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A Luxury Boudoir Experience.

An all-female boudoir photography studio located in downtown Lemont, IL.
Serving Chicago area.

I Offer Boudoir For The Women, By The Women.

A photo shoot with J.R. Owen & Company will show you in your power.

Strong, confident, beautiful, and sexy is simply an afterthought.

Woman in feather wings during a boudoir photo shoot

Picture This

A spa-like day experience.

Your hair and makeup done to perfection.

A photo shoot where you feel comfortable, posing and coaching the entire time.

Have a little lunch and relax.

Being shocked by your same-day reveal, seeing your photos for the first time.

Having photos of you at your best that you will treasure for a lifetime.

Going home with a confidence that may literally change your life.

Custom Luxury Products

Your art designed from start to finish.

  • ✦Designed from scratch, nothing here is picked off a shelf.
  • ✦Choose colors and details that mean something to you.
  • ✦Add a note in your own words as a gift or to your future self.
  • ✦A piece of custom art that will become more precious to you with each passing year.

Every piece is made to order, so it's only ever yours.

Open black keepsake presentation box with gold detailing and album inside
Hardcover photo album with silver script and lace veil detailing
Close detail of a printed album page with ornate calligraphy
Textured black album resting in a red velvet lined box
Black lacquer keepsake lockbox with key and photo prints tied in ribbon
Client looking back over her shoulder during her boudoir session

Don’t lose another day to the insecurities that keep you from loving yourself.

You deserve to feel beautiful, confident, and comfortable in your own skin today.

Not someday, not after you’ve changed something about yourself,but exactly as you are right now.

Client in a golden satin slip dress looking back over her shoulder against a damask backdrop

Women tell me all the time,

“This photo shoot literally changed my life.”

Imagine looking back on these photos in 20, 30, even 50 years from now.

They will become one of the most precious things you own.

Woman in black lace lingerie posed in a dark studio

Don’t let this be something you wish you’d invested more into.

I offer boudoir for women of every age and every size.

Client posing in the studio during her boudoir session

If you’re waiting to feel ready, you’ll be waiting forever.

I make brides of all sizes, shapes, and confidence levels look and feel amazing.

You don’t have to feel ready to do this. Most women don’t. Confidence comes after the shoot.

Most women walk in carrying every worry:

  • “I don’t like my stomach.”
  • “I have stretch marks.”
  • “I need to go to the gym more.”

Your partner loves you exactly as you are. Your photos celebrate that.

And I promise — you’re going to leave realizing the things you’re so self-conscious about aren’t really that bad.

Why Women Are Saying Yes To This

  • ✦It's a completely personal, one-of-a-kind gift
  • ✦It captures you in one of the most meaningful seasons of your life
  • ✦It gives you a confidence boost before your wedding
  • ✦It turns into something he actually keeps and values

How It Works

  1. 01Choose your dateMost women need two to six weeks to prepare for their shoot.
  2. 02Have your shootA private storefront studioHair and makeup included, all-female staff, and you'll be posed and coached the entire time.
  3. 03Enjoy seeing yourself in a whole new light for years to comeYou might not do this for anyone else — but it's a gift you'll never regret giving.

Why Choose J.R. Owen & Company?

  • Private storefront studio, all female staff.
  • Professional hair and makeup services included.
  • A self-esteem boost.
  • No pre-commitments. Buy what you like when you've seen the photos.
Client with rose-pink hair in a teal lace set lying on sheer tulle, shown in two views

In Their Own Words

Boudoir client portrait
“Walk in nervous and you feel at ease. When I received my photos I was in tears. These pictures were for my husband — for me it was way more than just pictures. I have never felt so beautiful in my life.”
J.R. Owen & Co. Client
Boudoir client portrait
“I enjoyed getting my hair and makeup done and Rachel did a great job making me feel comfortable while taking the photos! They were a gift for my husband on our wedding day and he loved them!”
J.R. Owen & Co. Client
Boudoir client portrait
“The best part was feeling confident and positive about doing something for me. It was also so awesome to see my boyfriend's face when he opened the pictures! I would totally do it again!”
J.R. Owen & Co. Client
Boudoir client portrait
“Rachel was amazing! The atmosphere is relaxing, calming and comfortable. There is a special glow you have leaving the studio — a unique experience you have to try. I cannot wait to do a second session with her again!”
J.R. Owen & Co. Client

About Rachel

It's My Mission To Empower Women One Photo Shoot At A Time

Rachel Owen seated among the photography awards she has won

For 20 years, I've been helping women just like you find their inner confidence. I know what it's like to wonder. To wonder if you can do something, if the experience everyone else has will be the same for you. I promise it will be.

I've dedicated my talents to empowering women, and I have spent years perfecting my craft so I can give my customers the very best I have to offer. I've won many awards and am recognized by my peers as a leader in the industry. I've been flown all over the world to teach photography.

But what I'm most proud of is my ability to pose any woman in a way she'll love, and to make even the most nervous person feel comfortable in front of my camera. That's where the real magic comes out. I can't wait to do the same for you!

Rachel Owen

A note from Rachel

What the Day Looks Like

  1. 1 Hour

    Hair & Makeup

    Settle in, sip something cozy, and let the glam team take over.

  2. 1–2 Hours

    Fully Guided Photo Shoot

    Every pose, every angle, every expression — gently guided by Rachel.

  3. 90 Minute Break

    Lunch or Explore Downtown Lemont

    Step out, grab lunch, browse the shops, breathe it all in.

  4. Same Day Reveal

    Choose the Images You Love

    Come back, see your gallery, and pick the images that mean the most.

How to prepare for your shoot

What Should You Expect To Spend?

Most brides invest about what they would on a new piece of furniture or a television.

The difference is this is something you keep.

Something you look back on.

Something that only becomes more meaningful over time.

Client in a blush lace set lying back on soft tulle by J.R. Owen & Co.

Answers To Questions You’ve Been Asking

Client seated on an ornate chair in profile during her boudoir session, with a studio softbox light in the foreground

Will you pose and coach me?

Yes, I will pose and coach you the entire time. No, I don’t expect you to move like a model.

Is hair and makeup included?

Yes, hair and makeup services are included. With your session fee.

Do I have to buy a package?

You decide what you want to purchase when you see the photos. Only buy what you like.

You Don't Have To Know What You're Doing

You don't need to know how to pose.

You don't need to have this all figured out.

You'll be guided through everything—from what to wear to how to move.

Most women who walk in have never done anything like this before.

Client with feather wings kneeling on an ornate white sofa, looking up toward the camera

It’s Not As Intimidating As You Think

Check out this behind the scenes of a real shoot.

These Are Real Clients, Not Models, And They’re Just Like You.

They woke up that morning looking and feeling like they do every day.

This Is One Of Those Things You'll Be So Glad You Did

This season of your life deserves to be remembered.
And this is one of those experiences that stays with you.

Client reclining on a sea of pale tulle in black lace, looking toward the camera

Book Your Shoot Today.You Have Nothing To Lose But Your Insecurities.