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A Fortnight Mission, Art Nude Shoot in the U.K. Part 2.

December 02, 2022  •  Leave a Comment

  A Fortnight of Art Nude...Fine art shoot in Scotland,The United Kingdom. Part 2 of 4.

Deep into the Planning  

  In the first part of this 4 part blog I mentioned that the plan for the 1st week of this 2 week mission was to visit 5 castles, 2 beach locations, an alpine valley in Glencoe, some hydroelectric pipes in Kinlochleven, and visit a stone circle and cairns in Argyll. All of which we were able to accomplish in the given amount of time. Most of these locations were scheduled for photoshoots. But a couple were just great ones to visit.

Fine Art photo of a woman in Celtic dress, standing in the water of a loch in front of a Scottish castle.Lost In Time v.3 by Von Trapp Photography 2019.(From the series: Lady in a Lake)

Photographed in the Scotland our model channels her inner highland lass.

Model: Kat

Along Loch Awe, The Highlands, Scotland, U.K.

  As with all of my photoshoots, considerable time was given to the planning of the mission, beginning 6 months earlier. A myriad of factors and considerations needed to be addressed. Such as, which of the estimated 1500 existing castles or ruins would make for the best shoot location? I assembled a list of 230 possibilities to thoroughly evaluate. They were selected based on their location within the country. I started by looking at maps and then satellite imagery of each, which progressed to online searches of those that I found interesting. Some had no online presence or only insufficient published data. Others were too much in ruin, or on private property and inaccessible, and others were in use as a residence/tourist location.    

Art nude photo of a woman in a castle in Scotland.Alone in the Cave v.1 by Von Trapp Photography 2019.We created this art nude in Scotland in an underground chamber of a castle.

Model: Kat

Created in the larder of Castle Carnasserie. This chamber is known today as a pantry and is adjacent
to the the kitchen area on the ground floor.

  As the list grew smaller, I was now able to see where in Scotland I would need to travel to avail of the most suitable castle locations. Now, I could consider other, non-castle locations as well. Finally, once the castle list was down to 10 or so, and with several other spectacular locations now on the list of desired places to conduct a shoot, I turned to the ugly reality of it all...time and money.

  What possible permutation would allow this to work? I had to consider where the shoot locations were in relation to each other. The distance between each one, travel time, where to camp, where to refuel and restock on food, water, obtain propane. Not to mention the all important emptying of the gray and black waste water tanks from the motor home?

One example of my route planning which had us traveling from the highlands in the north, to the south along the coast of Scotland with a stop along the way to replenish our food supply.  


  It is normally at about this point when it becomes wise to take a portion of a day to step away from it all to clear my head. Despite my love for the planning process of such a mission, being a Green Beret with over 30 years of service you understand, I know that I should "smell the reality" of the likelihood of having an overly ambitious plan.
  Now, as I came up for air as it were, I once again was smacked in the face by the degree of clutter I had created in the house as a result of the planning. The 6 person dining room table and area around it was now covered with maps, areal photos, notes, and possible props and wardrobe for consideration. But let me point out that I did stop well short of taking down our sizable framed art pieces from the walls to make room for a CSI like "murder board". Although I have briefly considered doing so in the past. I must note at this point the supreme tolerance of my incredible wife and muse for all of this.

  Of course there was some unwelcomed surprises. Just when it looked like I had it all figured out, I found that two of my planned RON (Remain Over Night) locations could not be used by us in the motor home. I noted on a satellite photo a shadow that turned out to be an elevated barricade to keep campers out of the parking lot. The photos below show what I found, which meant that my plan to shoot and RON at Greenan Castle had to change.

What I found when I zoomed in on the shadow.

  I confirmed my suspicion with the ground view seen above. Thank you Google Earth. But also determined that I could park on the street for the day to conduct the two planned shoots here. We were able to RON a workable distance away which, also afforded me a beach shoot location...and Castle Dunure. So win-win!

  The photos below are from that day's late afternoon and next morning shoot at Greenan, along with images showing our RON, beach and Dunure Castle's location with some of the images created there.

Art nude photo with a voyeuristic feel. Taken in Scotland.Whilst He Wasn't Aware v.2 by Von Trapp Photography 2019.(From the series: Nude on a Scottish Beach)

This sassy lassie is a true vision of beauty and delight as she takes a sunset stroll on a Scottish beach below Greenan Castle. Sadly for the British bloke behind her, he never saw the lusty goings-on behind him. A bird watcher that missed this smoking-hot "bird". Tragic indeed.

Model: Kat

Behind the scenes photo of a photographer working on a Scottish beach near Brennan Castle, U.K.Planning the Shot by Steve Hockin 2019.Photo Artist R.L. von Trapp makes his final plan for his next shot whilst his model makes a wardrobe change. Art nude shoot on the beach below Greenan Castle, Scotland.

Fine art photo of a woman in a vintage Scottish shift, posed on a beach below Greenan Castle in Scotland.Bhean bòidhchead v.2a by Von Trapp Photography 2019.(Title: Lady of Beauty written in Scots Gaelic)

Our lovely model graces a beach in Scotland below Greenan Castle on a cold October day to create this image.
Von Trapp Photography traveled to the Highlands of Scotland and Lake Distric of England for two weeks of shooting which yielded numerous wonderful captures of fine art.

Model/HMU: Kat
Photo Production Assistants: Steve, Mina Smith

A cool morning light has been changed here to make a sunset looking creation. Captured on the beach below Greenan Castle, South Ayrshire, Scotland, U.K.

Behind the scenes photo of a sexy woman on a beach in Scotland.Cold and Wet for the Shot v.1 by Steve Hockin 2019.The chilly Scottish morning air and wet beach added to the challenge of creating art on this beach near Greenan Castle. Image post-processing styling by Von Trapp Photography.
Pictured: Model Kat, CPT von Trapp

 

Art nude photo of a woman on a Scottish beach below Greenan Castle at sunrise.Nude Below Castle v.1 by Von Trapp Photography 2019.Sunrise beach shoot below Greenan Castle, Ayr, Scotland.

Model/HMU: Kat Photo Production Assistants: Steve, Mina Smith

Art nude photo of a leggy and busty beauty on a Scottish beach.Dead in Your Tracks v.1 by Von Trapp Photography 2019.(From the series: Nude on a Scottish Beach)

Bathed in a luscious light, our lovely model created a captivating pose on a beach in Scotland. In the background on the heights are the ruins of Greenan Castle.

Model: Kat

Fashion Glamour photo of a woman in a period Scottish dress  in front of castle Dunure in Scotland.White Witch by Von Trapp Photography 2019.Photographed at Dunure Castle in Scotland, this location was used in the Outlander series. They photographed it from sea and modified it in post to become the off shore island Jaime swam to to get the treasure.

Model/HMU: Kat Photo Production Assistants: Steve, Mina Smith
Dunure Castle, The White Lady

  For all you Outlander fans, Dunure Castle was use as the castle on the Silkie's Isle which Jamie and Ian swam to. In the story, a reference was made to this island, a treasure, and the White Lady. This became my inspiration for this photo's title...White Witch.   

Dunure Castle, as you can see is not on an island, but instead on the coast. It was filmed from seaward and morphed during post-processing to appear as it did for the TV series.

Kat at Dunure v.1 by Von Trapp Photography 2019.Kat at Dunure v.1 by Von Trapp Photography 2019.Photographed at Dunure Castle in Scotland, this location was used in the Outlander series. They photographed it from sea and modified it in post to become the off shore island Jaime swam to to get the treasure.

Model/HMU: Kat Photo Production Assistants: Steve, Mina Smith
Dunure Castle

  The necessary change to where we were able to RON for the Greenan Castle shoot resulted in easy access to the beach just a short walk down the hill from the lay-by.

The next two photos were taken upon the high ground (left arrow) about 40 feet above the ocean.

The forth picture was at the water's edge (right arrow).

Black & White Art Nude photo pf a woman laying on a knoll above the ocean in Scotland.In Thought by Von Trapp Photography 2019.(From the series: A Nude on the Bluff)

Fine art shoot on the west coast of Scotland near Greenan Castle.
Model: Kat
Art nude photograph posed on a bluff high above the ocean in Scotland.Sensual Feeling v.1a by Von Trapp Photography 2019.(From the series: A Nude on the Bluff)

Fine art shoot on the west coast of Scotland near Greenan Castle.

Model: Kat

Behind the scenes photo of a nude model and photographer on a knoll over the ocean in Scotland.On Edge for the Shot by Steve Hockin 2019.Photographer CPT. R.L. von Trapp and art nude model Kat atop a bluff along the west coast of Scotland.

Nude on Coast v.1 by Von Trapp Photography 2019.Nude on Coast v.1 by Von Trapp Photography 2019.(From the series: Nude on a Scottish Beach)

The stunning Kat braves the cool October morning air and cold water of the Atlantic to create this lovely art nude capture taken just south of Dunure Castle. Outlander fans will recconise Dunure as the island castle with the treasure that Jamie swam to.

Model: Kat.

  I took a long look at the historical weather data over the prior 3 years and was able to confirm what month and days to shoot. By the 3rd month all the major location and logistic planning was on paper, and now I was addressing smaller details such as the time of sun and moon rise and set. Also, what was the angle and direction of the sun going to be, so that I could start visualizing and planning each shot that I wanted to create. This and more details were looked at.
 

 


Now Plan the Shot

  Up to this point, my planning had little to do with the images that were made. But once I have the 80% solution of where, when, and how I will make it work, I started my detailed crafting of each and every likely image to be created. (The image below is an example of how I plan my images. This photo, however, is from a 2015 shoot in Venice. But it is representative of the process.)

Photo of photographer planning for a fashion-glamour shoot in Venice Italy.Planning The Venice Shoot by Von Trapp Photography 2015What Goes Into Planning a Photo Shoot
Fashion/Glamour Photographer Richard von Trapp planning for a 2015 Venice Italy glamour/fashion photo shoot.
Archive photo of me planning two photos from my 2015 Venice shoot. Which you can read about here. 

  For me, my detailed method of planning works with my temperament. But it also better insures that I will be able to create the greatest number images in the given allotted amount of time. I have had a fellow photographer or two consider this kind of planning stifling to their creative mojo. But it comes natural to me.

