Black and white photo of woman's legs in fishnet stockings and heels. boudoir photography Christchurch

See yourself in a new way

The Art of Bodyscapes


The art of your own body -  that most wonderful of photographic art forms: Bodyscapes. We’ve photographed women from their 20s to their 50s in bodyscapes - and yes, that age range is reflected in the photos below.


Smoke&Mirrors Studio are Christchurch’s bodyscapes experts. We help you feel comfortable and make you look incredible. If you’re interested in a bodyscapes photo session then you’re in good, and safe, hands.


“The best feeling ever. There is no pressure or expectations for anything. You are gently guided to the poses that bring out the best in you and create the best photographs” – Ms C, one of the women featured here.
Elegant black and white silhouette of a reclining nude female form with dramatic lighting. Boudoir photography Christchurch bodyscape

Bodyscapes photography has long been a favourite of my clients. These images make great pieces of wall art and are stunning in photo books.


So, what is bodyscape photography? It celebrates the form and shape of the human body, using dramatic lighting to create emphasis and shadows. My clients love how it celebrates their own bodies.


It’s empowering nude photography. Sometimes the photos might show less than you might see on the beach and are all about suggestion. If my client wants then they may show more.


Bodyscape images are usually anonymous, in that they don’t show the model’s face. Occasionally I’ll include the lips or, in one image in our gallery below, an eye in the photo, simply because it adds to the impact of the image.


We create bodyscape images through controlling the light with camera settings and careful lighting. For bodyscapes, we want the light to rake across the body.



“I’ve been photographed by Michael before, so even though a bodyscapes shoot was something new for me I didn't feel at all uncomfortable. In fact I felt pretty relaxed during the whole thing! Michael always respects my boundaries and I find him to be completely trustworthy” – Ms A, one of the women featured here.


Many of the images pictured have the light behind the model, but it’s easy enough to use the light from the side for a completely different look, as seen in some of our images.


It’s understandable that a bodyscapes photo shoot may seem scary beforehand. But every woman we’ve photographed has found that within a few minutes you’ll feel comfortable with this, well, strange situation. We suggest a Studio Tour beforehand, as meeting the photographer and seeing the environment will help with your comfort levels.


You’ll find the photo session uplifting and will love the images for the rest of your life. Many of my clients put their images on the wall in their homes as a piece of art.


“It was a really cool experience and the photos turned out beautifully!” – Ms C, one of the women featured here.


A Bodyscapes photo shoot will usually be completed in 1-1/2 hours. And, if you’re wondering how other women have found their own photo sessions, we have a Testimonials page with reviews from clients from 2019 to present.


A Bodyscapes photo shoot and all edited digital images is $595. This includes the setup, posing, lighting and photography, plus editing the images after the shoot. The digital images will be on our private, password-protected gallery, available only to you.


A Bodyscapes photo shoot, digital images and photo book is $695 - a saving of $145 if purchased separately. The book is a 20-page, 200mm square soft cover photo book. This allows for double-page spreads of 400x200mm - perfect for large bodyscape images. All of your digital images will also be available for download with this package. A sample book may be viewed at our studio.


If you think that bodyscapes is something that interests you then fill out the form below. You can book your own Bodyscapes session,  Studio Tour, or for a no-obligation phone consult.

