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Weekly Choice sponsored by UAF Photo Labs 1.28.22
We are happy to announce this week’s winner AIBP Weekly Choice Image Competition sponsored by UAF Photo Lab.
Our guest judge this week is Kiati Plooksawasdi. Kiati is a Sponsored Educator with UAF Photo Lab, an award Winning Boudoir Portrait and Dance Photographer at Kiati Plooks Photography based in Ellicott City, MD.
He’s passionate about creating beautiful art through the lens and helping entrepreneurs fulfill their dreams of starting up a business and becoming successful! Kiati loves to educate, whether it is the art of photography, light, posing and editing or on developing their business strategies he is always willing to spend time to help. To learn more about Kiati’s educational offerings, visit Kiati Plooks Photography.
And the Weekly Choice Winner is…..
Scott Pierson | Magicc Imagery
Scott Pierson of Magicc Imagery.
Kiati’s thoughts on the winning image, “I love everything about this image: the use of light and shadows to sculpt the body perfectly, The composition in the angle/height the image was shot along with the use of negative space compliments the strength of the pose of the subject, the set design of the scene is elegant and not overly complex to add but not draw away from the overall image and finally the tones and style of the editing provided the right balance of softness and texture to create a wonderful piece of art. Chef’s kiss!”
Layra Marte | Layra Marz Photography
1st runner up is Layra Marte from Layra Marz Photography based in Brooklyn, NY.
Kiati’s comments on this image, “I love how the simple elegance of this image still says so much. Technically, I love how the shades of white and grey frames the subject, how the leading lines draws you in to her path, and the capture of her step at the right moment compliments the curves of her body and the intent of her movement. This image is could totally be a scene from the Miss Dior commercial…and you? What would you do for love?”
Jess Goins | SBB Studios
2nd runner up is Jess Goins of SBB Studios.
Kiati felt “The moody tones and the symmetry are what initially drew me to this image. Then it was the pose that really made this image stand out for me. I love how the right arm and face created parallel lines while the left leg counterbalances the pose yet still created the line parallel to the face and right arm. Shooting and working with reflections with a mirror this size is not always easy and I love how the highlights in the window framed the body perfectly to draw your focus on the subject.”
Congratulations to the Weekly Choice Image Competition sponsored by UAF Photo Lab winner, Magicc Imagery. Congratulations to the runner ups, Layra Marz Photography & SBB Studios.. We look forward to seeing more amazing work from you and more AIBP members!
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Are you interested in learning more about AIBP and how to be eligible to win a Weekly Choice? Visit our AIBP membership page to learn more.
Weekly Choice sponsored by UAF Photo Labs 1.21.22
We are happy to announce this week’s winner AIBP Weekly Choice Image Competition sponsored by UAF Photo Lab.
Guest Judge, Denise Birdsong is an award-winning wedding, portrait and boudoir photographer from the San Francisco Bay Area. Through her experiences as a dancer and model, Denise mastered the fine art of communication and storytelling through body language and facial expression. Emotion is what makes portrait photography truly standout, and it’s usually the missing component for most photographers. Denise is passionate about teaching her master photography students her signature methodology that takes them to the next level of their craft through her Stripped Down course,
And the Weekly Choice Winner is…..
Yvonne Renckens | Powervrouwen netwerk
Yvonne Renckens of Powervrouwen Netwerk based in the Netherlands.
Denise selected this image because it. “evokes a sense of urgency and passion in the viewer straight away. Hands are so incredibly important in telling a story. The embrace depicted, the way his hand is gently but purposefully digging into his skin is exceptional. The second you view this mage you feel the desire coursing through the image, you feel the urgency and the passion. It is a beautiful example of telling an emotive story with body language!”
Hillary West | Hillary West Studios
1st runner up this week is Hillary West from Hillary West Studios based in Norfolk, VA.
Denise felt “The quiet and sublime feeling of this image is remarkable. The intentional use of light and shadow is divine and adds an emotive element that washes over you like a calm peace while still evoking drama (in the shadows). The light reminds me very much of a Jan Vermeer painting, it is beautiful!”
Kara Dunn | Midnight Sun Boudoir
2nd runner up is Kara Dunn of Midnight Sun Boudoir LLC based in Fairbanks, AK.
Denise’s comments,”This image draws you in instantly and fills you with a sense of pleasure. Our subject with her body elongated, head and hair thrown back, breathe out all subconsciously brings us to a place where we are experiencing the pleasure she is feeling with her. Great job!”
