The lioness is known for her strength, her lithe beauty, her fierce pride, and tender care, so what better analogy for the powerful, empowering boudoir shots that award-winning photographer Nikki takes?
Over her 23-year career as a photographer, Nikki has honed her skills to focus on her passion, a celebration of beauty within the female (or male) form. It started in the late ‘80s, capturing shadowy, early morning shapes at the beach before school, her friends the subjects of stunning salt-sprayed portraits.
Nikki went on to major in photography at Sydney’s National Art School and launched her photography business in 2011, in an age when photographers still worked in film.
Her passion remains the same, and her skill is obvious, not just in her exceptional photography but her ability to make her clients feel at ease, exploring with them what it is that they want to celebrate about themselves.
Meet Nikki
Nikki
“I can see what will put people at ease, and I can instantly visualise the perfect shot to capture someone’s personality. It can be a glimpse of flesh, a muscled torso, a stylised lingerie shoot, a creative fine art nude or an eye peeking out from behind a gauzy curtain… each is as beautiful and powerful as the other.“
– Nikki
My Skills
The Booking
Let's plan for your photoshoot to nail down your goals and vision. We'll choose killer outfits and highlight your best features, skillfully posing to downplay any areas you're concerned about.
Design Appointment
A few days after your Boudoir shoot, return for a private reveal of your stunning images. You’ll love them all, but we'll help you pick the best for your keepsake album or wall art and discuss any retouching.
The Session
On arrival, enjoy a refreshment as we review your outfits and then meet your skilled makeup artist. Relax and be pampered; we’ll guide you through the session to create stunning photos beyond your wildest dreams.
Collect your artwork
When production wraps, grab your artwork and album and show them off - or keep to yourself. We only work with the best suppliers—no shortcuts, just top-tier quality. Your satisfaction? Guaranteed.
Why Choose Me?
PROFESSIONAL STUDIO
Lioness Photography is upstairs in the Aerie at Tortuga Studios in St Peters, Sydney. We serve the greater Sydney metro area and our studio is conveniently located about ten minutes from central Sydney, 20 minutes from the airport, and 5 minutes from Newtown.
23 YRS EXPERIENCE
Nikki has been photographing women since she was 14. She will guide you through every step, from preparation to posing, ensuring you have an extraordinary and unforgettable photoshoot experience.
HAIR & MAKE UP INCLUDED
Lioness Photography works with talented artists. You communicate your preferences via a questionnaire and reference images, and then let us make you shine and feel incredible on the day.
PLANNING CONSULTATION
We provide a comprehensive preparation guide and a planning consultation over the phone to discuss styling, wardrobe, preferred backgrounds, and lighting. Additionally, we can create a personalised Pinterest mood board to bring your vision to life.
Professional Retouching
The meticulous art of enhancing your images to achieve exceptional quality and natural, aesthetic perfection. Together we look at colour and black and white choices, cropping, adding shadow and other enhancements to create your bespoke artwork all about you.
DIGITALS, ALBUMS & FRAMES
At Lioness Photography’s creative Sydney Boudoir Studio, we have on display album samples, boutique boxes, and frame options to help you envision the perfect display for your stunning portraits. There’s something for every budget, taste, and style of home.