Ricardo Andre Photography

Working with Ricardo was an amazing experience. I decided to do a boudoir photo shoot partially for my boyfriend and partially for myself, and I’ve never felt more confident or sexy. The makeup artist /​hair stylist (who’s name I forgot, so sorry!) was absolutely phenomenal. She created an amazing look that I would have never chose for myself, but I absolutely loved it! I wish I could have her do my hair and makeup every day.
When the photo shoot started I was definitely very nervous and very stiff, but Ricardo was great at making me feel comfortable and confident. By the end it felt like I was looking at photos of a different person, they were so good!
I just did my photo shoot tonight, and I can’t wait to see the end result!
I would recommend every woman try out a boudoir photo shoot with Ricardo. I guarantee you’ll feel fabulous afterwards.

Let me start off by saying there really aren’t enough positive things I can say about my boudoir shoot with Ricardo Andre!
I am a new mom so I purchased a living social deal for a boudoir shoot to rekindle the romance between my husband and I, post baby. And while I had lost most of the baby weight, I am plus sized so as the date of the shoot approached I found myself becoming nervous about how I would look on camera. I had absolutely nothing to worry about — from the moment I entered the studio Ricardo and Kevin (check him out on Facebook at Kevin Nivek Kiadii LR), the make up artist, worked endlessly to make me feel comfortable and look my best.
I gave Kevin and Ricardo complete creative freedom while on the shoot and I am so happy I did — they both encouraged looks that I would have never thought would look so good. Kevin and I chatted and drank wine while he worked on my make up and hair but there was no mirror in the room so I didn’t see the look till he was finished. When he showed me I was completely blown away — I still looked like myself but all of a sudden it was the model version! My make up has never been so beautiful– including on my wedding day. And Ricardo took the base look and only improved upon it.
I had brought a bunch of clothes with me but in my sleep-​deprived new-​mommy fog, I hadn’t really thought about what I wanted to wear. Ricardo put outfits together for me, pulling both from my clothes as well as from accessories and staples he had on hand. Ironically the most racy outfit he picked out had me initially convinced I was going to look like a fat two-​dollar hooker, but I had seen glimpses of how good I looked in some of the earlier outfits on his camera so I decided to trust him. So glad I did — the photo came out amazing! Not only did I look beautiful (and not fat), but the outfit only looked sultry (and not slutty) as I had feared and the photo was truly one of the best photos of the shoot!
I ended up happily agreeing to get a book done of the photos — my husband saw a few of the sample photos Ricardo sent me by text and I can happily say the «spice» is back into our marriage. But I know I will continue to work with both Ricardo and Kevin for special occasions in my family’s life. Ricardo took a few off-​the-​cuff shots of my 4-​month-​old daughter and husband before they left the studio after dropping me off at the shoot and the photos were so good that now my husband and I can’t wait to do a family shoot (and I know I want to work with both Ricardo and Kevin for my husbands 40^th birthday in a few years). But for now, if you are a woman looking for a photographer and makeup artist who will work endlessly to make you look a feel your best no matter your age, race, shape or size, look no further and run to Ricardo’s studio!

I was nervous going into my boudoir shoot with Ricardo — I’ve never done anything like that before and I didn’t know what to expect. From the moment I arrived, though, the session was comfortable, professional, and fun. The woman who did my hair and makeup helped me relax, walked me through what would happen for the rest of the afternoon, and advised on outfits. Ricardo arrived just as we were finishing up and was as profession as could be — he introduced himself, showed me some example photos to gauge the look I was going for, told me briefly about his experience as a photographer, and invited me to ask questions. During the shoot, he gave very clear directions and encouragement. The whole experience made me feel so sexy and confident! The only very small qualm I had (which is so small it didn’t even warrant taking off a star in this review) was that I was pushed to «add some color» by wearing some jewelry and shoes that, in retrospect, weren’t really my style. The photos still turned out beautifully, though, and I just didn’t choose to print those ones. My (now) husband freaked out when he found the prints waiting for him at home the night before our wedding day. I have since recommended Ricardo to friends and will continue to do so without reservation!

