Meet Your Brisbane Boudoir Photographer Matthew Hamm
Meet Your Brisbane Boudoir Photographer Matthew Hamm
Owner & Photographer, Belle-Vous Boudoir Photography Specialising exclusively in intimate portraiture since 2014
Why Belle-Vous Exists
I founded Belle-Vous in 2014 after leaving a commercial glamour studio that treated women like transactions. Rushed sessions. Cookie-cutter poses. High-pressure sales tactics. Everything felt wrong.
I wanted to create something different. A space where women could breathe. Where the experience mattered as much as the photographs. Where "luxury" meant time, attention, and genuine care, not just expensive products.
More than a decade later, that's still what drives me. One client per day. Complete privacy. An experience built entirely around you.
What Makes Belle-Vous Different
Exclusive focus. I don't photograph weddings with boudoir on the side. I don't do family portraits that occasionally venture intimate. Boudoir is what I do. It's what I've perfected over ten years, and it's the only thing I offer.
Your session starts the moment you book. Comprehensive prep guide. In-person consultation at the studio for Luxury clients. By shoot day, you already know exactly what to expect because we've planned every detail together.
One client per day. The studio, my attention, the entire experience. It's exclusively yours. No overlapping appointments. No rushing to the next session. Just focused, unhurried time to create something exceptional.
Same-day viewing. You'll see your images within 30 minutes of finishing the shoot. No waiting weeks in anxiety. We review every image together on the cinema screen while the confidence is still electric.
The Women I've Photographed
The mother of three who hadn't felt beautiful since her first pregnancy. She came in apologising for her "mum body."
She left in tears (the good kind) saying, "I didn't know I could still look like this."
The woman who booked the day her divorce was finalised. The session wasn't about anyone else.
Just her, reclaiming space in her own body.
The 60-year-old who'd never done anything like this before. She said, "I thought I missed my window."
She didn't. Age isn't the enemy here – hesitation is.
These women didn't have it all figured out. They showed up nervous, uncertain, sometimes terrified. But they showed up. That's the only requirement. If you see yourself in any of these stories, you're exactly who I photograph.
My Approach
I create space where you can exhale. Sessions run 2+ hours because genuine confidence doesn't happen in 20 minutes. We move at your pace, not a schedule.
I guide everything. You don't need to know what to do. That's my job. I demonstrate every pose, explain why it works for your body specifically, and adjust continuously throughout the session. You're never left wondering if you're doing it right.
The experience is tailored to you. From the consultation to the music playing during your shoot to the final product design, everything reflects your vision and comfort level. This isn't a template. It's built around you.
Your comfort is non-negotiable. If something doesn't feel right at any point, we stop. No questions asked. This experience should feel empowering, not uncomfortable.
My Photography Style
I shoot in soft, natural light that's forgiving and flattering. The aesthetic is intimate, warm, and cinematic. You're the subject of fine art portraiture, not commercial photography.
Every pose is guided and purposeful. I demonstrate each one myself, explain the angles that flatter your specific body, and adjust continuously based on what feels comfortable. The goal is elegant, timeless imagery that feels unmistakably like you.
I work with natural light and professional retouching that enhances without transforming. Smooth skin where appropriate, but I don't erase your story. The result should look like the most stunning version of yourself, not like someone else entirely.
Every body, every age, every identity is welcome here. The only standard is whether you feel beautiful in the images. That's it.
Working With a Male Photographer
Some women specifically want the male perspective. Some are nervous at first but feel at ease within minutes. Some say there's less comparison energy in the room.
Here's what matters: comfort isn't about gender. It's about respect, communication, and whether someone creates a safe space for you.
If after reading this page you don't feel comfortable, don't book. Your intuition matters more than anything else. But if you'd like to chat first to feel out the vibe before committing, I'm happy to do that. No pressure either way.
The Experience
Before your session: Comprehensive planning. Wardrobe guidance. In-person consultation for Luxury clients where we walk through everything at the studio.
During your session: Curated music that matches your energy. Guided posing from start to finish. Complete privacy. Just you, me, and the camera.
After your session: 30-minute break while I prep your images. Then a private reveal on the cinema screen where you'll see yourself transformed.
The outcome: You walk out different. Not because your body changed, but because how you see it did.
Life Outside the Studio
When I'm not photographing, I'm collecting vintage cameras (40+ at last count, the oldest is a 1910 Kodak) or spending time with my golden lab, Samson.
I've recently returned to shooting medium format film and Polaroid on my SX-70. After years of digital perfection, there's something grounding about the slowness of film. The way you can't delete and reshoot. Watching those Polaroids develop in real time never gets old.
It's a reminder that imperfection often creates the most beautiful images. The same philosophy guides how I photograph you.
Let's Connect
If this resonates with you, I'd love to discuss your vision and create something exceptional together.