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Meet the Women Behind Black Cherry

The women who will be in your corner

Boudoir can feel vulnerable. Knowing exactly who you're walking into a room with shouldn't. Meet the women behind your experience at Black Cherry Studios in Colorado Springs.
Ashley Nichols, founder and photographer at Black Cherry Studios
Meet Ashley

Ashley Nichols

Founder + Principal Photographer

Hi! My name is Ashley and I am so happy that you are interested in boudoir photography! I am the owner and principal photographer at Black Cherry Studios.

I've been married for 18 years to my husband, Blake, and we have two crazy teenagers that keep us on our toes. I love to read, hang out with my friends, and take fun trips with my family.

My love for photography started when I was young and my dad worked at a photo processing lab. I would get to go into the darkroom and watch how they developed the film and I was instantly hooked. Later on, in high school, I took some photography classes where I learned the true ins and outs of the dark room. I found my love in hand-developing film, processing the pictures, and waiting to see what emerged. I did family, senior, and child portraits off and on for a while, but it just didn't pull at me.

About 8 years ago I stumbled onto boudoir photography. I would see the beautiful pictures, but it was hearing from boudoir clients about how empowering it was and how much it changed their self-confidence for the better that really hooked me. When I decided to pick up my camera again, I wanted nothing more than to give women that same feeling. I want to make women feel like they are boss ass bitches and rediscover their magic, no matter their shape or size!

Kim Davis, hair and makeup artist at Black Cherry Studios
Meet Kim

Kim Davis

Hair + Makeup Artist

I'm Kimberly—wife, mom of four, lover of cooking, time with my people, and a good leopard print moment.

I've been doing hair and makeup for more than 20 years, and my favorite part has always been helping women feel gorgeous, confident, and completely themselves. Whether you're a barely-there beauty kind of girl or ready to go full glam, we'll create a look that makes you feel incredible when you step in front of the camera.

Boudoir is about celebrating you, and I'm here for all of it—to hype you up, calm the nerves, fix that one stubborn lash, and make sure you feel like a million bucks. Nothing lights me up more than watching a woman look in the mirror and see what we've been seeing all along: she's absolutely stunning.

The Black Cherry Difference

Come as you are. We'll take it from there.

No Experience Required

You don't need to know how to pose, what to do with your hands, or how to act in front of a camera. We'll guide every movement, expression, and detail.

No Confidence Required, Either

Nervous is normal. Expect music, encouragement, plenty of laughing, and three women firmly in your corner from the moment you walk in.
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