Smoking Blond Russian Lingerie Model Quintuplets Plus A Grumpy Chihuahua

My European Fashion Photographer Portfolio page (which is the No 1 album in the navigation bar) has been untouched for quite awhile so I decided to select a few photos and include some of my thoughts about them.

Many photographers’ websites are all flash albums lacking any text content and while it is understandable that some visual artists wish their photos to speak for themselves Google is not flash friendly and some written content can dramatically improve online visibility.

The photos are the result of a well planned but still loose and flexible European photography trip.

Russian Fashion Model At Brepols Factory in Turnhout Belgium

Finding great abandoned places like factories, trains, boats for photoshoot locations is not difficult in Belgium even while driving around.

But I did Google some urban exploration websites and decided on the popular abandoned Brepols Factory in the town of Turnhout.

I have done photoshoots with the exotic Russian model, Angelina a few times in 2005 and she has a truly dramatic look which I love; plus she is a Virgo – the greatest sign! – actually she has the same birthday as mine except the year.

Angelina likes to shop so having a great wardrobe for the shoot was not a problem. The black corset and the fashionable dominatrix look really matches the surroundings. The sharp edges of the broken glass are dominant and make excellent accessories.

Lingerie, Fashion And Portrait Photography With Feminine Beauty

Feminine beauty was my first though when I looked this collection of photos I took just outside Waikiki, Hawaii at the foothills of Diamond Head Crater.

This beautiful feminine model had only a few photoshoots under her belly chain which I always prefer to more seasoned models. Amateur models usually are not acting and posing like models “ought to” which results in more natural and intimate photos. Attention Photographers: beware of proud modeling school graduates! (RUN!)

I have many favorite photos from this day but let me start with an image that was one of the last ones taken. I really like that the pose is not too contrived, the model was not directed to do or emote anything specific, she was let alone to be inspired by her wardrobe and surroundings.
The black lacy bra and panties, the long flowing hair, the slightly parted lip and the perfect female underwear model body shape are all in harmony here.

Japanese Fashion And Lingerie Model Beach Photoshoot At Night

Sandy Beach Park on the Windward side of Oahu was the location for this night photoshoot with a young Japanese model.

Doing bikini and lingerie model photography at night offers a few comforting and exciting elements.
There are no people staring, no hot sun blazing down and casting undesirable shadows, the harsh flash being the only source of light creates drama and paparazzi like invasive feel.

Also the pitch black background makes the main subject really stand out adding an intriguing black space to the photos.

Japanese Fashion Model In White Mini Dress

We started with a cute white cocktail mini dress in front of a lava rock wall; usually minimal direction is given to the model to lessen the chances for fake and uncomfortable poses. I like to have the location inspire the model which in turn will inspire me.

Hawaiian Rainforest Photos Of Beautiful Chinese Lingerie Model

What better way to spend the last day of the year than a lingerie photo shoot in the exotic tropical Pali rainforest just outside Honolulu, Hawaii.
The beautiful Asian model is Sylvia, my muse for many great projects.

I tried to incorporate the relaxed and intimate jungle setting with my usual natural photo taking approach which means not trying too hard to portray the model overly sexual, too posed, fake or obvious.

This method also puts the model at ease, along with the untouched beauty of the location.

I use the technique of taking photos through branches and high grass sparingly but I believe it works here. It is not overdone and putting some distance between camera and model created a nice depth of field via the blurred background which resulted in a 3D effect.

Asian Lingerie And Fashion Model Photos From Waikiki Zanzabar Night Club

Jenny is one of my most favorite Asian models to photograph in Hawaii and because she is a Go-Go dancer at the famous Zanzabar Night Club in Waikiki she arranged for us to get access to do a photoshoot before opening.

Jenny she has an amazing face, just stunning, she can look very different from different angles and under varying lighting conditions.

The night club being closed meant we did not have much light inside so a Nikon flash unit was assisting with illumination.

Having the flash unit attached to the camera has advantages besides it’s obvious disadvantages. I like to utilize the harshness of the light coming from the flash, to me it has a paparazzi like intrusive effect adding realism and drama to the photos.

Here Jenny’s beautiful face is being framed by a vibrant white and red trucker hat and her cascading hair. The professional makeup completes the color palette. The lips are sensual, the look is seductive and because of the shadow under the hat’s visor the photo gains drama as well.