Congratulations to the Weekly Choice Image Competition sponsored by UAF Photo Lab winner, Powervrouwen Netwerk. Congratulations also to the runner ups, Hillary West Studios & Midnight Sun Boudoir LLC We look forward to seeing more amazing work from you and more AIBP member!
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WEEKLY CHOICE SPONSORED BY UAF PHOTO LABS 1.14.22
We are happy to announce this week’s winner of the AIBP Weekly Choice Image Competition sponsored by UAF Photo Lab.
Guest judge for this week is Marietta Hardwick, owner of Etta Boudoir in Chicago’s North Suburbs. She has been helping women tell their unique story through boudoir photography exclusively since 2012. Marietta is also part of the UAF Photo Lab team. As the Tradeshow and Event Director, be sure to visit if you attend any of the upcoming trade shows.
Kamil Jania | Kamil Jania Boudoir
And the Weekly Choice Winner is…..
Kamil Jania from Kamil Jania Boudoir based in Poland.
What Marietta had to say, “Brilliant use of Low key lighting with wonderful silhouetting. It is also very inspired by fine art posing and although it is dark, you can sense the emotion behind it because of the strategically placed lighting.”
Ellarre Boudoir | Minneapolis Boudoir Photography | www.ellarreboudoir.com
Laura Robinson from Ellarre Boudoir based out of Minneapolis, MN.
What Marietta had to say about this image, “I love the subtile play of shadows and lighting in a almost moody feel. The colors are also very soothing and elicit almost a voyeuristic feel to an intimate moment.”
Romain Deprick | Maestro VII
Second runner up goes to Romain Deprick from Maestro VII based out of Orange County, CA.
Marietta selected this image, “Because I am a sucker for a great crop that showcases the sensuality of the female form while working properly with light. Also, the black and white conversion of it was excellently executed without being over or under dramatic and that is always a plus in my book.”
Congratulations to the Weekly Choice Image Competition sponsored by UAF Photo Lab winner, Kamil Jania Boudoir. Congratulations also to the runner ups, Ellarre Boudoir & Maestro VII. We look forward to seeing more amazing work from you and more AIBP member!
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Weekly Choice sponsored by UAF Photo Labs 1.7.22
We are happy to announce this week’s winner AIBP Weekly Choice Image Competition sponsored by UAF Photo Lab.
This week’s choices were selected by Jenn Bruno Smith. Jenn is a full time boudoir photographer and educator based out of Delaware. For the last 4 years, she has dedicated her career to empowering thousands of clients both in front of and behind the camera.
Her goal is to help make her students become braver and more self-sufficient photographers and entrepreneurs. She encourages her students to disrupt the status quo of the industry. Just because you are a creative doesn’t mean you need to be a starving artist.
Through the High Rollers Club, she coaches photographers just like you to cultivate the career of their dreams.
And the Weekly Choice Winner is…..
Kiati Plooksawasdi of Kiati Plooks Photography based out of Ellicott City, Maryland.
Jenn’s comments on this image, “I just love the use of leading lines juxtapositioned with the soft curves of the fabric and subject. Beautiful use of light, posing and composition.”
First runner up this week is Laura Robinson of Ellarre Boudoir based near Minneapolis, MN.
Jenn’s selected this image because, “I love the emerald with the subjects skin- beautiful use of light. Great anonymous shot.”
2nd runner up this week is Christie Conyer & Ashley Layden, the team from Modern Muse Studio based out of Oklahoma City, OK.
Jenn selected this image because. “I love her look and pose. The styling and pose are just perfect.”
Congratulations to the Weekly Choice Image Competition sponsored by UAF Photo Lab winner, Kiati Plooks Photography who will be receiving an acrylic print of his winning image. Congratulations also to the runner ups, Ellarre Boudoir & Modern Muse Studio. We look forward to seeing more amazing work from you and more AIBP member!
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Are you interested in learning more about AIBP and how to be eligible to win a Weekly Choice? Visit our AIBP membership page to learn more.
AIBP Weekly Choice Winner – Dec 2021
December was a great transition month for AIBP. The biggest happening, our new website has been launched. The Weekly Choice for December 2021 is unique as it encompasses all 4 weeks for this one time only.
This week’s choices were selected by Michelle Sheehy-Black one of the owners of AIBP. She also works as the Studio Manager for Couture Black and is the owner/operator of CB Design Studio.
