Today’s Post by Blue Moon Staff
I’m not offended by all the dumb blonde jokes because I know I’m not dumb… and I also know that I’m not blonde.—Dolly Parton
There are many reasons to get your first or next boudoir portrait made but one of the most popular reasons is that you’ve changed your hair color.
To show what I mean here are two different photographs of the same client that I photographed at different stages of her life, first as a blonde and then as a brunette.
The first time I photographed Zoe (at left) was when she was a blonde and came to me looking for a very specific kind of intimate portrait. We did exactly what she wanted but since she paid for an extended session she did a few changes of clothing and we made images in a different style than she initially requested. She was happy with the first part of the session and after seeing images from this part of the session liked them as well but for different reasons. That’s why it’s a good idea to try something different during your boudoir portrait session.
How I made this shot: This window light image of Zoe was made during our second shoot together. It was shot with a Canon EOS 50D and the now discontinued but still wonderful EF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 II USM lens that I made the mistake of selling a few years ago. Exposure was 1/13 sec at f/5.6 and ISO 400. It was shot with window light in the office of my former home along with fill from a 550EX speedlite.
Then Zoe decided on a new look and become a brunette. (right) Like the first photography shoot it was made on location and slightly different, more casual style. Not just the hair color but the styles that was used to create both portraits combine to produce two completely different looks with the same person.
Which portrait of Zoe do I like best? They are both terrific because Zoe is a truly beautiful person, inside and out, and is a delightful person to work with, wherever her hair color may be.
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