Reviews of Gabriela Cruz Boudoir & Photography (Photo Studio)

Jack Lee

I met her on Facebook and she helped me out for my proposal for my gf whothen became the fiancee. We loved her work so much ecsude her pictures can tell a story. The way she captured is beyond what I expected. She is very talented and have a magic touch. Then we decided to have her to be our photographer at our wedding. We are so grateful she did because she captured our wedding with all the detail. She made it very fun and easy for us and her photos came out earlier than we thought, and those photos are amazing. We are so lucky to have her for our wedding. She is amazing. Thank you for being our photographer! Excellent work and you are so talented. Thank you. J&K

Erika Schroder

I was very pleased with my Lux experience with Gabriela. She got some really great shots, and I can’t wait to get them back. She’s very encouraging and has created a really fabulous studio. The massage felt great and the makeup dramatic. Thank you. Erika

Carly Dinan

These ladies are amazing!!! If you are wanting to feel empowered and beautiful, these ladies will blow your mind. I knew nothing about posing or what I was suppose to do. They lift, tuck and put everything in its place. I felt amazingly comfortable and the photos that I received were incredible. This was a bucket list item for me and now I want to do one every year. If i could rate 10 stars, I would!

Sheilagh Belanger

This Photoshoot was an Amazing Experience!! Gabriela is a Fantastic Photgrapher with great ideas with Heather doing makeup and hair supporting and empowering women! I highly recommend every Woman to save and work with these wonderful women. So Blessed to have done and be a part of this. ????

Justine Cooper

Dear Yahozka, I wanted to extend my sincerest thank you for doing my branding shoot last week. I will be honest, I was very nervous and anxious about it, as I have some pretty serious insecurities, but you made me feel so at ease and comfortable. It felt like I was just hanging out with an old friend. You gave me the perfect amount of direction where I could pose without looking awkward or unnatural and when it was over, I found myself wanting to do it again cause I enjoyed it so much! On top of that, the photos are better than I ever imagined, and they aren’t even retouched yet. I am happy with the way I look, which is never something I say about photos of myself. Thank you for making this experience one to remember and I will be recommending you to anyone and everyone looking for a talented and caring photographer who produces an outstanding result. Sincerely, Justine Cooper Justine Cooper, BBA ATB 360 Advisor Everyday Financial Services

Christina Snipes

I had an amazing experience! She was very professional, has a great eye for beautiful photos. And the photos themselve came out great!! I would recommend Yahozka for any of your life event pictures!

ken b

Great staff very informative. Very helpful picking out the right package for my wife.

cheerchick1981

Gabriela was amazing to work with. She asked all the right questions before the wedding and was well prepared. She guided us when it was needed and allowed us to be ourselves as well. She captured our wedding day beautifully from the first look to the first dance and everything in between. I have so many amazing pictures and have had so many compliments from friends and family on the photos. Highly recommended.

Anika Winder

I can't express the amount of gratitude and high praise I have for the women here!!! They are so professional. Not only do they make you feel comfortable in a vulnerable state, they make you feel like a goddess; a queen!! I took part in a mini session which included hair & makeup services through Heather with Smudge Makeup, a 30min shoot with Yahozka and a set of digital images. For how powerful I felt after leaving that mini session, I can only imagine the kind of high you would have after a full session in the care of the GCP team! Don't be shy. Book the shoot and embrace the badass woman you are!! Thank you a million!!

Heather Layton

I felt like I wasn’t’ ready for branding photos, I rarely love photos of myself and I didn’t feel like I looked my best, but then I thought about the experience I had with the boudoir side of GCP photography. I never felt ready for that either, but the outcome of that experience was wonderful, so I thought, “what am I waiting for”. Had I not known Yahozka and had she not mentioned she was adding branding into her services, I wouldn’t have had them done for quite some time, if ever. Having branding images has done more than I thought it would. It has made me feel more confident about myself, and my business. I love my branding colours and logo, and it was great to finally tie them into images. I feel like I now fully represent my brand and my brand represents me. When I look at my images, they totally reflect how I want me, and my business to be portrayed. It has made posting on social media easier, made me more inspired to work on my website and use it as a tool when before I avoided sharing it. I love the photos and looking at them is a great way for me to get re-inspired and be confident in promoting myself. I of course recommend GCP for boudoir, and now I recommend her for branding photos as well. GCP was easy to work with, I felt relaxed and I had fun, not only during the shoot, but prepping for it and I am so pleased about the images I received. Thanks GCP Sincerely, Heather Layton – Personal Trainer and Life Coach Livit247 - Get Fit, Eat Cupcakes.

