Image posts from photo shoots by Windsor, Ontario portrait photographer Ray Akey
Published in Xany Magazine's Nude & Boudoir October Edition Lizzy and I were recently published in Xany Magazine Nude and Boudoir issue on October 24, 2020 with a set of 5 boudoir images shot on location in a cemetery in my hometown of Windsor, Ontario The photoshoot happened on an overcast afternoon in October in the cemetery on Mill street. Lizzy and I are always respectful of the graves and cemetery ground and leave no trace of our presence afterwards. We tried a bunch of different poses and spots throughout the cemetery and created a beautiful set of lingerie photos on location. Thanks to Zany Magazine for the opportunity and for publishing our work!…
Shooting swimwear with Lizzy I had a fabulous time shooting swimwear photography with Liz on Lake Erie this summer! We took advantage of the available light and captured this amazing set of swimwear images. The tides were low. This allowed us to access many parts of the park that are usually too deep in water for access. We hope you enjoy this peek into the activities of the day!
A Boudoir Photoshoot with Blonde Beauty Samantha Images from a boudoir photoshoot I photographed with beautiful blonde model Samantha Allen in my studio. Included are select photos from the shoot, including some creative Photoshop edits.
Winter Portraits with Jessica at Windsor's Malden Park. Earlier in the week of January 17, 2019, Jess expressed interest in a winter/snow shoot. I thought about locations and decided to give it a go and use Malden Park, which has a beautiful pine/evergreen forest on the rear side of the park. I met Jess at Malden Park to photograph a series of photos in and around the pine trees, using only the light provided by mother nature. It was a wonderfully overcast day and everyone was very happy with the results. Equipment Used Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art - Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens for Canon EF (321954) Canon EOS 5D…
A model photoshoot in the studio with Jessica A collection of portraits and boudoir images from a recent model photoshoot with Jessica. I worked with coloured backgrounds and gelled strobes in the studio to create different looks. Gels are used to change the colour of the light striking the model, background and/or both. Using gels affect the styling of a photoshoot. Here is a small set of images from this model photoshoot with Jessica. Click on any thumbnail to enter the image viewer for a larger view.
Fall Colours with Megan Pickersgill For this photoshoot with Megan Pickersgill, we decided on a fall colours photoshoot. The change of colours in the fall is spectacular in Ontario. I worked with Megan a couple of times before. I was very pleased with her modeling abilities. We chose to shoot this set in Brunet Park, located in Lasalle, Ontario. The colours in the park were the most saturated I could find, locally, after scouting several parks. We shot in various areas of the park, trying to find the most colourful spots. It was late in the season and winter just around the corner, so the colours were not as dense as they would have…
Location Photoshoot with Ornella Amora A location photoshoot with Ornella at her home in Lasalle. Window shots were mostly natural/available light. I also used a new mobile portrait lighting setup where necessary. My new mobile portrait lighting setup is the Strobepro x600ii (Godox AD600 clone) and Godox AD200 battery powered strobes. Contact If you would like to book a location shoot, please use my Contact Form.
For this fashion shoot, I collaborated with lovely model Ornella Amora and hair artist Wissam Kayal on some fashion imagery for our respective portfolios. Images Attached.
A Creative Halloween Photoshoot with Dee I recently worked on a creative halloween photoshoot in my photography studio with Dee Style. Dee was one of the models featured in a previous collaboration titled "Calaveras." Dee is an amazing makeup artist who loves to do costume makeup for conceptual imagery. This time, Dee wanted to do evil clown makeup, so we set a date and agreed to meet at my studio. The plan was to shoot on a grey seamless backdrop and then use Photoshop compositing techniques to create a series of digital art portraits. The day came and I met Dee at my studio. We shot for a little over an hour and a…
A Halloween Cosplay Photoshoot with Natalie I recently did a cosplay photoshoot at my studio. If you are a repeat visitor to my blog, you may recognize Natalie Laliberte. I have worked with Natalie a few times. Natalie ordered her costume and we set a date to meet at my studio and do her cosplay photshoot. The plan was to shoot on seamless background paper. After the shoot, I then used Photoshop composite digital imaging techniques and Photoshop to insert Natalie into a more interesting environment. A small set is included below for your viewing pleasure. If you would like to book a shoot with me, use my Contact Page or email booking@akeyphoto.com.
Photographing Couples I enjoy photographing couples, whether the couple is a girl and her fiance, two girlfriends doing a fun lifestyle shoot or two individuals in a same sex relationship. Whoever they are, I like working with people who, at the very least, like each other a lot! If love is in the air .. well, that's PERFECT! Today's Shoot Meet Richard and Natalie .. wait, you may have seen them before if you've been here before. So, welcome back to the blog Richard and Natalie! :) Richard Perrault is a bearded model who belongs to a group called the "Bearded Villains." Richard is a model in the Windsor area and beyond and is…
Professional Studio Headshots Here at Akey Photography professional studio headshots are very important to us. Our core business is portraits. We aim to provide you with crisp, quality headshot images suitable for your profession and/or intended usage. Today's post is to reveal more of our professional studio headshots and, to show you the quality of our lighting and imagery. We have white, black, gray and coloured background options in the studio. For this session, we used a 4 light setup on white for our client, as requested. White is a great colour for media people and web designers. White lends easily to insertion or compositing your photo into a design layout. Session Gallery The client…
A Studio Boudoir Photoshoot with Inked Model Autumn Rose A recent studio boudoir shoot with inked model Autumn Rose. Session photographed in our new studio in West Windsor. Booking Information Book a boudoir photoshoot of your own! Contact me using any of the methods on our contact page for more information, availability and rates.
A shoot in Guess Fashion with Ornella One of my most favorite ladies to shoot with, Ornella. She is pleasant, honest and a beautiful woman with entrepreneurial drive. Ornella and I got together in my former studio on Pelissier St. to shoot some fashion images. Ornella brought Guess fashion items to shoot in. She never disappoints with her choices. My former studio was located in the Chelsea Apartments building in downtown Windsor. It had an upright piano and two large antique windows. I loved the richness of this environment and would love to find another studio with large windows. Nothing beats large windows for a natural light option. We worked for about an hour…
The Bus Graveyard I am always looking for unique locations to photograph my subject and clients in, on and around. Windsor, Ontario however doesn't have many (in fact very few) grand locations. What Windsor has is a lot of urban spaces, green space and a lot of junk, everywhere. For this photoshoot, we decided to take some junk and shoot something beautiful within. The location, a bus graveyard that I have known about for many years but hadn't yet used myself. Enter a beautiful blonde model and artist who resides in Windsor. An artist creating in multiple medias. From photography to painting, the potential for her to succeed beyond her wildest dreams is there…
Fashion Photoshoot: Natalie Laliberte in Calvin Klein Underwear I met local model Natalie Laliberte in my studio to do a fashion photoshoot. We are constantly upgrading our respective portfolios. Whenever possible, I love to shoot with brand name fashion and accessories. Natalie arrived to the studio with tight curls, minimal makeup and Calvin Klein underwear. What a combination! The set was lit with a single Alien Bees B800 with a large octabox. A v-flat provided fill to lift the shadows. All images were captured with Canon 5D Mark II and the Sigma 85mm f/1.4 ART lens. The Results If you are looking for a photographer experienced and proficient in fashion photography, contact me for…