Artistic black and white fine art nude bodyscape photo highlighting the curves of a woman's back and hips. Boudoir photography Christchurch
Dramatic black and white fine art nude bodyscape silhouette emphasizing the natural curves of a woman's form. Boudoir photography Christchur
Black and white artistic nude photograph of feminine legs and lower body with dramatic low-key studio lighting. Boudoir photography
Black and white artistic nude bodyscape with dramatic lighting highlighting feminine torso and natural curves. Boudoir photography
Artistic black and white silhouette of a reclining nude woman against a dark background. Boudoir photography Christchurch bodyscape
Black and white fine art nude of a woman lying face down, emphasizing back and body contours. Boudoir photography Christchurch bodyscape
Minimalist black and white fine art nude bodyscape with dramatic shadow and light contrast. Boudoir photography Christchurch
Black and white fine art nude bodyscape highlighting feminine curves with dramatic chiaroscuro lighting technique. Boudoir photography
Black and white artistic nude photograph highlighting feminine curves and body contours with dramatic low-key lighting. Boudoir photography
Dramatic black and white fine art nude torso photography with chiaroscuro lighting effects. Boudoir photography Christchurch bodyscape
Black and white fine art nude photography highlighting the curves of a reclining female form. Boudoir photography Christchurch bodyscape
Artistic black and white close-up bodyscape of a reclining nude figure emphasizing natural curves. Boudoir photography Christchurch
Black and white fine art nude photograph showcasing feminine silhouette with dramatic contrast lighting on dark background. bodyscapes
Black and white artistic bodyscape of a reclining nude figure with legs extended on a dark floor. Boudoir photography Christchurch
Black and white fine art nude of a woman seated with back facing camera, showcasing spine curves. Boudoir photography Christchurch bodyscape
Black and white fine art photo of a nude woman seated with her back to the camera. Boudoir photography Christchurch
Black and white fine art nude torso photograph with dramatic side lighting emphasizing feminine form and curves. Boudoir photography
Black and white fine art photo of a reclining nude figure illuminated by dramatic directional light. Boudoir photography Christchurch
Black and white bodyscape photo highlighting the curves of a reclining nude figure against dark background. Boudoir photography Christchurch
Black and white artistic bodyscape nude photograph with dramatic lighting showing feminine curves on dark background. Boudoir photography
Black and white artistic nude photograph of feminine figure with dramatic chiaroscuro lighting against dark background. Boudoir photography
Black and white fine art nude photograph highlighting the curves of a womans back and figure. boudoir photography Christchurch bodyscape
Artistic black and white fine art nude bodyscape photo highlighting the curves of a woman's back and hips. Boudoir photography Christchurch
Dramatic black and white fine art nude bodyscape silhouette emphasizing the natural curves of a woman's form. Boudoir photography Christchur
Black and white artistic nude photograph of feminine legs and lower body with dramatic low-key studio lighting. Boudoir photography
Black and white artistic nude bodyscape with dramatic lighting highlighting feminine torso and natural curves. Boudoir photography
Artistic black and white silhouette of a reclining nude woman against a dark background. Boudoir photography Christchurch bodyscape
Black and white fine art nude of a woman lying face down, emphasizing back and body contours. Boudoir photography Christchurch bodyscape
Minimalist black and white fine art nude bodyscape with dramatic shadow and light contrast. Boudoir photography Christchurch
Black and white fine art nude bodyscape highlighting feminine curves with dramatic chiaroscuro lighting technique. Boudoir photography
Black and white artistic nude photograph highlighting feminine curves and body contours with dramatic low-key lighting. Boudoir photography
Dramatic black and white fine art nude torso photography with chiaroscuro lighting effects. Boudoir photography Christchurch bodyscape
Black and white fine art nude photography highlighting the curves of a reclining female form. Boudoir photography Christchurch bodyscape
Artistic black and white close-up bodyscape of a reclining nude figure emphasizing natural curves. Boudoir photography Christchurch
Black and white fine art nude photograph showcasing feminine silhouette with dramatic contrast lighting on dark background. bodyscapes
Black and white artistic bodyscape of a reclining nude figure with legs extended on a dark floor. Boudoir photography Christchurch
Black and white fine art nude of a woman seated with back facing camera, showcasing spine curves. Boudoir photography Christchurch bodyscape
Black and white fine art photo of a nude woman seated with her back to the camera. Boudoir photography Christchurch
Black and white fine art nude torso photograph with dramatic side lighting emphasizing feminine form and curves. Boudoir photography
Black and white fine art photo of a reclining nude figure illuminated by dramatic directional light. Boudoir photography Christchurch
Black and white bodyscape photo highlighting the curves of a reclining nude figure against dark background. Boudoir photography Christchurch
Black and white artistic bodyscape nude photograph with dramatic lighting showing feminine curves on dark background. Boudoir photography
Black and white artistic nude photograph of feminine figure with dramatic chiaroscuro lighting against dark background. Boudoir photography
Black and white fine art nude photograph highlighting the curves of a womans back and figure. boudoir photography Christchurch bodyscape

Let’s design your photo experience


Interested in a photo shoot, a free, no-obligation phone consult or just like to know more? Pop your details in the form and we’ll get back to you. There’s never any hard sell.



We carefully design every photo experience. For that reason all sessions begin with a brief consultation call. This allows us to ensure that we’re the right fit for each other, walk you through the full experience, and answer all of your questions before taking the next step.