  Also, when one considers the total monetary cost of conducting a shoot like this, it only makes sense to me to be as efficient as possible. In fact, I calculated the cost to image ratio to see if the project even makes sense to begin with. This is done by estimating the possibility of getting one great capture from each planned set up, and dividing that by the total cost of the project. I define a set-up as one location, wardrobe/prop look, and lighting set up. But do not include the pose or poses that I ask the model to strike, or the ones that she created on her own.  

During my film shooting days, I used a planning factor of "2 in 36" to do something similar. In that example, I would assume (hope, really) to get 2 good or better images from a roll of 36. I found it was a very reliable planning factor.

  I endeavor to create a "flow" during the shooting as much as possible. Just like an experienced model will flow from one pose to the next, so to do, I wish to flow from one pose to another. From one wardrobe or props, and one lighting setup or location to another. Most of the time I'm able to succeed. To the degree that I do, it was greatly aided by the degree of planning that was done prior.

  I knew that an October shoot in the U.K. would possibly offer more potential overcast or cloudy days than not. Which for me is less of a real problem since I almost always have a studio strobe available to augment the natural or available light. Even so, I did take the time to research and consider what the available light could be. Below is a case where this came into play.

Fine art photo of a woman in a vintage Scottish shift, posed on a beach below Greenan Castle in Scotland.Bhean bòidhchead v.1 by Von Trapp Photography 2019.(Title: Lady of Beauty in Scots Gaelic).

Our lovely model graces a beach in Scotland below Greenan Castle on a cold October day to create this image. Von Trapp Photography traveled to the Highlands of Scotland and Lake Distric of England for two weeks of shooting which yielded numerous wonderful captures of fine art.

Model/HMU: Kristy. Photo Production Assistants: Steve, Mina Smith

  The above capture, entitled Bhean bòidhchead v.1 (Lady of Beauty in Scots Gaelic) was taken at 08:25hrs (8:25AM). It was planned for this approximate location soon after sunrise after considering the light data which indicated that at 08:30hrs the sun would be at 5 degrees above the horizon and would be shining from the east south-east from 113 degrees.

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  This information indicated to me that some sunlight would be shining on the beach to the east of the castle, and be visible on the castle and well as a model positioned there...if I was lucky, that is! After all, I was planning for a shoot in the U.K. in October. Sun could be at a premium.

  As you see, great planning can be greatly assisted by great luck! We not only had sun, but some great early morning clouds to add to the image. It is better to be well-prepared than not, but...even more so is to have good luck thrown into the equation. 

  I planned to light the model with a studio strobe and balance its strength to compliment the natural sunlight. Once on location, I chose to set up the strobe at about chest level to highlight the model's wardrobe. It was feathered (not pointed directly at the subject) to try not to add additional light to the ground. Although I was not able to predict well in advance what the wind direction would be. As you see it was perfect, blowing briskly from the left, which allowed me to face the model into the rising sun whilst having the wind blow her shift to the right. A perfect example of the quote, "When it clicks".  

  Come back to see my next installment which will have more of our work at castle Dunure and the fabulous castle Carnasserie as we make our way towards England.
  Thank you to everyone who did their part to make this project possible.

                                                                                      RvT

  Model: Kat
  Photo Production Assistants: Steve and Mina Smith

 


A Fortnight Mission. Art Nude Shoot in the U.K. Part 1.

November 22, 2022  •  Leave a Comment

  A Fortnight of Art Nude...Fine art shoot in Scotland, The United Kingdom.

Part 1 of 4.  

  In mid-October 2019, Von Trapp Photography traveled to the United Kingdom for two weeks of planned shooting to create fine art images on location in the Scottish Highlands and Lake District of England.

Art nude photo of a woman wearing a collar of black feathers, posed inside of a Scottish castle.Raven Queen v.1 by Von Trapp Photography 2019.(From the series: Nude in a Scottish castle)

Beauty and strength is captured in this titillating image of our Queen, taken in a Scottish castle in the highlands.

Model: Kat


  During this grand trip, I was grateful to once again work with the U.S. based model Kat, who I worked with in Venice in 2017. She along with Photo Production Assistant Mina Smith accompanied me to Edinburgh, Scotland, with each of us flying from different locations in the states. There we were met by English Photo Production Assistant Steve, who drove up from England to Scotland.

  We spent the next week living in a motor home, traveling partway up into the Highlands and then down the west coast of Scotland. The red dots on the map below indicate my planned photoshoot and overnight locations, along with 3 yellow dots which were possible food shopping locations.

2019 U.K. shoot locations2019 U.K. shoot locationsPhotoshoot locations (red dots) for Von Trapp Photography in the Scottish Highlands, and English Lake District.

Von Trapp Photography's planned locations in the Scottish Highlands, and Lake District of England. Here the blue dot shows our location at the end of the first week in Scotland as we made our way to the Lake District in England.
 

  Our shooting and travel schedule was very ambitious, and in the first week it took us to 5 castles, 2 beach locations, high into an alpine valley in the Glencoe area, to some hydroelectric pipes in Kinlochleven, and a stone circle and cairns in Argyll. All of which was in Scotland.

  Each day was long as most of them involved an early and chilly morning shoot followed by a several hour drive to the next location for an afternoon shoot. Then to a nearby location where we would spend the night, along the roadside, in a campground or at a picturesque location with a parking area. I was able to plan it so that the aforementioned picturesque locations were also the next morning's shoot location.

  Here are some of the captures we created during this first week.

Fine Art photo of a woman in Celtic dress, standing in the water of a loch in front of a Scottish castle. in the highlands.Lost In Time v.2a by Von Trapp Photography 2019.(From the series: Lady in a Lake)
Photographed in Scotland our model channels her inner highland lass.
Model: Kat

Loch Awe and Kilchurm Castle, The Highlands, Scotland, U.K.

Black and White art nude taken in the highlands of Scotland.Loch Morning v.2 by Von Trapp Photography 2019.Our beautiful maiden photographed in the Scottish Highlands along Loch Awe.

Model: Kat

 Along Loch Awe, The Highlands, Scotland, U.K.

Art nude photograph of a woman outside of a Scottish castle.Nude and Stone v.2 by Von Trapp Photography 2019.(From the series: Nude at the Castle Door)

Our intoxicating model braved the chill of an October morning in the Scottish highlands to create this art nude next to a castle wall.

Model/HMU: Kat

Art nude photo of a sexy woman posed in front of a Scottish castle.An Offering by Von Trapp Photography 2019.(From the series: Nude at the Castle Door)
Our intoxicating model braved the chill of an October morning in the Scottish highlands to create this art nude next to a castle wall.

Model/HMU: Kat

Fine Art nude photo of a sexy woman posed on a knoll  in front of a Scottish castle.Kat at the Castle v.1 by Von Trapp Photography 2019.(From the series: Nude in a Scottish castle) Art nude shoot in the Scottish highlands. Model: Kat.

Fine art nude created after sunrise at Kilchurm Castle, Scottish Highlands, U.K.

Art nude photo of a busty woman standing in the doorway of a Scottish castle in the highlands.Aig mo dhoras v.1 by Von Trapp Photography 2019.(Full Title: Beauty at my Door/
Bòidhchead aig mo dhoras)

(From the series: Nude at the Castle Door)

Our intoxicating model braved the chill of an October morning in the Scottish highlands to grace this doorway of a castle for our art nude shoot.

Model: Kat

Kat makes for a stunning addition to this centuries old castle doorway in the Scottish Highlands.

Hidden Valley Bound by Steve Hockin 2019.Hidden Valley Bound by Steve Hockin 2019.Crossing a ford en route to the Hidden Valley, Glencoe, Scottish Highlands, U.K.

 I planned this day as a hiking/sightseeing day when I guided the group up from the Glencoe Valley and into the "Hidden Valley" where I had visited twice before. It was made famous in the time of the Clans as a place where they took refuge and could hide their cows from the English Army.

Art nude photo taken outdoors in the Scottish Highlands of a nude beauty sitting spread-legged on a hydro-pipe.A Day Like No Other v.1 by Von Trapp Photography 2019.(From the series: Nude in the Scottish Highlands)

Photographed on the hydro pipes that lead to Kinlochleven in the highlands of Scotland.

Model: Kat

Hydro pipes leading down to Kinlochleven 

  I found this location in 2018 whilst on a 100-mile hike along the famous West Highland Way. They lead down from a reservoir to the town of Kenlochleven. I was pleased to be back only a year later to create this image. I schedule it for the early morning, not only to have the rising sun behind the camera, but also for the model's comfort of having a less likely chance of being seen. In the satellite image below, you can see the trail (Old Military Road) running alongside of the pipes. As well as where I anticipated to park the "Beast" (motor home)

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Art nude photo of a leggy and busty beauty on a Scottish beach.Dead in Your Tracks v.1 by Von Trapp Photography 2019.(From the series: Nude on a Scottish Beach)

Bathed in a luscious light, our lovely model created a captivating pose on a beach in Scotland. In the background on the heights are the ruins of Greenan Castle.

Model: Kat

Created along the west coast of Scotland on the beach below Greenan Castle.

Fine art photo of a woman in a vintage Scottish shift, posed on a beach below Greenan Castle in Scotland.Bhean bòidhchead v.1 by Von Trapp Photography 2019.(Title: Lady of Beauty in Scots Gaelic).

Our lovely model graces a beach in Scotland below Greenan Castle on a cold October day to create this image. Von Trapp Photography traveled to the Highlands of Scotland and Lake Distric of England for two weeks of shooting which yielded numerous wonderful captures of fine art.

Model/HMU: Kristy. Photo Production Assistants: Steve, Mina Smith
With Greenan Castle behind her and adorned in her period correct shift our model creates a lovely early morning vision.
 

  For the 2nd week we turned in our motor home and were the guests of our local host now in the English Lake District.
During this time we conducted further fine art shoots in a forest, river, Alpine lake, and a glen. Please return to read part 2, 3, and 4 of this grand photo adventure.

  Thank you to everyone who did their part to make this project possible.

