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Why I wish I had done a bridal boudoir shoot

On my wedding day, my wedding photographer asked me if I would like some photos in my lingerie before I put on my wedding dress. “You’ll never look this good again” he said to me. “No way” I replied. Partly because he was male and I didn’t feel comfortable. But if I’m honest it was also because I saw so many flaws in myself and I was sure that someday I would look much better and then I would do it. You know what they say about ‘someday’ … that it never comes.

I was 21 years old at the time. What a gift that would have been. Yes obviously to my husband, but even more so to me. What a gift to myself – to have had images from that time to look back on.

As women, we are always looking at our faults. In our eyes, we will never be good enough. What I hadn’t realised was that I didn’t have to look like a model or have the perfect body to have beautiful photographs. I just had to have a photographer who knew how to pose me and use flattering camera angles. Who could guide me on what clothing to wear that would best flatter my figure.

A couple of months before your wedding is the perfect time to book in your bridal boudoir photoshoot. You deserve beautiful images of yourself, and you are perfect NOW. Be kind to yourself.

I saw this online and it really resonated with me.

To view more of my work visit www.nikkibrown.com.au.

Townsville boudoir photography – a testimonial

Although I’m based in Brisbane, I travel several times a year for my Townsville boudoir photography shoots. I am usually in Townsville in April, July and September each year.

I book out a hotel room for the weekend and have a blast shooting the lovely North Queensland ladies. It is such a pleasure to shoot in the hotel room as it has such beautiful natural light and it provides a modern backdrop for your boudoir shoot.

Last time I was there I photographed some lovely girls, one of whom was Kristen. Her reason for doing the shoot was as a birthday gift for her partner, who is in the army. This is what she had to say about her shoot with me:

“Nikki I just want to take the time to thank you for your beautiful work. The photos are just perfect and the only thing I regret is not having enough money to purchase more because I’m just so happy with them!

You made me feel like a star when I was getting the shoot done and now looking at the photos I’ve got a huge self confidence lift. Thankyou for everything right down to your communication and help you have provided along the way.”

I shoot Townsville boudoir photography shoots in April, July and September each year, and I’d love to see you then. To view more of my work visit www.nikkibrown.com.au.

Brisbane boudoir photography for Inked Girls

The combination of the modern hotel room, gorgeous natural light and my beautiful client really did inspire me during this Brisbane boudoir photography shoot.

There is something absolutely beautiful about white sheets. I honestly could shoot for the rest of the year with just white sheets and not get bored. That is how much I love them. Lots of times girls bring so many clothes to their shoot but, in my opinion, simple can often work best.

This photo shoot was done just for a client, however during the shoot I realised it would also be the perfect fit for Inked Girls magazine.

I always feel anticipation and excitement when an Inked Girls issue comes out as I never know which of my images will make it into the magazine, until I actually see the magazine! I always send a sample of images from the shoot to the editor and, if she likes them, she will narrow them down to 8 or so images to be retouched for the magazine. Although I know it will be some of those, it’s always exciting to open the magazine and see what has actually been selected. I loved the ones chosen from this shoot.

Hair and makeup by Helena of Elegant Creations Hair and Makeup Artistry.

To view more of my work, visit www.nikkibrown.com.au

How do I get in Inked Girls?

In the current issue of Inked Girls Magazine, the editor explains that half of the emails she receives ask the exact same question “How do I get in Inked Girls magazine?” And her response was “There are photographers in each state who know what we’re looking for, and whose names you’ll see in nearly every issue of Inked Girls”. Well my photographs have graced the pages of this amazing magazine for the last couple of years now. And my images are once again featured in the latest issue. So I definitely consider myself to be one of the photographers she is talking about!

So to any girl who dreams of being in Inked Girls, I want to photograph you. I can never guarantee that you will make it into the magazine, however I can assure you that I know what the magazine likes, and will try my hardest for you. And at the very least you will have some beautiful images of yourself and your artwork.

Congratulations Ally for being featured in the magazine for a second time. Your natural beauty is sooo Inked Girls’ style. And thanks to Helena, of Elegant Creations Hair and Makeup Artisty for Ally’s beautiful hair and makeup.

