Almost nobody arrives feeling confident. That's rather the point.
[ who books this ]
This is alchemy in the oldest sense — doubt turned into something else. Not a photoshoot. A few hours where you are the only thing being paid attention to.
Women book this before a wedding, after having children, at forty, at sixty, after a hard year, or for no reason they can name. Some do it for a partner. Most, in the end, do it for themselves.
You don't need to lose weight first. You don't need to know how to pose or how to act. Nobody does. You have not lost anything — she has been there the whole time.
You haven't lost anything — she has been there the whole time, let's bring her back.
Consult and styling
A one-on-one before the day. Your story, your why, what makes you feel good and what doesn't, and anything you're worried about. I guide every pose — there are no awkward angles here.
[ the experience ]
Nothing you haven't agreed to
01.
Five stages, and you set the pace at every one of them.
Preparation
A prep guide, wardrobe help, and as many messages from a changing room as you like. People text me from department store aisles and I love it.
02.
The day
Up to three hours of being looked after in a studio or a styled space. Music on, nothing rushed. Hair and makeup included with BECOME.
03.
The photographing
An hour or so, and you don't need to know how to pose or how to act. That's my job. The nervous laughing usually makes the best frames.
04.
The reveal
Your gallery in about ten days, already ninety-five percent finished. You choose what you keep. Products take three to six weeks.
05.
Your images are yours
Nothing is published without written permission
Not here, not on Instagram, not in a portfolio. Every image on this page is here because someone said yes in writing.
[ privacy ]
You can say no to all of it
Plenty of women do. It changes nothing about the session, the experience, or the price.
Your gallery is private
Password protected, yours alone, and I'll tell you exactly how long files are kept and what happens after that.
[ the experience ]
You do not have to buy anything to wear
There are no expectations about what you turn up in. No suspenders, no corsetry, nothing you'd feel like you were wearing a costume in.
My own favourite is a Bonds set and an oversized jumper. A man's white shirt does more than most lingerie ever will. And there's a full client wardrobe here — sheer tops, soft jumpers, white sheets, robes — so you can arrive with nothing but your intimates and still have plenty of looks.
One piece you love is more than enough. Comfort is what confidence is made of.
Collections begin at $3,990
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[ collections ]
Unveil
The quiet one. A session, a gallery, and no expectation of anything beyond that.
01
$899
Arrive camera-ready.
WHATS INCLUDED
— Session fee $149
— Pre-shoot consultation & styling guidance
— 90 mins awakening session in our private studio
— Full access to the client wardrobe
— LLB gentle posing direction throughout
— Flawless professional retouching
— Gallery in around ten days
— [ 5 ] hand edited digital images
(valued at $175)
Step into your softness.
Honour your becoming.
This is your moment to Unveil.
02
Transform
More time, more looks, and room to change your mind halfway through.
$1199
Arrive camera-ready.
WHATS INCLUDED
— Pre-shoot consultation & styling guidance
— 90-minute Awakening session in our private studio
— LLB gentle posing direction throughout
— Flawless professional retouching
— Private online viewing gallery
— 10 fully retouched digital images (valued at $175 each)
BONUS: $200 print credit
BONUS: B/W conversions
BONUS: Smart phone app
BONUS: Sexy GIF
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The Becoming
The one most women choose. Hair and makeup, the full day of it, and the Velvet Black Book.
VIP $2690
The only collection with hair and makeup included.
WHATS INCLUDED
— Pre-shoot consultation & styling guidance
— Full Hair and Make up + refreshments
— 90-minute Awakening session in our private studio
— LLB gentle posing direction throughout
— Flawless professional retouching
— Private online viewing gallery
— All edited images included
— Lil’ Velvet Black Book - 20 images
(valued at $175each)
BONUS: $200 print credit
BONUS: B/W conversions
BONUS: Smart phone app
BONUS: Sexy GIF
For Two
The quiet one. A session, a gallery, and no expectation of anything beyond that.
$3490
Arrive camera-ready.
WHATS INCLUDED
— $1000 session fee
— Pre-shoot consultation & styling guidance
— Full Hair and Make up x 2 + refreshments
— 60-minute Awakening session in a private Airbnb
— Gentle posing direction throughout
— Professional retouching
— Private online viewing gallery
— All edited images included
— Lil’ Velvet Black Book - 25 images (
BONUS: $200 print credit
BONUS: B/W conversions
BONUS: Smart phone app
BONUS: Sexy GIF
AirBnb - price per night up to $350 included. Anything over this is additional.
Step into your softness.
Honour your becoming.
This is your moment to Unveil.
On The Wedding Day
On the morning of, before the house fills up and the day belongs to everyone else.
Half an hour, but not a rushed one. This is deliberate, editorial work — closer to a Vogue sitting than a getting-ready snap. Everything is planned before the morning arrives, so when we get to it, the thirty minutes are all yours.
$980
WHATS INCLUDED
— Thirty minutes, wherever you're getting ready
— Edited and delivered inside your full wedding gallery, so nobody needs to know they're in there
— A few sneaks sent while you're away on honeymoon
— Polaroids printed on the day, to slip into their pocket at the reception
Booked well in advance, because it needs its own slot in the timeline and its own light.
Only available alongside a wedding or elopement collection.
[ if we're already working together ]
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Miss C —
Working with Carissa for my boudoir session was truly transformative. From the moment I walked in I felt welcomed and at ease, with Carissa providing gentle guidance and encouragement throughout. The session was filled with laughter and a sense of empowerment, capturing my personality and beauty authentically. The stunning final images boosted my self-esteem and made me feel truly beautiful.
brisbane, qld
03
Amelia —
Even better than I ever could have imagined.
This was truly empowering. Carissa was so encouraging and made me feel I could take on the world. The images she captured were stunning, reflecting my inner strength and beauty. Seeing myself through her lens boosted my self-esteem and left me feeling proud and empowered. I highly recommend Carissa — you will not regret it.
Sunshine Coast, QLD
04
Miss G —
Wow, this shoot was so feminine and empowering. It really brought out the woman in me. It was the best experience as a pre-wedding gift for myself, with a bonus gift for my husband-to-be on our wedding day.
brisbane, qld
[ afterwards ]
Truly transformative
Unforgettable
So feminine
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Miss E —
I loved the experience of the boudoir shoot. Carissa and I met a few weeks earlier and I booked her for this and my wedding. The whole day is so relaxed — you're pampered with nibbles and champagne while your hair and makeup is done, before heading over to Carissa's gorgeous studio under her house. What a vibe.
Carissa made me feel relaxed and comfortable. We chatted about styles and clothing options, both what I brought and what she had, then mapped out a plan for the shoot. The poses were sexy and fun with lots of laughter. I loved changing from a seductive black outfit with heels to a more sexy-lounge look with socks and a jumper. I would recommend this experience to anyone.
Sunshine Coast, QLD
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Danielle —
I'm not just a Mum. I am a Woman, a partner, a friend, a Sister, a business owner — I am MORE.
My body has changed so much in my 20s and 30s and I know right now I need to stop and celebrate myself NOW. It's a beautiful thing to take a break for me, to remind myself now more than ever about WHO I AM. I AM WOMAN.
brisbane, qld
What a vibe
A journey for me
