Michael Stenning comes from a freelance press background. One that demands the ability to take high-quality images. Industrial photography and Indian weddings followed. Social photography led to model portfolio commissions and in turn, portraiture and commercial headshots
Showing posts with label Fetish. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fetish. Show all posts
Wednesday, December 29, 2021
A Laid Back Shoot with Lynn
Lynn approached me in the context of a fetish-themed shoot. I fancied something a little different, so after some back n’ forth regarding ideas, styles and ultimately, dates, we shot in natural light, from her remote home. As with many models, returning to the profession, she had some astonishing, sometimes hilarious and occasionally terrifying stories.
Thursday, May 9, 2019
S Is For Shibari
Shibari, translated literally,
means “To tie” but, in western popular culture, a word synonymous with bondage/BDSM
and similar fetishism.
There are connotations, which I
am slightly uncomfortable with.
Specifically, undertones of
sexualised violence, towards women. That said; life is about questioning and
exploring. With this and other “non touch” protocols in mind, the tying was performed
by a highly qualified third party.
The shoot started with a
fetish theme-our old friend PVC; and became progressively more provocative. Rules
are made to be broken, but model comfort and safety (not forgetting my own) must
remain intact.
Thankfully, Lauren seemed at
ease throughout and I think this shows in the images. Not something I would
entertain with an inexperienced model, or without a wealth of clearly established
safeguards.
Given the temperamental compatibility
between Sony A (Minolta) mount cameras and studio remote triggers, I took the
A58 workhorse and 50mm 1.8 prime as a standby. These were shot using my A6000
and 60mm 2.8. prime. F14, 1/125 and ISO 100, in case you were curious...
Wednesday, November 7, 2018
Double Trouble?
Duo shoots are something I do infrequently.
Much boils down to disinterest in the projects, and specification presented to
me. I’m not talking about couple portraiture, which I find candid and endearing.
Rather, cheap pseudo erotica, with little artistic, or commercial value.
However, Krystal and Gena approached me, thus exception made.
However, Krystal and Gena approached me, thus exception made.
Being completely candid, I was
going on trust and established rapport between the three of us, rather than the
brief per se. Besides, while boundaries are important, there’s the need to
challenge ourselves and indeed, our perceptions.
KA header tank being replaced,
I commandeered an elderly but extremely well-maintained Nissan. Timely too,
since Gena had ordered a canvas from me https://michael-stenning.format.com/store
. Dimensions (100x100cm) that my otherwise Tardis-like KA couldn’t host. Upon
arrival, it transpired Krystal had succumbed to a burst water pipe, hence soggy
carpet and curious plumber. Undeterred, we began setting up and deliberated
about backdrops.
Both models are strikingly different
in terms of skin tone, hence it was imperative we chose a complementary colour.
White, or grey was too tame, and I suspected would leave Krystal looking washed
out. Confirmed during a few test shots.
Warm pink was perfect.
Warm pink was perfect.
The shoot commenced with
Lingerie, with leads and soft domination theme running through. Then of course,
some PVC and a smattering of solo shots, primarily for Gena’s port-folio.
Contrasting colours, sizes and
heights proved a reciprocal mix and frame to frame, the energy was positive and
fun. I opted for a combination of 50mm 1.8 prime lens, Godox flashgun and
natural light, streaming in from two large windows.
Several outfit changes and
three hours later, our shoot concluded. I transferred the canvas to Gena’s car,
then headed home, to commence post-production work.
Deadlines allowing and
assuming it’s a daytime session, I aim to get a selection of retouched images
to model(s), that evening. This also applies, for commercial and domestic customers.
Continuing the duo theme, I
also shot this couple shortly afterward, at Juice Photography Studio https://www.facebook.com/Juice-Photographic-Studio-1736661156638282/
One I’ve used on several occasions, this
year.
Spacious and well-equipped, Simon
and Brian are equally welcoming, and straightforward in their approach. Suffice
to say I’ll continue to put business their way, and have no hesitation, recommending
them to other photographers/models/MUAs/ similar creatives.
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