Woman in elegant black and white boudoir portrait sitting on a wooden stool with legs crossed.

Vancouver Contemporary Boudoir & Intimate Portraits

Boudoir, reimagined.

You as art.

Intimate portrait of a woman in nude tool with hands across her chest.
Black woman with alopecia in fine art nude portrait with arms crossed.
Woman in nude tulle fabric in captured in black and white intimate portrait.

A refreshing & Artistic approach


Most boudoir photography looks the same. Mine doesn’t.

Rooted in a minimalist aesthetic, clean lines, creative lighting and black and white imagery that feel like fine art made to stop you in your tracks. The kind you hang on your wall and stare at because you can’t quite believe that’s you.

I work with women, non-binary, queer, and trans folks of every size, age, and body. I don’t have a ‘type’ I have a style and it works on everyone.

Come to mark a moment. Come to feel effortlessly sensual and completely yourself. Come because you’ve always wanted images like this and you’re finally ready.

Whatever brings you here, let’s make something extraordinary and fully you.

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Portrait of a nude woman sitting on a wooden chair with her legs pulled up top her chest by Vancouver Fine art portrait photographer Michele Mateus
Black and white boudoir portrait of woman with long black robe, her hands are tying the robe closed. The Portrait is faceless and just shows her leg.

“She was able to help me see my body in whole in new ways, and I am ART! Seeing myself this way really disrupted some negative self perceptions and has brought me deeper into my healing journey.”

~Tara

Woman in intimate fine art portrait with soft aesthetic wrapped in white tulle.
Vancouver Plus Size Boudoir, showing a woman in a long sleeved lace bodysuit offering a classic timeless look with a smile on her face in a contemporary boudoir studio.
Black and white boudoir portrait of an Asian woman in a black bra with a soft dramatic look on her face created by Michele Mateus Vancouver Portrait Photograph

raw. sensual. artistic

timeless intimate portraits

Vancouver Boudoir portrait of a brunette woman in an artistic effortless pose wearing gold jewelry posed on a hand painted canvas backdrop
Woman in black and white intimate portrait with minimalist styling sitting on the edge of a sofa leaning over and smiling.

Black and white boudoir portrait of woman in black bodysuit and fishnets leaning on white chair.
Black and white fine art nude photo of breasts with stripe shadow.
Woman's hands gently touching in intimate black and white portrait.
Portrait of a white woman with long black hair in a modern white suit by Vancouver Portrait Photographer Michele Mateus

“Michele was incredible to work with. She made me feel so comfortable and executed on my vision perfectly. I am so happy to have the most beautiful photos
I will treasure forever.” ~Alexa

Black and white contemporary portrait of a women with long black hair in a simple black body suit in front a canvas backdrop, photographed by Vancouver portrait photographer Michele Mateus
Woman in minimalist boudoir portrait with her back draped in fabric in soft aesthetic
Black and white fine art portrait of nude woman's back with her hand on her waist
Black and white boudoir portrait of woman with long dark hair in black blazer and fishnets leaning on chair.

you are art

And I’d love to show you.

let’s chat
Woman's legs in black and white minimalist boudoir portrait with soft aesthetic wearing a tulle skirt.

vancouver Boudoir portrait faqs

Absolutely. I work with women, non-binary, gender non-conforming, and trans individuals. My studio is a welcoming space for the LGBTQ+ community and queer folks. For intimate and boudoir sessions, I do have personal boundaries around certain types of shoots, so please share your vision and I’ll let you know if I’m able to bring it to life.


es. All bodies, all sizes, all ages. I don’t have a ‘type’ I have a style, and it works on everyone. The camera doesn’t lie and that’s exactly the point.


Editorial, minimalist, and nothing like what you’ve seen before. I work in black and white, stripping back the noise to find what’s actually there. Clean lines, creative light, images that feel more like fine art than a photoshoot. No typical poses, no trends, no over-retouching. Just you, the light, and whatever we make together.

I have two types of collections: digital and art collections. Full pricing can be found on my pricing page. Photoshoots start at $1300 and what you invest in is totally up to you.

You can add hair and makeup to any type of Vancouver photoshoot that I offer. I will set up my
preferred professional hair and makeup artist to pamer you.

My signature style is in black and white to give your photos that timeless film vibe, and because I know many love colour will also show you some of your photos in colour so you can choose which you love best.

Photoshoots can take place in my studio (ideal for one person looking for a minimalist editorial vibe) or can be on location in Greater Vancouver.
Travel fees may apply.

I like to suggest 4 weeks before your desired date
so that you have time to prepare with ease.

I believe in consent, and will ask your permission before I share your photos.

I sure do! Maternity photoshoots naturally are a great fit for my signature style of intimate portraits, allowing you to document this time in your life with elegance.

As I believe connection is key to having amazing photos the next step is setting up a call with me
so you can share your vision and ask me all the questions you may have. If we feel like a good fit
then I get you booked in and the fun begins!

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Vancouver Boudoir Photoshoot featuring a brunette woman sat on a director chair against a canvas backdrop, wearing Fleur du Mel lingerie looking away from the camera. The vibe is hollywood glam with a film vibe.