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Tattoos & Boudoir: Honoring Your Ink, Embracing Your Art

Vancouver is a city that wears its art on its skin. From delicate linework to bold, sprawling sleeves, the inked bodies I photograph tell stories of resilience, rebellion, love, and transformation. And in the world of boudoir photography, tattoos are not something to hide—they are an integral part of the art we create together.

Your Body, Your Canvas

Tattoos are deeply personal. They can mark milestones, honor loved ones, or simply be a testament to your own evolving self-expression. In a Vancouver boudoir session, we’re not just celebrating your body; we’re celebrating the art that lives on it. Your ink adds texture, movement, and meaning—turning your session into a uniquely layered, visual masterpiece.

Whether you have delicate florals winding down your spine or bold, graphic pieces across your arms, your tattoos tell a story that deserves to be seen. And in my lens, that story is honored.

The Magic of Ink in Boudoir Photography


As a Vancouver portrait photographer, I’ve had the privilege of capturing some of the coolest, most intricate tattoos on the bodies of my clients. From fresh, vibrant designs to faded ink that holds years of memories, each one adds something special to the session.

And let’s be real—Vancouver has an incredible tattoo culture. The diversity of styles, the artists pushing boundaries, the deeply personal meaning behind each piece—it all makes photographing tattoos an absolute delight.

For those of you with tattoos, boudoir is an opportunity to honor the ink that’s already a part of you. It’s about seeing yourself as a work of art—because you are.

Let’s Make
art, Together!

Michele Mateus is an award winning Vancouver Portrait Photographer specialised in Boudoir and Lifestyle Portraiture. Michele works both in her studio and on location serving Coquitlam, Vancouver, Fraser Valley, Langley, Abbotsford, Squamish, Burnaby, Surrey, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, New Westminster and the Great Vancouver area.

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