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Thank you for visiting with me.  This blog chronicles my journey as a professional glamour, boudoir and fashion photographer as well as my continuing adventures around the world. 

Glamour-Mystery-Grace on Stage | Texas Glamour-Boudoir-Wedding-Photo

February 26, 2014  •  Leave a Comment

  Mystery and Grace…It's the key to glamour photography.

  The glamour of this photo is expressed by the beauty and grace of the dancers and expression of the bartender.  The viewer's eyes are drawn to the face of the bartender, who is looking past the obvious beauty and sexiness of the women and couple.  One is left to ponder what is so captivating as to steal his interest in such a way.  Could it be the sight of a gorgeous stranger who just entered the joint by way of the metal staircase; or perhaps it is a lover known to him, and once realized, provides a flood of memories to return.    

  The glamour is further expressed in the story, still unknown, of the three women as well as the couple who are in a close embrace of a Latin dance.  The darkened and gritty styling of the photo greatly adds to the mood, helping to create the glamour.        

Texas glamour elegant couture beautiful evocative sexy photo Mystery and Glamour by Von Trapp Photography. #Austin #San Antonio #Houston #Dallas #Boudoir #GlamourThe glamour of a cabaret expressed by the mystery and grace of the expression on the bartender's face and lines of the dancers.

  Richard von Trapp is a Texas glamour photographer who travels the world capturing its glamour.  # Austin-San Antonio-Houston-Dallas Glamour Photography.


Austin-San Antonio-Houston-Dallas Glamour and Boudoir. Blog | Creating Glamour in the Retro Style.

February 18, 2014  •  Leave a Comment

  Glamour Photography...Creating a glamorous feeling with a retro style.

   A glamorous image of a woman is created when it has been crafted with mystery, is graceful and is transformative.  Glamour transcends the everyday, and invites us to live in a different world.     

Glamour, Boudoir, Beauty, Fashion Photography in Austin, Houston, Dallas and San Antonio.Retro-Inspired GlamourThe glamourous 1930's and this art deco setting inspired the styling of this glamour photograph.

  This image takes advantage of the Art Deco design of the room and is paired with hair, make-up and fashion to create a retro felling.  The lighting is crafted by strobes and was post-processed with blue, yellow and brown layers to create drama and interest for the final image.

  Let me make a glamorous image of you that will become a treasured piece of art in your home. 

 To get a more in-depth idea of what is glamour, see my blog and read Part 1 of Glamour and Boudoir Photography...The changing style of these misunderstood genre.

   Richard von Trapp is a glamour photographer in Texas who travels the world capturing its glamour. #Glamour Photography in Austin, San Antonio, Dallas and Houston.  


Fashion Shoot in San Antonio, Venice and London England.

January 16, 2014  •  Leave a Comment

  Fashion, Glamour Photography Shoot in Texas, Prague, London and Venice

  Creating interesting portraiture that has an evocative, glamorous or edgy quality is such a joy for me.  Here are some photographs that I absolutely love. They have been created at several different locations in Texas and Europe. 

  I classify my style of photography as being fashion-inspired and cinematic in its lighting and styling. To create my look, I most often use studio strobes to create the light that I have envisioned for the image.

Texas glamour elegant couture beautiful evocative sexy photoBlack & Red by Von Trapp Photography 2013Fashion Photography

Portrait created in San Antonio by Richard von Trapp of Von Trapp Photography, Austin, Houston, San Antonio.

Fashion photo of a woman in a bodysuit, cape, and heels on the street of Venice.Bodysuit and Coat by Von Trapp Photography 2015.(From the series: Come See What Is Under My Coat Seres) Venice Fashion Glamour Shoot. The alleyways around the Palazzo Ca Zeno in Northern Venice acted as a set-location for Von Trapp Photography's fashion shoot with Nicole.

Lingerie glamour photo of a hot and busty woman in an abandoned building.Foundation of Lust v.1(C) by Von Trapp Photography 2014.(From the series: A Matter of Voluptuous Intelligence)

What is more thrilling than an intelligent woman who is curvy and hot AF. The best lusty beginnings are often created by a dazzling intellect. Jessica creates some titillating images during our fashion-glamour shoot in this abandoned structure along Highway US 90 in west Texas. Here, in her body briefer, stockings, and fuck me pumps; our lusty model strikes a pose that places her curves on display in a most delightful way. Model: Jessica

Fashion Glamour nude photograph of a sexy redhead in stockings and Louboutin peep toe stilettoes.On White Against Black v.1a by Von Trapp Photography 2015.Gianna smolders for our camera in bearly black stockings, and satin Christian Louboutin peep toe pumps adorns our luscious model.

