Natural Light Portraits – Megan Pickersgill – 2017-06-22

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Natural Light Portraits – Megan Pickersgill – 2017-06-22

Natural Light Portraits - A Walk with Megan I recently photographed local model Megan Pickersgill at Brunet Park in Lasalle, ON. When shooting natural light portraits, I prefer to forgo artificial light. I look for slightly overcast or cloudy skies, or natural areas of open shade on days when the sun is not diffused by clouds or a tree canopy. For this shoot, I used no light modifiers or flash. I worked angles and exposure to get the best light on Megan's pretty face. The accompanying images were captured with my Canon 5D Mark II and Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L lens. The 70-200mm has amazing depth of field and amazing bokeh. I find that the…

July 1, 2017

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

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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…

June 30, 2017

Redhead Ashley Ellery – Studio Boudoir Portrait

Ashley Ellery

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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.

April 25, 2017

Swimwear Portraits – Kristy Lee @ Point Pelee

Portfolio of Swimsuit / Swimwear Photography

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Swimwear Portraits – Kristy Lee @ Point Pelee

Swimwear portraits at Point Pelee National Park with model Kristy Lee in a Guess Bikini. Kit Swimwear portraits.. spring, summer or fall my beach kit is simple. When shooting swimwear and thinking lenses, the Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L IS is my go-to for beach/location portraits. The compression at 200mm is absolutely amazing as is the bokeh at f/2.8. It should be interesting to see what the Sigma 85mm f/1.4 ART can do in 2017 when it gets warm enough to be on the beach and not turn into a human icicle. Lighting As a backup to natural light, I typically bring an Alien Bees B1600 and the Alien Bees 22" standard white beauty dish. I typically teeter back and…

March 12, 2017

Fashion Portraits – Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG ART

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Fashion Portraits – Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG ART

Fashion Portraits with Playboy Plus model and Naked News personality Krysta Lynn I recently picked up the Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG ART lens for my Canon DSLR and I have to say it is quickly becoming my go-to portrait lens! This lens is exactly as the reviews said. It is bulky and heavy but it is also everything else the reviews say. It is a fast piece of glass that just feels good and solid in my hands. I have done a few personal/portfolio shoots and worked the Sigma for maybe half of the session. If I'm shooting portraits on location, I find myself so comfortable with this lens and its results that I instantly…

March 9, 2017

Outdoor Boudoir – Krysta

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Outdoor Boudoir – Krysta

Outdoor boudoir on location in summer of 2016. Windsor's own Playboy Plus model and Naked News personality Krysta Lynn, Ray Akey of Ray Akey Photography and Windsor hair artist Wissam Kayal collaborated on an outdoor boudoir photography session conducted at Ojibway Park and Nature Preserve and the Ojibway Prairie. For this session, there were no flashes or reflectors used. This session was captured with Canon 5D Mark II and Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS lens using only sunlight. Below is a selection of favorites from the shoot.

February 10, 2017

Natural Light Portrait – Krysta Lynn in Guess

A natural light portrait of Krysta Lynn in our new studio in downtown Windsor, Ontario

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Natural Light Portrait – Krysta Lynn in Guess

A fresh natural light portrait of Krysta Lynn in a beautiful dress by Guess, captured in my new studio in Downtown Windsor, Ontario. Also new is a lens added to my collection; the Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG from the Sigma ART line of lenses. This lens is as heavy as everyone said but it feels great in my hands. The focus ring is large enough for a monkey to maneuver so no problems there. The depth of field is wickedly shallow and the bokeh is absolutely beautiful, melting away even the ugliest background. I am nothing short of loving this lens! Here is a sensual portrait of the beautiful Krysta Lynn. More to come soon! A natural…

January 22, 2017

Fashion Photography – Krysta Lynn for Sexylingerieland.com

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Fashion Photography – Krysta Lynn for Sexylingerieland.com

In fashion photography, the "star" of the photo shoot is the apparel and accessories. We capture fashions so as to highlight their physical qualities and formal appearance. The wardrobe for this particular shoot was lingerie provided by sexylingerieland. Krysta Lynn - Model Our model for this set, beautiful Krysta Lynn, whom we have worked with previously. Krysta is friendly, outgoing, fun, has a love for Playboy and has been published in industry magazines. She has also done shoots for Playboy Magazine. Sexylingerieland is Krysta's sponsor and provides clothing to support promotional shoots. Lighting Fashion For this shoot, I used a 4-light glamour setup: 2 strobes to light the background evenly and 2 strip boxes to provide modeling light on Krysta and the sexy…

January 8, 2017

Boudoir Photography – Sarah at Akey Photography Studio

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Boudoir Photography – Sarah at Akey Photography Studio

