NICO STUDIOS
Artistic &
visionary images
for women
Romanticizing your confidence and beauty through intimate boudoir sessions
Chris Erica is a visionary, storyteller, and photographer with over two decades of experience capturing weddings, portraits, and luxury imagery — serving couples and clients across South Bend, the Midwest, and beyond.
Artistic &
visionary images
for women
Romanticizing your confidence and beauty through intimate boudoir sessions
Chris Erica is a visionary, storyteller, and photographer with over two decades of experience capturing weddings, portraits, and luxury imagery — serving couples and clients across South Bend, the Midwest, and beyond.
With confidence in her stride, and a wink that says she knows her worth!
“natural” color, I’ve always believed in embracing what makes you different. My soul is wanderlust-filled, fueled by Outlander, Harry Potter, and a love of stories that transport you.
Photography found me when I was 13, inspired by James Nachtwey’s raw storytelling and David LaChapelle’s colorful surrealism. As your photographer, I want to capture more than how your day looks—I want to capture how it feels. The kiss before the kiss, the whispered secret, the fleeting moment you don’t even realize is magic until you see it frozen in time. You are beautiful, and I want you to see it too.
Over the years, my work has been featured in Bella Beverly Lingerie, Veils & Vows, Ratchet + Wrench Magazine, Razor & Tie, 103.9 The Bear, Bull Magazine, Wedding Day and more.
I’m married to the man of my dreams and mom to five incredible kids—some adopted, some autistic, all beautifully unique. Life at our house is loud, messy, and full of love (and yes, I’m that awkward mom who forgets names and sometimes calls my kids by the dog’s name).
Horses have been my passion since childhood, and now as an adult I get to live the dream of riding whenever I want. I also have a soft spot for Mini Dachshunds, French Bulldogs, and quirky hairless cats. With over 20 tattoos and hair that rarely stays a
my vision
my vision
Creating intimate, empowering images that capture raw confidence and timeless beauty in every woman’s story.
Creating intimate, empowering images that capture raw confidence and timeless beauty in every woman’s story.
Leeds Castle | Kent United Kingdom
Photo by Casey Patrick | Edited by Chris Erica
Leeds Castle | Kent United Kingdom
Photo by Casey Patrick | Edited by Chris Erica
get to know
get to know
Chris Erica
Chris Erica
With confidence in her stride, and a wink that says she knows her worth!
I’m married to the man of my dreams and mom to five incredible kids—some adopted, some autistic, all beautifully unique. Life at our house is loud, messy, and full of love (and yes, I’m that awkward mom who sometimes calls the kids by the dog’s name).
Horses have been my passion since childhood, and now I get to live the dream of riding whenever I want. I also adore Mini Dachshunds, French Bulldogs, and quirky hairless cats. With over 20 tattoos and hair that rarely stays a “natural” color, I’ve always believed in embracing what makes you different.
Photography found me at 13, inspired by James Nachtwey’s raw storytelling and David LaChapelle’s bold surrealism. Today, I strive to capture not just how your day looks, but how it feels—the kiss before the kiss, the whispered secret, the fleeting moment you didn’t realize was magic until you saw it frozen in time.
The Petite Boudoir Experience is a shorter, more streamlined option for clients who want beautiful boudoir images at a more approachable investment while still receiving the same quality, posing guidance and attention to detail.
The Petite Experience is $995 and includes a 45–60 minute session, one outfit, up to two studio sets and 10 professionally edited digital images. A $250 payment is due at booking to secure your date, with the remaining balance due in full no later than 72 hours prior to your session.
Professional makeup is include, but hair is not, so clients arrive with a clean face and hair camera ready. Specialty sets, including the rain wall, are reserved for Signature Boudoir sessions.
The Petite Boudoir Experience | All in $995
Our Signature Boudoir Experience is for clients who want the full luxury experience from start to finish. The $250 session fee is due at booking to secure your date and includes professional hair and makeup, up to three outfits, full studio access, specialty sets including the rain wall, and a fully guided session designed to give you plenty of variety while still feeling relaxed and comfortable.
Images and products are purchased separately, with collections beginning at $2000. Product purchases may be placed on a payment plan or paid in full no later than 72 hours prior to your session.