                                                                                      RvT

Model: Kat
Photo Production Assistants: Steve and Mina Smith


Enchanting Budapest, Beauty, Grace and Glamour Part 2.

January 30, 2018  •  1 Comment

 

  Enchanting Budapest, Beauty, Grace and Glamour Part 2.   

  After a successful first day shoot with Adrienn Dubay, I prepared for today's session by first moving from my hotel, across from the Matthias Church, to a lovely apartment a short but challenging ¼ mile walk away.

  The late November weather had turned colder, which added considerable discomfort to the walk with my 3 bags of photographic equipment, wardrobe, and props.  Since I was staying on the high ground west of the Dana River (commonly known as the Danube), just about any change of location involved going downhill.  So, after a slog along, what was otherwise, a lovely cobbled-pathway and stairs...lots of stairs, I arrived at the "Glamloft" apartment and was soon met by model Wivy.  We then set about using the interesting two story space to create the following images. Model/HMU: Wivy Model Mayhem #3102023
    

Fashion nude photo taken in Budapest, sexy, emotive glamour photography.Mysterious Woman-Vivien v.1 by Von Trapp Photography 2016Fashion glamour image of model Vivien taken in Budapest. Glamour nude photo of a woman standing on a stairway in Budapest.Outline v.1 by Von Trapp Photography 2016.Fashion shoot in Budapest with model Vivi by Von Trapp Photography, Texas fashion/glamour photographer. Fashion nude photo of a woman taken in Budapest by Von Trapp Fashion Photography.Stark Beauty v.2a by Von Trapp Photography 2016The lovely Hungarian model Vivi photographed in Budapest.

Model/HMU: Wivy
Fashion nude photo taken in Budapest by San Antonio Photographer.Putting My Feet Up v.1a by Von Trapp Photography 2016Sexy Fashion Glamour shoot with Hungarian model Vivi in Budapest. Sexy glamour  nude of a woman in profile in Budapest.Point In Profile by Von Trapp Photography 2016.Sexy Hungarian model Vivi posing for our glamour shoot in Budapest.

Model/HMU: Wivi
Glamour photo of a topless woman in Budapest wearing elbow length gloves, thong, lace top stockings holding wine glass.Some Wine? v.1 by Von Trapp Photography 2016Glamour shoot in Budapest with model Wivy. Hair and makeup by model.

Fashion nude image taken by San Antonio Glamour Photographer, taken in Budapest.Vivien Nude v.2 by Von Trapp Photography 2016Fashion nude of Hungarian model Vivien. Fashion nude taken in Budapest by San Antonio Glamour Photographer.Vivi in Black Lace v.1a by Von Trapp Photography 2016Glamour nude of Vivien created by Von Trapp Photography in Budapest.

Fashion nude image taken in Budapest by San Antonio Glamour Photographer.Curves and Texture v.1 by Von Trapp Photography 2016Sexy fashion nude of Hungarian beauty Vivi taken in Budapest.

Nude fashion photo created in Budapest by Von Trapp Glamour Photography.Black Lace and a Pop of Red v.1 by Von Trapp Photography 2016Hungarian model Vivi strikes a fashion pose on a stairway during our fashion shoot in Budapest. Fashion nude photo taken in Budapest by San Antonio Fashion-Glamour-Boudoir Photographer, Von Trapp Photography.Caress (Wivy) v.1 by Von Trapp Photography 2016Hungarian model Wivy during a fashion-glamour shoot in Budapest.

Art nude photography by San Antonio Photography of a woman in Budapest.Vivi Nude v.1a by Von Trapp Photography 2016.Fashion Glamour Nude of Hungarian model Vivien.

Model/HMU: Wivy

  So, another shoot completed I got ready for my last day.  That 3rd and final shoot was planned at yet another location which had me walking back up and then down the high ground upon which the Buda Castle sits.  Return to see that final shoot with the fantastic Katey.

Follow this link to see a video of Budapest on You Tube.


Open your mind and heart, travel and know the joy of becoming a citizen of the world.

One's life can be comprised of many things...perhaps the most important of which is learning and growing.

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Glamour In Venice, Fashion Shoot At Palazzo Ca Zen Part 1

November 06, 2017  •  Leave a Comment

  Return To Venice...Our second visit to the enchanting La Serenissima.

  After our successful 2015 shoot, Von Trapp Photography planned and scheduled a return to the enchanting city of Venice Italy.  As in 2015 we choose to use the Palazzo Ca Zen as our set location and accommodation, this time taking two models and shooting at additional outdoor locations around the city as well as in the palazzo.

Models/HMU: Kat Alexis Model Mayhem #246496 Classic Kim Model Mayhem #791448
Fashion nude photograph of a woman at a window in a Venice palazzo.Arousing Reflection v.1 by Von Trapp Photography 2017A sexy moment at the kitchen window. Venice fashion shoot at the Palazzo Ca Zen.

Fashion glamour photo of a sexy mature woman in hair curlers and nightgown cooking in the kitchen of an Italian palazzo.Domestic Goddess v.1 by Von Trapp Photography 2017(From the series: Culinary Temptations)

Classic Kim simmers in our Italian fashion shoot at the Palazzo Ca Zen in Venice.


Model/HMU: Classic Kim
Model Mayhem #791448

Lingerie photo of a woman outdoors in Venice flashing her pussy in public.Alluring The Rain v.3b by Von Trapp Photo 2017.(From the series: "Cum See What I'm Wearing Under My Coat")

Sexy Venice fashion shoot along the Grand Canal.
Kat is an engaging sight to passersby in sheer black lingerie at Punta della Dogana.


Model: Kat
Wardrobe: Von Trapp Photography

  As with all of our photo shoots extensive planning was involved.  We found two wonderful west coast based models, one in Portland the other in Tacoma who accompanied us to Venice for the week long stay at the palazzo.  Once there we shot each model for three days using every room of the palazzo, and at several locations around Venice during both daytime and at night.

  This trip was scheduled for mid-March which allowed for a different light and less visitors to the city over what we had in September 2015.  But it also required our models to work in the colder nighttime temperatures and sprinkles of rain during the daytime.  None the less their professionalism saw them through it all and we created wonderful art.
Glamour photo of a woman wearing a sheer white top in a kitchen in a Venice palazzo.Tazza di caffè? v.1 by Von Trapp Photography 2017Morning coffee with model Classic Kim, a beauty that captures the Italian feel for this fashion image in palazzo Ca Zen. Fashion Glamour photo shoot in Venice.

  As I blogged about in our 2015 shoot here I noted that this centuries old palazzo belonged to a noble family, and now has been subdivided into several huge apartments.   

The Ladies of Palazzo Ca Zen by Von Trapp Photography 2017Kat and Kim in the main bedroom of Ca Zen prior to their shoot.

  The above behind the scenes video of Kim and Kat is created in the grand bedroom with its French-Doored balcony and 2 sets of huge windows overlooking the Rio de Santa Caterina.

Sexy fashion-glamour photo of two hot women in a Venetian palazzo wearing Agent Provocateur dresses.Chic e belle donne by Von Trapp Photography 2017.(Title: Chic and beautiful women)

The enchanting Kat and Kim dress for a stylish evening in Venice. Fashion shoot at palazzo Ca Zen.


Model/HMU: Kat Alexis and Classic Kim.

 

Fashion nude photo of two hot women in a Venetian palazzo.Chic e sensuale by Von Trapp Photography 2017.(Title: Chic and sensuous) Elegance and femininity combine to create a sensual fashion image when Kat and Kim pair up in a Venice fashion shoot at palazzo Ca Zen. Models/HMU: Kat Alexis and Classic Kim.

  This patina rich and stately apartment is located in the Cannaregio neighborhood on the North side of the island.  It offers an American photographer numerous, unique and interesting elements not easily found nor accessed in the states.  

  The crowning jewel is undoubtedly the frescoed living room with its grand windows that overlook a small piazza.  The following two images showcase this room and its windows.

Fashion photo of two sexy women wearing lingerie in a frescoed Venetian palazzo.Visione seducente v.1b by Von Trapp Photography 2017(Title: Seductive vision) The magnificent frescoed living room of Palazzo Ca Zen is the setting for this fashion image of Kat and Kim. Models/HMU: Kat Alexis

Sexy photo of a woman in lingerie at the window of an Italian palazzo in Venice.Dov'è Carlo? v.1a by Von Trapp Photography 2017(Title: Where Is Carlo? ) La bella donna attende alla finestra del Palazzo. (The beautiful woman awaits at the Palazzo window.) Venice fashion shoot at the Palazzo Ca Zen. Model/HMU: Kat Alexis

  When we prepare for a shoot our per-production planning is extensive.  Location(s), model(s), styling and wardrobe, and possible poses will be considered in great detail.  This preparation will often be started 4 to 6 months prior to a possible shoot date being picked.  All in the hope of being the most efficient once on set and to be better prepared to react to possible unexpected events and still "get the shot"!

Follow this link to see an impressive work of video artwork on You Tube.


Open your mind and heart, travel and know the joy of becoming a citizen of the world.

One's life can be comprised of many things...perhaps the most important of which is learning and growing.

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Budapest Adventure | Fashion shoot in one Europe's most beautiful cities.

June 20, 2017  •  Leave a Comment

  Enchanting Budapest, Beauty, Grace and Glamour Part 1.

  The first time I traveled to Budapest Hungary was almost 21 years ago as a member of the lead elements of the 1st Armor Division enroute to the war-torn Balkins to implement the Dayton Peace Accords.  That was mid-December of 1995 while on a military train ladened with our gear, vehicles and troops starting a year long mission in Bosnia.  My experience of the city then was only that of a glimpse from the train.  This time I had the memorable chance to experience this lovely and elegant city under very different circumstances.

  Traveling from San Antonio to Budapest via Munich, I arrivied refreshed and ready to start confirming my planned locations with the scouting of what I selected from map and satellite images.  The shoot was planned in great detail over the prior 6 months; now I was finally there and excited to see and shoot in this most enchanting place.

  What a gem of a city!  Budapest has a charm and elegance that is seen everywhere.  The architecture in the city center is superb and the people are lovely.  

