thomasholmphoto

Lingerie Blues

Added 2024-06-25 14:00:03 +0000 UTC

When shooting with Isi Luxova a few months ago, she asked me to shoot some lingerie images, and I agreed.

I used to shoot lingerie when I did advertising, and consequently declined shooting any kind of underwear the first 5-6 years after starting to shoot nudes.

Having done it professionally, I’ve made all the possible "mistakes," and I have to work hard to "unlearn" them again.

I try to care less about a twisted bra strap - but it's something that has been drilled into me, so it's hard to let go.

I don’t create images to sell lingerie (anymore);
I create images to show how beautiful women are.

And hopefully, make you fall just a little bit in love with them.

I’ll list why none of these images would work in a lingerie catalog.
Image #1:

There is a crease in the panty on her right side. Fail
Her nipple is not centered in the right bra (incorrect circumference lighting or a tight shoulder strap). Fail
Her outer labia protruding outside the pants: Fail.

Image#2

Outer labia again: Fail

Her right bra is creasing on the top. Fail

The center clasp on the bar is not centered. Fail

Image#3

Her right bra strap is twisted. Fail

Clasp not centered: Fail

Right bra cup is too high: Fail

Crease in the panty: Fail.

When you work commercially, the product you photograph is the star; the model is simply a clothes hanger.

Would any of these flaws be a problem for you?