Meet Matthew

Brisbane Boudoir Photographer

I started Belle-Vous in 2014 with one belief:

Confidence isn't a body type.

Since then, I've photographed hundreds of women, nurses and teachers, lawyers and mums, first-timers and repeat clients, who wanted images that felt like themselves, not a performance.

I didn't build this studio for models.

I built it for women who want privacy, clear direction, and photographs that feel powerful without pretending to be someone else.

A man posing outdoors with a smile, sunglasses on his head, and a camera being used to take his photo.

"BUT YOU'RE A GUY..."

I know. Let's talk about it.

Most women who book with me have the same initial thought: "Wait, a male photographer? Is that going to be weird?"

Here's what actually happens:

Hundreds women have walked through that door.

Not one has left saying "I wish I'd booked a female photographer instead."

What they DO say:

"Why was I so nervous? That felt completely professional."

"I forgot you were a guy halfway through. You made it feel so normal."

"You made me feel safe, not objectified.

That's what mattered."

Here's why it works:.

A woman lies on a bed during a photoshoot, eating a slice of pizza, while a photographer takes her picture with professional lighting equipment in a bedroom.

HOW THE SESSION ACTUALLY FEELS

Here's what actually happens when you walk through the door:

YOU'RE NOT WALKING INTO AN AWKWARD SITUATION You're walking into a calm, private space with someone who's done this countless times and knows exactly how to make you feel comfortable. We'll start by talking through the vibe you're going for. Your music. Your mood. Dark and moody? Soft and romantic? Playful? Powerful? You're in control of the tone.

Then the photoshoot starts.

A man taking a mirror selfie with a camera in black and white.

IT FEELS MORE LIKE A CREATIVE COLLABORATION THAN A PERFORMANCE

I'll demonstrate a pose, then talk you through it:

"Okay, sit here. Left hand on your thigh. Chin slightly down. Now breathe out and soften your shoulders. Perfect. Stay there."

You're not left guessing. You're not trying to "be sexy." You're just... following directions.

And here's what happens about 20 minutes in:

You stop thinking about the fact that I'm a guy.

You stop overthinking your body.

You start focusing on the art we are making.

And that's when the magic happens, when you're no longer performing for the camera, you're just... in it

MOST WOMEN SAY THE SAME THING HALFWAY THROUGH:

"Wait, this is actually fun."

Because it is.

We're not standing in awkward silence while you try to figure out what to do with your hands.

We're playing with light. Adjusting angles. Trying different poses. Laughing when something doesn't work. Celebrating when it does.

Your playlist is on. The mood is set. And you're discovering what you look like when you're not shrinking yourself.

It feels less like a vulnerable experience and more like stepping into your power.

THEN COMES THE REVEAL

About 30 minutes after we finish shooting, you'll see your images on the big screen.

This is the moment.

The "oh my god, is that me?" moment.

The "I look... powerful" moment.

The "why was I so nervous?" moment.

You'll choose your 5 favorites (or add more if you can't narrow it down). Your images are retouched and delivered the next day.

And you walk out different than you walked in.

Not because I changed you.

But because you SAW yourself.

WHAT THE HUNDREDS OF WOMEN HAVE TAUGHT ME

I know what self-doubt looks like.

The kind that makes you shrink. The kind that makes you overthink everything. The kind that makes you apologize for taking up space.

I've seen it walk through my door 550 times.

And every single time, I've watched it leave differently.

Not because I photoshopped someone into a different person.

But because for 2 hours, they stepped into a space where:

→ They didn't have to guess what to do

→ They didn't have to perform or "be sexy"

→ They didn't have to apologize for their body

→ They could just... be directed. And breathe.

My job isn't to make you look like a model.

It's to show you what you actually look like when you stop shrinking yourself.

WHY I DO THINGS DIFFERENTLY

Early on, I saw a lot of boudoir done like a production line.

Back-to-back sessions. Cookie-cutter posing. A "sales script" reveal designed to pressure you before you've even caught your breath.

That's not the work I want to create.

So I built the opposite:

→ ONE CLIENT PER DAY No overlap. No rushing. No "sorry, the next person is here." You get the whole day. Full focus on you.

→ FULLY GUIDED POSING (I DEMONSTRATE FIRST) I show you the pose, then direct you through it. Hand placement, chin angle, where to look, when to breathe. You never have to guess or try to "be natural."

→ SAME-DAY REVEAL (NOT WEEKS LATER) You see your images 30 minutes after your session. While you're still here. While the adrenaline is still high. No waiting weeks wondering how they turned out.

→ TAILORED, NOT TEMPLATED We choose the mood, styling, and lighting based on your taste. Dark and moody, soft and romantic, bright and natural, or something in between.

The goal is simple:

You feel safe. You feel guided. The images look effortless.