  I chose to stay is three different locations, which would allow me to easily access different parts of Buda, and give me two different indoor shoot locations.  The first area was in and around Fisherman's Bastion (Halászbástya), Matthias Church (Mátyás Templom) and Vienna Gate (Bécsi kapu). 

  I met with my first model Adrienn in front of the Burg Hotel, where I was staying, and we strode off to shoot in the streets.

Adrienn Dubay Model/HMU: #2172368  

Lingerie glamour photo taken on a Budapest street of a woman flashing.A Morning Stroll in Budapest by Von Trapp Photography 2016(From the series: "Cum See What I'm Wearing Under My Coat")

Taken in the castle district soon after sunrise of model Adrienn on a cold November morning.

Model: Adrienn Dubay

  

Lingerie glamour photo shoot in Budapest by San Antonio-Austin Glamour Boudoir Photographer.Let Me Stop You Here v.1b by Von Trapp Photography 2016(From the series: "Cum See What I'm Wearing Under My Coat")

Lingerie glamour shoot shoot in Budapest's Castle District.

Model/HMU: Adrienn Dubay Model Mayhem #2172368

   

Edgy lingerie glamour image of a woman in public in Budapest.Adrienn Against The Bricks by Von Trapp Photography 2016.We created this image during a sunrise shoot in Budapest at Bécsi kapu. A city gate which is located at the Bécsi kapu square, Buda Castle, in 1st District, Budapest, Hungary. It was the port connecting the Castle with the highway to Vienna.

Model/HMU: Adrienn

  Our hour and a half together now over, I bid Adrienn goodby as she went off to warm up.  It was now time for breakfast and more location scouting.

  Check out this wonderful video on You Tube showing much of the area I worked in around the Fisherman's Bastion (Halászbástya), Matthias Church (Mátyás Templom). 

  Return here to see part two featuring Vivian during our glamour/fashion shooing in the lovely Budapest.

 


Open your mind and heart, travel and know the joy of becoming a citizen of the world.

One's life can be comprised of many things...perhaps the most important of which is learning and growing.

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Prague Fashion Shoot Part 2 | San Antonio Photographer Shoots on Location

November 17, 2016  •  Leave a Comment

  Five Fabulous Days in Prague Part 2...A crazy full day of shooting.

  Shoot Day #2

  In part 1 you visited with us as we photographed our first Playboy model Diana.  Here in part 2, which took place the next day, we shot two more models at two different locations.  The weather caused our nighttime city lingerie shoot with TerryZ, originally scheduled for two nights prior, to be delayed due to the threat of rain.  So our planned activities for day #1 and #3 were combined into this day for one marathon-long shooting day lasting over 16 hours for the crew.  

  It started with a hotel change from the Old City Center to the Franciscan Garden area.  Strolling the 1.5Km to our new location was easy, dispite the nearly 230lbs of photo gear in 5 bags, and made for a very lovely morning tour of the area.   

  After meeting with the property manger and a trip to a nearby local market for some food and drink to have on set for the crew, we welcomed our hair and make up artist (HMUA) Linda and our first of two models to set. 

HMUA: Linda Chudomelová Model Mayhem #2841941
Model: Coxy Dominika Model Mayhem #1932887
Model: TerryZ Model Mayhem #3765368

 

Behind the Scenes image durning a Prague fashion glamour shoot.Linda and Coxy by Von Trapp Photography 2016HMUA Linda works on Coxy's hair and makeup prior to our glamour shoot in the Franciscan Garden Glass Apartment, Prague.

Sexy lingerie glamour photo shoot in Prague. Elegant and emotive glamour photography.Dominika Reclined by Von Trapp Photography 2016Glamorous Fashion Image
​Dominika, aka Coxy, is a published fashion and glamour model from the Czech Republic who we had the great pleasure to shoot for this elegant lingerie image. HMUA: Linda Chudomelová.

  
  We started with Playboy model Coxy who is as delightful in person as she is beautiful. During our time together, which was oh so very short, we created some wonderful glamour, fashion and editorial style images.
 
 
  Whilst we continued shooting the lovely Coxy, our second model the absolutely charming TerryZ, arrived on set to start hair and makeup with Linda.  
 
  Here is one of our first images taken of the two of them working together.  We planned three separate shots that we wanted to create with these two ladies. 
  This shot was great fun to create.  The energy on set that was created by everyone was wonderful and really a joy to experience.  This is one of 13 takes, I think we could have got it in 3 or 4, but everyone was having so much fun we just kept going.  
  
  
    We finished with Coxy creating the next image of she and TerryZ.
  It was at this point that we bid Coxy adieu and with the sincere hope that we will shoot together again.  Come back to see TerryZ's two individal shoots with us here in the incredible city of Prague.
 
  Watch this impressive work of video art on You Tube showing some of the most recognized scenes of Prague.

Click here to read Part #1


Open your mind and heart, travel and know the joy of becoming a citizen of the world.

One's life can be comprised of many things...perhaps the most important of which is learning and growing.

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Venice Fashion Shoot Final Segment | San Antonio Glamour

August 25, 2016  •  Leave a Comment

  Fashion and Glamour in Venice....San Antonio photographer shoots on location.  Final Segment

  We traveled to Venice Italy to a palazzo located in the eastern part of the Cannaregio district.  This palazzo, now subdivided into several grand apartments, was once the nobel palace of the Gradenigo family which produced several leaders of Venice known as the Doge. 

  In this last installment to our series about shooting fashion and glamour in Venice, you will see many of the final images from our 4 days of living and working in one of the world's most incredible cities.

​  To see more about our incredible time there see the following links to my other blogs about our travel from San Antonio Texas to the iconicity romantic city of Venice.

Sexy Fashion photo of two women wearing Venetian masks in a Venice palazzo.Masked Ball by Von Trapp Photography 2015The tradition of wearing masks by Venetians dates back to the 13th century. Here we pay homage to the Venetian ball while on location in a grand palazzo. Our models are wearing a Colombina style mask which covers only part of the face.

Fine art Fashion photo taken in Venice of a leggy blond showing lots of leg in a hip-high side-slit gown.In Stride v.3 by Von Trapp Photography 2015.On a Bridge in Venice
Fashion image created in Venice Italy. Von Trapp Photography traveled from San Antonio to Venice for a fashion shoot with model Nicole.


Model: uNicoleorn
Model Mayhem: #3522239

Glamou photo of a leggy woman in a thong bodysuit and heels on a street in Venice Italy.Legs and Heels v.3 by Von Trapp Photography 2015.Our leggy and sexy model interacts with the gritty beauty of a Venetian piazza.Model/HMU: uNicoleorn Model Mayhem #3522239

 

Fashion shoot in Venice Italy. San Antonio fashion photographer travels to Venice Italy for a glamour shoot.Venice Ally by Von Trapp Photogrphy 2015Fashion Image taken in Venice Italy.

Lingerie glamour photo of a woman in a Venetian palazzo in Italy.Morning Light by Von Trapp Photography 2015.The lovely morning light of Venice rim lights our model Nicole in the centuries old palazzo Ca Zen. Model/HMU: uNicoleorn Model Mayhem: #3522239

 

Fashion nude photo taken in Venice Italy of a woman wearing scrappy stilettos and red silk in a frescoed palazzo room.Stilettos and Red Silk by Von Trapp Photography 2015Sexy Fashion Nude. This image, taken in the grand living room of the Palazzo Ca Zen in Venice, captures the sensual light that is falling upon our model, her wardrobe, the frescoed walls and mosaic floor. Fashion photo shoot in Venice with Texas photographer Von Trapp Photography.Nicole Thong Bodysuit by Von Trapp Photography 2015Nicole turns heads in Venice as she models on the allyways of Venice during Von Trapp Photography's fashion shoot.

Fashion Shoot in Venice, Sexy Fashion Glamour Photography.Leggy in Teal by Von Trapp Photography 2015 | Fashion PhotographyNicole in teal heels and sexy high slit dress, photographed in Venice Italy.

Fashion image of woman at the doorway to a Venice Palazzo balcony wearing lingerie.Palazzo Balcony v.5 by Von Trapp Photography 2015Stunning fashion image created in a Venice Palazzo capturing the lovely form and shapes of the Venetian architecture and lovely form of our model.

Model: uNicoleorn

Sexy emotive glamour nude photograph of a young woman taken in an Palazzo in Venice Italy.  Ca Zen, Venice.Nicole Champagne by Von Trapp Photography 2015Sexy Fashion Glamour Shoot. This gorgeous glamour image of Nicole was one in a series from the Palazzo Ca Zen fashion shoot in Venice Italy. This lovely light coming in through the windows of the dining room, along with a strobe fill makes for a glamorous glow and stunning image.

Fashion glamour photograph created in Venice Italy.Intensity v.1 by Von Trapp Photography 2015Emotive Fashion Glamour

​Model Nicole smolders in Agent Provocateur lingerie. This intensely beautiful fashion image was glamorously created at the Palazzo Ca Zeno in northern Venice. This is but one in a series of fashion images created by Von Trapp Photography durning our fashion shoot in this stunning location.

Model: uNicoleorn
Read more about our glamour shoot here. Part #1
Fashion Nude Photo taken in a Venice Palazzo, Italy.Nude In Venice Palazzo v.1 by Von Trapp Photography 2015Fashion Nude. The dining room of a Venetian palazzo is the setting for this fashion nude. Our model is holding a handmade Venetian mask called a Colombina which covers only half of the face, and in this version is attached to a wooden baton.

Sexy Lingerie Glamour Fashion Photo Shoot at the Palazzo Ca Zen in Venice Italy.Palace Glamour Nicole in Agent Provocateur by Von Trapp Photography 2015The stunning setting of the Palazzo Ca Zen in Venice Italy was the backdrop for Von Trapp Photography's fashion shoot. Here Nicole wears Agent Provocateur amongst the marble and frescos.