Not sure where to start — was searching like crazy for a good boudoir photographer, found him on groupon and then did a ton of research his reviews were amazing, but I was hesitant given it was groupon and only an hour shoot. Well let me tell you ladies if you are looking for a pick me up or looking to put together a book for your bea for your wedding day — you have found the right place. Ricardo is amazing. He’s hilarious, great at direction and really works with your energy. My 1 hour shoot turned into 6 hours later releasing my inner animal and coming out with some KILLEr photos. To back up a step he has the most AMAZING makeup artist for you when you go to your shoot. She spent a full hour making me look insanely beautiful — I am SUPER picky about makeup and she just KILLEd it. Honest to god I considered firing the makeup company I hired for my wedding day. I have never in my life looked better. I am obviously buying a book off of him, because that was my plan all along — to surprise my boo thang on our wedding day with an amazing artistic book of my look sexy AF. If I could’ve hired him for my wedding, I would’ve. He really knows what to look for in a shot. I felt comfortable, I was naked in seconds, without being told what to put on, take off. I really would encourage this to ANYONE. I am trying to find the next time I can go back and shoot with him. 1 year anniversary?
Just do it ladies — you won’t regret it!

I had a great experience doing the photo shoot with Remi and Ricardo. The final book is amazing. They made me feel so comfortable, and I really enjoyed the experience way more than I expected. The photos are gorgeous and very tasteful. My husband is going to love his gift. If you are on the fence about doing this, do it. You (and the special person you are doing it for) will not regret this unique, fun experience!

I love taking pictures of myself but I can’t capture myself in every angle but Ricardo surely did. I have never done a boudoir photo shoot before so naturally, I was nervous but Ricardo helped me to loosen up and relax. Once, I did… we were on a roll! I was working it and posing with confidence.
I was able to change as many times as I wanted, plus he took his time in positioning me correctly to capture great shots
I can’t stop looking at my photo because my photos are sexy but still classy.
My friends love my photos so much that they want to do a shoot too. I’m know that I will definitely be doing this again and it will be with Ricardo photography!

I had a lovely time! Ricardo and his team were very professional and did a great job of helping me to feel at ease (I particularly liked the part where Ricardo gave me a tutorial on how to pose for the camera in a studio setting and insisted that I tell a story with my face and body – it’s not something one thinks about much for everyday photos), and the makeup artist did a great job with both my hair and makeup.
The photos themselves were also really amazingly good. Ricardo has a really great eye for color and composition, and he also was able, despite my incoherently stated aesthetic preferences, to really capture the kind of atmosphere and mood that I wanted represented in the photos. All in all, I’m extremely pleased with the results.

Ricardo exceeded my expectations when it came to doing a shoot like this. He is extremely detail-​oriented but makes you feel completely comfortable at the same time. He’s an expert at what he does. When I got my photos they looked like something out of an edgy magazine. He does art, not photographs, that will become keepsakes for you and your significant other. He really knows how to capture beauty in the most creative of ways. If you’re working with Ricardo you’re in more than good hands.

Last month I gave my boyfriend one of the best gifts, I think, a guy could ever hope for from his girlfriend/​wife: professional, classy, beautiful boudoir pictures of myself. And while I initially signed up and stripped down for his benefit, it turns out that it was a really empowering, enlightening experience for me! To this day I still sneak away with the book whenever I need a pick-​me-​up or boost to remind myself of how hot and sexy I truly am!
My quest for the best boudoir photographer in NYC began here, on Unilocal.Ricardo’s reviews by far blew everyone else out of the water, and it just took a few minutes scrolling through his website to see why. Every woman he’s ever photographed looks HOT! And super sexy. And confident. And classy. One of the main reasons I ultimately went with Ricardo was because I’d seen boudoir pics from other photographers online and they looked pretty cheesy. I didn’t want the girl-​next-​door or 1950s pin-​up look (although he could likely do those, too); I wanted the sort of look that I’m sure my boyfriend fantasizes about (within reason! Again, I’m a classy lady). Ricardo absolutely delivered in capturing what I had in mind, even though I was definitely too shy and embarrassed to actually convey that on camera at first. No matter, though, because after a few drinks with Ricardo’s awesome assistant Remy (check out my review on her crazy make-​up skills, which deserve a shout-​out in and of itself!) and his own excellent coaching skills, I was eventually totally eating it up and feeling like a professional super model by the end of the night. Whenever I would get stuck or lose «that look» or shrink away into my little bubble of insecurity, Ricardo was right there coaxing me back out. And when you’re that vulnerable and on display and hyper aware of all of your little imperfections, it’s great to have a coach treat you like the rock star you really are inside. Ricardo was funny, encouraging, positive, and gave great direction throughout the entire experience, and the book we had printed out really reflects how professional and awesome a photographer he is. I actually teared up when I first skimmed through the book before giving it to my bf. I was so beautiful! I had no idea I could be that hot, and it’s this memory that I keep coming back to if ever I feel meh. He also managed to expedite the whole Photoshop/​printing process seeing as how I waited until the last minute to come up with this as a gift idea for the bf lol. And yes, the bf was super stoked about his gift and kept saying how much he’d have liked to show it off to his friends, although he knows he can’t ;)
So if you’re thinking about doing a boudoir shoot for your bf/​husband (or even just for yourself, honestly! What an ego boost!), I couldn’t recommend Ricardo highly enough. What I thought was going to be a demoralizing and embarrassing evening actually ended up being one of the best things I’ve ever done for myself. =]

