So, you’ve booked a boudoir photographer, you’ve found a hairstylist and makeup artist and you’ve also managed to pick out an array of stunning outfits to wear. Now to decide on the perfect location for a memorable boudoir shoot. Melbourne offers an array of picture perfect backdrops. Whether you’re after something more classy, or a bit more edgy- here are my top five boudoir photoshoot locations in Melbourne,

Hotel Windsor

Located in the heart of Melbourne, the Hotel Windsor is an iconic luxury hotel. With its classic English architecture, soft furnishings and large windows with beautiful natural light, it’s a location that is both classy and romantic.

The Royal Suite is their top of the range room with an unparalleled luxurious interior design- featuring antique ornaments, a fireplace and tall windows with magnificent views overlooking Spring Street and the Treasury Gardens. The Royal Suite is truly a special step into Melbourne’s past.

The variety of luxurious furnishings such as the clawfoot bath and chaise provide an array of unique boudoir photoshoot opportunities. The draped windows are perfect for creating a diffuse light to create soft, natural image.

Hotel Chadstone

The Hotel Chadstone by Sofitel is one of Melbourne’s newest hotels. Located just 20 minutes from the CBD, it services as an ideal boudoir photoshoot location. Since it’s located at Chadstone Shopping centre, there is ample free parking available- which is very convenient when lugging bags full of outfits and beauty products around (plus you won’t get stung with a horrendous $70 fee like many places in Melbourne).

I particularly love the King Suite Room, as it boasts a wonderful panoramic view through its large, floor-to-ceiling windows. These large windows also provide fantastic natural light for a soft, feminine boudoir style photograph. Each room type has a slightly different style, but the king suite has these lovely modern blush tones on the interior which work well from a stylistic point of view.

The Langham

The Langham is nestled amongst the vibrant Southbank Promenade, offering stunning views of the city and the Yarra. This creates the perfect backdrop for a vibrant and intimate photoshoot. The hotel’s classic styled rooms and suites provide a range of exquisite settings for a boudoir set. The natural, greenish hues of each room are quite soft on the eye, and don’t create an overly distracting background.

The bathroom of each Langham room is luxurious, with its marble vanities and old fashioned tap ware. This can create a beautiful set for boudoir shots by using the large mirror and traditional bathtub for a variety of interesting compositions.

As well as its stunning rooms, the Langham also boasts a marvellous foyer area. As soon as you step inside, you are welcomed with an elegant double staircase with a fountain in the centre. This area can work well for glamour or lifestyle photography. The Langham’s interior design effortlessly captures timeless charm and creates an ambiance of refined sophistication, ensuring eye catching backdrop for a boudoir photoshoot.