Le Chat Noir - Boudoir Photography Melbourne

My experience with Ale was fantastic. My nerves were settled quickly, and it wasn’t long before it felt like I was working with an old friend.
His knowledge and talent was exceptional and I was truly blown away by the images.
Thank you Ale for such a wonderful experience!

I’ve just finished my photo shoot today and had such a fun and interesting experience. Alessio put me at ease and guided me through the process with great kindness and professionalism, from the makeup session to choosing the images for my album. I’d wholeheartedly recommend that you treat yourself to your own session.

I had the most incredible experience with Alessio, I was so nervous yet he created such a safe space and made me feel confident and comfortable. The photos exceeded my expectations, I absolutely love them and Alessio is a master at his craft. I also highly recommend getting hair a makeup included with the package, I couldn’t be happier with how the day went!

I came to Australia because a shooting with you was less expensive than therapy.
Alessio, you are amazing, you are more than a photographer. You had the right words and I believed everything you said to me.
I came into your studio like a regular girl, and when I went out I felt like Beyonce.
Friendly, funny, professional, and with and excellent musical taste. I think every person in this world needs to know you, and book you, of course.
Goal 2025. Get an Italian boyfriend.
Let me try another year with Australian guys, if it doesn't work, I'd come back to your studio for Revenge second edition.

Alessio is the best, not only is he good at what he does he’s also an awesome guy who makes you feel very comfortable and good for a laugh. Couldn’t recommend him and his glam team enough

Alessio is truly an incredible photographer who puts so much passion and dedication into his work and into his clients. Not only is he amazing at his craft, he also has this ability to make you feel like a goddess! I also had the privilege in receiving my hair and makeup done by the extremely talented Nathalie which allowed me to relax and get pampered for the shoot. I have never felt so beautiful! I’m in awe at how my photos turned out and feel like I came out of my session with so much more than just beautiful photos. I am forever grateful for this experience and I can’t wait to book in my next shoot with Alessio in the future!

The photoshoot exceeded expectations. Alessio made it so easy to feel confident and comfortable. The best parts were the professionalism, the easy to follow directions, the energy and the results.

I walked out of the Le Chat Noir studio a new, empowered woman.

Alessio oozes the perfect blend of professionalism and fun. He knows how to perfectly capture the female form.

Forever grateful to Alessio for making me feel comfortable. Forever grateful!

My photoshoot with Alessio was an absolutely amazing experience! Alessio made me feel so comfortable straight away and this experience has made me feel so body positive. It has given me a sense of strength in myself and boosted my self esteem so much that I am so grateful. I now want all those around me to have this experience so they can feel the sense of empowerment it gives you. Thank you Alessio for your professionalism and making this experience so much fun, you do amazing work!

I was keen to do a boudoir shoot for a while and had been searching through various photographers. I picked Alessio because of I loved his seductive and suggestige style of photography. It was very much how I wanted to see myself in photos and Alessio's photos were far more aesthetic than others. I booked to do my boudoir shoot back in October 2022 for March 2023. Alessio was very accommodating to my schedule to book me that far in advanced and check in with me closer to the date. In October we had a chat over the phone to get an idea of what would happen and my goals of the shoot. I have never done a photo shoot before and am extremely camera shy! The best thing about the experience with Alessio is has an amazing eye for framing photos and making angles work well for you. If an arm is slightly out of alignment, finger lifted too high, he will tell you how to adjust it to make the photo turn out well instead of letting it be. I am a huge fan of his attention to detail. Alessio also demonstrates how to pose and then talks you through it when you're doing it yourself which was very much needed for this first ever shoot! I loved that he showed me some shots along the way, as it really helped with my confidence throughout the shoot. I was blown away with how great the photos turned out. Even today, I'm still slowly releasing photos to my partner. One day some show up in bed, some in the mail box, some on the kitchen counter. The pictures are definitely lasting us a long time! I have prepurchased a couple photoshoot with Alessio and cannot wait to see how those will turn out too!

The photoshoot experience I had was absolutely incredible.

I never though that a boudoir photoshoot would be something I would be brave enough to do and to be honest I can't thank Alessio enough to guide me though the whole process with understanding and respect.
He really helps you though the process before, during and after the photoshoot. The emails are so helpful and he took the time to answer any of my questions and he really tailored that experience to me.
He was absolutely amazing and my makeup and hair artist was incredible and made me feel like a Queen. The experience was just incredible, the attention to details and the decors are well thought of and very french, the vibe of the studio is amazing and Alessio knows how to capture the moment and make you feel comfortable. I felt as I was in the studio with an old friend at home and didn't feel anxious or uncomfortable at any point.
He is an incredible artist and his goal to empower women and make them feel beautiful was definitely achieved with me. When I saw the photos he capture of me I couldn't believe my eyes and I never though I would love photos taken of myself but yet I did and they were more than what I was expecting.

I've never felt so woman confident, empowered & sexy and It's an amazing experience that any woman should experience.

I can't thank Alessio enough, thank you for being so genuine and caring and for whole the work you do to help all people that are in need of it ️

I've never felt so amazing and myself so if you doubting yourself it's your sign to go ahead now!

