Women of all ages should be celebrated! That’s why I’m purposefully shooting a group of 40 women who are aged 40 and over because women are Fabulous Beyond 40! I want to showcase their fantasticness and badassness, and also show the world that life doesn’t end at 40. In fact, it begins!!! I summarized the…
Showcasing That Women Age 40+ Are Indeed Fabulous As you likely know, I only shoot women or individuals who identify as women at my Intimate Portrait Sessions, and I do not discriminate. You can be any size or race, and as long as you’re 19+, then you are welcome at Mateus Studios. If you think…
A Self Care & Feeling YOU Again Boudoir Experience “Michele made this photo shoot so easy and fun from start to finish. Her warm, bubbly personality and professionalism made me feel totally at ease. And the photos turned out amazing! I felt creative and confident and sexy. Thanks Michele!” ~ Ms. C Ms.C is a…
Learning that Fat is Beautiful “Society is not kind to fat people, especially fat women. Women are supposed to take up as little space as possible, be lovely to look at, and smart… But not TOO smart.” ~ Ms. R My lovely client Ms. R first went on a diet at the age of 11….
Maternity Boudoir Photos
All Bodies Are Good Bodies and Damn Fine Bikini Bodies Did you happen to see that today is National Bikini Day?!? I don’t know where they come up with these special days, nor who ‘they’ are actually, lol, but I want to embrace this particular day and here’s why… Who here immediately read the word…
It’s Not About Pics in Lingerie – It’s Seeing She’s Beautiful I think many women carry on about their daily lives just doing what they always do. And hey, we’re all busy and need to get stuff done, so no judgement here. Living in this pandemic has only added to our stress (and waistlines) and…
Living with MS as a Solopreneur Friends I have something exciting to share with you all! On June 10th it will be my 10 year Angio-iversary! And I am sure you are like, ummm yay congrats Michele, but what the heck is that? So let me fill you in! Unexpected Diagnosis In 2008 I was…
How Living Spontaneously, Diving In and Taking A Chance on New Things Can Spark Some Life Into Our Drained Selves Are you feeling in a rut? You’re on that rat wheel of life and your body is begging you for more? The weight of the past year has really got you down and you’re feeling…
Guest Blog by Alannah McIntee I bet you’re wondering how am I an authority on choosing a therapist? Good point! I’m absolutely not, lol, other than I’m completely a fan of therapy and have been to counselling many times over my life. The real authority is my client, Alannah McIntee, MCP, RCC, CCC. We met…