animal lover • photo taker • oreo addict

Hey! I'm Melissa and I have been photographing women for 16 years in Colorado. I have always been drawn to the beauty of bare skin and started my boudoir journey when I was 18. In my early 20s, and after suffering from my own personal struggles, I booked a boudoir shoot for myself. I battled so much with the all too familiar, "I am not enough". I was at the very lowest in my life and my images had given me strength to stay true to myself, and to be proud of it. As someone who still struggles with body dysmorphia from time to time, I understand on a personal level the true power of looking at photos of yourself, and LOVING them does to your mind. Being OBSESSED with them. Walking out with a newfound confidence and little by little watching your negative self thoughts diminish. 
I am passionate about giving that type of peace to each and every person who comes through my doors, and consider your trust in me the greatest honor.

Owner, Lead Photographer

Melissa Minkner

Jessica Worster

Lead Hair and Makeup Artist

I have been involved in the beauty industry for nearly a decade. Having started my career working with a prestigious makeup brand and gaining invaluable skills, I constantly sought out more opportunities and began working with local photographers and became published as a makeup artist. Besides specializing in bridal and boudoir makeup, I am also a licensed esthetician in Colorado. My love for my artistry and passion for the business are evident as I truly strive to bring out the natural beauty in each person I have the pleasure of working with. 

coffee snob• tacos everyday • sunset lover

Miss S

"Melissa is so fun through the whole process, and creative. She took a VERY general idea of what I wanted and turned into reality. I did this shoot for me and for fun, and I can't wait to see the rest!"

@melissabrielleboudoir

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