Okay, so today I wanna share my little project, which was kinda inspired by those iconic Victoria’s Secret ads back in the day, you know, with Cindy Crawford and all those supermodels. Don’t get me wrong, I’m no photographer, and definitely not a model, but I just wanted to see if I could recreate that vibe.
First things first, I needed a subject. My best friend, Sarah, bless her heart, volunteered. She’s got that natural beauty, you know? So, I started by scouring Pinterest for inspo. Seriously, hours went by just looking at those old Victoria’s Secret catalogs. I wanted to capture that effortless, sexy, but still classy look.
Next up, wardrobe. We raided Sarah’s closet, and honestly, it was a treasure trove. We pulled out some silk robes, a few lacy bralettes, and some high-waisted jeans. The goal was to keep it simple and focus on Sarah’s natural beauty.
Then came the lighting. This was the trickiest part. I didn’t have any fancy studio equipment, so I had to make do with what I had. I ended up using natural light from her bedroom window. It gave everything a soft, diffused glow, which was exactly what I was going for.
The Shoot Itself:
- We started with some casual shots in the silk robe. Just her lounging on the bed, laughing, and being herself.
- Then, we moved on to the bralette and jeans combo. I asked her to pose in different ways, trying to capture that effortless coolness.
- I tried to give her direction, like “look over your shoulder” or “tilt your head,” but honestly, she was a natural.
After the shoot, it was time for editing. I used Adobe Lightroom to adjust the colors, contrast, and brightness. I didn’t want to overdo it, just enhance what was already there. I mainly focused on smoothing out the skin and making the colors pop.
The Results? Well, they weren’t exactly Victoria’s Secret quality, but I was pretty happy with them. Sarah looked amazing, and I think we captured that same feeling of confidence and beauty.
Lessons Learned:
- Lighting is EVERYTHING. Natural light is your best friend.
- Keep it simple. You don’t need a lot of fancy equipment or complicated outfits.
- Have fun! The more relaxed you are, the better the photos will turn out.
Overall, it was a really fun project, and I learned a lot. I’m definitely gonna try it again sometime, maybe with a different theme. Who knows, maybe I’ll even get good at it one day!
And most importantly, remember that beauty comes in all shapes and sizes. The goal isn’t to look like a supermodel, it’s to capture your own unique beauty and confidence.