And the Weekly Choice Winner is…..
Congratulations to Krystal Shuga of Krystal Shuga Photography based in Northern Illinois
Michelle’s thoughts on this image. “I love the ease and comfort in her expression in this image. She looks like she is dreaming of something special. The light on her face and her body accentuate her beautiful curves. Great work!”
1st runner up is Kamil Jania of Kamil Jania Boudoir based in Lublin, Poland
Michelle selected this image because, “Her eyes are simply stunning. The connection with the camera just makes you wonder what she is thinking. The ease and simplicity of the pose adds to the story.”
2nd runner up Lauren Davis of Gold Dust Boudoir.
Thoughts on this image. “I love the artistic take on this image where her face remains the focus it’s almost like you are taken into her dream.”
Congratulation to the Weekly Choice Winner, Krystal Shuga Photography. and the 2 runner ups Kamil Jania Boudoir & Gold Dust Boudoir.We look forward to seeing more amazing work from you and other AIBP Members.
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Are you interested in learning more about AIBP and how to be eligible to win a Weekly Choice? Visit our AIBP membership page to learn more. We can’t wait to welcome you in 2022!
AIBP Weekly Choice Winner 11/26/2021
We are happy to announce this week’s winner AIBP Weekly Choice Image Competition!
This week’s choices were selected by Shawn Black of Couture Black based out of Boston, MA. He has been photographing boudoir for over 8 years and recently acquired AIBP. He is looking forward to continuing to push the boudoir genre forward.
And the Weekly Choice Winner is…..
Laura Robinson of Ellarre Boudoir based near Minneapolis, MN.
Shawn’s comments on this image.”There is such a beautiful use of the natural light in this image both creating depth to the environment as well as the beautiful rim light along her legs. I love the pose to accentuate her legs and it is executed to perfect. Lastly the retouch and toning works to complete a stunning image.”
The first runner up is Molly Seftick of Amour Propre Boudoir based in New Haven, IN
Shawn’s comment’s on this image “I love the starkness of the white sheets and the blown out windows in the image. The unique pose and angle that this was shot from make for a beautiful implied nude.”
The second runner up is Romain Deprick of Maestro VII based in Orange County.
Shawn’s comments on this image. “This image stuck out to me because it is a non-traditional details shot, I don’t think I’ve ever seen a similar crop before and I love unique. I also appreciate the message being conveyed by her ink being the focus of the frame.”
Congratulation to the Weekly Choice Winner, Ellarre Boudoir . and the 2 runner ups Amour Propre Boudoir & Maestro VII . We look forward to seeing more amazing work from you and other AIBP Members.
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Are you interested in learning more about AIBP and how to be eligible to win a Weekly Choice? Visit our AIBP membership page to learn more.
AIBP Weekly Choice Winner 11/19/2021
We are happy to announce this week’s winner AIBP Weekly Choice Image Competition!
This week’s choices were selected by Shawn Black of Couture Black based out of Boston, MA. He has been photographing boudoir for over 8 years and recently acquired AIBP. He is looking forward to continuing to push the boudoir genre forward.
And the Weekly Choice Winner is…..
Jasiel Ramos-Delgado of Silver JRD Photography LLC.
Shawn’s comments on this image. “This is an absolutely stunning bodyscape! For me the addition of the water droplets is what takes this image over the top. The texture they create and the beautiful skin retouch take a great pose and complete it. Also the black and white conversion is superb and I don’t know if I could envision this in color.”
1st Runner up this week is Ashley Layden of Modern Muse Studio LLC based out of Oklahoma City.
Shawn’s selected this image because “This is another great tushy pose. I love the negative space created with the bend in her arms allowing the curve of her lower back to come through. The bubbles add a great texture and love of fun to the image.”
2nd Runner up this week is Renee Lee of Be.Boudoir.
Shawn’s thoughts on this image. “This is a wonderful bridal boudoir image. It is a beautiful pose, with nice asymmetry in the legs and a kill arch in her back. Nice use of the natural light with out over powering her with all the white tulle glowing.”
Congratulation to the Weekly Choice Winner, Silver JRD Photography LLC. and the 2 runner ups Modern Muse Studio LLC & Be.Boudoir. We look forward to seeing more amazing work from you and other AIBP Members.
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AIBP Weekly Choice Winner 11/12/2021
We are happy to announce this week’s winner AIBP Weekly Choice Image Competition!
