Montréal Luxury Portrait & Boudoir Photography Studio

Luxury, Modern, Elegant
Photoshoot Experiences

Experience a remarkable photoshoot journey, crafted to elevate confidence,
ignite inspiration, and redefine self-image.

We're passionate about nurturing self-esteem and self-acceptance in everyone.

Hello, I’m Bassam, your Montréal area portrait and boudoir photographer.

I believe that everyone deserves a safe space to be heard and seen, and to tell their story in the most authentic way, without expectations or judgement. I am honored to provide you this space through one of our personalized and often transformative photoshoot experiences.

My mission is to have a small, yet meaningful impact on as many of you as I can.


Beauty, Boudoir, Maternity, and Portrait

Choose Your Photoshoot Experience

Intimate Boudoir Experience

You Simply Deserve It

For your mind, body, and soul. An adventure that affirms your self-worth, strength, and beauty.

Maternity

Celebrating Pregnancy

This precious moment of your life deserves to be captured. A story about life, miracles, and love.

Authentic Me Experience

Come As You Are

A journey of self-exploration.
No new clothes. No Professional Hair & Makeup. No Photoshop. All black & White.

Personal
Branding

Contributing To Your Success

Show the world who you are, what you believe in, and what you stand for. A reflection of your character and passion.

Beauty & Glamour

Invigorating And Empowering

Express yourself! See yourself in a dazzling new light. Your glamour, elegance, and grace captured forever.

What To Expect

Initial Consultation

Let’s get to know each other, discuss how you wish to be photographed, review the process and pricing, answer all your questions, and make sure we are a good fit for each other.

Booking

We’ll schedule a date for your photoshoot session and start planning your experience. We will also plan for a pre-photoshoot prep session where we will make sure you are ready for the big day.

Hair & Makeup

Relax and unwind while our talented hair & makeup artist pampers you and makes sure you look great for your photoshoot while respecting your preferences and vision.

Wardrobe

We’ll shoot several themes with multiple outfit changes and help you put together the right combination of outfits and accessories to bring with you. Our focus is on making your day unforgettable, so we take our time and work at your pace.

Photoshoot Session

Our job is to take the best photos you have seen of yourself. No need to worry about what to do as we will guide you throughout the session so you can simply be present and focus on enjoying every moment.

Reveal & Ordering

We will invite you back for a reveal session and show you a carefully selected set of images from your shoot. What you purchase is entirely up to you. Our image and product collections are designed to guide you towards making a decision that meets your needs.

Testimonials

What People Are Saying

boudoir standing pose with white shirt

Elodie Bouchard - Boudoir

“Bassam was truly wonderful in appeasing all my fears”

“I was apprehensive at first about the photoshoot being with a man, having found so many more women photographers that did this type of photoshoot, but Bassam was truly wonderful in appeasing all my fears. I shared my concern with him and he really did everything to make me feel as comfortable as possible. He was respectful and professional. I did not have one moment of being uncomfortable.”

Boudoir floor pose with legs in highlights and shadows

Miss K - Boudoir

“This day will be engraved in my memory forever.”

“I would like to thank Bassam for his kindness, sensitivity, professionalism, and patience. This day will be engraved in my memory forever. It’s amazing what this experience has done to my self-confidence. It feels great to feel beautiful. It was magical!”

playful portrait of a woman

Brenda Katz - Authentic Me

“I felt very safe with Bassam”

“The range of emotions that you brought out of me blew me away. I felt comfortable. I found Bassam was absolutely cool and calm. I felt very safe with him, so that I could be in touch with my own vulnerability, my own insecurities. And then, the best part was to choose the pictures with you. OMG, I did not anticipate that. If your collection was 100 photos I would get all of them, as they tell as story.”

Julia Taddeo - Maternity

The whole experience was just WOW”

“Bassam and Patricia are true professionals. They made me feel at ease and were very generous with their time. Not only are they welcoming, but they are great individuals to exchange with. The whole experience was just “wow”. My Husband and I could not be happier with the final results. We truly recommend Bassam and Patricia for their work and human touch.”

Olli Nathan - Personal Branding

“The outcome was beyond my expectations”

“Working with Bassam has been an amazing experience! While I was just looking for a simple headshot, he showed what he could do for me with a professional branding photoshoot. I was very impressed and grateful for him walking me through that with excellent customer service. The outcome was beyond my expectations. I am very pleased with my photo collection. I truly recommend Bassam for everyone who needs a professional photoshoot.”

Frequently Asked Questions

  • We offer the following, personalized and s styled photoshoots: Boudoir, Maternity, Personal Branding, and Beauty & Glamour. We also offer a “come as you are” Authentic Me experience. Please contact us here and we will be glad to discuss other types of photography and your specific needs with you.

