I photograph the parts you thought no one noticed.

Shane Michael is a professional photographer and founder of River Rose Boudoir. His work focuses on boudoir, portrait, and brand photography, with an emphasis on lighting, posing, and creating a guided experience for the person in front of the camera.

He has appeared on Channel 2 News and has been published in multiple publications. He is also co-owner of THE SHOT LABs, where he works in commercial photography, video production, and photography education.

Outside of River Rose, Shane continues to photograph, teach, and develop creative projects through Shane Michael Studios and THE SHOT LABs.

Jade Stoner is a professional model, photographer, and posing coach with years of experience working both in front of and behind the camera. Her modeling background includes fashion, editorial, glamour, boudoir, lifestyle, and promotional work.

She is also the photographer behind Jaded Focus Photos and has worked in social media and promotional modeling throughout the St. Louis area.

At River Rose, Jade serves as our female posing coach, demonstrating poses, helping with movement and positioning, and working directly with clients throughout the session.

Nikki Kelly is an aesthetics professional with more than 16 years of experience in makeup and styling. She specializes in camera-ready boudoir makeup and soft, undone “bedroom hair,” helping clients look polished without feeling overdone.

Her work has been featured on Great Day St. Louis, in St. Louis Bridal Magazine, and with House of Style St. Louis. She has also served as Lead Makeup Artist for the Greater St. Charles Fashion Show and Chairman for Wish Upon a Wedding.

Outside of her work in aesthetics, Nikki is a wife, mother of four, and performer with St. Charles Community College Theatre.

Haylee Sue Fritz is a photographer, hair and makeup artist, and the creative behind Haylee Sue Creations. Her work spans portraiture, weddings, branding, boudoir, and beauty, giving her experience on both sides of the camera.

Her photography has been featured locally, including work credited by the St. Charles City-County Library, and she has been profiled by VoyageSTL as part of its Rising Stars series.

At River Rose, Haylee serves as our hair and makeup artist, working with clients before their session to create a look that fits the direction we’ve planned.