Women's Intimate Photographer
Hi, my name is
Arkady Brown
I love to make gorgeous art out of women and the stories they share with me
As a mom, I am never in front of the camera. For various reasons, I shy away from it but also because most people in my life don't think to pick up a camera and photograph me with my kids.
So, that's my passion. Putting women of all kinds, in front of my camera and making art of whatever story they have to tell me. But, my job is not done there. No. I refuse to let the photographs of my clients end up in digital land never to be seen again. The final step is to print the art of yourself!
Yes you are art, and I am here to show you that.
fun facts...
- I am originally from the Detroit, MI area
- I went to college for forensics and criminal justice
- I played roller derby in my 20's. My derby name was Happy Feet
- I met the love of my life online and knew within a week I would marry him
- We have two amazing kiddos ages 1 & 5
- I am an award winning photographer
- In 2018, I created a huge art installation in Portland, OR called The Vulva Art Project
- I have volunteered as a stillborn photographer with a nonprofit called Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep
- I have an obsession with indie nail polish (ex nail biter here)
my reasons to be
Why Fine Art Boudoir?
I absolutely love how light and shadow shape the body and help to bring out the sensual side in everyone. I also love watching women and couples fall deeper in love with themselves and one another. It's truly an honor to be apart of.
All women need to have physical art of themselves. We live in such a digital world and we take so many photographs with our cellphones and then...nothing. There is power in seeing oneself printed in a beautiful piece of art.
Why Birth?
It's simple. Birth is an intense journey for you, your spouse, and your baby. There are so many emotions within one day that tender moments are all too soon forgotten. Their birth story is unique just as much as the work you're doing to bring them into this world. It should be tastefully preserved to remember forever.