I did a budoir shoot with Ricardo before my wedding… it was my first time doing anything like this and I was a little nervous, but Ricardo was patient and helped make me feel at ease. He’s creative, innovative, and very talented at what he does. I had an incredible experience and I am very happy with the pictures… they looked out of this world. I highly recommend him!

This was an amazing experience! I’ve never done anything like this before and Ricardo and his team were very patient and supportive through the whole process.
I started with Remi doing my hair and makeup, which turned out awesome — I am glad I let Remi just do her thing, because generally I am into a more natural look, but she said it wouldn’t really pop in the photos. She definitely made me feel very comfortable — we discussed outfits and looks and she got me a drink and helped me relax and get in the mood!
Ricardo came around later and we jumped right into it! It took a little bit to for me to get used to being in front of the camera, but Ricardo is a great coach and definitely has a vision for how he wants to see you and how he wants the pictures to come out. He knows what works — definitely trust him to do your shoot!
After the shoot he and Remi were always very accessible by email if I had any questions about my pictures or book. Loved this experience and I would definitely recommend for anyone looking to do boudoir!

My experience with Ricardo was flawless. His entire team was both professional and fun at the same time. They made me feel comfortable and confident from the very start. Whether this is your first boudoir shoot or your 100^th, I would recommend Ricardo every time.
Not only was the experience great, but the book I purchased is absolutely incredible! The day after I had my shoot, Ricardo sent me a Dropbox of all my images. We exchanged a few emails back and forth (he is extremely responsive), and I gave him a list of my favorite photos (almost all of them!). He then worked his magic and put together a beautiful hard cover book with my favorite photos as well as the photos he thought were great. The work he did on the photos is beautiful, creative, tasteful, and inventive. The book is amazing, a true work of art, and I am so glad that I chose Ricardo to make it all happen!

Really great experience– had a lot of fun with something way out of my comfort zone. Remi and Ricardo are both fantastic at making you feel at home and as relaxed as possible. Pictures also turned out beautiful! If you’re on the fence about doing it– you should just do it, and go with Ricardo, can’t imagine anyone being better.

Great experience. Ricardo and his assistant Remi are the consummate professionals who not only take pride in their work, but excel at it. The studio is safe, clean and easy to find. Felt 100% safe the entire time, from beginning to end.
The evening got started with just Remi — discussing looks, outfits, makeup and hair. She is amazing. I initially considered doing my own hair and makeup, but luckily changed my mind. We all think we know what looks best on us – and many of us do, but if you’re going into something like this for the first time (like I was), leave it to the pros. Things just look different on camera. I can’t thank Remi enough for her creativity and talent.
Ricardo came about an hour later, after I was much more relaxed, thanks to engaging conversation with Remi, playing with her adorable dog and the 2 mimosas. He is great at warming you up. Each look (or outfit/​location change) was more comfortable than the next. If anything, I would recommend saving your favorite outfit for the end, because Ricardo is SO great at making you feel comfortable that the best photos will come at that point, when you’re game for anything. I want to emphasize that I’ve never done this before, but never once did I feel at all uncomfortable. Awkward in the beginning, sure, but never uncomfortable.
I actually did my shoot over a month ago, but waited to review so I could comment on the finished product as well. I initially purchased a Lifebooker coupon, but then wanted more photos than what the coupon offered, so Ricardo not only honored the 3 photos from the coupon, but also gave me a really good deal on the extra photos. And then some, because he takes so much pride in his work and is so damn good at it (and is an all-​around nice guy). My book is beautiful. My husband loves it. The photos are tasteful and there’s no crazy photo-​shopping. His edits enhance what’s already on the picture, completely free of your typical photo-​shopping gimmicks. While this was my first shoot like this, I doubt it will be my last. Hopefully Ricardo will still available for next time :).

