"Tony & Maria are an ideal team. Their endearing personalities and mutual respect for one another (and me!) made for a comfortable, collaborative and inspired dynamic. AND we had so much fun! I love that I can look back at the images and remember that day like it was yesterday! I also see how beautiful I look when I allow myself to relax a little, have fun, and embrace being in my own skin. Wow! The gratitude I feel! I would recommend!"
Melissa Troutt - Asheville, NC
"Since we've shot three times and counting - that should prove that I would recommend shooting with Ciao Bellezza! A great professional talent with guaranteed images in return. Relax and let the beauty be captured. Thanks to Tony @ team for everything!"
Denise Frysinger - Fitness Trainer, Competitive Bodybuilder
My experience with Ciao Bellezza! was a amazing. They were patient, made me feel comfortable and took plenty of time to get the kind of shots I wanted — and some I didn’t know I wanted until I saw them! I’ll be back again!
Am M - Los Angeles, CA
Ciao Bellezza! is a MUST for brides looking for boudoir photos! Their level of professionalism is extraordinary and they made me feel so comfortable. Their images were stunning and my husband was very, very pleased! The turnaround time for images was stellar. Their studio setup is amazing and they have great props to work with to s suit the look you’re going for. I will go back to them for all future boudoir photographic needs!
Amy - Hagerstown, MD
Tony Avellino’s photographs exude sexuality. You can’t miss it. You can’t walk away. He captures the look, the feel and the daring of an available woman without regard for norms. The woman in Color Me Blue is enticing, inviting, textured, and true. The Cat Woman is one sexy kitten.
Cindy Cotte Griffiths’ Rockville Central Review
“Camouflage” Exhibit at VisArts
"Tras buscar meticulosamente una compañía de fotógrafos profesionales, llegué a Ciao Belleza! Boudoir Photography. Maria viajó a Puerto Rico para cumplir con solicitudes muy particulares en mis fotos: luego se encontró con Tony para completar para hacer el proceso posterior. El resultado fue simplemente genial. Juntos, estos expertos de la fotografía son un "dúo dinámico", no solo en lo profesional y confiable, son sumamente creativos. Sin lugar a dudas, su trabajo solo resulta en una cosa: Arte."
Mari Carmen De Choudens - San Juan, Puerto Rico
("After searching meticulously for a company of professional photographers, I found Ciao Bellezza! Boudoir Photography. Maria travelled to Puerto Rico to make possible my particular requests regarding my photos: after that Maria and Tony got together to do the post-processing. The result was simply genius. Together, these expert photographers are a "dynamic duo," both in terms of their professionalism and their trustworthiness, and they are extremely creative. Without doubt, their work results in only one thing: Art.")
Mari Carmen De Choudens - San Juan, Puerto Rico
I wanted to have a pre-wedding fun, flirty and sexy shot for my soon to be husband so contacted Ciao Bellezza! for the job. I was nervous about revealing much in front of a camera but Tony and his team made me feel at ease and it was lots of fun. I brought a few props and outfits to wear though some shots were just me. I never thought I would feel this comfortable in front of a camera, but I looked completely at ease in the photos because Tony helped me feel and look beautiful, happy and sensual. Most people say the camera adds 20 pounds, but I looked better than I ever see in the mirror. Tony has an excellent eye for quickly assessing assets and working to help bring those out in both staging, lighting and whatever other magic he did to produce some memorable, creative and sexy photos.
Gretchen S - Arlintgon, VA
"I really enjoyed working with Tony. He is very professional, respectful, and fun to work with. He is great at communication before, during and after the shoot. He is encouraging, gave good direction but at the same time let me be creative. The images we created are amazing. I hope to be able to shoot with Tony many more times in the future."
Alexis O - Fairfax, VA
It was a pleasure shooting with Ciao Bellezza! They are nice and friendly people - very professional and reliable!
Inna - Jersey City, NJ
I have modeled for Ciao Bellezza! I believe they would provide a great service for portrait or boudoir photography for adults of all ages. They take exquisite time in preparing the model with the help of hair and makeup artists, and spend time with a variety of set backgrounds and lighting to best capture the subject's look. Tony and his team would be particularly a great service for to-be brides, up to to decades-long married, or even happily singles- for sensual portrait work.
Melanie - Arlington, VA