BODY & SOUL BOUDOIR PORTRAITS
Empowering Boudoir Portrait Photography for Women in Geelong and Melbourne.
Rediscover Your Confidence Through Intimate, Black and White Magazine-Style Portraiture. Servicing the Geelong, Surf Coast and Melbourne areas.
FEEL BEAUTIFUL, STRONG, EMPOWERED!
It’s time to create YOUR legacy.
The Body & Soul Portrait experience is for EVERY woman. You do not need to be a model or have a certain body shape or size…the portraits you see on this website are of real, every day women, embracing themselves, their mind, their bodies and souls and celebrating who they are with stunning portraits.
You are ENOUGH and you are INCREDIBLE exactly as you are right now.
You are worthy and you deserve a legacy.
I offer a one-of-a-kind photoshoot experience to inspire confidence in every woman, to help her reconnect with herself, her body and be shown through this artistic expression of photography how incredible she really is. My photography studio offers a private, safe space for self-discovery and appreciation, promoting body positivity and a lasting sense of confidence that transcends the photographs themselves.
WHY ‘BODY & SOUL’ BOUDOIR?
There are so many definitions and understandings of what ‘Boudoir’ means. It is such an archaic term and when I introduced these intimate, empowering photoshoots for women in 2019, I wanted to name them something that truly embodied this experience. If you’ve checked out my work you’ll notice there are no fancy sets, no extravagant wardrobe.. there’s nothing to distract from the most important thing - YOU. It isn’t just about your body, in all its glorious form, it’s also about your SOUL - who YOU are, all of you. And so I lovingly refer to this photoshoot experience as Body & Soul Boudoir.
This is more than just a photoshoot.
YOU ARE ART
You deserve this experience. You do not need to have a partner or loved one to gift these portraits to, you are allowed to want this for yourself. We are all perfectly imperfect, and deserve to document our bodies, souls and lives through stunning portraits.
When was the last time you felt really seen? When was the last time you gave yourself permission to simply exist?
This is more than just a photoshoot.
This is a unique chance for you to reconnect with yourself like never before.
A chance for you to just BE, without all the pressure and expectations of ‘perfection’.
To boost your confidence, feel powerful, strong and proud of who you are.
To celebrate, embrace and document your body, your life as it is right now.
To honour and show your strength, beauty, femininity, and vulnerability.
To do something empowering and create your legacy with soulful, artistic portraits.
A chance to share your story and show others they too are incredible, beautiful and worthy, just as they are.
This photoshoot will leave you empowered, inspired and will change the way you see yourself and I’m excited to guide you through the best gift you can give yourself.
THIS IS HOW IT WORKS
CONSULT
Your experience starts with your consult, either in person, over the phone or via zoom to chat about how you would love to be photographed and the types of images you’re drawn to. I’ll go over the experience with you, explain how it all works and answer any questions you may have. I’ll email you the full artwork pricing guide of all the beautiful products on offer to showcase your stunning portraits.
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WARDROBE & STYLING
After booking your photoshoot, I’ll send you information on how to prepare for your session and your homework will be to really think about the types of images you love and how YOU want to be seen. We’ll then chat again about outfits and styling to bring your vision to life.
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JOIN OUR VIP LOUNGE
You can always reach out via phone or email however a safe space has been created so you can learn a bit more about the experience, calm any nerves and interact with other empowered ladies through our Facebook group.
Tania Fernandes Portraits Body & Soul VIP Lounge
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A FEW DAYS BEFORE YOUR PHOTOSHOOT
I’ll give you a call to ensure you’re all ready to go, help you calm any nerves and share my excitement in welcoming you into my studio!
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PHOTOSHOOT DAY - WOOHOO!
Your Body & Soul Portrait experience starts with professional hair and makeup. I work with incredible hair and makeup artists that can style you beautifully. We’re all about enhancing your natural beauty, not covering up.
Your photoshoot will be so much fun and you’ve got nothing to be nervous about. I’ll gently direct your poses, light you incredibly and guide your expressions so that your images are stunning, connected and authentic. Please don’t worry, I’ve got you!
