Sessions: Boudoir + Fujifilm X-T5.

My bouts with going blank and not wanting to shoot happen more often than not, and I 'search' for something else to do. I am fine when doing work for clients, as there are formulas to follow when I do commercial or editorial work or even freelance work for the Wall Street Journal, the Post, the New York Times, or whatever publication. Etc. Usually, I will be working with an editor or an artistic or creative director, and they already know the vision. My job is to bring their vision and my photographic expertise together into a cohesive amalgamation of ideas into a digital print.

I have had several requests for boudoir work lately, so I am doing several practice shoots of boudoir; with that in mind, because I needed to do some practicing, I got a room and a few models and got to work creating.

I gave the models a vague idea of what I had in mind and some samples of what I wanted to accomplish. I then assigned them the assignment to pretend that they were clients and that they wanted boudoir photos from me to give to their significant others or keep for themselves for posterity.

The models I chose were ones I had an excellent, close relationship with, as it would've been more manageable that way. I also decided, based on ones I knew would have a strong sense of creative additions to the shoot regarding outfits, accessories, etc.

I have worked with Lesly repeatedly. She is a military wife who enjoys being photographed, and she has a classic look.

I have known Lila since she was 18. She is a bright, bubbly young lady who is eager to practice being in front of the camera.

Rie is my massage therapist. One day, she asked what it would be like to be in front of the camera, so I figured this would be an ideal time to show her the ropes.

Shalane and I met during a bodybuilding competition where she competed. She loves being in front of the camera, and we have also worked together on other sessions.

Here are a few samples from that boudoir session.