Meet Matthew
Brisbane Boudoir Photographer
Hi, I’m Matthew.
I started Belle-Vous in 2014 with one belief: confidence isn’t a body type.
Since then, I’ve photographed 550+ women — nurses and teachers, lawyers and mums — who wanted images that felt like themselves, not a performance.
I didn’t build this studio for models. I built it for people who want privacy, clear direction, and photographs that feel powerful and honest.
Why I do this work
I know what self-doubt feels like — the kind that makes you shrink, overthink, and want to disappear. That’s why my approach is calm and practical: no rushing, no judgement, and guidance the whole way through.
My job is simple: create a safe, private space, direct every pose, and show you what the real you looks like.
WHY I DO THINGS DIFFERENTLY
Early on, I saw a lot of boudoir done like a production line — rushed sessions, cookie-cutter posing, and a “sales script” reveal.
That’s not the experience I wanted to offer, and it’s not the work I want to create.
So I built the opposite: a private studio where luxury means time, control, and intention.
One client per day — no overlap, no rushing, full focus on you.
Tailored, not templated — we choose the mood, styling, and lighting based on your taste (dark and moody, soft and romantic, or something in between).
Guided posing — I demonstrate and direct every pose, down to hands, shoulders, and expression, so you never have to guess.
Same-day reveal — you see your images straight after your session, not weeks later.
The goal is simple: you feel safe, you feel guided, and the images look effortless.
WORKING WITH A MALE PHOTOGRAPHER
It’s normal to have questions about this. You deserve clarity, not reassurance fluff.
Belle-Vous is a private, appointment-only studio. It’s just you and me — no assistants, no spectators, no BTS content — and the pace is calm and professional.
Before we shoot, we agree on boundaries and comfort level. During the session, you stay in control of how revealing we go, and you can pause or stop at any time. I’ll guide everything with clear direction (and I demonstrate poses), so you’re never left guessing or trying to “perform.”
And your images are private by default. Nothing is shared without your written permission.
LIFE OUTSIDE THE Studio
I’m a camera nerd in the best way — I collect vintage cameras (my oldest is from 1910) and I still shoot Polaroid because I love the honesty of it. That same mindset shows up in your session: deliberate choices, controlled light, and photographs that feel real — not trendy.
Outside the studio, I’m calm and grounded. I care about creating spaces that feels safe, unhurried, and genuinely human — so you can relax into it and leave with work that feels like you.