This week’s choices were selected by Christie Conyer, owner of Modern Muse Studio based in Oklahoma City. She is an award winning boudoir photographer and a business coach who has help countless people in their businesses.
And the Weekly Choice Winner is…..
Kristen Mckay from Kristen McKay Photo based in Bangor, ME.
Christie chose this winning image because, ”The posing and lighting are fantastic…especially the hands. They show passion without being too forced. The voyeuristic feel is spot on.”
1st Runner up this week is Melissa Robinson of Rebel Robinson based in Sarasota, FL
Christie’s thoughts on this image. “I love the motion in this! And the angle of her face and hands are perfection. Amazing high key image.”
2nd runner up go to Michelle Mateus of Mateus Studios based in Vancouver
Christie found this image to be “Simplicity done right! The creative crop of this image really caught my eye and I love the organic feel of the background. Beautiful model.”
Congratulation to the Weekly Choice Winner, Kristen McKay Photo and the 2 runner ups, Rebel Robinson & Mateus Studios. We look forward to seeing more amazing work from you and other AIBP Members.
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AIBP Weekly Choice Winner 11/05/2021
We are happy to announce this week’s winner AIBP Weekly Choice Image Competition!
This week’s choices were selected by Michelle Sheehy-Black, Co-Owner of AIBP, Studio Manager at Couture Black and Owner/Designer at CB Design Studio. She has been the one behind the scenes of the Weekly Image Competition and preparing all the submissions for blind judging. This week she had the opportunity to experience looking at the submissions with a different eye.
And the Weekly Choice Winner is…..
Nick Ornowski from Houston Moody Boudoir based in Houston, TX.
Michelle’s thoughts on this image “I really like the non traditional white sheets/implied nude. The softness of the natural light in this image is perfect on her skin tone. Finally the anonymity from the angle of her head, but still being able to see the emotion on her face makes this for me.”
1st Runner up this week is Cate Scaglione of Life As Fine Art based in Red Bank, NH
Why Michelle selected this image. “She reads as such a strong powerful woman from both the pose and her wardrobe. The placement of her hair just adds an air of mystery to her story.”
2nd runner up go to Renee Lee of Be.Boudoir.
Michelle’s thought on this image “This image is a beautiful mix of strength and vulnerability mixed into one from the pose to the bondage pieces..”
Congratulation to the Weekly Choice Winner, Houston Moody Boudoir and the 2 runner ups, Life As Fine Art & Be.Boudoir. We look forward to seeing more amazing work from you and other AIBP Members.
Be sure to check back next week for another installment of Weekly Choice!
Are you interested in learning more about AIBP and how to be eligible to win a Weekly Choice? Visit our AIBP membership page to learn more.
AIBP Weekly Choice Winner 10/28/2021
We are happy to announce this week’s winner AIBP Weekly Choice Image Competition!
This week’s choices were selected by Shawn Black of Couture Black based out of Boston, MA. He has been photographing boudoir for over 8 years and recently acquired AIBP. He is looking forward to continuing to push the boudoir genre forward.
And the Weekly Choice Winner is…..
Laura Robinson from Ellarre Boudoir based out of Minneapolis, MN.
Shawn selected this image because, “There are so may things I love about this image. To start the lighting is exquisite the way that it falls on her body in the foreground while also still defining her in the reflection. The pose and framing work so well with the dual image so well. Finally the retouch done on her skin is perfect where it leaves just enough texture to keep her from looking plastic.”
1st Runner up this week is Sarah Brown of Sarah Brown Boudoir.
What Shawn had to say about this image. “This is a beautiful white sheet implied nude. I especially like the pose and angle that this was shot from that not only flatters her form, but provides for a level of anonymity which only adds to the final image.”
2nd runner up go to Renee Lee of Be.Boudoir.
Shawn felt that “This is a beautiful not traditional tub pose. I love how the lighting shows off the definition in her arm and the cheekiness of the over the shoulder look playing off the implied nude just works for a fun image.”
Congratulation to the Weekly Choice Winner, Ellarre Boudoir and the 2 runner ups, Sarah Brown Boudoir & Be.Boudoir. We look forward to seeing more amazing work from you and other AIBP Members.
Be sure to check back next week for another installment of Weekly Choice!
Are you interested in learning more about AIBP and how to be eligible to win a Weekly Choice? Visit our AIBP membership page to learn more.
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