Lingerie glamour photo of a woman in a Venetian palazzo in Italy.Palace Glamour by Von Trapp Photography 2015.Nicole in Agent Provocateur. The stunning setting of the Palazzo Ca Zeno in Venice Italy was the backdrop for Von Trapp Photography's fashion shoot. Model/HMU: uNicoleorn Model Mayhem: #3522239

Fashion Nude photo taken in a Venice Palazzo, Italy.Nicole At The Door by Von Trapp Photography 2015Fashion shoot at the Palazzo Ca Zen in Venice Italy. This Palazzo is the once nobel palace of one of Venice's leading families which produced several heads of state of the republic known as the Doge. Sexy fashion glamour photograph.San Antonio, Austin, Houston fashion boudoir photographer shoots glamour in Venice Sexy Back by Von Trapp Photography 2015Sexy fashion shot taken in Venice near the Palazzo Zen.

Fashion-Glamour photo of a sexy woman sitting on the steps of a palazzo in Venice Italy.Nicole Stairway by Von Trapp Photography 2015.Texas Fashion Glamour Photographer in Venice Italy. Models/HMU: uNicoleorn Model Mayhem: #3522239

Boudoir Glamour photo of a busty woman in lingerie, taken in a Venetian palazzo.Girls Out Front v.2 by Von Trapp Photography 2015.Fashion Glamour Boudoir photo shoot in the palazzo Ca Zen, Venice.

Model: uNicoleorn

  Living and Shooting in Splendor.

  San Antonio fashion-glamour photographer on location in Italy Part 2.

  Fashion Shoot in Venice...A Dream Location Part 3.

Follow this link to see a YouTube video of this lovely city. 

Follow this link to see our return visit in 2017 to shoot in Venice.

Glamour/Boudoir Photography, Austin//Houston//San Antonio Glamour-Boudoir Photographer. Fashion PhotographerVon Trapp Fashion Glamour Boudoir Photography Glamour Photography. Von Trapp Photography is a couture photo-artisty service creating evocative fashion magazine inspired beauty and glamour images.


Open your mind and heart, travel and become a citizen of the world.

One's life can be comprised of many things...perhaps the most important of which is learning and growing.

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Glamour Shoot in Germany Part 2

August 07, 2016  •  Leave a Comment

 Glamour Shoot in Munich Germany Part 2...Texas Fashion Photographer on location. 

  In Part 1 we took you to the grounds of the Schleissheim Palace outside of München where we shot some lingerie fashion images. We traveled there from Venice after shooting at the Palazzo Ca Zen on in Italy where we photographed Nicole in the Palazzo Ca Zen.  This is one of those images taken in Venice just days before. (Image below)
San Antonio fashion photography. Evocative Fashion Nude Photography, Sexy Fashion Nude Photo, Boudoir PhotographyFashion Completes Me by Von Trapp Photography 2015Fashion Editorial Nude. ​The dining room fireplace in the Palazzo Ca Zen with its grand gilded mirror is a striking backdrop for this editorial nude of Nicole.

 

  We made our way to the northwest side of Munich, to the grounds of the Lustheim and Scheissheim Palaces, where we created these lingerie-glamour fashion images and the ones seen in Part 1

Sexy lingerie glamour photo taken on location in Germany by San Antonio Glamour Photographer.Dark Flash v.3a by Von Trapp Photography 2015Fashion Glamour image taken in Munich Germany at the Schloss Lustheim garden.
Model/HMU: Monique

Fashion-glamour photo of a leggy woman outdoors in Germany.Sexy in der Schlossanlage v.1 by Von Trapp Photography 2015.(Title: Sexy at the palace complex)

The columns of the pavilion (der Schlossanlage Schleißheim) near the Lustheim Palace, on the grounds of Schloss Schleißheim, are the setting for this fashion image of Simone; who's enchanting profile and sensational legs are captivating to the eye. Located

Model/HMU: Simone

Austin-San Antonio Fashion Photographer. Sexy fashion editorial image of a leggy woman in Munich. Texas Photographer shoots in Germany.Among the Columns v.2 by Von Trapp Photography 2015Fashion Shoot in Germany. The columns of the Pavillion at the Lustheim Palace are the setting for this fashion image.

Fashion-glamour image of a hot woman outdoors in Germany.Luscious at Lustheim v.1 by Von Trapp Photography 2015.Simone's sensational leggy showing makes for a captivating vision at the columns of der Pavillon der Schlossanlage (the palace complex pavilion) near the Lustheim Palace on the grounds of Schloss Schleißheim.

Model/HMU: Simone

Sexy and provocative photo of a raven haired beauty in a long coat and stockings, flashing in Germany.Dark Beauty's Shadow v.1 by Von Trapp Photography 2015.(From the series: "Cum See What I'm Wearing Under My Coat")

Fashion Glamour image taken in München Germany at the Schloss Lustheim garden.

Model/HMU: Monique

Edgy fashion-glamour photo of a sexy raven haired woman in lingerie, garter belt, stockings, and opera gloves, photographer in Germany.Dark Exposure v.2a by Von Trapp Photography 2015.(From the series: "Cum See What I'm Wearing Under My Coat")

Our curvey temptress allures us with a look at what she has on under her trench coat. Created in Germany at the Schloß Lustheim (Lustheim Palace) near München (Munich).

Model: Monique

 

 

Fashion-Glamour photograph of a sexy raven haired woman in garter belt, stockings, bra, and long black coat, outdoors at a castle garden in Germany.Dark Beauty on a Bridge v.2 by Von Trapp Photography 2015.(From the series: "Cum See What I'm Wearing Under My Coat")

In this companion image to "Guess What's Under My Coat", the sensational Monique gives us the answer we are waiting for. Fashion photo taken in the Schloss Lustheim Garden, Munchen, Germany.

Model/HMU: Monique

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Von Trapp Photography is a couture, glamour, boudoir and fashion photo artistry service.  We create fashion inspired images that are beautiful, dramatic, emotive works of art.  

Glamour/Boudoir Photography, Austin//Houston//San Antonio Glamour-Boudoir Photographer.VtpColorHorzLogoVon Trapp Photography is a couture photo-artisty service creating evocative fashion magazine inspired beauty and glamour images.

 


Love life enough to be adventurous, love your country enough to travel, grow and become a better person. Open your mind and heart, travel and know the joy of becoming a citizen of the world.
One's life can be comprised of many things...perhaps the most important of which is learning and growing.
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Prague Fashion Shoot Part 1 | Austin Photographer Shoots on Location

August 01, 2016  •  Leave a Comment

  Five Fabulous Days in Prague Part 1...Fashion Photo Shoot on Location.

  Our most recent location shoot took Von Trapp Photography to the fabulous European city of Prague in the Czech Republic.  Prague is an absolutely lovely city with stunning architecture and has a vibrantly young feeling.  

  This trip started, as every location shoot does, with considerable pre-production planning and coordination.  We found 5 perfect models and a wonderful hair and makeup artist (HMUA), each talented and as we found out, fabulous to work with.  

  Location scouting started in advance with online resources to include satellite imagery to find possible outdoor spots to shoot, which were later confirmed once we were on the ground in Prague.  We also booked a very popular 4th floor apartment next to the Franciscan Gardens which had an all glass, 180 degree view of the city.

  Shoot Day #1

  The plan for this day, which was to be the second day of shooting, was to start with Diana (a published Playboy model) doing a daytime fashion shoot in the castle district in clothing and lingerie.  I met her at a nearby streetcar stop just 150 meters away from our first selected location (the stairs seen below).  After going over the shoot and our inspiration boards with her, Diana changed into this first outfit using a robe she brought for this very reason.  

​The temperature was in the low 70's, nice in the sun but cool (Certainly for us coming from the mid 90's of a Texas May) in the shade.  None the less this Czech beauty was undaunted moving from pose to pose and location to location; effortlessly changing from one outfit to the next, dresses to lingerie.    

Fashion Photo Shoot, Prague, Houston-Austin Texas Fashion Photographer on location.Top of the Stairs by Von Trapp Photography 2016Fashion Shoot in Prague. We photographed the fabulous Diana Jelinkova (Playboy model) in the Prague Castle District, starting here at the top of these cobbled stairs with the Ministerstvo zahraničnich věci, a government building, in the background.  

Texas Fashion-Glamour Photographer photographs Playboy model Diana Cavojcova in Prague.On The Steps by Dr. Currier von Trapp 2016CPT Richard von Trapp photographs Playboy model Diana Cavojcova on the streets of Prague.

Sexy Prague Fashion Shoot, San Antonio-Houston Fashion Glamour, Boudoir Photographer.View Over The Wall v.1 by Von Trapp Photography 2016Diana strikes a sexy pose atop of a low wall with a view of Prague's Old Town in the background. Note the stylized color changes I made to the tree leaves. Spring and fall on the same shoot day.

  ​In the above pose, Diana makes it seem effortless as she perches upon a rough brick wall in a minidress and 4 inch Mary Jane pumps.  Regardless if you are a seasoned pro, or the first time amateur to modeling, believe me it is a true workout!  In Italian, Sprezzatura refers to the "art that conceals".  It refers to the effort made to make something appear--effortless!  She certainly did just that for every pose.   

   Austin-Houston Fashion Photography.Diana at the Wall by Von Trapp Photography 2016The beautiful Diana poses at the entrance to a child's playground (sign in Czech "Playground") Texas Fashion photographer shoots in Prague. Texas Fashion Photography.Diana Standing in the Doorway by Von Trapp Photography 2016Prague Fashion Shoot. This lovely location in the doorway of a stone and masonry wall was found in the Castle District of Prague. The sunlight was used to rim light Diana whilst the main light was provided by a Profoto D1 Strobe with battery pack. Diana's great edgy hair inspired me to style this image to have an overall sharpness to which I gave this color styling during post processing.

  We moved from the above location to the cobbled back streets in a neighboring area to shoot some glamorously sexy lingerie photos.

Lingerie glamour photoshoot on the streets of Prague, San Antonio Texas Glamour, Fashion, Boudoir Photography.Diana Cobbeled Street by Von Trapp Photography 2016Diana disrupts traffic with a sexy glamour pose.

  Although we did not make a "big footprint" durning this shoot, we did have some obvious equipment on site in the form of Profoto D1 studio strobes and a 24lb. battery with the power cables.  For this shoot I chose not to use any light modifiers on the strobes, like a beauty dish, but instead just went "bare bulb" for overall ease durning the shoot.