Model/HMU: Gianna

 

Fashion-glamour photo of a stunning mature woman in lingerie at a bar in San Antonio Texas.L'entrée by Von Trapp Photography 2018.(Title: "The Entrance" in French)

Palmer is a show-stopper as she enters the bar grabing the attention of the women, and making every man hard pressed to remain composed.

Model/HMU: Palmer

Chic fashion image of two women in a Venetian Palazzo.Chic e belle donne by Von Trapp Photography 2017.(Title: Chic and beautyful women) The enchanting Kat and Kim derss for a stylish evening in Venice. Fashion shoot at palazzo Ca Zen.

Model/HMU: Kat Alexis and Classic Kim.

Fashion photo of a busty and stylish woman wearing a tight dress taken in San Antonio.Fashionable by Von Trapp Photography 2103.Hat: White House Black Marker, Purse and belt: Guess by Marciano, Manolo Blahnik nude Mary Jane pumps. Body: by the delectable Simone

Fashion-glamour photo of a Czech beauty in lingerie, posed standing in a window in Prague.Window Beauty by Von Trapp Photography 2016.Fashion-Glamour shoot in Prague at the Franciscan Garden Glass Apartment.
Model: Dominika a.k.a. Coxy. HMUA: Linda Chudomelová.

  Another characteristic of my style is that images most often shot on location. I love the challenge of capturing the color, and feel of somewhere which becomes a major element in the final image.

  We are in a time when the smartphone and AI has "made everyone a photographer". But are they an artist? I continue to consider my feeling about this question. I can say that I do find some, perhaps even many, creations which have used AI to one extent or another, to be art, and artful. Which I can consider as mixed medium. Whether I can consider the creator of said art to be an artist, is very much up in the art for me.

 

Fashion photo of a sexy woman wearing high slit long dress, heels, and holding a Venetian stick mask.Golden Mysterious v.1 by Von Trapp Photography 2015Mysterious, leggy and glamorous. Our model is ready for her masked ball in Venice.

Model/HMU: uNicoleorn

Retro_inspired photo of a woman wearing a bullet bra. Austin Sexy Edgy Evocative Elegant Boudoir Glamour Photography.Her Point is Clear v.1 by Von Trapp Photography 2014.There is no arguing her point, she makes it delightfully clear. Re-creating the look of the iconic sweater girl, Simone dawns a bullet bra and makes a point of how eye-catching this 1940s look was for the viewer.
Model/HMU: Simone

 

Edgy fine art fashion-glamour photo of a woman holding an umbrella in a back ally of San Antonio Texas.Rainy Alley by Von Trapp Photography 2014.Stylized image of a San Antonio ally on a rainy morning with a woman carrying an umbrella.

Urban Glamour Photography that is emotive and edgy.

Fashion photo of a woman with her dress hiked-up. Sexy, Evocative, even a little Provocative.Sexy in Her Little Black Dress by Von Trapp Photography 2013Sexy Fashion Glamour
​Wearing Christian Louboutin booties and a little black party dress, our model strikes an attention getting fashion pose.

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.

Model: uNicoleorn

Fashion photo of a voluptuous woman wearing a tight dress and hat on a scooter.Bellezza titillante v.2 by Von Trapp Photography 2013.(Title: Titillating beauty)

Having been inspired by Italian style and Roman life we created this classy fashion look that also showcases our model's fabulous shape.

Model/HMU: Simone

Beautifully sexy image of a woman in lingerie outdoors in Venice.Kat at Punta della Dogana v.1 by Von Trapp Photography 2017(From the series: Come See What Is Under My Coat)

Taken at the Punta della Dogana which is an art museum in Venice's old customs building, the Dogana da Mar. It also refers to the triangular area of Venice where the Grand Canal meets the Giudecca Canal,and its collection of buildings: Santa Maria della Salute, Patriarchal Seminary, and Dogana da Mar at the triangle's tip. Across the canal is seen the Campanile di San Marco in St. Mark's Square.

Model: Kat

Please enjoy this video on youtube of the lovely Venice. You can see this shoot location at 51 to 58 seconds.

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.