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REVEAL & ORDERING APPOINTMENT
Within 2 weeks of your photoshoot you’ll return to the studio to view all of your gorgeous portraits and decide what you would like to purchase. Samples of all of our stunning products are available at your photoshoot to view and touch. Check them out here: Products & Finished Wall Art
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4-6 WEEKS AFTER YOUR REVEAL
Your gorgeous products will be ready for collection and let me tell you, there is NOTHING like seeing yourself in print!
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LET’S DO IT AGAIN!
Within 6 months you’ll want to do it all again, trust me! Existing clients get perks..because I believe in special treatment.
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So, are you ready for an incredible portrait experience?
Hello!
Hello! I'm Tania, an award-winning portrait photographer based in Bannockburn, Victoria, serving the Geelong and Melbourne areas. For over 10 years, I’ve dedicated my career to capturing the raw, authentic beauty of women through intimate, magazine-style portraiture. My passion lies in creating a space where women of all ages, body shapes, and life stages can see themselves as the incredible, powerful beings they are—exactly as they are right now.
My journey into photography began in 2008 as a creative outlet during my PhD studies in biomedical science. Over the years, I've explored various genres, but it wasn't until I launched the 'Body & Soul Boudoir' series in 2019 that I found my true calling. This work is dedicated to empowering women, helping them reconnect with themselves, and celebrating their unique beauty and strength.
At my studio, I offer a one-of-a-kind photoshoot experience designed to inspire confidence and promote body positivity. Contemporary Boudoir FOR women, not OF women. It's a private, safe space where you can embark on a journey of self-discovery and appreciation. You see, too many women think too little of themselves and I'm here to change that. I truly believe you are enough and you are incredible exactly as you are right now, with no exceptions!
What I do, is hold space for you to reconnect with yourself, and show your beauty and strength back to you. I want you to own your confidence and be empowered to be the best version of yourself. Whether you're in a period of transformation, rediscovering yourself, or simply celebrating where you are now, I promise a safe, empowering, and unforgettable experience. My mission is to help you feel beautiful, strong, and empowered, creating timeless portraits and artwork that serve as a lasting legacy for you and your loved ones.
I invite you to a session with me to create stunning portraits that celebrate who you are.
Your legacy, your story—captured forever.
WHAT CLIENTS ARE SAYING
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“There are no words to express the comparison before and after my photoshoot. I went in skeptical that I could have a beautiful photo taken of myself and walked out blown away by how comfortable I felt. Instead of feeling no love for the person I see in the mirror, I now feel as though I am beautiful no matter my size shape or age and now I will forever look at my photos when I am feeling not worthy of my beauty. This experience was more than I could have ever dreamed of.”
SARAH
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“I wasn't really sure what to expect going into it as I'd never done anything like this before but Tania was fantastic to deal with and made the whole process so easy. From our conversations before the session to encouragement and guidance during it and her follow up afterwards was really great and reassuring. It made the whole process so easy and fun! I was already fairly happy and proud of my body but seeing how much beauty Tania can capture in simple poses and outfits made me appreciate my body on a whole other level. Especially as this shoot was done at the start of my first pregnancy it helped me love my body even more and what it is capable of regardless of how toned I am etc. I was really pleased with my experience overall and would highly recommend it to other women regardless of shape, size, or confidence as I think it was a lovely experience. Tania helps build so much confidence in you and your beauty and having those photographs is a wonderful reminder of how incredible our bodies are.”
Samantha
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"I've had photoshoots many times before, but never ever anything like this! This was AMAZING and so, so much fun. Tania pampered me and made me feel like a Queen! She truly is incredibly talented, extremely passionate and gee does she know exactly what she is doing with positioning, lighting, props and how to work with a woman's body. She made me feel completely at ease and I 100% trusted that I was safe in her extremely capable hands. Thank you Tania for giving me the experience of a lifetime and images I never thought I was capable of. The closest to a Hollywood actress I'll ever get!"
Nicole