5 models 1 location Boudoir session
Behind the scenes Photoshoot
Feat. Agnes Bodda & Maeva K. [Part I]
Lingerie, boudoir, glamour sessions, or whatever you call them have always been challenging for me and still are. I have my own rules and limits in terms of expressions and poses. I try not to cross that line that leads to erotic pictures and further down the road porn. So far I have organized these private sessions in places that were not that inspiring compared to where I usually work with dancers and circus artists. But as a photographer, you have to make it work, you have to make it interesting, you have to adapt to any type of situation. The challenge is to find simple poses that will suit each model whether they are experienced or not. My goal is to make every session unique and use the best way I can to the location I am in. So how do I do it? In this first part, I will show you the different images I made during morning time and share with you the thoughts behind some of the shots and how we made it possible.
The first session I had was with Agnes Bodda ( @agnes.bodda ) a french performer and pole dancer. That morning I discovered that beautiful beam of light and decided to use it as our main source. I decided quickly to add a bit of flash to fill in the shadows and to have a little bit more control over the overall contrast.
Fujifilm GFX100 + GF 50mm f/3.5 R LM WR Broncolor Siros L (800ws) 1/320sec f/5.6 ISO50
Something I should do a bit more often is to change my perspective. I frequently shoot in extreme low angles, and for this one, I decided to shoot from above.
Fujifilm GFX100 + GF 50mm f/3.5 R LM WR Broncolor Siros L (800ws) 1/320sec f/5.6 ISO50
Before the light completely changed in the room we decided to make this final shot using the couch. Using the furniture or any accessories in the room always helps. Make your model sit, lean on something it will help you when you will be out of posing ideas.
Fujifilm GFX100 + GF 50mm f/3.5 R LM WR Broncolor Siros L (800ws) 1/320sec f/8 ISO50
In a previous post, I talked about how I made a lot of images in bathtubs. This is one of them! Again a change of perspective and another way of using the space to your advantage. Of course, it helps when your model is a gifted dancer.
Fujifilm GFX100 + GF 50mm f/3.5 R LM WR Broncolor Siros L (800ws) 1/125sec f/3.5 ISO500
The classic "on the bed" shot! I tried with and without a flash and ended up not using it.
Fujifilm GFX100 + GF 63mm f/2.8 R WR 1/125sec f/2.8 ISO250