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Note to Self Boudoir

Photographer · Pawtucket, RI · reviewed since 2018

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%100+58.7Reliability 26%99+25.8Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 100Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.100SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#27 of 201 photographersPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 87%
5.0 ★★★★★ 184 Google reviews · 22 photos
100%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
0%reviews answered by the owner
Aug 2026latest review

Note to Self Boudoir at a glance

Google reviewers rate Note to Self Boudoir five out of five stars based on 184 reviews, with the owner not replying to any comments. Clients frequently describe the boudoir and couples sessions as comfortable and empowering, highlighting the team's ability to guide posing and build confidence for nervous first-timers. Recurring themes include clear communication regarding preparation, smooth scheduling, and the provision of hair and makeup services. Some customers noted that payment plans allowed for immediate photo access, while others mentioned the studio's detailed environment and helpful pre-session advice.

  • Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 184 reviews (100% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 184 Google reviews (173 with written comments, 5 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 0% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: August 26, 2026.
  • Service: Photographer serving Pawtucket, Rhode Island.

Data from Google, last updated October 25, 2026.

Score profile vs other photographers

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: satisfaction and craft & service; weakest: reliability.

Satisfaction100Reliability99Craft & service100Value100Momentum100Replies to reviews–Satisfaction: 100 (median 99)Reliability: 99 (median 99)Craft & service: 100 (median 100)Value: 100 (median 100)Momentum: 100 (median 100)
Note to Self BoudoirPhotographers median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Note to Self Boudoir: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.A
100
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Note to Self Boudoir: 99/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.A
99
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Note to Self Boudoir: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Note to Self Boudoir: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Note to Self Boudoir: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
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Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 62.–
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Star ratings

184 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars184100%
  • 4 stars00%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star00%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 173 written reviews

  • Praise20095%
  • Complaints105%

PriceGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price00%
  • Reasonable6100%
  • Overpriced00%
  • Not sure00%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Would recommend5828%
  • Staff & attitude5225%
  • Quality & results2914%
  • Speed & response2914%
  • Price & value168%
  • Communication157%
  • Honesty & trust115%

What customers talk about

We read 173 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “I would definitely (and have) recommend her to others.”
    “I can't recommend the Note to Self Boudoir team enough and looking forward to another photoshoot!”
  • “She was so so sweet and made me feel comfortable and made me look beautiful!”
  • “amazing experience with some absolutely beautiful souls who help you feel so very comfortable and safe and like you've been best friends your whole life.”
  • “I started off feeling a bit self-conscious, but very quickly McKenzie had me feeling powerful and sexy while also playful; we laughed a LOT which made…”
  • “Such a special experience and absolutely worth every penny 🫶🏼”
  • “The studio had amazing communication and a whole manual to prep for the session with lots of incredible advice (e.”
  • “…e and was so sweet about helping me pick and choose outfits- she was honest about her thoughts and we landed on the perfect sets.…”

People customers mention

  • Mckenzie 13 reviews
  • Beth 10 reviews
  • Rene 10 reviews
  • Renee 9 reviews
  • Instagram 5 reviews
  • Day 3 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Note to Self Boudoir for 1 kind of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent reviews

AleaLocal Guide · 10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★

10/10 I had such a fun time with Kenzie! She made the experience stress free and so comfortable!

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ChristinaLocal Guide · 16 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★★★★★

This is the second time I've worked with McKenzie and she does such an incredible job making you feel like you're absolutely CRUSHING it when you work with her. She also crushes it with the product! One of the (many) reasons I love working with her is because when you feel that pumped up, confident, and at home in…

AmandaLocal Guide · 38 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 months ago★★★★★

Wonderful experience with McKenzie. She made the whole process so smooth and comfortable despite being far out of my comfort zone! Appreciate you and your clear skill :)

Michelle2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 months ago★★★★★

The entire team at NTS is phenomenal. I am 4 shoots in and I am commited! You’ll never catch me doing boudoirs anywhere else. Just the best vibes, insane studio, they have it all. The time and effort that was put into the new studio is insane and the details, everything! There is no way anyone could regret getting a…

Reasonable priceIndividual photography
Naidin11 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 months ago★★★★★

WOW WOW WOW! I think every woman at least once in their lifetime should do a photoshoot like this and should do it with Note to Self! I walked out of there feeling so beautiful, and empowered and great in my own skin! I was super nervous going in but once I met Jordyn, and Beth instantly my nervousness flew away.…

Reasonable priceIndividual photography
Fairmount1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 8 months ago★★★★★

Had the BEST birthday shooting with Note to Self Boudoir! Beth was so easy to work with and made my experience amazing. She helped with all the poses and made me feel extremely comfortable as a first timer. It was so fun and I will definitely be doing it again!