Austin-Houston Fashion Photography.  Lingerie photo shoot on the streets of Prague, Texas Glamour Photography.Diana Red Facade by Von Trapp Photography 2016Diana strikes a lovely pose on a Prague street. I just love shooting in Europe! The gorgeous curves of the architecture paired with that of the lines of a woman's body...so perfect.   San Antonio Fashion Photographer a model wearing a thong bodysuit on the street of Prague. Texas Fashion, Glamour, Boudoir PhotographerLeggy Doorway by Von Trapp Photography 2016The lovely and leggy Diana graces a doorway along a Prague street.
San Antonio-Houston Fashion Photography. Sexy lingerie glamour photo shoot on the streets of Prague. Elegant and emotive glamour photography.Diana by Von Trapp Photography 2016Playboy model Diana smolders in her ivory lingerie on a Prague street.

  During our two hours together we created striking images at 6 locations amoung the stone facades and cobbled streets.  Working with Diana Jelinkova , aka. Diane DeeDee, was such a perfect start to our day's shooting in Prague.  

    ​Come back for Part 2 to meet our incredible makeup artist and our next two lovely models during our Five Fabulous Days in Prague, Part 2. 

Take a moment to view this well done video of this lovely city on Youtube.

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Evocative & Glamorous Fine Art | Connecting you to your Beauty

May 09, 2016  •  Leave a Comment

  How You Can Become a Work of Art.

​  Glamour is best described as anything that possesses beauty, grace, mystery and has transcendence.  I use this very elegant definition to inspire and guide me in the creation of my photographic art. It can certainly also be applied to a variety of subjects and is not just limited to the imagery of women.  However, I am primarily a woman's photo artist, so that is the vast majority of what I create.
Austin/Houdton/San Antonio glamour photography elegant couture beautiful evocative sexy photo.Lady in a Stream by Von Trapp Photography 2014 | Texas Glamour-BoudoirFine Art Glamour image using studio strobes to create the unique lighting of this scene. Its transcndent nature is atributited to the quality of light, and by the highlights and shadows; their creation made at the time of the capture, and in post-process.

  Lady In A Stream  Fine art project to create a unique look to a well known location below the Canyon Lake Dam on the Guadalupe River.  

  The transcendent quality of the above capture is attributed to the light seen in the photo.  The mid-afternoon light is being augmented by 3 powerful studio strobes, which were carefully placed to create a precise look.  Then in post-production meticulous steps were taken to "paint" in each and every shadow and highlight seen in the final image.

  Professional photo artists shoot in a format called RAW.  A pro grade camera with high quality "glass" (the lens) will record everything in the image that can be "captured" but the capture will need to be "developed".  This image will not even be able to be viewed without custom software to process the data that was recorded, and then make it viewable to the photographer on the camera's LCD screen on the back.  But this is only a low resolution image for viewing at that moment.  If the camera is not set or able to record anything other than JPEG, the captured image will be from the start of a lower quality compared to one in the RAW format.  This form of capture (RAW) insures the very highest quality of data recording at the time of exposure.

  Now that the image has been artfully planned and crafted on set, and captured to the camera's memory, it is time to continue the magic of the photo artist "developing" the image.  The RAW image will now be viewed on a high grade large screen monitor that is frequently color calibrated with special soft and hardware to insure stunning results in the final print.  Again, special software is used to be able to see the photo for further artistic work.

    In contrast - a snapshot that is taken in the normal JPEG format can be a good looking image.  But it can never match the brilliance, sharpness and quality of an artfully processed and styled creation made from a RAW capture.  

  The RAW image at this point looks drab and somewhat boring.  It is not ready for printing or viewing as a finished photo; it must be creatively developed into its potential beauty.

Intensity (Out of Camera) by Von Trapp PhotographyIntensity (RAW "Out of Camera" image) by Von Trapp Photography

This is a RAW image file.  Note the dull look to the image, this is normal for a RAW file.  It is unedited, not retouched, and not corrected in any way.  Nor has its look, coloring, or mood been styled in any way.  It is, by most standards, a very good image as it is,  professionally well crafted and lit to make the beginning of an outstanding image.  The original size of this file is a whopping 52.3 MB, which was made possible by the top of the line Canon EOS 5DS. 

  Now aided by a graphic pen tablet, such as a Wacom, the image is skillfully and ever painstakingly made.  The artist will use a pen-like device called a surface pen, to literarily "paint with light" as he manipulates the RAW image's data to show, or not, varying degrees of light, dark, highlights, shadows, contrast, color and so very much more.

Fashion glamour photograph created in Venice Italy. Sexy, Lingerie, Fashion and Glamour Photography.Intensity by Von Trapp Photography 2015Emotive Fashion Glamour Image--Model Nicole smolders in Agent Provocateur lingerie. This intensely beautiful fashion image was glamorously created at the Palazzo Ca Zen in northern Venice. This is but one in a series of fashion images created by Von Trapp Photography durning our fashion shoot in this stunning location.

Final, fully-edited and styled image from our fashion shoot at the Palazzo Ca Zen in Venice Italy.  Canon EOS 5DS with 24-70 f2.8L lens.  The size of this file when it was converted from RAW to a Photoshop File for editing was 845.8MB!  That's a lot of data to work with to create beauty and glamour.

  The great value to having invested in, as of June 2015, the world's largest megapixel SLR camera, is the ability to capture incredibly tack-sharp images that can than be enlarged to here-before unheard of sizes for a full frame 35mm SLR.  Even if I am not making billboard size images, having so much data on a file capture allows me to enlarge and crop an image without loss of image quality.

Fashion, Glamour PhotoIntensity III by Von Trapp PhotographyEmotive Fashion Glamour. ​This intensely beautiful fashion image was glamorously created at the Palazzo Ca Zen in northern Venice. This is but one in a series of fashion images created by Von Trapp Photography durning our fashion shoot in this stunning location.   Lady In A Stream (RAW "Out of Camera" image)Here you see my RAW capture of what went on to be a stunning art piece.

The RAW capture of the above image.  Note the orange power cord entering the water at left, and exiting on the right where it goes to a Profoto D1, 1000w strobe mounted on a light stand with a beauty dish (upper left corner of photo).  The light stand has been weighted down with sandbags, and the power cord had been prepared/protected for its immersion into the river.  Again note the dull look to the unedited image.  Canon EOS 5D MkII with 24-70 f2.8L lens.

  To create just one image that I will provide to a client or use in my portfolio, I will spend more than three hours crafting it.  This is after the three or more hours that it took to download, catalog, cull, rate, select, and do initial editing that includes cropping, basic exposure and other early steps; just to get to the point of selecting the very best captures for the final artistic rendition.

  The price of your investment constitutes this time and effort plus the education, training, experience, equipment, and talent of the artist when you commission a project or purchase a photograph.  What you are really investing in is a work of art, crafted with precision and passion.     

  By choosing Von Trapp Photography, you will be teaming up with a photographer who seeks to find the glamour in the people, places, and objects that surround us.  Investing in a quality piece of fine art that has you as the subject will give you immeasurable joy and satisfaction.  Call us today and start your journey.   

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Glamour Shoot in Munich Part #1 | Austin Houston Glamour Photography

March 05, 2016  •  Leave a Comment

  Fashion and Glamour Shoot in Germany Part #1...Texas Fashion Photographer on location.  

  On a recent trip to Germany, I created some fashion and lingerie-glamour images at the Schleissheim Palace in Northwest München in the state of Bayern (Bavaria). We traveled to the village of Lustheim and our hotel Zum Kurfürst, which is only meters away from the NE gate to the grounds. 
  The grounds are the site for three palaces, the Old and New Schleissheim Palace and the Lustheim Palace. Like most former royal residences in Germany, the grounds are open and free to the public to enjoy. Always serene locations and perfect for a stroll, quiet read, or jog, they are also favorite locations for photographs and photographers. On this day, a bride and groom were having their formal pictures taken on the steps of the Schloß (palace) at the other end of the gardens.

  We shot these images at the Northeast side of the expansive garden near the Pavilion, which was once a grand horse stable in its day. You can see this location on the map below on the upper right and marked as Pavilion, with the building being depicted as a red colored rectangle. And the bridge Monique is posed upon is on the map as well, and can be found under the letter "u" in the word "Beautiful Stable".    

Photo taken in München of a dark haired leggy beauty on a bridge in a palace garden, wearing sexy lingerie.Guess What's Under My Coat. Von Trapp 2015.(From the series: Cum See What Is Under My Coat) Photo shoot in Munich, Germany at the Lustheim Palace gardens with the smoldering Monique. Model/HMU: Monique

This capture above is the primer image for my series "Cum See What I'm Wearing Under My Coat", which continues in future shoots with other models and at different locations.

Photo taken in München of a dark haired beauty on a bridge in a palace garden, flashing her sexy lingerie.Dark Beauty on a Bridge v.4 by Von Trapp Photography 2015.(From the series: Cum See What Is Under My Coat) Fashion photo taken in the Schloss Lustheim Garden, Munich, Germany.

In the gardens of Schloß Schleißheim

Sexy fashion photo taken in München Germany at the Lustheim Palace gardens.At The Palace v.2a by Von trapp Photography 2015(From the series: Come See What Is Under My Coat)

Photo shoot in München Germany at the Lustheim Palace gardens with the smoldering Monique. In this capture she created a pose that encourage us to wonder what she has on, or not, ugnder her long coat. We are only one button away from knowing for sure. The structure behind Ms. Monique was once the stables for the palace.

Model/HMU: Monique

For these captures, I used der Pavillon der Schlossanlage (the palace complex pavilion) as an element for the background. It once was the stables on the grounds of Schloß Schleißheim
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Sexy lingerie photo of a woman in a long coat and lingerie, taken in München Germany at the Lustheim Palace gardens.Dark Flash v.1 by Von Trapp Photography 2015.(From the series: Cum See What Is Under My Coat) Lingerie Glamour image taken in Munich, Germany at the Schloss Lustheim garden. Model/HMU: Monique

    I always love to shoot on location in Europe, Ireland, and the United Kingdom.  The stately and glamorous architecture has such a draw for me and provides an incredible degree of inspiration, and I go back as often as possible.   

