BOUDOIR HEAVEN: Sunrise Lingerie Shoot at the Beach (VIDEO)
It may still be a bit cool for a swim at the beach, but that doesn’t mean it’s too early in the season for a sensuous boudoir shoot on a nice day. And that’s what you’ll learn how to do in this behind-the-scenes tutorial from acclaimed expert Michael Sasser.
Sasser is a West Coast pro based in Orange County. CA and his instructional YouTube channel is a great source of information on this unique from of portraiture, whether you’re new to the game or just want to upgrade yours skills. Sasser’s videos also include helpful information for monetizing your work once you’re ready for a side gig.
It was an early wake-up call for Sasser and his model so they could arrive at their Hawaiian location before dawn. As Sasser says about this French-inspired lingerie session, “I died and woke up in Heaven” on a perfect day.
Sasser positions his model on a balcony with a crazy breakfast spread on a table as the sun begins to peak above the horizon. Then you’ll see the amazing images he captured, long with the required techniques, so you’ll understand how to create some unique boudoir imagery of your own.
This isn’t technically an available-light shoot because Sasser employs a small battery-operated lamp to help illuminate the area surrounding the table. He explains why he pushed his lamp as far back as possible, and how he determined the best place for posing Amanda to arrive at a well-balanced shot.
In essence, “we’re creating a light triangle between Amanda, the camera, and that light. And that’s what’s allowing for all the beautiful highlights on her body for a three-dimensional shape.”Sasser walks you through a variety other key considerations as the video proceeds. You pick up some great advice for impactful compositions, the appropriate camera settings, and other technical matters. There’s also the critical interplay between foreground and background tones.
It’s interesting to watch how Sasser and his model collaborate on a variety of alluring poses that take great advantage of her striking form. There’s much more to learn about various boudoir photography techniques on Sasser’s YouTube channel, so pay a visit when you have time to explore.
And don’t miss a related tutorial we featured with another accomplished pro who demonstrates a straightforward Lightroom process for enhancing Golden Hour tones or creating them yourself when none exiat.
