you for making me feel like a Queen for the day!”  

"I think EVERY woman should do a boudoir photo shoot! I felt so beautiful and perfect. I literally felt like a supermodel!! After seeing how stunning and absolutely gorgeous I turned out in these photos my self confidence has definitely gone up! When I share these pictures with friends and see the reactions on their face and hear things like “omg, that’s you?, you look stunning, gorgeous, flawless…
It was all that I was expecting and MORE!!
I loved every bit of it. How Nova made me feel so beautiful and walked/guided me through every step of the way! I didn’t have to worry about a single thing from the time that I booked with her, to the time of my shoot:) Thanks again for such an amazing experience."

Miss A

Miss h

"You have a good eye. I follow a few boudoir pages and some just don’t have the “softness” I see in your photos. I look at my photos and think, “That’s me?” I love them! It was a blast. Thank you so much!" 

"This was one of the best experiences I've had and if you have ever thought about doing a boudoir shoot all I can say is DO IT!! I took a leap out of my comfort zone and Nova was AMAZING. She ensures you feel comfortable during the shoot and helps with ALL the prep weeks before the shoot. Thank you so much Nova!!"

“I did a boudoir shoot to free myself from things that were holding me back and to try and let my inner spirit shine. It was bottled for such a long time.
Nova made me feel wonderful as a person. There was no judgment.
The session made me feel like… it doesn’t matter if you have flaws… 
and that I can do anything. I felt so free and like I was the only one in the room… it was liberating and awesome! I would tell everybody don’t wait - book!!!”

"Originally, I wanted to do (a boudoir photoshoot) as a fun gift for my husband before I started trying to have a family. But as I started doing more research, I realized I also really wanted to do the shoot for myself. I thought I might be nervous, but I wasn't at all! I felt so glamorous having my hair and makeup done and wearing beautiful pieces. Nova made me so comfortable during the session, it was such a blast!! It completely boosted my self-confidence and self-image!!! I felt so beautiful and sexy and the photos are better than I could've imagined. Such an amazing shift in my perspective of how I view myself now. It was all that I was expecting and more! I had so much fun, it was a blast working with Nova and the images are absolutely gorgeous! I wouldn't change a thing! I would just like to say a sincere thank you from the bottom of my heart! I walk away from this experience with a better mindset about my body and beautiful images! I'm so grateful."

"Hi Nova, I just wanted to let you know that my album arrived today and it is absolutely gorgeous! Thank you for everything you did to ensure it would arrive on time... We did a first look photo shoot and at the end I presented him with his gift and got the photographer to capture his reaction and it was priceless! He loves it and says it is the best gift he's ever received hands down. Thank you.🥰" "

Miss T

Miss T

"You have a good eye. I follow a few boudoir pages and some just don’t have the “softness” I see in your photos. I look at my photos and think, “That’s me?” I love them! It was a blast. Thank
you so much!" 

"This was one of the best experiences I've had and if you have ever thought about doing a boudoir shoot all I can say is DO IT!! I took a leap out of my comfort zone and Nova was AMAZING. She ensures you feel comfortable during the shoot and helps with ALL the prep weeks before the shoot. Thank you so much Nova!!"

Miss T

Miss P

Miss N

Miss A

Miss E

Miss T

"It was a blast."

"This was one of the best experiences
I've had!"

"I would tell everybody don't wait - book!!!"

"It completely boosted my self-confidence and self-image!!!"

"He loves it and says it is the best gift he's ever received hands down."

"I left the studio each time feeling beautiful!"

"...your guidance and expertise made the session just perfect."

"...The reality is, we need to do what makes us feel good..."

"What an experience!"

"Thank you for making me feel like a queen for a day!"

"It was all that I was expecting and MORE!!"

Client Reviews

Testimonials from WOMEN that took the leap!

"Women who invest in themselves go further."

When will I get to see my photos?

We will select a date 1-2 weeks after your session for your ordering appointment. You will see fully edited photos. I will go over the various options you have to create luxury albums, premium wall art, and fine art prints, which all my clients find invaluable! 

You know that feeling of being completely open and honest with someone? It’s meant to feel special, letting someone in. Because it is. This is boudoir. It’s merging that intimacy with photography. With imagery. Of YOU. Embracing your femininity, your strength and your sensuality. Intimate storytelling is how I define it. 

I will provide you all the info you need to be prepared for the big day - from what to wear to encouraged self-care. On the day of your session, there will be a makeup & hairstylist on site to pamper you and get you ready for your session! 

How do I prepare for my Photoshoot?

Girl!

What is boudoir photography?

FAQ'S

Everything you need to know to Make Your Perfect Session a Reality

You know that feeling of being completely open and honest with someone? It’s meant to feel special, letting someone in. Because it is. This is boudoir. It’s merging that intimacy with photography. With imagery. Of YOU. Embracing your femininity, your strength and your sensuality. Intimate storytelling is how I define it. 

Hey there, I'm Nova! 

-Proud mom of an amazing nine-year-old little girl, Luna + Husky, Qute.

-Up for all things fitness, from Crossfit to Zumba.

-Food+wine=yum! Trying to get better at not overcooking everything.

I was a professional modern dancer, actress and model for many years before I took residence on the other side of the camera.
I've traveled the world both personally and professionally, and have had the honor and privilege of working with the most amazing fellow creatives in film, commercials, print, and theater.

I understand how nerve wracking and intimidating it can be to show up for a photoshoot. But don't worry - I've got you!

I am here to capture the essence of your true and unique beauty. I will guide you through your entire session and tell you exactly what to do.
All you have to do is show up, I'll take care of the rest!  


Your Photographer

About Your Photographer

Nova Mejia

"She refused to settle
for she had a wild heart and wild hearts cannot be easily tamed."

~ R.G. Moon

"Do the thing you think you cannot do."

~Eleanor Roosevelt

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