I said in my very last post that I don’t do much boudoir … and then I set out to shoot some. But you can’t blame me; my muse was my wonderful girlfriend. She’s a professional dancer and skilled fitness trainer, but, like most of the people I shoot, has never thought of herself as photogenic. If a gorgeous woman with an eight-pack doesn’t think she looks good in photos, what chance do the rest of us have? So I rose to the challenge, and we had a great time doing (clothed) boudoir in a style sometimes inspired by the noir lighting you can create when you’re doing a portrait shoot at 1 a.m., and also by 1940s pin-ups. Not a bad way to spend an evening.
But what made it even better was the setting: The Mansion in Saratoga Springs, NY. We both fell in love with the place, through and through. With gorgeous Victorian styling and a large backyard for a party, I didn’t know if I wanted to shoot weddings at The Mansion or save it for myself one day.
More to come! (You’re welcome, in advance).
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Kristi Wright - Gorgeous lighting.
Hope you are having a great day!
Teresa K - LOVING that dramatic lighting…what a killer shot.
Kyle - Why am I not surprised at all that you’re dating a dancer/fitness person? She’s probably the only person in the world who can keep up with you.
And yes, this shot is gorgeous. But you already knew that.
Ben Godkin - Very romantic setting and lighting.