Hi I’m Chloe Pedley!

I’m a boudoir photographer based in Melbourne! I love making people feel fantastic about their bodies, and I think every person I shoot has something unique and beautiful to capture. I’m a body positive photographer, so all types of bodies are awesome in my book!

I have worked  as a doula, massage therapist, post partum fitness provider, and a fitness provider for older adults. I appreciate the amazing things that the human body is capable of, and that’s why I’m all about body acceptance.

I’m a mum of four boys, and as such I have the lumps and bumps and scars that go with motherhood. I must admit, my journey to body acceptance hasn’t always been easy, nor fun. But that’s why I do what I do. I love to capture the innate beauty in my clients and help them see the gorgeous creature that they are.

I started taking photos about 15 years ago when I was gifted a fancy camera for for my 24th birthday. I think my favourite thing about my job is seeing my client’s reaction to seeing their beauty reflected back at them. That’s why I do what I do.

More about my story…

As I mentioned above I’m a mum of four boys. They’re all nearly teenagers now, but the early days were particularly bleak as I suffered from Post Partum Depression

If you’ve read my story, and it’s dark, but it’s a story of hope. I was lucky enough to build a support network of therapists and people who cared enough about me to see me through the darkest moments. These days, my mental health is well taken care of but I deeply appreciate the chasm that post partum depression creates, and that’s why I’m so passionate about making women feel amazing about themselves.

When I was pregnant with my fourth baby, my brother passed away suddenly. His death rocked me to my very core. He was only 27, and was in the very prime of his life. It taught me to appreciate that nothing we have should ever be taken for granted, and that’s why I love to capture the magical moments between couples. Sometimes, photos are all we have left of people, and I truly treasure the few that I have of Tim.

And something else you might not know about me is that I have bipolar disorder. For the longest time this went undiagnosed, and I rode the highs and lows of the illness wondering what the heck was wrong with me. It turns out the dragons had a name, and with that name came medication, psychiatry, and a lot of support. I’m one of the lucky ones. But that luck has taught me again to not take anything for granted. I deeply appreciate my mental health and have to work really hard to maintain it.

And that’s what you’ll see reflected in my work. Raw, passionate, dedication to capturing the beauty in life, and helping you to see your beauty.