Vancouver dance boudoir photographer captures mature senior woman in artistic movement portrait with elegant styling

Vancouver Dance photography


Contemporary movement, captured as the art it is.


I approach my work as a Vancouver dance photographer in a collaborative way, one that brings two artists together to celebrate creative self expression.

You bring your movement. I bring an eye for the moment your body says something words can’t.

Together, we make art.

“I was amazed by the way Michele captured fleeting moments of movement or shapes that I improvised in our shoot. “ ~Shion Carter

Contemporary dancer Shion in expressive Vancouver studio portrait by Michele Mateus
Vancouver intimate portrait photographer Michele Mateus captures woman wrapped in white tulle in soft fine art boudoir portrait
Vancouver portrait photographer Michele Mateus captures dancer Natalie in intimate expressive studio portrait

Contemporary dancer in minimalist portrait with clean simple composition wearing a black bodysuit in wide legged pose.
Vancouver Portrait Photographer Michele Mateus creates contemporary portraits of Vancouver Contemporary Dancers. Pictured here is dancer Shion Carter.
: Woman in artistic boudoir pose black and white intimate portrait

I’m ready when you are, hit that button and book a chat.


vancouver Dance photoshoot faqs


I sure do, all rad humans are welcome here. I do have personal boundaries around intimate/boudoir photoshoots so please share your vision and I can share if I am able to bring it to life.

Every practice counts here. Ttrained, self-taught, or something entirely your own. This is about how you move, not your resume.

Wear what you actually train in, or bring a few options and we’ll figure it out together on the day.

Minimalist, editorial, and emotionally driven. Black and white, clean composition, and a focus on how you actually move.


Artistry over conformity, always. I’m not interested in making you look perfect.
I’m here to reflect you back yourself as you are.That’s my whole philosophy.

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.

Dance photoshoots can take place in my studio, on location, or at your dance space that you love in the Greater Vancouver and the Fraser Valley.

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.

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!