Regina Akhankina Portrait Couture, Portrait & Boudoir Studio

Great experience. Never felt more beautiful in my life. Regina is an amazing photographer that worked great with me to help me feel comfortable and relaxed throughout my whole shoot. Love my photos and will definitely be recommending too many. Spent more then I thought I would and still don’t regret one penny.These photos will be cherished for a lifetime and so happy I did it. Thanks again Regina your amazing.❤️

Highly recommend. Regina was very welcoming and encouraging. She is clearly a skilled photographer and her artistry is evident. Loved the whole experience.

From the minute I booked my shoot Regina made me feel relaxed and comfortable. Everything was taken care of from the makeup to the sets, it was such a wonderful experience. Im ready to do another one!!

I went for a boudoir shot with Regina and had the most positive and empowering experience! She guided me through the whole shoot, showing me how to pose, encouraging and supporting me along the way. The photos I ended up with (and it was hard to narrow them down as there were so many great ones) are beautiful and elegant, while others are playful and casual, and still others dramatic and sexy. I am a plus-sized woman in my mid 40s... but I think this is a great experience for ANY WOMAN of any size or any age if you want to feel beautiful! I highly recommend!

Relaxing vibe from the moment I stepped into Regina's home. Her makeup artist was fantastic. She listened exactly to what I wanted and that was a natural look. I wanted to look like me. Regina's studio is very clean and spacious. She is very well organized and I knew exactly what to put on next for each shoot. I wanted some photos taken that I could use on social media or share with my family and friends and they were all exceptional. I highly recommend her and I will be back.

What a phenomenal and empowering experience!!! Seriously, the best, most positive thing I've ever done for myself. Regina's studio is amazing and her talent is remarkable. The entire experience is so confidence boosting and you're treated like a star from moment one. Thank you so much for the incredible experience!!

Absolutely fantastic experience! Every woman should try it once in a lifetime at least. With Regina and Ali everything felt comfortable. They make you feel very at ease, and extremely beautiful with Hollywood style hair and makeup. Regina has incredible resources to create very interesting and attractive portraits. She does some magic with her knowledge and she is such a humble person, which to me, means a lot.I'm so very happy with my pictures. They are show stoppers and the experience was so worth it.I highly recommend Portrait Couture because it's not only a fun moment but an investment in yourself, a celebration of who you are, with no judgments at all. During the photoshoot, you can feel very clearly if you're looking at yourself with love or criticism.Thank you Portrait Couture!

Regina of Portrait Couture Victoria is one of best professional photographers that I've worked with. We met through connections and also because she left a comment on my instagram, admiring one of my hand-made crowns. Before my shoot, I had a phone consultation with her – we talked about my expectations for my session, she asked me to visualize what I want out of it and to think and bring outfits that make me feel confident. She told me to prepare for a 4-5 hour fun shoot. I showed up with my luggage on the day of my session, not expecting that I'd get a full royal treatment. I had my own room for the day, full of pretty wardrobe and accessories with a full makeover with Natalie Amber Artistry. Before diving into our shoot, she asked me which side is my good angle and from there, I felt relaxed and confident. I was there for the experience but she has given me so much more– I felt comfortable with my own skin all throughout the shoot–she made me feel adventurous knowing that it's a safe space to completely express myself. And if you feel awkward with your poses, no problem! She will help you how to pose or own your poses. It's the most empowering and fun glam shoot that I've done!

The experience that Regina and Ally provided the day of my shoot was nothing short of empowering. I left feeling more confident and more beautiful than I could have ever imagined.They were an excellent team and were unbelievably creative with backdrops, outfits, poses and we genuinely had a great time.… then I received my photos. They were spectacular, powerful and so beautiful.If you’re on the fence about a photo shoot I would highly recommend checking out Regina’s work.

I had a fabulous time with Regina and her team! The photos were tastefully done while also giving a bit of sass and elegance! She was creative and thorough. I felt very comfortable and at ease which allowed me to push through a few self confidence boundaries that I had. If you are looking to do something to that breaks the mold and allows you to claim acceptance of your body, regardless of age or shape, this is it!!