FEMINITY & MOTHERHOOD
“...you can have fun and have purpose, be respectful and speak your mind.
You can be both elegant and a provocateur. You can be curvy and still be a fashion icon.
I wish this freedom for every person.” - Beyoncé
Why choose Papillon?
In a world that tells us we must always be "model perfect", it's vital that we as women find ways to implement radical self love. At Papillon Visuals, photography and film are catalysts to empowerment and self-expression. Maybe you'd like to capture your divine femininity through boudoir in our Midtown high-rise studio in the clouds. Perhaps you want to do a Motherhood session with your children where you can commemorate your priceless moments with them forever. Whatever you are dreaming of, we will help you bring that vision to life. For over thirteen years, we have provided our clients with excellent imagery and an unmatched photographic experience, as seen in our non-stop five-star reviews. Papillon photos & film embody nostalgia, joy, and authenticity.
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WHAT DOES THE WORD PAPILLON (PRONOUNCED LIKE päpēˈyôn) MEAN?
Our business name means "butterfly" in French. These graceful creatures encompass beauty, freedom, hope, and rebirth. We renamed our business Papillon Visuals in 2021 because that is what we wish for you. We hope to encourage you to feel beautiful, free, and hopeful as you continue to grow towards becoming your best self.
You contain multitudes.
Nostalgic,
joyful,
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filmmaking.
What women are saying:
"I recently did a self-love photoshoot with Rachel and I can’t even begin to describe how empowering it felt! The photos are incredible and I feel so beautiful. The confidence one can gain from loving themselves fully and then having that conveyed through a photograph?! WOW! #womenempowerment -- these are highly skilled photographers and they will always have my business! If you’re looking for a photographer, look no further! They're the best!" - Mona ★★★★★ 5-star review on Google
"First and foremost, I knew I wanted to work with Papillon for this shoot based on how they communicated with me before hand. They asked all the right questions so that I could feel my absolute best. They work with you and ensure you get what you want out of this. We worked together to get some amazing shots and it felt so awesome to have fun, feel confident, and look at these once she got them back to me. LOVE them, this is a must do shoot." - Victoria ★★★★★ 5-star review on Google
"I have always wanted to get boudoir photos taken but I knew I would have to find a good photographer who made me comfortable. So when I found Papillon I was so excited. They are so professional and made me feel super comfortable. They included me in the whole process which made the whole shoot just so much fun. It was super empowering and I am so happy with how my photos turned out!!!" - Ava ★★★★★ 5-star review on Google
"Every time I shoot with Papillon I have an amazing time! They are always coming up with new creative ideas, outfits and poses! We're usually listening to music and laughing through the whole thing. All of my favorite photos were done with her! I highly recommend!"
- Amanda ★★★★★ 5-star review on Google
"Shooting with Papillon is a dream. They are so kind, professional, and comfortable to be around. They are a master at what they does and will create stunning photos of you. I had a great experience having my pictures taken by them. If you're thinking about having boudoir pictures taken, I would say go for it. It's such a fun experience! I highly recommend her to anyone interested."
- Ruth ★★★★★ 5-star review on Google
"They are always the best at creating a comfortable and empowering environment. They understood exactly what I wanted and the photos came out beautifully. I would definitely recommend them to a friend!"
- Mary ★★★★★ 5-star review on Google