  A major part of my photograph style is shooting on location and using studio strobe(s) and light shaping tools. I choose the challenges that come with using a location over a studio so that I may capture the textures, light and feel of a location; while using studio strobe(s) to further shape or create light that has a special quality about it. When shooting overseas, this will always mean lots of luggage. Which will also contain props and wardrobe for the model(s).

  On occasion, I will use the lingerie, shoes or clothing that a model might have. But since I plan each shot months in advance, I prefer to have the wardrobe on hand so that I can visualize what the image could look like.
 

Fashion-glamour image of a hot woman in lingerie posed outdoors in Germany at a palace.Framed Glamour v.1a by Von Trapp Photography 2015.(From the series: "Cum See What I'm Wearing Under My Coat") Lingerie glamour image created in München, Germany. The gardens of Lustheim Palace created the backdrop for our models during a day of shooting with Simone and Monique. Model: Monique

Sexy fashion photo of a chesty woman in bra, garter belt, stockings, heels outdoors in Germany.Framed Glamour v.2a by Von Trapp Photography 2015.(From the series: "Cum See What I'm Wearing Under My Coat")

Fashion Glamour in Munich

(From the series: "Cum See What I'm Wearing Under My Coat")

Posed by a one time doorway leading to the former stables of the Lustheim Palace, our model strikes a fashion pose for this lingerie glamour image.
This image was created on location in Munich Germany on the grounds of the Schleissheim Palace. I lit the model with a pair of two bare speed lights and "painted in" the shadows and highlights to create this edgy fashion image.
The styling was created to give the image a darker look with added mystery.


Model: Monique

Schleissheim PalacePalace Grounds and location for Von Trapp Photography's lingerie shoot.

Glamour photo of a sexy woman in a long coat, taken in Munich Germany.Exposure Ready v.1 by Von Trapp Photography 2015.(From the series: "Cum See What I'm Wearing Under My Coat")

Our curvey temptress prepares to give us a look at what she has on under her trench coat. Created in Germany at the Schloß Lustheim (Lustheim Palace) near München (Munich).

Model: Monique
Fashion-glamour photo of a sexy-curvy woman wearing lingerie outdoors in public, taken in Germany.Dark Exposure v.1 by Von Trapp Photography 2015.(From the series: "Cum See What I'm Wearing Under My Coat")

Our curvey temptress allures us with a look at what she has on under her trench coat. Created in Germany at the Schloß Lustheim (Lustheim Palace) near München (Munich).

Model: Monique

  All of the above images were taken at or near the pavilion or the nearby bridge that spans the canal. The next two captures, however, are on the west facing terrace of the Palace Lustheim (see map above). Despite being taken near sunset, you can see the Schleissheim Palace in the distance of the second image beyond Monique.
 

Sexy lingerie photo taken in München Germany at the Lustheim Palace gardens.Darkness & Beauty v.1a by Von Trapp Photography 2015(From the series: "Cum See What I'm Wearing Under My Coat")

Darkness falls on the city of Munich and the Lustheim Palace as we capture this very dramatic sky and the glamour of our model.

Model: Monique

Sexy Lingerie Glamour and Boudoir Photography in Austin, San Antonio and Houston. Texas Fashion Photography. Art nude photographyDark Beauty v.2 by Von Trapp Photography 2015.(From the series: "Cum See What I'm Wearing Under My Coat") Photo shoot in München at the Lustheim Palace. We captured this very dramatic sky just prior to sunset on a late September day with our raven haired beauty. Model/HMU: Monique    


  Finally, Monique wants you to see just what she is wearing under her coat. She trusts that you will enthusiastically approve.  "Are you you ready for a peek?"

Fashion-Glamour photo of a hot woman in a black coat, heels, and stockings in Germany.Ready For a Peek? v.1 by Von Trapp Photography 2015.(From the series: "Cum See What I'm Wearing Under My Coat")
Monique strikes a pose in preparation to show us just what she's wearing under her coat. Sexy photoshoot in Germany on the grounds of Schloss Schleißheim near München.
Model: Monique
Erotic glamour photo of a hot ravin haired woman in a trench coat and not wearing knickers, flashing outdoors in Germany.A Flash Of Beauty by Von Trapp Photography 2015.(From the series: "Cum See What I'm Wearing Under My Coat")

Our dark beauty answers the question of what is she wearing under her coat by offering us this tantalizing glimpse. Made even more delightful because she has left her knickers off! Instead, showing off her garter belt and off black stockings.

Model: Monique

  Click here to read part 2 from this shoot in Germany.  

 In the spring of 2016 we will travel to Prague to work with some of the Czech Republic's wonderful models.  Follow us here to see what we create in this fantastic city
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Love life enough to be adventurous, love your country enough to travel, grow and become a better person. 
Open your mind and heart, travel and know the joy of becoming a citizen of the world.
One's life can be comprised of many things...perhaps the most important of which is learning and growing.
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Living a Dream in Venice Part 3 | Fashion and Glamour Photo Shoot

January 28, 2016  •  1 Comment

 Fashion Photo Shoot in Venice...A Dream Location. Part 3

​  Who would not consider a chance to model and shoot in Venice as a extraordinary opportunity?  Add to that having a grand apartment in a Palazzo as your set location and you have a dream come true.  This was my dream for some time, and in September 2015 it came to pass.  The marble, stone and frescos that adorned the rooms with their fine Venetian chandeliers and stately furniture created a elegant setting for a fashion photo shoot.

Austin-Houston Boudoir Glamour Fashion Photographer. Fashion Editorial Photograph taken in Venice Italy. Sexy Boudoir Glamour photography. Amongst the Frescos by Von Trapp PhotographyFashion Editorial Shoot in Venice. ​The setting for this sexy fashion image is in the living room of the nobel palace Ca Zen in Venice, Italy. Its title is aptly named considering the presence of beautiful frescos on each wall of the room.

Amongst the Frescos is the title of this fashion image. Aptly named since every wall of this living room, with its 16 foot tall celling, was adorned with the incredible art.

Fashion, Glamour Photography on location in Venice Italy. San Antonio-Austin-Houston Boudoir Glamour Fashion Photographer.Shooting in Venice | Fashion Glamour Photography​Fashion, Boudoir, Glamour Photographer Richard von Trapp of Von Trapp Photography shooting on location in Venice Italy at the Palazzo Ca Zen with model Nicole.

     Photo artist and model setting up for the shot.

Sexy lingerie glamour photograph by Austin Boudoir Glamour Fashion Photographer Von Trapp Photography.Woman At The Palazzo Window by Von Trapp PhotographySexy Evocative Glamour Editorial Image On Location In Venice. This intently evocative image of Nicole at one of the windows overlooking the Palazzo's courtyard, emotes sensuality and mystery, yet hints at vulnerability. ​Image from the Venice Fashion Editorial Series by Von Trapp Photography.

Woman At The Palazzo Window  Here Nicole is captured in a beautiful light that is created by the open shade of the courtyard.  She is photographed from an adjacent window across the way from another room of the apartment.

Fashion-Glamour Nude Photography. Fashion Nude. Sexy Glamour.Austin-Houston Boudoir Glamour Fashion Photographer.A Best Foot Forward by Von Trapp Photography 2015Fashion Nude...Location Shoot in Venice. Sexy fashion image of Nicole wearing champagne colored strappy heels.

   A Best Foot Forward  This fashion nude is of our model wearing champagne colored strappy heels and was shot in the living-dinning room doorway of the Palazzo.

​  Von Trapp Photography and crew traveled to Europe from Texas with all of our camera and studio lighting  equipment, wardrobe, props and Las Vegas based model uNicoleorn.

  Read more about the planning for this shoot and our first day (Part 1), and see more of the images created at this dream location (Part 2).  And return here for the final blog segment (Part 4) and images from our Venice adventure.

Follow this link to view a lovely video of Venice on You Tube.


Open your mind and heart, travel and become a citizen of the world.

One's life can be comprised of many things...perhaps the most important of which is learning and growing.

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Glamour In Venice Part 2 | Fashion Photo Shoot on Location

January 07, 2016  •  1 Comment

  San Antonio fashion-glamour photographer on location in Italy. Part 2

  A location shoot can be both exciting and worrisome for a photographer, especially when the location is seven time zones away from home.  Alot of money and people's time are riding on getting the images, and despite all the extensive prior planning and detailed preparation, it can be very hard to shake the worry that you missed something.  

  As I wrote in my previous blog about this shoot, Living and Shooting in Splendor...the amount of time spent on preparation for the shoot was the key and we created excellent work.  Working with a quality group of people will always help make a project more successful and enjoyable.  Here is a look at some of the image captures we were able to create.

Austin glamour photographer travels to Venice to shoot fashion.On the Balcony by Von Trapp Photography 2015On the Balcony in Venice. Fashion image taken on the balcony of the Ca Zen Plazzo in Venice Italy.

  Taken on the bedroom balcony.

  We arrived at this location by water taxi the evening prior, being dropped off at our door on the canal seen here.  Anyone who has visited Venice knows how everything moves around the city by boat or by foot.  Choosing to ride in style right to our door was both a glamorous introduction to the city's lights and so much easier considering all of the equipment and wardrobe we had with us.

Sexy Venice Fashion Shoot, Austin PhotographerUntitled by Von Trapp Photography 2015Venice Fashion Glamour Shoot. The alleyways around the Palazzo Ca Zen in Northern Venice acted as a set-location for Von Trapp Photography's fashion shoot with Nicole.

The alleyways became our set locations.

Austin Boudoir, Glamour and Fashion Photographer on location in Venice Italy.Nicole Venice Fashion Shoot by Von Trapp Photography.Shot on a canal bridge in Venice Italy.

Striking a pose on a canal bridge.

Sexy Fashion photo shoot in Venice Italy. Photograph of a beautiful woman on a Venice bridge.In Stride by Von Trapp Photography 2015On a Bridge in Venice. Fashion image created in Venice Italy. Von Trapp Photography traveled from San Antonio to Venice for a fashion shoot with model Nicole.

Nicole in a sexy fashion pose.

