Boudoir Photography, Film Noir & Sexy Dangerous Ladies
Modern Boudoir Photography, Film Noir Style
According to Wikipedia, “Film noir is a cinematic term used primarily to describe stylish Hollywood crime dramas, particularly those that emphasize cynical attitudes and sexual motivations.” Dark, dramatic, and tense, these film communicated powerfully with the use of shadows and specifically placed highlights. My love of film noir, vintage fashions, old hollywood style lighting, sexy photographs and chicks kicking ass of course led me to try combining these into a film noir style boudoir setting. I watched a lot of noir films- taking notes on the lighting particulars, the set furnishings, and the styling of the actresses. The period these films are from is the late 1940s early 1950s, and the clothes, the hats- just incredible. The results have been great so far! My clients have really gotten into character, and each lady brings their own unique twist to the scene… There have been a few modern touches as well (such as awesome, high, shiny black boots!) I continue to research the films and gather period props to use for these scenes, as they are definitely some of my favorites to do. The people who did the lighting and camera work for the films we know as film noir were amazing geniuses, and every little bit I can glean from these guys improves my art. A serious and thankful tip of the fedora to the masters…
You can see more of this session, as well as a few others, here.
And if you want to spend some quality time with cinema, check this out.
This is a *great* blog for film noir imagery and inspiration!
And if you’re looking for some 1940s fashion insight, go here.