I had so much fun doing my boudoir shot with Ricardo. I walked in feeling nervous and walked out feeling confident and sexy as hell thanks to Ricardo.
He was very helpful in setting up each look and instructing me on how to pull it off so it felt and looked natural. The end result being him capturing something In me I didn’t know I had… My inner sexy beast
I’m encouraging every woman who’s ever thought about doing something like this to see Ricardo because he will exceeded you expectations.
Also his assistant Remi was awesome!!! She rocked my makeup and was great at helping me relax when I first arrived.

I read all of the reviews probably several times before my appointment to convince myself that this would be a good experience and I’d have a handful of decent pictures for my fiancé. This is way outside of my comfort zone and I was really nervous about it but knew my fiancé would appreciate it as a wedding gift.
The whole day was amazing. Everyone was great and made me feel so confident. When I mentioned how nervous I was, Remi made me a mimosa and asked if I wanted more throughout the day. She felt like my best friend and biggest cheerleader during the shoot. When I arrived she looked through what I had brought, picked out a couple outfits she thought would photograph well and then styled them for me.
My hair and makeup was great. I had bought a lifebooker package that didn’t include hair so it was another $ 40 (cash). Remi helped me communicate with the the makeup artist (Takara) to make sure she understood what look we were going for.
Ricardo was fantastic. Incredibly patient and helpful. Before we began, we went through a couple look books. I pointed to photos I was drawn to and from that he figured out what direction I wanted the shoot to go in. He walked me through each of the poses and movements and provided real time feedback. He was such a pleasure to work with and made me feel so comfortable, which I thought was not possible given my trepidation going in.
I honestly cannot believe that it’s me in those pictures. I HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend Ricardo for anyone considering boudoir. It was such a fun experience and I’m amazed at the output. Ricardo has such a great team. I cannot give Ricardo enough stars!

I hardly ever review, but Ricardo is AMAZING! I never feel sexy and when I saw my photos I couldn’t believe it was me. I didn’t know where to start and he made me feel so comfortable —and beautiful. His makeup artist BEAT MY FACE (that’s a good thing) Her name was Cleecia and her makeup looked like it was straight off the pages of Vogue.
His staff is so professional and made me feel like a star. I was handed a delicious bellini at the door and boy did I need it. He had tons of accessories, shoes and lingerie.
I decided that I am ONLY shooting with Ricardo from here on.
Ladies if you haven’t done a boudoir shoot book an appointment with Ricardo ASAP! I’m already addicted and can’t wait to shoot again

I had an amazing shoot with Ricardo and wanted to wait to write up my review after seeing and commenting on the finished product. I would have rated Ricardo as 5 stars on the experience itself and after seeing the finished book I can also say that I am totally, completely sold on 5 stars for him on the final product.
I found Ricardo through a Living Social deal and had an absolutely fantastic experience. I was equal parts excited and terrified about doing a boudoir shoot, and what got me over the hump was realizing I’m not getting younger and I’ll want photos to look back on when I’m 80 that I can point to and say, yep, I DID look pretty rad. So here’s what distinguished the experience with Ricardo for me:
MAKEUP
Let’s start with makeup. You should definitely take this option. It’s an extra hundred dollars, and after you see how it come out it photos, you will be so so pleased. Let them make you feel extra beautiful. I personally think you should come with an idea. They asked me if I wanted to look glam, super sexy, etc. and I didn’t know which originally led to some confusing and backtracking on work. They were super super patient with me but make it easier on yourself and maybe come with a rough idea of how you want to look.
COMFORT LEVEL AND COACHING
This was a pretty nervewracking experience for me personally. Ricardo had a great, calming vibe and gave great tips on how to get into the right mindset. He doesn’t ‘pose’ you but does explain how you should be thinking about it and will stop and give you more pointers along the way. By the second outfit, I felt like I was in my element, which I never thought I’d say about being half naked in a stranger’s studio. Also, there is at least one or two female assistants around. They are all professionals and were 100% committed to making me feel comfortable, offering me my choice of music to get into the zone and telling me not to worry about anything thy were doing and just do my thing (They even offer you a glass of wine! Take it).
THE PHOTOS
I absolutely loved the artistry of Ricardo’s portfolio both on Unilocal and on his website. The stuff that comes out of the camera raw is pretty amazing, even without any editing/​photoshop. I think that’s a sign of real talent. He goes for angles that you will see at the end and think WOW. He will make you look beautiful and help your butt, breasts, whatever your insecurity is look great even WITHOUT a ton of photoshop. This was especially to me having seen my before and after shots; the quality of the shots is there even before editing. The editing is enhancement, not fixing mistakes during the shoot itself. His assistant shooter Melinda is also fantastic and I loved her shots as well.
PROPS
Ricardo and team have a pretty huge assortment of clothes, jewelry, and shoes to help supplement whatever you bring. They have an eye for what will look good on you. I had never bought lingerie and had no idea what would look good. I am still amazed how they would come in, look at what I had spread out, and pair it perfectly with the 50+ pieces of fashion jewelry they kept in the studio to jazz up the shots.
Overall if you are considering a boudoir shoot, I would highly recommend Ricardo. I am a Type-​A research nerd and looked at and contacted several other boudoir studios in the City. There’s a reason Ricardo has such a positive and large presence on Unilocal compared to others and I thought his packages were very high performance and value. Have fun!