Fashion Glamour photograph of a busty beauty in a lace bra and leather jacket, flashing outdoors in west Texas.Think You Can Keep Up? v.1 by Von Trapp Photography 2014.(From the series: A Lusty Road Adventure)

Fast sexy car, faster and oh so much more sexier woman to dream about. Emotive lingerie glamour image captured on location along West Texas US 90. This image was taken after sunset and lit with Profoto strobe fitted with a beauty dish.

Model/HMU: Simone

 

Fashion-Glamour photo of a sexy woman in lingerie, outdoors in Venice, Italy.Magnificence Lines v.1 by Von Trapp Photography 2017.(From the series: "Cum See What I'm Wearing Under My Coat")

The shapely and pleasing lines of these Venetian columns create a magnificent setting for the even more pleasing figure of our model. Taken at Dogana da Mar, on Punta della Dogana, which is an art museum in Venice's old customs building at the triangular area of Venice where the Grand Canal meets the Giudecca Canal.

Model: Kat Alexis

Fashion-glamour photo of a sexy geek girl.'J' Goes Geek v.3 by Von Trapp Photography 2022.Knowing the allure of a hot woman who is strong, intelligent and possesses sensational skills that thrill, our model goes geek.

Model: Jessica

Edgy and sexy glamour photo of a woman in a Agent Provocateur dress in a San Antonio alley.A View Of Palner by Von Trapp Photography 2018.San Antonio's Peacock Alley is the setting for model Palmer, who creates a risqué view for our camera in this Agent Provocateur dress.

Model/HMU: Palmer

Fashion Glamour photo of two sexy hot and busty topless women in an Italian palazzo in Venice.An Afternoon with Kim and Kat v.2a by Von Trapp Photography 2017.Coffee and a good book to while away the time, Venice fashion shoot at the palazzo Ca Zen with Kim and Kat.

Model/HMU: Classic Kin and Kat Alexis

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

Sexy fashion nude photo of a woman in bed using a rotary phone.Sexy Whisper v.1 by Von Trapp Photography 2016.TerryZ is sexy and emotive in this fashion image taken in Prague at the Franciscan Garden Glass Suite Apartment.
It was inspired by Ellin von Unwerth's photo of Jessica Chasten for Vogue. The phone is circa 1972 and obtained from my father-in-law's estate
which was one of the many props that I carried to Prague.


Model: TerryZ (Model Mayhem #3765368)
HMUA: Linda Chudomelová (Model Mayhem #2841941)

Sexy fashion nude of a woman in an emerald bullet bra under a bridge.Making Her Point Known v.1 by Von Trapp Photography 2021.Tall, leggy and exotic, our model strikes a pose and gets right to the point.

Pin-up Glamour Boudoir photo of a sexy redhead wearing a vintage inspired bullet bra, garter belt and stockings.With These, I'm All Set v.1 by Von Trapp Photography 2015.A current day take on the iconic underpinning which was the key item afording the creation of the "Sweater Girl" look--the bullet brassiere. Dating from the late 30's to early 60's this striking, if unnatural shape, formed the foundation which created that look. Ironically, its chosen replacement look became that of the braless woman of the 60/70's.

Model/HMU; Amy

Fashion-Glamour Photo of two sexy-glamorous women in Prague.Your Drink Mademoiselle by Von Trapp Photography 2016.Fashion Photo in Prague
​TerryZ is tended to by Coxy in this Prague fashion shoot image.

HMUA: Linda Chudomelová.

Fashion photo of two 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: Classic Kim/Kat Alexis

 



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Austin Glamour Photographer visits Cortina D' Ampezzo Italy.

January 06, 2014  •  Leave a Comment

  Beauty in the Italian Dolomites

  Life in the Austin and San Antonio area has its own special feeling.  However, the full-of-life and young-at-heart lifestyle of Cortina is deeply engaging in its own way. When a town has this much environmental beauty, with a potential for year-round outdoor activity, it just seems to promote a love of a lifestyle of health and fitness. I have traveled there many times between 2013 and 2019 for hiking and photoshoots and it is one of those locations that will keep drawing you back for more.  

Teavel photograph by Austin, Houston, San Antonio Glamour Photographer Richard von Trapp.Dolomite Beauty by Richard von Trapp of Von Trapp Photography.Mt. Lagazuoi in the Tyrollean Dolomites of Italy.

 

Life style photograph by Austin/Houston/San Antonio Glamour Photographer Richard von Trapp.Bicycling in the Dolomites. Austin and Houston glamour photographer.On the road in the Tyrolean Dolomites of Italy. Photographed by Richard von Trapp 2013. Austin/Houston/San Antonio Glamour Photographer.