Andy Libich

Most amazing experience ever ! My wife and I have been married 15 years and we heard great things about GCP. Getting photos was our anniversary gift to each other , as we had never done anything like this. We were both really anxious about doing photos like this, but everyone there was very nice and easy going and made the entire day and experience amazing. Can't say enough good things about the whole experience, you truly have to experience It yourself to find out how good they are at everything. The day started off with a relaxation massage, then hair and makeup and then we chose outfits and started the photography. The session was lots of fun and they are very professional and take incredible photos. Once we finished shooting they had lunch ready for us and we ate while they prepped photos for us to choose from. Definitely will recommend Gabriela Cruz Photography to anyone we know! Thank you so much for making our 15th anniversary so memorable and meaningful!

Kara Henry

I did a boudoir photo shoot in July 2019 with Gabriela Cruz Photography. I purchased the Lux session which included a massage, hair, makeup, photo shoot, lunch, and viewing the photos same-day. The massage was wonderful and the RMT was very friendly and professional. The hair and makeup excellent, and the makeup artist did my makeup exactly how I wanted it. She was professional and fun to be around. The photo session was really fun, but it was a lot of work! Be prepared for that! She did warn me ahead of time. The photographer gave good direction and had lots of ideas for different poses. The overall experience was great and I would definitely book with her again.

Nicole Konkin

As a Wedding Planner, working with Yahozka was a dream! She has a way about her that makes you feel so confident, comfortable and better yet- empowered. Its a rare gift to meet her as a stranger, then leave feeling a million times better about yourself. Her work is phenomenal and she is a woman of her word! This is one photographer that you can book without apprehension that always delivers. Ethical photographers aren't always easy to find (as you can see from reviews sometimes) and she is one you can invest in, with confidence and excitement! Incredibly talented.

Rosalyn Fung

Wow wow wow!!!!!!! I have been following Gabriela Cruz for 2 years, and their work and style is unmatched with other boudoir photographers in my humble opinion. Gabriela was very adaptable to shoot me for a boudoir branding shoot, and was extremely professional and has awesome processes in place to ensure her clients are taken care of. Her ability to meet timelines was amazing, and I loved the same day viewing bonus! I’m so happy with my photos! I love the various backgrounds and props to choose from to match my style and brand. I highly recommend working with Gabriela and her team!!!! Thanks love!

Joni Quick

Had my first boudoir shoot and she made me feel so incredibly comfortable! She walked me through the poses and let me voice my own suggestions. Not only is she talented, she is a complete sweet heart to work with- I will be a returning client no doubt.

Glenda Bowen

This was the most amazing experience from when I contacted Gabriela Cruz photography to the detailed information leading up to my appointment was nothing but professional and well informed. My photo shoot was a bucket list event for myself and was so much more that I ever expected. It was so fun, relaxing, and absolutely no pressure. I honestly felt like I was a Queen for a day and the pictures go to prove it. They are so well done and more than I ever anticipated. The fact that this is so much fun makes the day so enjoyable that it shows in the final pictures. I absolutely love my pictures and now planning to make this a yearly event for myself. I highly recommend any woman to do this not only for the pictures but to enjoy an experience like no other.

MooseBears2013

Yahoozka did a fantastic job making me feel comfortable and beautiful. The experience from start to finish was fun and relaxing. My favourite part was looking at the photos after and seeing how the unusual poses and expressions were captured so elegantly. Her boudoir style is very different from others and is truly worth your time and investment into yourself

Chelsea McCurdy

Had an amazing experience at Gabriela Cruz! They made me feel welcomed and beautiful the whole way through. And the photos are beautiful! Highly recommend!

Monster Girl Fitness

The women at GC are absolutely incredible at what they do. They are immensely talented, caring, professional and they provide an amazing experience and product. I love that they are also in the business of empowering women through their gifts of photography. For these reasons, I chose to partner with them with my own business and trust them with my clients. Thank you for such a wonderful experience to be a part of, beautiful keepsake pictures that will be cherished forever, for promoting self-love and reminding women of how beautiful we all truly are! ????

