Photography by Melissa Mariposa

Melissa Mariposa in a tie dye dress
Melissa Mariposa in a black and white dress with a pedal on her lips
Melissa Mariposa in a black and white checked top held teasingly open
Melissa Mariposa wearing blue men's shirt open and you can see a delicate ornate blue bra
Melissa Mariposa in a purple lace bra with the city behind her
Melissa Mariposa in a purple lace bra and panties looking out at the city
Melissa Mariposa in a blue mens shirt and ornate blue bra and panty set looking out the window
Melissa Mariposa in a blue and white floral and lace bra looking up
The legs and gold high heels of Melissa Mariposa in petal filled grass with suit clad legs next to her
Melissa Mariposa in a vintage lemon print dress and gold high heels looking down an endless row of cherry blossom trees
Melissa Mariposa in a vintage lemon print dress overlooking the water
Melissa Mariposa in an LBD looking out at Vancouver holding an Anya Hindmarch purse
Melissa Mariposa in a teal jungle print dress holding a bicycle with the city behind her
Melissa Mariposa in a black dress looking at Vancouver from North van
Melissa Mariposa looking at the mountains of British Columbia
Melissa Mariposa with the mountains featured behind her mountains
Melissa Mariposa in a purple tanktop and grey shorts looking out at the mountains
Melissa Mariposa of Red Umbrella Hosting from behind holding a red umbrella
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I got my start in photography as a teenager shooting abstracts and nature macros.  Branching out into landscape and portraits as I travelled more places and met more people, I shot stock photos as a side gig until I got burned out on photography altogether.  My enjoyment was refreshed during university when digital photography was a mandatory part of my curriculum.  After shooting nothing for years, I started shooting myself.  I was sick of being in gorgeous locations saying, “I wish I had a photographer”.  Now I want to share those locations and my re-ignited passion with you, at an affordable rate.

things to know

  • I shoot by time, not outfits/looks.  Please keep that in mind when planning your shoot.
  • No hair or makeup, please show up prepared to shoot
  • My photography schedule is identical to my tour schedule.
  • I think of myself as more of a Fine Arts photographer rather than strictly boudoir and can shoot a number of styles both in and outdoor.
  • Artistic/Sensual Music Video is available starting at $150.  Please ask for more details when you contact me.
  • Your photos will be reflective of you and your style.  I believe in capturing the energy and essence of the model.
  • Prefer shooting with natural light and book my locations accordingly, but do also have kit lighting.
  • Offer light/natural retouching but if you want more I can recommend someone affordable and talented.
  • I will shoot nude, tease, and suggestive but no penetration/hardcore content.

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