At our luxury boutique photography studio in Carlsbad, CA, we devote ourselves to creating sessions that honor each client through refined, timeless imagery. As an all-female team, we place great importance on cultivating a setting where every individual feels supported, confident, and fully at ease. From the initial wardrobe consultation to the personalized guidance offered throughout your session, every detail is designed with intention. Our purpose is to deliver an experience that not only results in elegant portraits, but also allows you to feel valued, empowered, and genuinely celebrated. Whether you visit us for boudoir, maternity, branding, couple, or family portraits, your comfort and confidence remain at the center of our process.
As the owner and lead photographer, I bring my personal journey, creative vision, and deep commitment to authenticity into every session. My work is rooted in connecting with your storyyour milestones, challenges, and triumphsand translating that truth into meaningful artwork. I want you to leave your session with an unmistakable sense of pride and renewed self-assurance, carrying home images that remind you daily of your strength and beauty. If you are ready for an experience that goes beyond standard photography, I would be honored to guide you through a session designed to make you feel powerful, seen, and celebrated.
As the owner and lead photographer, I bring my personal journey, creative vision, and deep commitment to authenticity into every session. My work is rooted in connecting with your storyyour milestones, challenges, and triumphsand translating that truth into meaningful artwork. I want you to leave your session with an unmistakable sense of pride and renewed self-assurance, carrying home images that remind you daily of your strength and beauty. If you are ready for an experience that goes beyond standard photography, I would be honored to guide you through a session designed to make you feel powerful, seen, and celebrated.
Highlights and features
- Luxury boutique studio crafting personalized, timeless photographic art
- All-female team ensuring comfort, inspiration, and client confidence
- Tailored wardrobe guidance and posing for stunning, empowering portraits
- Specializing in boudoir, maternity, branding, couple, and family sessions
- Sessions designed to celebrate individuality and honor personal journeys
- Transformative experience leaving clients empowered and beautifully seen
Payment methods
- Cash
- Debit cards
- Credit cards
Services
Our boudoir photography sessions are built to transform how you see yourself by emphasizing your natural beauty and inner confidence. We provide personalized preparation, wardrobe support, and full posing guidance to help you feel at ease throughout the process. Each moment is approached with care and intention. Your final images reveal an inspiring, authentic representation of who you are. 
Our boutique maternity photography service focuses on creating refined portraits that celebrate motherhood with sophistication and care. With guided posing, tailored wardrobe selections, and an experience designed to help you feel relaxed and confident, we capture the essence of this remarkable time. Each session results in artful, timeless images that preserve your story with beauty and intention. 
We offer a customized branding photography experience that blends storytelling with professional presentation to make your brand unforgettable. Before your session, we explore your goals and vision to ensure every detail aligns with your identity. During the shoot, we guide you through posing, styling, and multiple looks for a comprehensive image set. The final collection supports stronger engagement and a more compelling visual presence. People
Monique Hoppe
Photographer / Owner
I'm Monique, a passionate dreamer and creative soul. My passion for my craft started early, influenced by personal experiences and challenges. These experiences enable me to truly connect with others, their joys, their struggles, their rawness, and to capture them authentically. I always see the beauty in life as well as in people around me. I aim to share this vision with the world through the work I create.
Reviews (14)
Samantha Maksutovic
Sep 12, 2025
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Samantha Townley
Jul 28, 2025
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Thuy T.
Jul 23, 2025
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Selina Hall
Jun 20, 2025
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I had the most beautiful maternity shoot experience with Monique. Her studio is a dream for any expecting mama. Its cozy, peaceful, and fully equipped with the most stunning wardrobe options. We did a few different planned looks and it was so exciting to watch Monique work her magic, changing sets and fully stepping into her creative element for each one. She has such a soft, calming, and engaging presence which is exactly the kind of energy you want to be surrounded by during a special moment like this. Thank you again so much Monique for such a beautiful experience and for capturing this season in such a stunning way. Highly recommend to any mama-to-be!
Kathy Greiner
Feb 02, 2025
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Destiny Anya
Oct 08, 2024
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My fiance and I booked with Monique for our engagement photos and we had the best experience. Monique was so kind and professional and her environment was so welcoming. We have never done a photo shoot before, so we were nervous, but Monique made sure we had a great time by making sure we also had fun. She helped us with poses and facial expressions to ensure we had the best quality photos. Her wardrobe selection is also beautiful and she made me feel perfect in any outfit I wanted to try. The final product was absolutely stunning and I cant wait to book with her again!