Clients should plan for a minimum total investment of $2,250.
Signature Boudoir Experience | Session Fee $250 + Product cost
Our Signature Boudoir Experience is for clients who want the full luxury experience from start to finish. The $250 session fee is due at booking to secure your date and includes professional hair and makeup, up to three outfits, full studio access, specialty sets including the rain wall, and a fully guided session designed to give you plenty of variety while still feeling relaxed and comfortable.
Images and products are purchased separately, with collections beginning at $2000. Product purchases may be placed on a payment plan or paid in full no later than 72 hours prior to your session.
Clients should plan for a minimum total investment of $2,250.
Signature Boudoir Experience
Session Fee $250
The Petite Boudoir Experience is a shorter, more streamlined option for clients who want beautiful boudoir images at a more approachable investment while still receiving the same quality, posing guidance and attention to detail.
The Petite Experience is $995 and includes a 45–60 minute session, one outfit, up to two studio sets and 10 professionally edited digital images. A $250 payment is due at booking to secure your date, with the remaining balance due in full no later than 72 hours prior to your session.
Professional makeup is include, but hair is not, so clients arrive with a clean face and hair camera ready. Specialty sets, including the rain wall, are reserved for Signature Boudoir sessions.
The Petite Boudoir Experience
All in $995
In house payment plans available as well as Affirm, Klarna and Afterpay
The
INVESTMENT
In house payment plans available as well as Affirm, Klarna and Afterpay
While our luxurious 2,000 sq. ft. private studio is the most popular choice, boudoir sessions can also be photographed on location or outdoors. I also offer select themed experiences throughout the year, including car wash, Halloween inspired boudoir and more. Inquire for current options and details.
While our luxurious 2,000 sq. ft. private studio is the most popular choice, boudoir sessions can also be photographed on location or outdoors. I also offer select themed experiences throughout the year, including car wash, Halloween inspired boudoir and more. Inquire for current options and details.
Choose from a variety of boudoir sets, including a king-size bed with multiple satin sheet colors, couches, bathtub, swing, dance pole, rain wall and more. The studio also offers both dark and moody and light and airy areas, giving you plenty of variety to match your style and vision.
Choose from a variety of boudoir sets, including a king-size bed with multiple satin sheet colors, couches, bathtub, swing, dance pole, rain wall and more. The studio also offers both dark and moody and light and airy areas, giving you plenty of variety to match your style and vision.
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK
Chic Couple Gets Married at Rooftop Event
testimonial
"Chris does such an amazing job! Her work is incredible, and I highly recommend her. Getting a shoot done is also a great way to boost your confidence. If you’re looking to do a boudoir session, contact her!"
- Jennifer -
- jocelyn
"Chris was super encouraging, and her work made me feel stunning, insecurities and all."
I had an amazing session with truly great people. Chris was absolutely wonderful—super encouraging, and her work made me feel stunning, insecurities and all. I didn’t know I could look mystifying, elegant, and badass all at the same time.
- Jocelyn
"The photos were not only professional and tasteful, but they revealed a confidence in me that I thought I had lost.."
I chose to do a boudoir photoshoot as a 10-year wedding anniversary gift for my husband. To say he was shocked would be an understatement—he was absolutely blown away. He told me the photos were not only professional and tasteful, but they also showed a level of confidence he hadn’t seen in me since we were dating.
- denise
"The photos were not only professional and tasteful, but they revealed a confidence in me that I thought I had lost.."
I chose to do a boudoir photoshoot as a 10-year wedding anniversary gift for my husband. To say he was shocked would be an understatement—he was absolutely blown away. He told me the photos were not only professional and tasteful, but they also showed a level of confidence he hadn’t seen in me since we were dating.
- Denise
"Chris does such an amazing job! Her work is incredible, and I highly recommend her. Getting a shoot done is also a great way to boost your confidence. If you’re looking to do a boudoir session, contact her!"
- Jennifer -
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Chris Erica responds to all messages within 24 Hours, M-Th, 9AM to 5PM EST. If you do not hear from me, please send a message directly to:
CHRIS@NICO-STUDIOS.COM
CHRIS@NICO-STUDIOS.COM