  • The best way to book a consultation or session is to design your shoot here, or simply contact us here. You can also reach us by phone at (514) 781-7755 or e-mail us directly at info@kuriousphoto.com.

  • Most of the images you see on our website are real clients and many of our clients have never done this before either. Our job is to help you and guide to pose in ways that flatter you and make you look and feel great. All you need to do is come in with a positive attitude and leave the rest to us.

  • We will discuss all these details extensively during your pre-shoot prep session. We recommend that you bring several different outfits so that we can have a choice of clothing for multiple themes and looks. Also, don't forget your favorite shoes, accessories, and jewelry. We also have a small selection of outfits that we can provide if needed and multiple fabrics and materials that we use creatively for some looks.

  • All our sessions include complimentary hair styling and makeup. It makes a difference in the final images. Our talented hair & makeup artist will discuss with you the look you’d like to achieve or advise you if you aren’t sure what to ask for. Even if you never wear makeup, we will create a natural look that is camera ready. Hair will be lightly styled only so plan to arrive with clean and dry hair. Remember to plan a night out after your photoshoot because you will look and feel amazing.

  • We do our best to make you look amazing through proper lighting and posing. We always consult you during the shoot on if and how you would like us to retouch your images. We only retouch as much as needed to enhance and perfect your photos. That includes some color correction, blemish removal, skin smoothing in some areas, and just a few tweaks to make the photos amazing. If you have any special retouching requests, we can certainly accommodate you, but there may be additional charges for major retouching.

  • We prefer ti work one-on-one with our clients, but we would never stop you from bringing someone with you if you feel it’s more comfortable for you. You may think having someone there for moral support will help, but we have found that when other people are watching, it's harder for you to relax and be present for the shoot. This is a huge factor in creating great images. We wouldn't want that to take away from giving you the most amazing experience and photos possible.

  • We are located on a picturesque, wooded land in Saint-Lazare, a suburb just west of Montréal. It is approximately 30-45 minutes from anywhere on the island of Montreal.

    Our professional studio is adjacent to our home. That gives us the flexibility of using the studio for certain themes while also having access to multiple areas of the house. With hardwood floors and lots of windows for natural light, we can use the space in any way you are comfortable with. If you'd like to shoot at your home or at a location of your choice (hotel, castle, etc.), we would be happy to discuss that option with you.l.

  • We recommend that a maternity shoot be done between 30-35 weeks into the pregnancy. This is not a hard rule as it can be done before or after that, but we like to avoid the last 4-5 weeks simply due to comfort factors. (Yes! we may work you hard during the photoshoot,)

  • Generally, a shoot will last between 3 and 4 hours. However, our focus is on making your day unforgettable, so we take our time and work at your pace and take the time we need to make you happy. We also recommend that the shoot be during the day, starting mid to late morning, so we can take advantage of the beautiful natural light for a portion of the shoot.

  • What you spend is entirely up to you and you only decide after you see the results at the photo reveal session. Our session fee is $650 and that include a $400 credit towards any purchase. Individual images start at $200 and collections start at $2,250 ($1,500 for personal branding and The Authentic Me Experience). Our typical client spends between $2,500 and $4,500 for the entire experience, including the photoshoot session, images, and products like albums, folio boxes, and wall art.

  • No. The in-person photo reveal and ordering session (2-3 weeks after the photoshoot) is the only occasion to see your photos after the shoot. It is a quick and enjoyable part of the experience that is simply the "icing on the cake". Under certain circumstances and for clients that travel from out of town for their shoot, we may be able to do the reveal and ordering session by Zoom or Teams.

  • We will not use/post any photos without your written permission. Some of our clients love showing off their photos, some prefer to keep them completely private, and others somewhere in between. We would love to show your photos on our website so others can see what your experience was like. We respect your privacy and your choice. It is entirely up to you.

  • We accept credit cards (Visa/Mastercard), e-Transfers, and of course, cash.

  • The session fee is due at the time of booking and is non-refundable, but will be credited for use within 6 months should you have to postpone your session. All sales made during the photo reveal and ordering session are final.

Why should you choose us?

  • You will be spoiled, pampered, offered refreshments and snacks, and have a lasting memory of this special and unique day.

  • You won’t be rushed, as the day is yours. We take the time it takes and work at your own pace to bring your vision to life.

  • We communicate, communicate, communicate and take care of every question or concern you may have.

  • Your experience is unique and customized so that the final results reflect your personal style and needs.

  • You have a choice of high quality, luxury products that are designed to be seen, touched, held, and cherished for a long time.

  • Your satisfaction is 100% Guaranteed. In the unlikely event that you don't like any of your photos, we offer you a complimentary re-shoot.

“Through my journey as a photographer, I've discovered the profound impact I can have on people by offering them the gift of seeing themselves in a different way. I am privileged to witness the transformation that typically takes place during each photoshoot.” - Bassam

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