Studio Boudoir with Sarah Boudoir photography doesn't have to be challenging. What started out as "I have a double bed with a duvet in the studio and I can use some sheer curtains as a backdrop," turned into a beautiful, magazine quality boudoir set. Sarah, a local beauty and I planned to get together again and shoot some boudoir images for her image portfolio. When tossing about ideas for location such as our previous shoot at Caesars Windsor we decided on a studio shoot using the double bed I had in studio. Sarah was to bring some pillows and I also had some sheer curtains to be used as a backdrop for interest. I planned…

December 29, 2016

Model Portfolio – Kiswana Parris

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Model Portfolio – Kiswana Parris

Meet Kiswana, an aspiring model and actress from Windsor, Ontario! Previously, we photographed images for the model portfolio of her mother and sister, Carol and Maia Parris. As with mom and sis, Kiswana contacted me to produce her first model portfolio. We arranged to meet at my studio to produce a starter portfolio. Kiswana came with her stylists (mom Carol Parris and sister Maia Parris). We captured a selection of images in various outfits and options for Kiswana to choose from. As I have said in previous posts, when it comes to modeling portfolios for industry, I retouched these judiciously for a natural result. Below is a selection of images from Kiswana's session.

November 6, 2016

Location Portraits – Playboy model Krysta Lynn

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Location Portraits – Playboy model Krysta Lynn

This was our first location portraits shoot with Playboy model Krysta Lynn. Krysta is a beautiful, friendly and outgoing model with a will to succeed. She has realized some of her Playboy aspirations and we believe she will succeed in all of her endeavors! I left the choice up to Krysta for shoot #1 to decide where to shoot. Krysta's choice was a location shoot, a green park if possible. I frequently use this park in Lasalle, ON so Krysta and I met there. As I mentioned previously, location portraits with natural light is one of my favorite ways to photograph people. Nothing is more fun than a day with a beautiful subject and not having to worry too much…

September 29, 2016

Photography – Casual / Swimwear Portraits

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Photography – Casual / Swimwear Portraits

Swimwear and casual photography make up the largest chunk of my portfolio. Chelsey and I have been Facebook friends for some time and have discussed shooting here and there but It wasn't until this last week that we finally got a chance to work together. I met Chelsey and her boyfriend at Point Pelee National Park to capture some casual and bikini images of Chelsey. I have used this park many times but always seem to find something different, a unique perspective or composition that appeals to the eye more than the usual.. My plan was to go natural light around the boardwalk and then use my Alien Bees AB-1600 with 22" beauty dish for some beach…

September 24, 2016

Portraits – Nelly – Point Pelee Marsh Boardwalk

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Portraits – Nelly – Point Pelee Marsh Boardwalk

A few days ago, we met Nelly to shoot portraits on location at one of my favorite locations, Point Pelee National Park. While my main goal was to shoot bikini images for submission to swimwear magazines, I wanted to also shoot a set on the boardwalk. The boardwalk is rich in wood and natural background textures so the images always come out stunning. A little bit of Photoshop magic to polish off the set is all that is required for my natural light style. Below are a few images from the boardwalk set. If you like this set, send me a message or comment on and/or share images you like (please credit me when sharing) and I may be convinced…

July 26, 2016

Environmental Portraits – Photographing Models

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Environmental Portraits – Photographing Models

These environmental portraits are fast becoming my most favorite portraits to shoot. Add a beautiful face, a pretty figure and a bit of fill light combined with fast glass and we have a winner! The accompanying photos are two of my personal favorites featuring Playboy model Krysta Lynn and an unnamed Windsor model/photographer. If you would like to have environmental portraits of your own or know a friend who is looking for a photographer, contact me or refer your friends and family to Ray Akey Photography at 519-562-8603

June 29, 2016

Protected: Location Portraiture

On-location / Photoshoots / Portraits

Protected: Location Portraiture

Location Portraiture with Leah Taillefer Location Portraiture with natural light is one of my favorite ways to photograph people. Nothing is more fun than a day with a beautiful subject and not having to worry too much about balancing a bunch of lights. A meeting on location with the goal of making some beautiful images was the goal this day! Sharon and I spent a couple of hours at Point Pelee National Park with our model. That model, a fellow photographer and model. The plan was to do some natural light portraits on location and since I knew we would do the boardwalk, I planned to shoot with natural light. It was a nice summer afternoon around…

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June 23, 2016

Model Portrait – Ashley

Badass Ashley

Model Portrait – Ashley

Today, a model portrait of Ashley Ellery! I am going to start blogging images regularly. Some will be a model portrait or collaboration. Often it may be just the image with a simple description while others may have technical information or tips valuable to those who dabble in photography. Today, a badass image of Ashley from a recent shoot. This girl always comes ready to slay. :) Badass Ashley

June 13, 2016

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