Ashley Cruz

I just got my photos back from my branding session with Yahozka, the talented photographer behind the lens of Gabriela Cruz Photography, and I've written this review about 100 times to try to explain how happy I am with all of them! I decided to do a branding session because I'm in the process of rebranding myself as a wellness event planner. Truthfully, I expected some headshots and a couple shots on a yoga mat. But Yahozka went above and beyond, starting with an in-depth branding questionnaire to get to know me and my brand, and asking detailed questions about how I planned to use the photos to make sure she got all the best shots for my needs. On the day of the shoot, she made me feel like a rockstar business yogi soulpreneur. Most importantly, she made me BELIEVE I could do it, which was such an empowering experience when I am just starting to establish myself in this new space. She is an incredibly skilled photographer with professional branding expertise and a passion for making sure her clients look and feel like their best selves, which shines through each and every photo she takes. I cannot thank her enough for such a wonderful experience from start to finish - she truly made me feel like a goddess, which I didn't know was possible in a branding session. I plan to repeat this experience every year to get fresh photos because it's that worth it.

Donna/Darren Goyea

Amazing experience...everyone...not just women should have photos done. I couldn't believe the images just aftee they were taken....i cant wait for my album and wall art. Thank you, you are amazing!!

Denise Telford

Nothing but positive things about Gabriela Cruz photography - as a very indesisive bride she was able to accomadate all my wants and needs. She also managed to capture all the perfect moments on our wedding day, which was great to relive as the day went by way too fast. I highly recommend.

Walter and Jessica Nicolai

I’ve done photos twice (family) now and it’s always an amazing experience. Always makes you feel comfortable. Really friendly. Has great ideas for the photos. For a couple that are just not photo people we always so thankful for the outcomes. Couldn’t ask for a better photographer. Highly recommend.

kim b

Incredible confidence boost! They all made the experience relaxing, comfortable, and a lot of fun. Highly recommend!

Ami Grieve

I had such a wonderful experience with Heather and yahozka. I was so nervous but they made me feel so comfortable with my self and beautiful! The outfit choices were gorgeous and plenty to choose from. The entire day was organized and layed out so easy. I was walked thru every pose, made laugh and treated like a queen. Thank you ladies for bringing a bit of confidence back in me! I highly recommend booking gabriela cruz for your boudior shoot. If you haven't done one, you muuuust!!!

Ashley Antonio

Amazing experience! The ladies were so kind and made me feel immediately comfortable, and the photos turned out gorgeous! Highly recommended.

Brittney Tyrrell

Gabriela Cruz Photography produced beautiful maternity photos for my husband and I. We were very happy with the entire experience and high quality of the photos. The end result was exactly what we wanted. We look forward to booking more photos in the future!

Ashton Pashovitz

I absolutely LOVED my boudoir photoshoot experience. Yahozka is a fantastic photographer. She is great at giving direction, she’s creative, and she makes you feel so comfortable. She truly makes you feel like a goddess throughout the entire thing. And her pictures are AMAZING! I’m looking forward to the many photoshoots to come!

Jane Nguyen

We had GabrielaCruz Photography shoot for our wedding day and they were amazing!!! She was so helpful with the planning process, in sending us follow up emails throughout the planning to ensure we were on track. She is so flexible and always made us feel comfortable enough to tell her if we wanted something a certain way. Our wedding pictures turned out absolutely amazing. Would highly recommend!!

Camille Wallach

I have been working with GCP for the past year! Their work is amazing. They treat all of their clients so well and the final photos are so well done! If you are looking for a great branding or boudoir photographer this you your team!!

Taylor Michalko

My husband and I would highly recommend Gabrielacruz photography!!! Our adventure engagement shoot was amazing and we both felt so comfortable during the shoot. We didn’t think photos could get any better until we got our album back from our wedding!! They were perfect. She captured from the morning to evening and every little detail in between. All of my friends and family couldn’t believe how well she captured our day and the amazing shoots she got.