Ricardo. Is. The. Best.
Hands down — this was well worth the money and I would definitely do it again!
Like a lot of others, I gave it a whirl through a deal on Lifebooker, a little hesitant since I’d never done anything like this before, but it was the best experience for which I could have asked.
Expect to have music and champagne warm you up while you get your gorgeous make-​up done by the incredible Takara Thompson (@BEAUTEEMONSTA)!!! Seriously, she made me look amazing — the before and after shots were wild!
Ricardo came in, showed me some books he had done for others to get my head wrapped around poses, facial expressions, and most importantly the «bunny lip»!!! We got started as soon as make-​up was done. I ended up not doing much to my hair as it’s naturally wavy, but I’d suggest bringing your own curling iron or styling products you use personally to the shoot.
Fortunately, I had a friend (former model) come and help me out during the shoot. She laid out my clothes and was my cheerleader for the day. Ricardo helped choose some of the clothes, suggesting what he thought would look best in the different shots. I used some of his suggestions and some of my own :)
Ricardo worked with me, making sure I was comfortable, but also that my modeling skills were as refined as possible. You could definitely tell, as the shoot progressed, my poses got better and better. His assistant helped take a few shots as well as his daughter (a budding photographer in Paris). They would stop and show me the shots as we went along, but not too much time, because we had to get in all the wardrobe changes before the time was up (another person was scheduled after me).
I think we ended up taking way longer than we should have, but Ricardo and the crew didn’t seem to mind at all. We were all talking and hanging out at the end, as we choose which photos to get printed and do a little editing in Photoshop.
Overall, Ricardo (and Takara) were incredible. I will definitely do this again and would suggest it to anybody, no matter how sexy you feel. Ricardo will make you feel sexier! The shots I chose were printed and mailed to me within two weeks and I couldn’t be happier!
What are you waiting for??? Book your shoot NOW!!!

This guy is amazing, I must say.
There were a few snags in communication, but Ricardo made up for it with his professionalism.
I booked an appointment a month in advance with a Lifebooker deal. He was extremely accommodating with when I could do my shoot too. A day that I thought wouldn’t work for him ending up being the best day for both him and I. Winning…
I had this idea of how my shoot was going to go in my head. I was going more for cute & tight little dresses. Ricardo had other things in mind… Photos were from classy to racy. Dresses to little cutesy outfits to boudoir. It was perfect. And he picked out a few great outfits too!
His makeup artist, Bianca is so nice & hilarious. She knows her makeup stuff. She was very accommodating when the first look she gave me didn’t feel like me. She made me up again, more suited to my style & personality.
The shoot with Ricardo was wow. That is the accurate word to use for this shoot experience. I can’t even give proper adjectives to explain how amazing this shoot experience was. He is so unbelievably talented. He is your cheerleader throughout the entire photo shoot. Also, he coaches and critiques exceptionally well without making you feel like $#!+. And that is something only a select few people in this world can master. Poses I didn’t think would work were ridiculously gorgeous. The shots were insane!
I liked that he asked my why I wanted to do this shoot. I have him a vague, BS answer at first. He asked again, delving for details in a more refined manner. I finally cracked & gave him the true reason. And with that, that reason ignited an off-​the-​wall photo shoot. He even carefully selected songs for each theme during the shoot. My kind of guy ^_​^
He showed me my photos throughout my shoot and I kept saying ‘I don’t know who that woman is in those photos…‘
He just laughed at me.
I’m literally still blown away at how great my shoot was.
I’m baffled that he is not more well-​known. But then again I’m not well versed in the photography world.
A deal worth far, far more than its value.
Can’t wait for the finished product. Will post update photos when they’re available.