Young Beautiful Fashion And Lingerie Model Photography

Black and white photos have such a profound visual appeal that fortunately none of the latest technological advances could replace what they offer on an emotional level.

Elegant, classy, refined, dramatic, real, powerful, are some of the words that can describe black and white images. I love black and white photography so much that when I designed this website I (quite possibly subconsciously) automatically excluded almost all color.

The following images have all that I love about photography and the process of taking photos: beauty, youth, intelligence, personality, improvisation and originality.

These black and white fashion, lingerie modeling and portrait photos were taken with an amateur, first time Belgian model during a European photography trip in 2005.
Alexandra was a muse at first sight, confident and beautiful:

Beautiful First Time Fashion And Lingerie Model From Belgium

These photos were taken during one of my European photography trips. I most enjoy working with first time or amateur models with little or no experience.

What are the positive aspects of photoshoots with first time models? They have no diva attitude, no badly learned modeling poses, no greed or delusions of grandeur.

Of course amateur models must be cast carefully based not only on looks but on personality and confidence as well. In return they tend to be more natural, more willing to follow directions and more appreciative of the opportunity. They do not have previous negative experiences with photographers which ensures the essential trust.

I found an informal photo of Alexandra on a Belgian modeling website and immediately was really interested in her look. Our shoot happened to be her first photoshoot and the results were excellent.

Lingerie Model Photography With Athletic German Dancer In Dusseldorf

You too can be an international lingerie, bikini and fashion model photographer even against seemingly difficult odds. There are many ways to travel on a budget and to find amateur or agency represented models for free.

Traveling on a budget can be easily researched and by contacting local model agencies by e-mail even amateur photographers with a decent online portfolio can arrange photoshoots with the agency’s new faces.
You can email me or leave a comment of you have specific questions.

This post features an amateur blonde German model who is also a dancer. I choose this photo as an opening image because it symbolizes the essence of these photography trips: getting off your smelly couch so you can photograph a lingerie model on a red leather couch in the penthouse of a Dusseldorf modeling agency.
Another more graceful analogy can be drawn for travel and photography from the beautiful s-shaped curve of the model’s body: as Sheryl Crow sings it “Everyday is a winding road, I get a little bit closer”.

I love props and accessories even something as simple is the red fashion book … red book, red couch … once a prop is part of the image taking it away would result in a way inferior photo.
Improvisation, making the best of the current situation and by letting creativity flow are great ways to capture unique images.

Finnish Fashion And Lingerie Model At Berlin Construction Site

I have a short attention span and I get bored easily so I do my photoshoots on a wide variety of locations with diverse models to keep things fun and challenging.

During my 2005 European photography trip I shot a former Miss Belgium in a brewery, a fallen angel floating in a German lake, a quintessential blonde Russian teen model, an uber athletic German dancer, a lingerie model with perfect body and so on.

These photography trips provide me with experiences, challenges and photos that could have never been preconceived. Keeping an open mind and not taking the world too seriously are probably two of the most important aspects of how to prepare and enjoy these journeys.

The following pictures were taken on a construction site just outside Berlin, Germany with a platinum blonde Finnish fashion and lingerie model. It was a Sunday and there were no workers so we were able to sneak in and create a very interesting set made of cement and metal.

I am starting with one of the final images so the first photo has an impact after which I will show some of my favorite photos as they were taken in chronological order.
Besides the model with a perfect body and the cool black boots I really like the background in this photo; constructing the most fitting backdrop happens to be one of my pet peeves.

Creative Lingerie And Fashion Model Photography With A Girl From Finland

I love to photograph original creative concepts. The following photos of a girl from Finland are a prefect example of such a photoshoot.

The session took place in Berlin, Germany at a construction site which was closed for the weekend. I found the girl from Finland at a local modeling agency when I asked them if they had any new faces that needed portfolio photos taken.

This is a great way for any vagabond photographer to find models in their home or in foreign countries. At the time of this European backpacking photography trip I lived in Hawaii.

These shoots for modeling agencies are for free but can yield diverse photos for both the model’s and photographer’s portfolios and can enable photographers to establish good relationships with agencies.

This first photo is actually one of the last frames I took during the photoshoot but it beautifully illustrates how unique and unexpected ideas can come up. There was no way to plan this session because until we turned the corner and saw this construction site we had no idea where we were shooting.

Therefore I could not have anticipated that I would be photographing a blonde Finish lingerie model pushing a wheel barrel at an abandoned construction site .. but apparently that is just what happened.