 

Life style photograph by Austin/Houston/San Antonio Glamour Photographer Richard von Trapp.A Break at the Top by Von Trapp Photography 2013.Hikers at the summit of one of the Dolomites highest mountains. Sept 2013,

 

  Hikers of all ages are seen on the mountain. I am constantly impressed with the fitness and love of things outdoors in Europe and the UK. I a just as likely to be on a mountain trail at 2000 meters with a young child and their parents, or to be passed going up hill by a group of septuagenarian and octogenarians. 

Life style photograph by Austin/Houston/San Antonio Glamour Photographer Richard von Trapp.On The Trail in Italy by Von Trapp Photography 2013.Trail leading to Mt. Lagazuoi constructed during WWI. Visible is the marking of the Austrian flag to show the front line of troops. Hikers of all ages were seen making the ascent.

 

  The Austrian flag was painted on the rocks to mark the front line of troops durning WWI. This aided in navigation in the snow. Today, it marks the hiking trails for countless enthusiasts. This incredible section of the Alps is a must see, and perhaps hike for those so inclined.

  For the even more adventurous, try the Via ferrata. A series of high climbing routes that have you in a harness and connected to a cable, whilst you traverse across narrow paths and climb ladders. Each of which were created by the soldiers who waged war here during WWI. It is humbling to think that they traversed these trails, carrying huge loads, even moved cannon in the snow. Everything to exist and fight was packed in be man and beast. 

 

Life style photograph by Austin/Houston/San Antonio Glamour Photographer Richard von Trapp.At The Summit by Von Trapp Photography 2013.Hikers at the summit of one of the Dolomites highest mountains. Sept 2013,

  At the top--looking at the next goal in the distance. 

Life style photograph by Austin/Houston/San Antonio Glamour Photographer Richard von Trapp.A Girls Outing by Von Trapp Photography 2013.This group of seven women was photographed having lunch after returning from the summit of Mt. Lagazuoi just above. This spot sheltered from the wind made for a beautiful rest spot.

  My above image, although somewhat remarkable to me for what, who, and where it was taken and for who was in it, is just another sunny day in the Dolomites. A lunch upon the mountain after a couple of hours of hiking, and a lovely ladies day out.

Mt. Lagazuoi in the Dolomites.Life style photograph by Austin/Houston/San Antonio Glamour Photographer Richard von Trapp.View of the Summit by Von Trapp Photography 2013.A view of the summit of Mt. Lagazuoi in the Tyrollean Dolomites of Italy. Sept 2013.

  Throughout Europe one will normally find on the summit of most mountains a large cross, most often made of wood, and a box with a hiker's/climber's logbook for you to sign. In the image above such a cross can be seen in the distance.

 

Glamour photograph by Austin Glamour Photographer Richard von Trapp.At the Summit by Ken Head 2013.Photo Artist von Trapp at the summit of Mt. Lagazuoi in the Tyrollean Dolomites. Sept 2013

 

,Glamour photograph by Austin Glamour Photographer Richard von Trapp. San Antonio/Austin photographer stops for lunch in the Dolomites.A Great Spot for Lunch by Von Trapp Photography 2013.<span class="large">Atop Mt. Lagazuoi after a day of hiking and photographing, this spot at the rifugio (mountain refuge) was perfect for a beer and pommes. </span>

  Perhaps the most special aspect for me of mountain hiking in Europe is the likelihood of making a hike/climb and finding a Refugio (mountain hut in Italian) where you can have a snack and a great local beer. Such as these fries...with mayonnaise of course, or a more substantial meal. In Austria, Germany and Switzerland it is called a Hütte. And in France it is called a chalet de montagne or cabane de montagne.

  Many of the, often humble--but sometimes more fancy, mountain huts have a small number of rooms or hostel bunks available for a night's stay.
 

 

 


Hikers Life Near the Top | Austin-San Antonio-Houston Glamour Photographer in Italy.

December 28, 2013  •  Leave a Comment

  Austin Glamour Photographer Travels to Italy.

  Hiking in the Dolomites is truly spectacular and a favorite location for countless people from around the world. My September adventure took me from San Antonio to Europe, and this incredible place.

