Dramatic Portraits with Coloured Light

Myrissa and I met at my studio to do some dramatic portraits with coloured light gels and a fog machine. The studio portraits we created exhibit a strong sense of drama and mood, achieved through posing, styling, and lighting. Myrissa, my model is centered in the composition, with her pose exuding confidence and emotion. Her various poses progress from a sense of vulnerability to sensuality and strength. Myrissa's style further amplifies this mood, with her black, mesh-detailed dress introducing intricate textures that interact beautifully with my lighting. Myrissa's stunning bold tattoos, dark hair, and striking red lipstick add a sense of individuality and contrast, drawing the viewer's attention. For lighting, I chose a sophisticated…

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Check out Myrissa’s Coca-Cola themed Pinup Photoshoot

Check out this Coca-Cola pinup photoshoot with Myrissa Myrissa and I met in the studio for a photo shoot. She brought three or four outfits and this was one of them. A really neat Coca-Cola branded T-shirt that she bought from spencers gifts. I thought this would make a great pinup look, paired with the other accessories and apparel that she chose for the session. I set up some pinup lighting and we proceeded to capture some really spiffy pinup photos. Check them out! Don’t forget to check back often for new posts and photos.

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Check out this Art Nude Photoshoot with Fresh Coffee Grounds!

"The coffee bean is broken down until it's nothing but grinds and steeped in boiling water to produce a warm, rich, familiar drink. When you feel like your life is falling apart and you're boiling in water, remember the coffee bean. " M.L.R A Fine Art Nude Photoshoot with Myrissa Lynn and Fresh Coffee Grounds I had a blast working with Myrissa on this fine art nude photoshoot in my studio! Myrissa came to me with an idea for a fine art nude photoshoot with coffee. When she asked, I immediately agreed and we set up a date and time, shared some "inspiration" photos. The benefit of Inspiration images and pinboards is, they are…

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Photographing Bodypaint Ascending Like Roots on a Nude Model

Photographing Bodypaint with Lizzy Grandmaison This was a really cool shoot! Lizzy and I planned a shoot involving photographing bodypaint, where she would be painted white and then be splashed with paint from the feet up. We met at my studio and Lizzy proceeded to paint herself white, aided by Sharon, my wife, and studio assistant. Sharon is also a media artist and loves painting acrylic creations. After Lizzy was painted white, it was decided that Sharon would add the color, beginning at the bottom and working her way up, with the artistic freedom to do whatever she liked. This shoot was Published in 17:23 Magazine. I have included 3 photo from the shoot…

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Creative Halloween Photoshoot – Dee Style

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…

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Couples – Richard & Natalie

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…

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Guess Fashion – Ornella

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…

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Fashion Photoshoot – Natalie Laliberte in CK

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…

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Boudoir Photography – Jessica

Boudoir Photography in the Studio Boudoir Photography is one of the most requested genres of photography I participate in. It is also one of the styles I have practiced most. I don't know of a beautiful woman or handsome gentleman who wouldn't like sensual, desirable and sometimes overtly sexual images for themselves and/or someone special with which they share their closest sensual moments. Every now and then I work with models to create images that I use in my portfolio and in blog posts such as this one. The reason for this is twofold; first, not everyone wants their boudoir images posted on a public website. I am very sensitive to privacy issues. I…

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Natural Light Studio Portraits – Natalie

Natural Light Studio Portraits at ApS I recently shot some natural light studio portraits with Natalie. Natalie is a natural beauty, an equestrian who loves the camera. The camera loves her equally. Up until this shoot, I worked with Natalie on location only.  In the Studio Natalie and I met at my studio in downtown Windsor, where we proceeded to shoot a number of high quality portfolio images, from headshots to full body portraits using only the light streaming through my studio windows. For some images I used reflectors to bounce the window light back on Natalie to fill shadows. Technical I used my trusty Canon 5D Mark II to capture these images of…

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Dreamy Portraits – Katie Jade Durham – 2017-05-22

Dreamy Portraits with Katie Jade Durham Katie and I have been working together now and then, ever since our first meeting. We have created a portfolio of works and worked on improving her portfolio since her very first foray into modeling. Katie's first was when we collaborated on some fashion/apparel portraits for a mutual friend's alternative apparel line. This time around the goal was to create softer, more sensual and dreamy portraits in my studio to be used in our respective portfolios. The best way to approach something this style of portrait is twofold. One is to use natural light and second is to shoot with as wide open an aperture as possible. I also wanted to…

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Redhead Ashley Ellery – Studio Boudoir Portrait
Ashley Ellery

Redhead Ashley Ellery – Studio Boudoir Portrait

Window Portrait of Redhead Ashley Ellery. An implied nude created in studio at Akey Photography Studio 511 (ApS) in Windsor, Ontario. Light in this scene is just window light and a tabletop to bounce some light back and fill some shadows on this sensual redhead. For more boudoir photography, see my online Boudoir photography samples  Ashley Ellery Image captured in studio with my Canon 5D Mark II and the Sigma 85mm f/1.4 ART, which is an amazing piece of glass for the price.

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