Golden Angel
Angelique poses on a sofa.
Angelique poses on a sofa.
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NIKON D700
Aperture 9/1 ISO 200 Shutter 1/160 Focal Length 50/1 
Sacramento, California, US
Feb, 2023Views
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Location
This photo was taken in my living room at the time (I have since moved). The sofa was relatively new -- a few months. My subject was on location for a magazine shoot for a Men's Interest magazine, so she brought plenty of wardrobe. When she showed me the bikini she brought with her, I knew immediately it would match well with my new sofa and dark red curtains behind it.Time
This image was shot in the evening, but because it was shot in my living room... It really doesn't matter what time of day it was shot because I had 100% control of the lighting setup I would use to accomplish this image.Lighting
This image was lit with an Alien Bee Strobe. I used one for this particular setup. For the primary source (Cam-L), I used an AB800 with a 45" Octobox Diffuser. I also had my assistant hold a silver reflector (Cam-R) to bounce some spill back onto my subject's dark side.Equipment
For this image, I used a Nikon D700 camera along with a Nikkor 50mm 1.8 lens. The image was shot handheld with an active strobe at 200 ISO.Inspiration
This was a photoshoot for BROWZ Magazine, and the theme was studio Boudoir. So that is technically where the inspiration came from.Editing
I did some minor blemish removal, some very light liquid filter to improve her figure a little, and some light dodging and burning. She was a great model to work with because almost flawless skin and beautifully toned.In my camera bag
Right now I am playing with Panasonic gear. I have an old G7 I love, but I recently bought a Lumix S5 with a 20-70mm 2.8 Lumix lens. I really like what Panasonic has been doing lately. So much so that I have pre-ordered the new Lumix S5IIx. Excited for it's arrival in June. I still have a couple of Nikon bodies and glass, but that stuff is catching dust right now -- unfortunately.Feedback
This particular image was shot using a very basic single light setup, so it was easy to get solid results. If you are new to studio shooting, don't be afraid to change things up for different looks. Try to match up your subject to the surroundings you will be shooting in. Have her wear wardrobe changes that contrast or blend well in the setting they are in. Use diffusers to soften light or bounce light off of reflective surfaces. Use direct hard light to create high contrast and/or high key images. Try using one light or try using multiple lights. The wonderful thing about shooting in the studio is that you have 100% control of what you are trying to create. Keep trying to make your images better with practice, and you will soon find that the magic you crave improves and comes more frequently. Good luck!
