Testimonials

I am so excited to finally be able to share some photos and my experience with Kate.

I just want to say how extremely lucky I am to have had such an amazing experience with our incredible lady Kate, she is truly a goddess!

I married my best friend in March and as a wedding gift for my husband I built up the strength to do a sexy as hell photo album which he LOVED!!

The whole process with Kate from the first request to seeing my sexy photos in the final session was so comforting. Kate you have a way to make everyone feel so warm and welcome when they are with you in the studio! We had many laughs, open conversations and truths about everything and anything, I felt so comfortable with you like as if we were friends for a lifetime!

I appreciate everything you have done. You have helped me in ways I didn't know were possible.

Thank you again, I can't wait for my next session

Perceptions and angles...

Kate captures us in a way that you never see yourself in, so many times I looked at the back of her camera thinking how is that me but it is and totally me in the flesh real and raw .

So if your local to Kate reach out and get your perception of yourself altered from mum to goddess to I look smoking .

Now to school pick-up looking and feeling on top of the world because we can totally be both at the same time

I had such a great experience with Kate and I'm so glad I did this shoot! From the first phone call she was so friendly and understanding that I was nervous as I've never done anything like this before. On the morning of the shoot her hair and makeup girls were so lovely and they all made me feel so comfortable and beautiful. The photos came out incredible and I absolutely love every one of them. Such an empowering experience that I've gained so much confidence from and I can't thank Kate enough!

So I did a thing... I'm used to being on the other side of the camera but I decided to put myself outside of my comfort zone and do a boudoir photo shoot!
Kate at Studio On 5th is absolutely amazing! I cannot thank her enough! She is amazing! I can't believe how easy it was to do something like this and Kate is to thank for it! If you live on the South Coast and you've been thinking about doing something to empower yourself see Kate!! You won't regret it!

For a woman who has spent much of her adult life avoiding cameras, the idea of being the subject of a sexy photo shoot was right up there with enduring a root canal. Recently divorced,mum of 2 and a steelworks shift worker doesnt exactly scream confident sex appeal take my photo now ...does it?

If it wasn't for a friend of mine telling me to get out of my comfort zone and put myself first for once I probably wouldn't have ever experienced the photo shoot that changed my life.

Kate’s photoshoot couldn’t have come at a better time for me.
As I emerge from menopause (along with the odd hot flush) I am learning to reprogram my thoughts around my aging body and my voice.
I am 54 this year and I have heard women younger and older say they feel invisible.
No woman should feel invisible, no matter what age.
Yet the patriarchal narrative that we’ve all been exposed to has done a great job of objectifying women’s bodies and stunting women’s voices over the course of history.
It takes mental discipline to reprogram “ the voice” of societal norms which dictate what a woman’s bodies should look like, what is sexy, what’s not, how you should act, what you should and shouldn’t say, you know that voice , right?
More recently I’ve heard “the voice” when I look in the mirror naked, or when I am doing yoga and see my crepey skin in downward facing dog, or when I squeeze my muffin top thinking how much its expanded!
At this point I have to consciously tell ‘the voice” to F***K off and remind myself that I will not be defined by a societal construct that does not nurture, support and honour the beauty of every woman, no matter what shape or stage of life.
Along with the psychological reprogramming, I needed to get out of my head and into my body.
I wanted to see and feel an image of myself that reflected the deep sense that aging is an opportunity to embrace all parts of me, without apologies or regrets.
Enter Kate.
I went on a journey with her that enabled me to express, heal, play and embody parts of myself without judgement. Kate was my witness and at times I felt I was in a dream; it was the most amazing feeling that took me by complete surprise.
I had no idea how healing the session would be for my mind, body and soul. It has helped me reassert my sensual feminine power.
Kate has the gift of seeing what we don’t see in ourselves.
She held space energetically that birthed a new image of myself that I could feel at the time of the shoot and then of course, the images Kate captured confirmed that I’m not going to shrink away into the afternoon of my life. I am life, I am woman, I am wild, I am free, I’ll do as I please!
I look forward to exploring more of myself in the nurturing hands of Kate, whilst feeling supported in this amazing group. Thank you for seeing me ladies. Let’s rise together.

