Photoshoot: 'Emilia' by Malea Dew + An Interview About Boudoir Photography
Today we have a lovely boudoir inspired photoshoot shot entirely on 35mm film by the talented Malea Dew!
Malea is a photographer based in Colorado and you may already be quite familiar with her emotive work as she has been featured here on the Whim blog before.
We also thought we'd ask the photographer some questions about today's series, as well as her tips and inspiration when it comes to shooting boudoir. Keep scrolling for her answers!
Q: What initially inspired this series?
A: A very talented and brilliant lingerie designer 'The Daisyhoard' had sent some pieces to shoot and I had been wanting to collaborate with Emilia Vonn so I had asked her to model. It was at that point we decided to shoot in a very wooded area to showcase juxtaposition of the lingerie against the scenery.
Q: Please tell us about the experience you had planning and capturing this beautiful boudoir photoshoot?
A: Honestly, I don't make too many plans or have specific ideas. Mainly, we choose the clothing options and makeup and hair and everything else is spontaneous. I think it adds a level of surprise and creativity to the shoot - forcing us in a way to adapt to the situation or environment.
Q: When it comes to boudoir photography, what do you think are the most important elements to take into consideration?
A: Boudoir is one the hardest types of shoots for me, but also my favorite. I struggle to showcase the beauty and softness of a woman without it feeling too sexual and provocative.
I love softness and sensuality, it describes a part of me that I wish I was more comfortable with. I am a huge fan of lingerie, curves and intimacy - mainly because I struggle to feel so comfortable in my own skin, I can live vicariously through my muse.
Q: What photography gear did you use to shoot this series?
A: I shot this series on a combination of two 35mm cameras - my Nikon F3 and Mamiya Sekor and a medium format camera, the Rolleiflex. I used a mixture of Porta 400 film and Ilford Delta 100 film to shoot both color and black and white.
Q: Do you have any further advice for planning and capturing boudoir photoshoots that you'd like to share?
A: Keep it simple. Don't make it complicated. There is power in simplicity.
We want to thank Malea for taking the time to answer our questions and we encourage you to view more of her wonderful work through her Facebook page or Instagram. Enjoy!
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Full credits: Photographer: Malea Dew | Model: Emilia Vonn | Shot with Nikon f3 / Mamiya Sekor Kodak film.