Brunette Lingerie Barbie Doll: German Model With Perfect Body

Lingerie model photography can often resemble to a real life Barbie doll dress up party.

But the more skin the model reveals the better chance for “minor imperfections” to creep in which were unknown before the photoshoot i.e. bad skin, body hair, stretchmarks, tattoos, scars, burn marks, piercings, birthmarks and those downright scary reptile-like armpits.

These possible hick-ups can of course be eliminated by meeting the model first or viewing bikini photos of her. This was not an option for me while in the midst of one of my European model photography trips where all I could judge from were model agency headshots of their new faces.

Dani the German lingerie model featured in this post fortunately had non of the above characteristics some of us mortals posses and arrived with a perfect female body to our shoot.

She was a brunette Barbie doll on the outside with a pleasant low maintenance attitude.
In Europe it is relatively easy to find safe abandoned locations which have great colors, props, backgrounds and character.
On this photo I like the contrast between the perfect skin of the model and the weathered texture of the door.

Beauty Of Natural Light: Fashion And Lingerie Model Photography In Berlin

The beauty of natural light is the theme of this post as it is the theme of most of my photoshoots.
Because I always photograph out of the studio on location without portable lights, assistants and reflectors the quality of natural light can be a hindrance or my best friend.

Hindrance as in natural light’s direction, intensity, color and even existence is ever changing on location. On the other hand the photographic results achieved under natural light can be the most realistic, intimate and powerful.

The following fashion and lingerie modeling photos were taken on location in Berlin, Germany during one of my European photography trips. Inside and outside the old apartment building where I stayed I found everything I needed: the most perfect backgrounds and lighting conditions.

The model was a new face from a Berlin model agency. Besides directly contacting models for photoshoots when on the road, visiting modeling agencies and asking them if they need model portfolio photos is another great way to network.

Russian Lingerie Model Photography On Abandoned Boat

An abandoned boat in the harbor of Antwerp, Belgium was the location for this fashion and lingerie modeling photoshoot.
Industrial locations offer a lot of great backgrounds, props, shapes and surprises making them perfect for creative and never boring photography sessions.

I have done other fashion and lingerie photoshoots with Russian born Angeline before, I love her edgy strong look and we have a good chemistry so our shoots are always fun as well.

I really like this first photo, the model is quite dominating, and the wheel provides a great shape and an interesting visual element.

Fashion And Lingerie Model With Natural Curves In German Cornfield

While in Germany during one of my European photography trips I decided to find the most exotic location possible for lingerie model photography.

Living in Hawaii provides truly diverse outdoor locations one of them being tropical rainforests. Finding a comparable match in Germany might have been a challenge if it was not for some good old fashioned cornfields.

They are green, lush and .. that’s about all the resemblance but the whole shoot turned into an inside joke and the following photos always put a smile on my face. You can take the photographer out of Hawaii but cannot take Hawaii out of the photographer .. something to that effect.

The rather big cleavage and natural curves of this lingerie model could symbolize the bountifulness of harvest. Whatever the interpretation, any given day a voluptuous lingerie model in the middle of a cornfield is a unique sight!

Russian Fashion And Lingerie Model Photography On Belgian Cow Field

Belgium is not the Mecca of visual excitement but with some creativity it is possible to dream up picture worthy scenarios.

Contrast equals drama and excitement so I decided to do lingerie model photography on the cow fields of Belgium to have a little fun and even come home with good photos.

I should have done some cow scouting before the photoshoot because as soon as we got to our location the cows decided to head back to their barns. Thanks to a curious horse we did end up with some animal shots and for the rest of the photos I just did what I enjoy most: improvise.

My Russian model Angelina loves to shop so we had a great variety of clothes, lingerie and accessories to choose from. Not to mention her strong look, the type which I always have been drawn to.

Edgy Russian lingerie model wearing a black corset lost in the countryside .. a good start.

Russian Fashion And Lingerie Model Photos From Dutch Castle

While I was visiting friends in Belgium I was doing photoshoots which were pre-arranged from back in Hawaii.

One of these sessions took place at a 100 year old Dutch castle which was near where I was staying just on the other side of the Holland border.

The model, Angelina is Russian and has strong, dramatic look which I prefer to cute and innocent on any day of the week.

The themes were fashion and lingerie model photography using the antique look of the castle. It was fun to scout this location and get creative with different compositions like the use of this wall radiator and the heavy window curtains.