Christine Fajotina
Sep 15, 2024
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Sandy Jones
Jul 16, 2024
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I have never felt more beautiful or special! Monique is a true artist behind the camera. She listened to what I was envisioning and was so patient with me. After having lost 125 lbs. I didnt know how to pose and felt a bit lost. She directed me with an expert eye. And the result is truly stunning. I can only recommend booking a session with Monique. You will fall in love with yourself all over again! THANK YOU, Monique!
Alx Dool
Jun 21, 2024
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Being someone who discovered Monique on Instagram, her work speaks for itself. What makes her the best of the best is her ability to take her vision, as well as the vision of her client and completely direct you the whole way through. Achieving breathtaking results youll have for a lifetime! The experience from the moment you walk into the studio, to the moment you step in front of the camera is so inspiring and inviting. Her beautiful and elegant display of dresses are so amazing. She is so sweet and personable, you cant help but feel comfortable, which is essential for great photos! I beyond enjoyed my time with her and the moments she captured are incomparable. I cannot wait to work with her for all of my future shoots.
Betsy Liberty
Jun 21, 2024
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Monique photographed my maternity and family photos - she is phenomenal! She was so patient with my toddler and she made me feel so beautiful, even though I was not been feeling like my best self during pregnancy. Monique paid a lot of attention to detail in posing us and in producing the final images. We are obsessed with the photos we received!!
Ashley Axelsen
Aug 04, 2023
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Monique is amazing across the board! I had my maternity photos done and she made my husband and I so comfortable and the shoot was so fun. The whole process was enjoyable and flawless! Her hair and makeup stylist was also fantastic. Monique creates a truly tailored experience and makes you feel so confident and beautiful. And must mention.. she is a true artist!!!! Her photos are breathtaking!! And you can tell she cares so much on getting that perfect shot for you! I recommend her so highly and will be back for any other life stage I can have her shoot for me!
Sally Schnack
Jun 12, 2023
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When I was looking for a photographer I had very unique needs. I needed someone who has experience with maternity photos AND brand photography. I needed a cover for my pregnancy fitness program and website photos. I had a clear vision and needed the photos to reflect my brand. Working with Monique for that was the BEST decision. She completely understood what I needed and came up with amazing ideas! I felt like she read my mind. She knew exactly what would work well with my brand - even better than myself!
During the shoot I felt confident, strong, and empowered due to Monique's constant reassurance. She gave so many compliments that I felt like a supermodel (which I am not lol). She gave clear instructions which I loved because there was no awkward moment where I didn't know how to pose. Monique is very detail oriented and will do everything to get the perfect photos. She is very professional and the quality of the photos is incredible!
I am sure I will work with Monique again because she is the best photographer I have found (and I have worked with a lot).
During the shoot I felt confident, strong, and empowered due to Monique's constant reassurance. She gave so many compliments that I felt like a supermodel (which I am not lol). She gave clear instructions which I loved because there was no awkward moment where I didn't know how to pose. Monique is very detail oriented and will do everything to get the perfect photos. She is very professional and the quality of the photos is incredible!
I am sure I will work with Monique again because she is the best photographer I have found (and I have worked with a lot).
Keira Rose
Aug 05, 2022
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Monique is amazing! She is so professional but warm and friendly at the same time. She made this heavily pregnant woman feel beautiful in her own skin and the gorgeous photos prove her exceptional talent as a photographer. I was so happy with the way she looked after me on the day and invited my husband in for a few photos as well. She listened to my ideas and also had amazing vision for the shoot. I would love to do a shoot with her again, it was the best day!
Ashley Chamberlayne
Apr 06, 2022
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Monique is a very talented photographer - but you already knew that by seeing her work. The reason to read a review is to know if there is anything you should be concerned about or know - and the answer is no. Monique is everything you want in a photographer. Monique is SO kind, patient, generous and just an overall pleasure to be around. She makes you feel like you are the most important person she will see all day. She spent extra time with us during our shoot because my 1 year old daughter wanted to do everything except take photos, and Monique did not once make us feel rushed or in the wrong. Also, while she is the artist and photographer, she keeps in mind what YOU want for looks and shots (many photographers get lost in their own desires or preferences sometimes).
Overall I just cant say enough good things about my experience with Monique. Do not hesitate to book with her, or youll be like me and wish you found her sooner
Overall I just cant say enough good things about my experience with Monique. Do not hesitate to book with her, or youll be like me and wish you found her sooner