Reasonable priceIndividual photography

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Customer reviews

5.0 ★★★★★ 184 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Alea MortensenLocal Guide · 10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Alea has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

10/10 I had such a fun time with Kenzie! She made the experience stress free and so comfortable!

  • Services: Individual photography
Christina Reynolds (cspin1)Local Guide · 16 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Christina has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

This is the second time I've worked with McKenzie and she does such an incredible job making you feel like you're absolutely CRUSHING it when you work with her. She also crushes it with the product! One of the (many) reasons I love working with her is because when you feel that pumped up, confident, and at home in yourself and your own body... the personal power trickles into all of the other areas of life too!

Amanda LaflammeLocal Guide · 38 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Amanda has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Wonderful experience with McKenzie. She made the whole process so smooth and comfortable despite being far out of my comfort zone! Appreciate you and your clear skill :)

Michelle Pinto2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Michelle has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

The entire team at NTS is phenomenal. I am 4 shoots in and I am commited! You’ll never catch me doing boudoirs anywhere else. Just the best vibes, insane studio, they have it all. The time and effort that was put into the new studio is insane and the details, everything! There is no way anyone could regret getting a session here. Invest in yourself ladies because I promise your self-esteem will go through the roof after a session at NTS!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Individual photography
Laura BrownLocal Guide · 14 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Laura has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I had an AMAZING first boudoir experience with McKenzie at Note to Self. The studio had amazing communication and a whole manual to prep for the session with lots of incredible advice (e.g. how far ahead of the session they recommended things like facials, waxing, mani/pedi etc), and I felt really prepared heading into it. I felt so welcome and taken care of as soon as I stepped into the new space; the woman who did my hair and makeup (I'm so sorry, her name is escaping me!) was fabulous, ensuring everything felt like me but also offering options so that I could feel especially beautiful. The session itself, which I had with McKenzie, was beyond powerful. I started off feeling a bit self-conscious, but very quickly McKenzie had me feeling powerful and sexy while also playful; we laughed a LOT which made the whole process even more fun. I especially love that she has everyone declare "I am" statements before they leave for the day, and mine came quite naturally during lunchL I am a risk-taker. It's a truth I hadn't recognized about myself before that day, and I'm thankful for the entire experience opening me up, empowering me, helping me feel bold and beautiful and to recognize myself just a little bit better. I can't wait to reveal the album to my husband for Father's Day (so if you know me, shhhh, it's a surprise!). THANK YOU, Note To Self, for this incredible experience that changed me and stays with me, almost two months later! If you're thinking about boudoir, stop thinking and just book it with this team!

Naidin Concul-Ticas11 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Naidin has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

WOW WOW WOW! I think every woman at least once in their lifetime should do a photoshoot like this and should do it with Note to Self! I walked out of there feeling so beautiful, and empowered and great in my own skin! I was super nervous going in but once I met Jordyn, and Beth instantly my nervousness flew away. They made me feel so comfortable, and confident, and guided me in every pose and hyped me throughout the whole session! I had the best experience and the results!!!!!!!! Let me tell you, its SO WORTH IT!!!! If you're thinking about doing this and on the fence, this is me telling you BOOK THAT APPOINTMENT GIRL!!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Individual photography
Fairmount Fruit Farm Programs1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Fairmount has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Had the BEST birthday shooting with Note to Self Boudoir! Beth was so easy to work with and made my experience amazing. She helped with all the poses and made me feel extremely comfortable as a first timer. It was so fun and I will definitely be doing it again!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Individual photography
Hunter Grace1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Hunter has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

amazing experience with some absolutely beautiful souls who help you feel so very comfortable and safe and like you've been best friends your whole life.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Individual photography
Laura Cavallaro5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Laura has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

McKenzie is amazing!! I was nervous about posing, since I’ve never done anything like this before. She helped me feel comfortable & confident. I would definitely (and have) recommend her to others.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Individual photography
Clara8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Clara has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

This was the most incredible experience! I booked this as a wedding present to my fiancé and it was so worth the investment. Jordyn was so lovely and did an incredible job with my hair and makeup. Beth was my photographer and words cannot describe her talent. She did a great job demonstrating and directing me through poses and I felt comfortable the entire time. The same day reveal was amazing and it felt impossible narrowing down photos they were all so good! I even showed a few friends some of my photos and they were wowed by the result. Looking forward to giving the gift to my future husband!

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