You need to do this.
A boudoir shoot had never been something I'd ever really given any serious consideration. As a marriage celebrant I had heard that some of my brides had participated in them and found them rather empowering, sexy, and a great boost to their self-esteem. "Good for you" I thought. "Why not do something that makes you feel great. "

Last year I decided to give it a go. I had met a wonderful man who I love very much, and I thought this would make an excellent (potentially delayed) Valentines Day present. After a quick bit of Googling I came across Le Chat Noir Boudoir and Alessio, and boy am I glad that I did.

Right from the get go Alessio was warm, friendly, approachable, and he had an innate ability to make one feel completely at ease. From my first enquiry he was on the ball. He always replies as quickly as he can, is always happy to answer any questions you have, and at the end of the day all he wants is for you to feel amazing about the experience, the photos, but most importantly - yourself.

Today I had my first boudoir photoshoot ever, and I can honestly say it was one of the best decisions I have ever made. As a young man who has had his fair share of body image issues, bullying, self doubt, and overall low self-esteem, I wanted to show myself that I am more than what people think of me. Although this started out as a gift for my partner, it has evolved into a timeless treasure that now allows me to look in the mirror and honestly say to myself "I am beautiful". I did not expect this to be such an emotional, transformative experience, but by the time we had been through all the photos from today I was left weeping tears of joy at how Alessio was able to capture a side of me that I didn't even know was there.

Special shout out to David as well for my hair and make up today. You made me feel like a million dollars for the shoot, and it certainly showed in the photos. So thank you so much.

And to you Alessio; words cannot quantify how grateful I am for you, for your work, and for how you have captured me. I will definitely be back for more. Hopefully with my partner as well.

I had the pleasure of doing a photoshoot with Alessio, it was the most amazing experience I think everyone should have. I was scared and didn’t think I was capable of it, but my photos turned out more than amazing. I had the most fun experience with both Alessio and the makeup artist, I can’t wait to see the final album and to do it all again!

Ale and his team delivered way beyond my expectations. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience, and the images were unbelievably beautiful. Thank you so much.

It’s hard to put into words how much this experience meant to me. Having a boudoir photoshoot can look like something very impractical to do from the outside, but it’s hands down the best therapy you can gift yourself to make peace, accept and why not? Love your physical body, even those parts that you’re so self-aware of. I believe we are beings of ritual and I’m certain this experience will mark a before and after in the way I feel and relate towards my body. Alessio was very professional, respectful and funny. His vision is out of this world, he has a very artistic soul. What he captured, the way he guided me the entire session, his patience (even when I kept confusing the left with the right haha) and his love for his work really made everything come together in such a beautiful way. If you’re pondering whether to do this or not, please do it ️ Thank you so much, Alessio

The whole experience was amazing. I felt comfortable and safe through the session and the pictures turned out better then I would have ever imagined!

It was the most amazing and exhilarating experience! Great vibes and felt comfortable from the minute I walked in to the minute I left. I have never experienced anything like this before. Very welcoming?

Wow! From start to finish everything was practically perfect! It was all in the details- emails leading up to the shoot with everything I could possibly need to know, a sign with my name to welcome me at the door, a beautiful studio apartment space, makeup remover, robes for me to wear in between shots, fresh fruit and a shower. There was nothing else I needed. Alessio himself is a kind and respectful man who supports but never pressures you into doing anything you don't want to do. Something which was so important to me was the body positivity and inclusivity. You are guided the entire time with tips and pose demonstrations. And the images.the images are breath taking without any editing. Thank you. I cant wait to receive my album xox

I decided to gift myself a boudoir photoshoot for my 40th birthday. After researching a number of photographers I decided to go with Alessio and I’m so glad I did! From the minute I walked in the door Alessio and his hair and makeup artist David made me feel completely at home and comfortable. Alessio is such a warm person and you can tell he really loves his job and wants to make people feel good. As a plus size woman it was important to me find someone who would help me look my best while still looking like me - Alessio captured exactly what I wanted. He gave me lots of encouragement and hyped me up along the way which made me feel great. He is also super respectful, always making sure I was comfortable and asking before adjusting any clothing etc. I have had the best day and can’t stop looking at my photos! Thanks so much Alessio!

After a recent diagnosis of breast cancer I considered doing a boudoir photo shoot to improve my self esteem, treat myself for a day, and to have photos to look back on during chemotherapy / surgery to remind me about how my body was before all of these changes. Alessio called me as soon as I made an enquiry and thoroughly explained the entire photo shoot and made me feel comfortable enough to book (given this was outside of my comfort zone and not something I had done before). He was understanding of the time pressures surrounding this given I wanted this to be done before the treatments were underway, and he moved things around to accommodate me given my circumstances. I really appreciated how much information was available on the website and via email over the few weeks before the shoot as I knew exactly what to expect, what to buy and had some helpful tips for the day. On the day of the shoot this meant that I felt relaxed, comfortable and able to fully enjoy the experience. Getting my hair and make up done was such a treat and David the MUA was so lovely and kind, and I was blown away by the end result. By the time it came to taking the photographs I had so much fun and was shocked by how comfortable I found it, and by how amazing the photos were. Getting to see the photos throughout the shoot helped me feel even more confident as I knew how stunning they were. During the shoot Alessio was always conscious of whether I was in pain / tiring given my condition. After the shoot I got to view the photographs and choose my favourite ones (which was a difficult task given how good they all were). I couldn’t recommend this experience more, particularly to anyone facing health issues / a lack of self esteem as the whole team were so kind throughout, it felt almost like a form of therapy! Overall I am absolutely thrilled with the photos and glad that I chose to jump out my comfort zone for this.