Fashion photograph taken in Italy by Austin-San Antonio Boudoir, Glamour, Fashion photographer Von Trapp Photography.Evening sun by Von Trapp Photography 2015The setting sun created a lovely light for this fashion photograph in Venice Italy. Evening approaches as Nicole poses on the bedroom balcony.

  Please have a look at part #1 about the planning and preparation for this shoot and the start of shooting on the first day, and more images in part 3.  


Picking Your Boudoir or Glamour Photographer | Austin Houston San Antonio

December 12, 2015  •  Leave a Comment

   Selecting your Boudoir or Glamour Photographer...What differences should you consider.  

  Boudoir and Glamour are truly separate genera of photography and although boudoir can be created to have glamour or with a glamorously emotive styling, they are different from each other.  I specialize in shooting both glamour and boudoir, bringing a high degree of fashion-magazine inspiration to the look of each.  

Boudoir photo of a glamorous blonde.Kiti In Her Boudoir v.2 by Von Trapp Photography 2015Beautifully emotive, this boudoir photograph of Kiti was taken at the dressing table, wearing her vintage inspired Bullet Bra, Open Bottom Girdle and RHT Stockings. Model: Kiti Kobain (Model Mayhem #706652)
Worn Wardrobe: By Model.
Styling/Props/Wardrobe by Von Trapp Photography
MUA: Glam by Samiha (Model Mayhem #1302674)
Hair: Jeanette Marie (Model Mayhem #675944)

Classic Boudoir

Fashion photo taken in Venice of a woman in a high slit long dress on a bridge.In Stride v.2a by Von Trapp Photography 2015.On a Bridge in Venice
Fashion image created in Venice Italy. Von Trapp Photography traveled from San Antonio to Venice for a fashion shoot with model Nicole.


Model/HMU: uNicoleorn

Fashion-Glamour

Fashion Glamour photo of a sensual and beautiful woman in a sheer bra, opera gloves and pencil skirt.Sheer & Blue Lace v.2a by Von Trapp Photography 2013.Our model is a beguiling vision in her sheer sapphire blue.

Model: Simone

Fashion/Lingerie-Glamour

Sexy photo taken at night in Venice of a hot woman in bustier, sheer panty, stockings, and fushia pumps.In The Night v.1 by Von Trapp Photography 2017.Kat strides elegantly along a Venice canal under a streetlight. Von Trapp Photography's fashion shoot in La Serenissima.

Model/HMU: Kat Alexis

Fashion/Lingerie-Glamour
 

Sexy and emotive implied nude boudoir photograph in black and white.Implicit Delight v.2 by Von Trapp Photography 2013.Sexy glamour image of the divine Ms. Gianna.

Implied Nude Glamour/Boudoir

  Most talented boudoir photographers are natural light shooters.  They create lovely and often artful images that have a wonderful connection of the subject to the camera.  The natural light used to create their images produces a soft look to the photos that is flattering and attractive.

  In contrast to the look of most photographers, my images have a crisp fashion-magazine inspired look.  Often they are also created with a cinematic styling that is more dramatic and arty as well.  This look can only be achieved through the use of special lighting equipment such as strobes and continuous lighting, often in consort with lighting modifiers such as a beauty dish, umbrella, soft box, and a host of other specialty items.

Fashion-Glamour Editorial Photography by Von Trapp Photography of San Antonio.Nicole Smolders on Set in Agent Provocateur by Von Trapp Photography 2015Fashion Glamour | Austin-Houston Texas Glamour/Boudoir Photographer. This evocative fashion-glamour image of model Nicole was taken at the SLS Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, and is from Von Trapp Photography's "Old Hollywood Series" in which we recreated a look and stylized feel of the wonderful photographs takes in that classically romantic era of Hollywood still photography. Dress: Agent Provocateur | Pumps: Christian Louboutin | Gloves: Fratelli Orsini | Credits: Nicole elociN, Model Mayhem # 3522239 (Model), Glam by Samiha M.M. #1302674 (MUA), Jeanette Marie M.M. #675944 (Hair Stylist)

Fashion-Glamour, Old Hollywood style Glamour

Behind the scenes of a glamour shoot with Von Trapp Photography of Austin, San Antonio, Houston.Seeing the GlamourModel and Make-Up Artist Checking the Shot. Nicole and MUA Samiha scrutinize a series of image captures during a glamour shoot in Las Vegas shot by Von Trapp Photography.

  Behind the scenes of a glamour shoot in Las Vegas.  The look that was being created for the shoot was in the old hollywood style.  Here model Nicole and Make-Up Artist Samiha look at a series of image captures between sets.  

  The question then at this point is "how do I want to see myself?"  But answer this as well - have you considered seeing yourself differently?  Most people initially have a difficulty seeing themselves beyond the usual; a different person from that which has been looking back at them from the mirror daily.  This quite understandable way of thinking will hold many people back from realizing the possibility of being photographed in a whole new way which is glamorous and transcends their normal.  

  When you look at fashion magazines, and I know you do...possibly lots of them, you see images that are beautiful and glamorous unlike anything around you or that which is part of your normal daily life.  What you are likely to see are perfect examples of my favorite definition of glamour, anything that has beauty, grace, mystery and is transcendent.  

  To exceed the limits of our ordinary experience is to be transcendent.  Having yourself photographed gives you the perfict oppertunity to become part of a work of art, and to be transcendent as well.  But first you must realize the difference between a beautiful portrait and what it means to be a transcendent work of art.  

  Go to Pinterest and search "Glamour Photography"  and you will see a verity or examples of fine photography.  Some created with soft, flattering, romantic available light, others with edgy available light.  While others which were crafter with studio strobe, speed lights or continuous lighting.  All are very good examples of fine glamour photography, but they each have their own feeling and message.    

  Next search "Nautral light portrait" and you will see lovely examples of flatering light.  But as you continue to look over the images, note how the quality of light is not different or unusual to what we might see at any given time during our day.  They are, infact, what we have come to expect from the natural light of our world, and as such are fimular and comfortable to us.    

  Now lets search "Glamour Photography femme fatale".  Here you will see a distinct difference to the feeling of the photographs created by the lighting, the highly quafted hair and impecable make-up not withstanding.  This is the style of glamor-legends, images that are distinctly glamorous.  These images have a "magazine" quality about them and are more likley to possess the transcendentance that I speak of.  

  Finally have a look at one of my favorite artists, Annie Leibovitz who is a master of lighting and with her cinematic style has created countless masterpieces of photographic art for Vouge, Disney, Vantiy Fair and more.  She along with other talented and highly skilled artists are known for creating transcendent images that capture our attention and full our imagination.

San Antonio Texas Boudoir Photography Sexy Glamorous Evocative, Houston Boudoir PhotographerGlamorous Beauty | Austin Texas Boudoir PhotographyBeautiful and Glamorous Boudoir. This image is supremely evocative of the Old Hollywood Style Glamour. Signe was photographed in the SLS Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Emotive Boudoir photography like this is our specialty at Von Trapp Glamour and Boudoir Photography. Bra from the Dita von Teese collection. Contact us today and realize your dream of glamour with a boudoir session with Von Trapp Photography. Model: Witch Baby Pinup Hair, Makeup, Wardrobe: By Model.

  Boudoir photograph created with the use of studio strobes and a beauty dish.  The inspiration for this image was the dramatic styling used in the "Old Hollywood" style of glamour images.

  When you search for your glamour or boudoir photographer, consider having yourself photographed in the similar manner that creates some of the most iconicity glamorous images.  Select an artist that has the creative skill and ability to make a work of art with you as the subject.  Select not just an excellent photographer, but a photo-artist.

  We at Von Trapp Photography will connect you to your glamour and create a work of art for you that will thrill for you for a lifetime.  Follow me on Facebook.

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Becoming a Calendar Girl | Glamour Photo Shoot for Hubby

November 27, 2015  •  Leave a Comment

  Ms. G's Glamour Calendar Shoot...​Creating a glamour calendar for her husband 

  When Ms.G was considering what she wanted to give her loving husband for their anniversary, she decided to make it a sexy glamour calendar of thirteen fabulous images for him to look at every day.  Her profession keeps her on the road several days a month and this would be a way to be with him in his office everyday.

  She stated that she knew what she wanted the look and feel to be like and set off on an extensive search for the right artist to make it a reality for her and her husband.  With the help of a very good friend, they came upon Von Trapp Photography and contacted us and we met to discuss her project.

  I was taken by her concept and by her personality.  We listened to each other's thoughts for almost two hours. I wanted to hear as much detail as possible and to give her ideas about what we could bring to the party in the way of design, concept, technique and artistry.  Ms. G. had a chance to see additional examples of our work and to get all of her questions asked and concerns and fears addressed.  

  At the start of this project in August her anniversary was not for another seven months; however, we would need to get started quickly in order to fully design the shoot, plan the logistics, and capture the images.  All would need to occur before the end of September to take advantage of the weather, since some of her desired images included a beach shoot, an outdoor cowgirl theme and a boudoir shoot.  We used Pinterest to facilitate the gathering of inspiration and thoroughly collaborated with her to insure our creative vision satisfied hers for this 18x24 inch, 13-page work of art.

Glamour portrait of a woman in a bathing suit for a sexy glamour calendar.Ms.G by Von Trapp PhotographyGlamour Calendar Shoot. One of thirteen commissioned images created for Ms G. who contacted Von Trapp Photography to create a glamour calendar for her.

One of 13 image created for her glamour calendar that will be a present to her beloved husband.   This one has been selected as one of the images to be used for one of the summer months.

  Ms. G's project necessitated that she contract us for our commissioned shoot since it was really several different shoots which were needed to create enough variety of images for a calendar.  Also, at this price point she benefited by her ability to have a great deal of planning and post-processing included in the price.  As of this writing, we have completed all stages of preparation, shooting and post-processing, and have sent the images to print.

  Ms. G has expressed her great joy over the results, and has shared the delighted comments of close girlfriends about her experience, and the artistic results of her experience with us at Von Trapp Photography.

  Thank you to Ms. G for trusting us at Von Trapp Photography to create her dream calendar and to bring it to fruition, and for allowing us to post this image from her shoot.  We really enjoyed working with her and connecting her to her glamour.  Contact us today and let us connect you to yours. 

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