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October 28, 2010
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Sexy Boudoir Photography and Model Portfolios

So many fun shoots this week I thought I would share two of them. The first was a photo shoot with model Oksana who need commercial photographs for her modeling agency. We shot a wide variety of sets both in the studio and on location. Here are a few of shots created for her modeling portfolio.

Another great shoot was a boudoir photography session in an amazing hotel. The idea was to create sexy photographs that appeared as if the light was streaming in thru the window. With a few photographic and lighting tricks, this image was created and she agreed to let it be shown in the blog.

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October 17, 2010
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Great Week, Published and more

This week my big news is I have another cover on the newsstands. I photographed Elle in a very sexy and intimate set of photographs for College Gentleman magazine. The shoot was all about glamour and teasing, never showing too much. Have to leave something to the imagination.

Elle didn’t even complain when we ran out of hot water – LOL. What a trooper she was.

This week I also taught several photography classes. I enjoy working with other photographers to help them get better at the art.

Next week is going to be full of surprises.

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October 10, 2010
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Busy week, published again

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Shot a wonderful actor named Nick Dee this week. He need some new headshots to keep current. We had a great time during the shoot and the resulting headshot photographs were just what he was looking for. Here is one of the ones he went with.

Whenever an actor gets a set of headshots, they usually get a couple of variations. A dramatic version and a more commercial version (smiling typically). The proper look in a headshot can make all the difference.

Some more of my boudoir photographs were published again this week. It is always fun for a photographer to have your work recognized. This series of shoots will be on newsstands in just a few day. I can give a little peak at one of the photographs.

This series of boudoir photos was about being tasteful and sexy. Elle was a great model for this shoot. Keep an eye out for her, as I think we will be seeing a lot more of her in the future.

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September 28, 2010
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Shower time

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One of the favorite set-ups for sexy boudoir photography is a bathtub or a shower. Some bubbles and wet skin just make for a very intimate photograph, like you are intruding into her life. I especially love a shower which is primarily glass – like these glass world shower doors – because it allows the light to flow and also gives you some really fun shots as she can do things like lean against the glass, for example. In fact, some of these images can be even more amorous when taken inside the best electric showers listed here, as this can add to a heightened sense of modernity and sophistication.

This is especially effective when she is not looking into the camera, as if she is an aware. Of the reality of having flashes and my female assistant helping adjust this and that makes this just a fantasy, and fantasy is what great boudoir is all about!

I take this idea one step further and have used it for my maternity photography clients. It is not to be sexy, but to create a very intimate photograph. It sets a mood of a quiet time when the mom to be is relaxing, enjoying some time to herself.

I like to give my clients something different, so every shoot may have it’s standards, but I always like to shooting something I haven’t done before. This is how the shower/bath became one of my maternity classics. Of course it helps that I have a bathtub set in my studio.

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September 22, 2010
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Setting the Mood

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This week as I was reviewing some of my boudoir photography I started thinking about how critical mood is to these photographs. This photo for example would look very different if the tones were not subdued.

These soft colors help to set the mood and bring the mind to another place.

As I retouch the photographs I use to create the custom designed boudoir albums and calendars, I work to make each one unique. My work is not about assembly line productions, it is creating the prefect memory, telling your story, creating your fantasy.

These design rules apply to all areas of my work. Maternity photography is another great place for setting moods and telling stories. Capturing the joy and happiness of your pregnancy in your photographs takes planning. I tend to have a picture in my head of what a final photograph will look like before I even take the shot.

This week will be busy with two casting calls and teaching an Introduction to Photography class.

Photographs preserve memories, so grab your camera and take a picture of your friends and family this week. Many years from now you’ll be glad you did.

September 15, 2010
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Pin-up Dolls

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Category : boudoir glamour photography Pin-up Portraits

One of the most fun I had this week was shooting the Phoenix Pin-up Dolls. The group came to see me because they like the retro styling I give to my pin-up photography. Here is a quick shot of the entire group.

As you can see I had blast shooting this group of pin-up ladies. This next photograph is an example of the styling that I give my pin-up work.

As you can see, I convert the image from a photograph to a graphic with a retro styling. It adds some fun to the image, and pin-up is all about fun. Of course being a bit sexy is part of it too, but it must be very tasteful to be true to form.

Tasteful images are also what makes great boudoir photography too. Show too much and the image loses it sexiness. Hinting is key, and that is where my experience comes creating these sexy intimate photos becomes important.

Next week has a few surprises coming. With my clients permission, you might just see something very unexpected from me.

September 8, 2010
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Fun in a sauna

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Another great week here at Orcatek. One of my favorite shots I found while reviewing some of my boudoir photographs was this one taken in a sauna. The sauna made for a great location to create a sexy and intimate photograph to create some interesting variety.

Shooting outside the studio with my boudoir clients can be a great deal of fun. It presents a ton of opportunities to make the images very personal.

Now that the weather is going to cool down soon, I will be doing more work outdoors again. Headshots and portraits often look great when shot outdoors.

August 29, 2010
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Self-portrait

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Creating a self-portrait is a learning experience for a photographer. There are two key things I was reminded about making this portrait.

First, it is very important that I make sure that I make my clients feel comfortable. Having no one to interact with made it hard for me to relax for the camera. Once you relax, your photographs can begin to show the real you. Music is a great way to set the mood for boudoir and modeling clients, so I tell them to bring their own if they would like. And of course a steady stream of conversation. It doesn’t really matter what you talk about, just something to keep the focus away from posing for the camera.

The second thing I learned was how hard it is to choose a photograph. I went through and selected my ideas and then had my family make their selections. It was interesting to see that they picked different photographs from me. In fact they didn’t really care for my favorite. It showed me how difficult it is for my clients to make decisions, and why they sometimes don’t choose the photos that I believe are some of the best.

Now I have developed some techniques in the studio for choosing the photos. I have had several clients tell me how much easier it makes the choices. Hopefully I will be able to find a way to put this process on-line for my clients.

Every photographer should create a self-portrait every once in a while. It helps to put things back in focus. (yes, cheesy photography pun.)

August 17, 2010
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Be a covergirl in tasteful boudoir.

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Category : boudoir glamour Magazines Portraits

When you go to your favorite newsstand today, check out the latest issue of College Gentleman Magazine. I photographed the cover and the correspond photo shoot inside. The magazine is all about tasteful sexy boudoir photography. When I had a pre-release copy out for lunch, several of the staff walked by and commented on how hot they found the cover.

I was selected to do this shoot because of my experience making woman look sexy and beautiful in intimate photographs.

I frequently hear “sure you can make a model look great, but I’m no model.” The same tricks I use to make the girls in the magazines look perfect are what I use for my boudoir and glamour clients. My goal as your photographer is to make you look like you belong in a magazine.

August 5, 2010
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Another fun maternity session

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This weeks favorite shoot was a maternity photography session. A young couple came to the studio to capture the memory of this special time in their lives. Pregnancy happens so few times in your life. If you follow my work you know I love to create silhouettes for my maternity sessions.

This week I created a silhouette of the couple together. A thought it was a fun way to capture the love this couple shares with each other and for their new baby.

Next week I will be shooting some more maternity photography for another wonderful future mom.

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Sexy Boudoir Photography and Model Portfolios

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Great Week, Published and more

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Busy week, published again

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Shower time

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Setting the Mood

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Pin-up Dolls

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Fun in a sauna

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Self-portrait

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Be a covergirl in tasteful boudoir.

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Another fun maternity session

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