Tattoo photography in Custom Tattooz Magazine

Super excited to see my tattoo photography in print again, this time in the latest issue of Custom Tattooz Magazine.

Congratulations to both Ally and Jacqui for being published. After the magazine saw these images, both girls were asked to be the face of Custom Tattooz Magazine at the Surf N Ink festival at the Gold Coast. They were also invited to model for the Custom Tattooz Calendar. I’m so happy for both of them. In addition Ally entered the Miss Surf N Ink competition and ended up taking out second place … awesome work!

Check out Custom Tattooz Magazine at your local newsagency – it can inspire you with ideas for your next tattoo, good articles to read, and of course lots of photos of gorgeous inked girls.

More of my tattoo images are being published in the next issue of Custom Tattooz Magazine and also Inked Girls Magazine, so stay tuned.

Miss Surf n Ink competition

From Friday 10 January to Sunday 12 January the Surf n Ink Tattoo Festival is being held on the Gold Coast at the Convention Centre. Over the 3 days there will be entertainment, plenty of amazing tattoo artists and unique retailers.

At the Festival they will also be hosting the Miss Surf N Ink competition. They are searching for the sexiest tattooed lady that loves their ink and the beach. Would you like to be in the running to win awesome prizes including a photoshoot featured in Custom Tattooz Magazine? Just head over to www.tattoofestival.com.au and follow the instructions on how to enter this competition.

Yay! Latest issue of Inked Girls magazine out now!

Yay! The current issue of Inked Girls magazine is out now at newagencies.

Congratulations to model Ally, and hair and makeup artist Jennifer Wilde, for being published in the magazine.

Female photographer Brisbane and Gold Coast

A little bit about me … I specialise solely in glamour shoots as I absolutely love swimsuit and lingerie photography and so I know this style of photography inside out. Everyone is nervous before a glamour shoot, but they always relax once we meet and start shooting. As a female photographer I can help put you at ease for your shoot. My clients always comment on how comfortable they feel being photographed by me. This is such an important factor for a successful glamour shoot.

I can come to the location of your choice which means that you achieve unique photos that look different to the usual studio glamour shots – whether at your home, a hotel, the beach, or parkland. I will also give you lots of time and spend over 2 hours photographing you. I will guide you through the whole shoot and you will have fun.

One of my favourite parts of a shoot is when a client sees their image on the back of my camera and they cannot believe how beautiful they look. I know the poses and camera angles to accentuate your best assets and flatter your figure. I will also use my advanced retouching skills to further refine your images.

Visit my website www.nikkibrown.com.au to view more of my images.

Brisbane boudoir photographer – featured in Inked Girls magazine

Gosh I love being a Brisbane boudoir photographer. Several months ago, Ally emailed me to say she was interested in getting some boudoir photography done to show off her tattoos. I shared with Ally that I had always wanted to do a bedroom shoot to submit to Inked Girls magazine, so she booked a hotel room in Brisbane CBD for a girls’ night out so that we could also use the room for the shoot.

It was obvious at the shoot that the photos were the perfect fit for Inked Girls magazine as Ally has a natural beauty that the magazine loves, great tattoos, and the hotel room was the perfect location. I had so much fun photographing her.

I can’t wait to see some of these images in print in Issue 10 of Inked Girls, coming out in the next month or so!

To view more of my photos visit www.nikkibrown.com.au. Hair and makeup for by Jennifer Wilde.

Are you after some beautiful photos of your tattoos?

I love shooting inked girls! I recently photographed Jacqui, who is a part time model based on the Gold Coast. Her tattoos were such beautiful artwork. I envy tattoo artists for being able to create something that is appreciated every single day and carried around for all to see. It must be such a rewarding job.

For any photographers out there who need a gorgeous tattoo model, I really recommend you working with Jacqui. She has the longest legs I have ever seen, but even more importantly she really knows how to work it in front of the camera.

I’d love to photograph your tattoos for you! Some images of Jacqui are below. Visit my website www.nikkibrown.com.au to view more of my tattoo images.

Nikki