Tayler M

I won a boudoir experience with Gabriela Cruz Boudoir & Photography and I had the most amazing experience with Yahozka ! I was really nervous heading into the photo shoot, but she made me feel comfortable and I can't believe how incredible the images turned out!! I loved how that she was able to guide me through the whole shoot with how to pose and where to look ! I've never felt more confident in my own skin or loved photos of myself more then these ones !! I would highly recommend her if you are wanting a boudoir photoshoot done! 1000/10 would recommend !!!!

Siavash Oveissi

We hired Gabriela Cruz for our wedding in Jasper on Sept 3, 2021. We had to re-schedule our wedding twice, but working with Yahozka was so easy. She was so understanding. Yahozka's photography style is exactly what we were looking for (simple and romantic). We are both a bit awkward with front of the camera (I'm an engineer and my wife is an accountant....enough said) but Yahozka really helped guide us throughout the day, to ensure we got some really great photos. She is personable, friendly, and very professional. I can't recommend her services enough!

Rhose Galia

I have always had a self esteem issue... Too short, legs to muscular, flat chested, not feminine. Yahozka and her team (specially Heather!) was amazing at showing me that I could be fierce AND feminine at the same time! Thank you for an amazing birthday boudoir shoot!

Shannon Stourac

The best thing about the shoot was Yahozka! I was nervous at first but she made me feel welcome right from the beginning and created a safe and comfortable space for me. I was told exactly how to pose- right down to the position of my toes! I felt encouraged throughout the whole process and her compliments made me feel like I was a real model. It was a fun experience and I would definitely recommend Yahozka to anyone wanting to do a boudoir photo shoot!

Tanis Michetti

I had the most amazing experience with my boudoir photo shoot. Yahozka and her staff made me feel so comfortable. I was completely in awe of the photos she was able to capture!!!!! I highly recommend Gabriella Cruz Photography!

A Paris

An amazing experience!!! You ladies are wonderful!!! Thank you to the moon and back!!!!

Marnie Bryks

If there was an option to give Gabriela 10 stars, I'd give her 11! I was fortunate enough to experience a boudoir photoshoot with Gabriela Cruz Fine Art Photography earlier this week and it was such an AMAZING experience! The professionalism was to the highest standard, yet comfortable and laid back at the same time. The make-up/hair stylist she brought in prior to the shoot was also INCREDIBLE! I'm talking like, at a level you'd expect that celebrities get to experience! Gabriela not only possesses remarkable skills and the passion to match, she also has this phenomenal talent which will leave you speechless as soon as you see your photos!

Dilraj Grewal

We got our pictures done for our 20 year anniversary, Yahozka was amazing, we had the best most romantic experience. She had so many creative ideas. Her home studio is stunning! She even involved me in the editing process and listened to all my feed back and accommodated me fully , all in all a great experience I would recommend her to any of my family and friends!

Patricia

Had an amazing experience with Gabriel Cruz, not only did she capture incredible photos she made me feel comfortable and beautiful the entire time. She gave great direction and shows you how to pose to get the best angles and shots. She also did a beautiful job on my hair and makeup ???? highly recommend!

Adriana Solleveld

Want to feel confident, beautiful and comfortable this is your person. A treat to work with, very professional, amazing photos and experience. Can not wait to get my photos!

Valerie Dyck

I had boudoir photos done with Gabriela. It was an amazing experience - one that every woman should have. Gabriela and Heather (hair and makeup) made the day fun and relaxing. I felt strong and empowered.

angel sta maria

Amazing studio!

Danielle Pettipas

Yahozka is amazing. The whole boudoir experience from a massage, to hair/makeup to shooting was so fun and relaxing. The studio is adorable, and she lets you pick all your favourites to bring and you choose them together. She’s not afraid to think outside the box with her poses and shadow imagery. Her photos are both sexy and artistic. I can’t say enough about how great this experience was! If you want to be pampered and empowered for the day then this is your girl!

Sarah Montgomery

Gabriela Cruz Photography was so great to work with! Yahozka did both my wedding and my sisters because we loved her and her pictures. Very relaxed, friendly photographer who has a great eye for special details. Pleasant from booking to finish. She got shots we didn’t even know she was there for. Yahozka outdid herself at our summer and winter weddings. I have framed her work and decorated my house and I am so glad to have the special moments that she captured. Would recommend a thousand times over. Engagement photos, family photos, boudoir and wedding... amazing amazing! Thanks again!