How I Approach Portrait and Boudoir Photography
I started taking photographs in 2008, covering events while I was at university. By 2011, I was working on creative studio shoots. Portraits and boudoir became a way to spend more time on a single person: choosing the light, the setting and the small details that change a photograph.
From events to creative studio work
Event photography was where I began. Creative shoots gave me room to work differently: to choose a location, develop an idea and see how light and colour could hold a series together. That interest still runs through my portrait and boudoir work.
Why the setting matters to me
I'm drawn to photographs with a film-like feel. A room, a patch of light or the texture of a background can help create that mood. Hotels, studios and outdoor locations each offer something different; I choose the setting around the photographs we want to make.
You can see the range in my portrait and lifestyle work and boudoir portfolio. The galleries below bring together examples from different sessions.
What happens before and after the shoot
We start with your idea, even if it is only a few reference images or a reason for wanting new photographs. Then we discuss wardrobe, location and timing. You don't need to arrive knowing how to pose: I guide hands, posture, movement and expression during the session.
Afterwards, you receive a private selection gallery. You choose the photographs included in your collection for detailed retouching and final delivery. The gallery and the retouched photographs are two different stages of the process.
Current boudoir collections include a professional studio. For portrait and lifestyle sessions, the setting depends on the format we choose. Availability, costs, payment and cancellation terms are confirmed before you book.
Privacy is part of the planning
For boudoir, we discuss boundaries and what you are comfortable photographing before the session. Your selection gallery is password protected, and publishing any photographs requires separate, explicit permission. Booking a shoot does not give me permission to share it.
Eva's words below describe her experience of working with me.
“I enjoyed working with Dmitry a lot. He is not only a great professional but also knows how to create an environment where models feel comfortable and understood. Dmitry helped to come up with the ideas for the photoshoot, provided advice on styles, and overall made and a process of getting beautiful photos very easy and enjoyable. ”
A selection of portraits and boudoir photographs
These photographs show different combinations of setting, wardrobe, light and framing. As you browse, notice which mood you keep coming back to. A few favourites can be a useful starting point when we plan your own session.
Where to start with your own session
If you are considering boudoir, the free Boudoir Planning Kit covers wardrobe, preparation and what to expect. For portraits, you can explore the current personal photoshoot formats and choose the closest fit.
When you're ready, send me your idea: what the photographs are for, roughly when you would like to shoot and any images that caught your eye. We can build the rest from there.
