Comments on: Boudoir Teasers for Miss K

By: Hello, Handsome! » Kate McElwee Photography

Hello, Handsome! » Kate McElwee Photography — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 19:24:44 +0000

[...] albums have an identical design inside (photos from Miss K’s boudoir session) but they are physically quite [...]

By: Michelle

Michelle — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 18:31:55 +0000

And she was all worried that they wouldn’t turn out well. Pshaw! I kept telling her – trust Kate! She’s magical. And, of course, you didn’t disappoint. These are all stunning, my dear! Can’t wait until our next session when I’ve got a big ol’ belly! ~

By: Zach Goodyear

Zach Goodyear — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 04:49:34 +0000

Smokin’ hot! Great shots! My faves are definitely the middle, darker ones. Especially the B/W with her opening her shirt – that’s magazine material. Great job!

By: Jenny J

Jenny J — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 19:09:42 +0000

gorgeous!!! love the use of your choco wall. so intimate.

By: Corey

Corey — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 20:57:59 +0000

LOVE LOVE LOVE the dramatic lighting Kate!!! This is a great session, you rocked it and she’s so gorgeous!

By: paul

paul — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 17:56:43 +0000

Very nice. Great facial structure (those cheekbones and the way her smile curves at the ends = wonderful). It looks like you were having fun. Not that I can offer advice, but if I were asked, I would look for some different expressions: maybe it’s a guy thing but that subtly bitten lip works really well for Miss K. I think the lighting and depth of field are well chosen, it lets the model shine through without the appearance of being over-done.

You’re good at this, you know?

By: fred

fred — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 16:27:56 +0000

beautiful model. you guys look like you had some fun. if only. do you know how to photograph men?

My favorite of the set is one of the dark ones, where she has a shirt on, and is looking away from the camera. It still looks a little bit ‘fashion’ ish but it feels more spontaneous than the others.

I like the low key shots, they are different. But the lighting and angles look kind of the same as the high-key shots.

What comes to my mind are:

1) a wider lens, i.e. work closer. Yeah, I know, these are supposed to be pretty, not artsy fartsy, but I’ve been surprised with what I get. The model look is nice and the 200mm is easy, but I think things will look a little more spontaneous and the images will have more presence and intimacy if you work a little closer. With a dark background you can use angles that normally would include lots of background, too.

2) back/rim light. Most of your shots have this beautiful side soft light, which is great for ninety percent. It’s getting boring. Mess with it. I dunno, I would add a single, small, direct light from behind (I know there might be some space issues, but just take a SB800 and turn it way down). Or use a direct light as the main light, and turn the soft way down, making it into a realy subtle fill (add a little warmth with a gel, perhaps). Too much rim will get a centerfold effect (you know specifically I am talking about) but it can be used quite subtly as well – add a glow here, a glint there, or just open up a shot.

heh, happy new year, permy.

Fred

By: Kari Merrill

Kari Merrill — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 08:46:34 +0000

Kate,
WOW! Now, those are gorgeous! Make me want to do some myself, and Chris wants me to get them done…go figure!

You are SO talented! Great Job! Dark ones are AWESOME!

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 01:48:37 +0000

First, she is gorgeous!!! No doubt about it. Second, you did such an amazing job photographing her:) Its making me very excited to see you in a few weeks!!

By: Dean

Dean — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 22:05:51 +0000

Outstanding shots. You have a great model to work with. The poses and lighting are fabulous. Well done.