A Boudoir session.. but why?

Because weather you’re a size 6 or a size 16 you’re beautiful, because there is and will always only be one of you!
This is something that took me a long long time to learn, I was made to believe that if you weren’t a size 4 or a size 6 you were over weight, that having stretch marks was disgusting , that having that wobbly mummy tummy was shameful, WRONG!
I was just yet to meet a Man, a real Man..
That Mummy tummy those stretch marks both a reminder of how incredible your body is , a reminder of the life you created.
I took back my life today the moment I walked through those doors to Kate’s studio , I am proud of my stretch marks, my mummy tum, my big butt and my thunder thighs!
This is the most amazing experience and if you’re a Mum to daughters like I am do this for you , do it for them show your girls we are all beautiful because we are women and women are amazing!!
Tall , short , skinny , mummy tummy, red hair , brown hair , blue eyes or green you are amazing!!
Give Kate a call step outside that comfort zone that’s been holding you back , trust me this is a risk worth taking
Katie x

"Seriously where do I even start.... I suffer from anxiety and the simplest things have become hard for me, including the though of meeting new people, let alone doing a photo shoot with a stranger.

Finally took the plunge and did something i was always told I couldnt. In one persons eyes i was never good enough. When someone tells you over and over that you're fat, their faults are actually all your fault and that your kids would be better of without a mum you tend to believe it. I'm so much more than enough! Thank you @studio_on_5th its been a long time coming but i know I'm worth so much more than I had. Im glad you could help me on this journey of self-love, worthiness and empowerment

Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing that we’ll ever do.

I recently had nothing short of a life changing experience with the very talented and gorgeous Kate from @studio_on_5th
What lessons did I walk away with?

1. Love yourself, and the rest will follow.
2. You will never regret being brave.
3. Be the heroine of your life, not the victim.
4. I am worthy of love.
I am so grateful - thank you Kate

When this opportunity arose I was working at Bras N Things and two lovely ladies were trying on products for a boudoir photoshoot (one of whom was Kate Vickery, the Photographer) We got to talking about women and how we always point out our imperfections. We both strongly believe and embrace the idea that women and their beautiful imperfections are what makes us so individually stunning! We have stretch marks, bruises, scars, extra “wobbly” bits because we have a story to tell!! Adventures, children, life!! Kate loved my knowledge on women and their shapes and how natural I was at showing the correct products, that she asked if I would do a boudoir session with her ... Both as a model and an opportunity for me to Walk the Talk! Of course ... I got verrrryyyy nervous... but was beyond excited!!!! Kate made me feel INCREDIBLELY comfortable and warm in her studio. Made sure my glass of bubbles was full and had me giggling the entire time! She made it very clear and easy for me to know how to pose and present myself that I took to it myself to fix and bend accordingly! I started to sound like her towards the end “Pull your bottom in... chin up... oh I love that one” Now I have the finished product and WOW (I was a pretty confident lady before but now I have this extra spring in my step ) THANK YOU Kate THANK YOU! Ps. If anyone is remotely thinking about it. DO IT!

I did my first ever boudoir shoot today and god was i a ball of nerves!! Thanks to the team from @studio_on_5th for making it by far the best shoot I’ve ever done!! I cannot wait to show you guys the photos, one literally brought me to tears, it was such a celebration of my fat babe body it’s truely moving.

Kate is amazing at what she does and the final results speak for themselves. She was there for support from the initial email, offering to help shop for outfits, to seeing some of my worst home pics, sizing, advice and just lending an ear to sound off. Her caring nature and gorgeous soul makes you feel at ease from the start. Never had I ever thought as a fuller sized woman, would I ever look beautiful in such vulnerable shots. With Kate’s magic, she managed to capture, honour and show me an appreciation of my curves that I’ve never had. Often when I feel low, I look back at them to remind myself, that no matter what you’re size you can be and are sexy and beautiful! Definitely recommend all women should do a boudoir shoot with Kate!

I was lucky enough to do a shoot with the talented Kate. Kate made me feel so comfortable and relaxed. We spent the day laughing and chatting. Kate is very passionate about empowering ladies and this is very close to my heart. I'd highly recommend Kate.