Mt. Lagazuoi in the Dolomites. Houston Glamour Photographer, Austin_Fashion_Photographer, Austin_Glamour_Photographer, Austin_Glamour_Photography, Austin_Photographer, Cortina_Italy, Dolomites, Dolomiti, San_Antonio_Boudoir_Photographer, Von Trapp Photography.View of the Summit by Von Trapp Photography 2013.A view of the summit of Mt. Lagazuoi in the Tyrollean Dolomites of Italy. Sept 2013. Austin and San Antonio Photographer.   Mount Lagazuoi, Italy.Austin_Boudoir_Photographer, Austin_Fashion_Photographer, Austin_Glamour_Photographer, Austin_Glamour_Photography, Austin_Photographer, Cortina_Italy, Dolomites, Dolomiti, San_Antonio_Boudoir_Photographer, Mount Lagazuoi, Italy by Von Trapp Photography 2013.Hikers near the summer of one of the Dolomites highest mountains. Sept 2013, Von Trapp Photography.

Numerous small rock monuments called cairns can be seen erected around the summit.

Austin/San Antonio atop a mountain in the Italian Dolomites.Austin_Boudoir_Photographer, Austin_Fashion_Photographer, Austin_Glamour_Photographer, Austin_Glamour_Photography, Austin_Photographer, Cortina_Italy, Dolomites, Dolomiti, San_Antonio_Boudoir_Photographer, Von Trapp Photography.At the Summit by von Trapp of Von Trapp Photography 2013.At the summit of Mt. Lagazuoi in the Tyrollean Dolomites. Sept 2013

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At the summit of Mt. Lagazuoi--far below is Passo Falzarego, the mountain pass that was commanded from these heights by the Austrian military in WWI.  It is possible to visit the extensive defensive tunnel system constructed in the belly of this mountain and be given a chance to wonder at the spartan conditions that must have existed here for the soldiers.  

WWI Austrian cave system defending Mt. Lagazuoi in the Dolomites.Mountain Defenses. WWI Tunnel in Mt. Lagazuoi by Von Trapp Photography 2013.A fighting position used by the Austrian Army in Mt. Lagazuoi during the First World War. Photographed by Austin and San Antonio Photographer, Von Trapp Photography.

This, probably a machine-gun position, had an opening of 2x4 feet. The celling height was under 5 feet.  

San Antonio/Austin photographer stops for lunch in the Dolomites.Austin_Boudoir_Photographer, Austin_Fashion_Photographer, Austin_Glamour_Photographer, Austin_Glamour_Photography, Austin_Photographer, Cortina_Italy, Dolomites, Dolomiti, San_Antonio_Boudoir_Photographer, Von Trapp Photography.A Great Spot for Lunch by Von Trapp Photography 2013.Atop Mt. Lagazuoi after a day of hiking and photographing, this spot at the rifugio (mountain refuge) was perfect for a beer and pommes.

At days end, this soldier enjoyed an incredible view and fare of fries (Pommes) with mayo and a Pils, thankful to now be at peace---at least in this beautiful place. Best wishes to all for the new year, especially to those who serve. 

Here are some good sites to help you explore the region. 

http://www.summitpost.org/dolomites/150874

http://www.dolomitemountains.com/en/summer_fall_trips/dolomites_hike.htm

http://www.besthike.com/europe/dolomites/index.html

http://www.alpedisiusi.info/en/info/welcome.html

 


Tyrollean Adventure | Texas Glamour-Boudoir-Wedding-Photo

December 19, 2013  •  Leave a Comment

  Tyrollean Adventure    

  Flying from San Antonio to Munich on my most recent return to Central Europe which included Germany, Austria and Italy, I finally experienced the beauty of the Dolomites for myself.  The Dolomites, Dolomiti in Italian, are nearly equally shared between the provinces of Belluno, South Tyrol and Trentino in Northern Italy.  During this trip, I explored the Tyrollean region of the Dolomiti in and around the town of Cortina D' Ampezzo.

    The first part of my trip started in Germany, where I was stationed and lived for 12 years. After a day of showing a friend the sights in München we took the next 3 days to travel south, visiting well known spots along the way including Salzburg. We drove past Kitzbühel and finally down to Cortina, which is located east of Bozen in Südtirol (South Tyrol), present day Austria.
Austin Glamour Photography. Mountain in South Tyrol, Italy.Dolomite Beauty by Von Trapp Photography 2013.Located 30 minutes west of the town of Cortina Italy is this impressive structure.

  Tyrol's human settlement dates back to 12,000 BC and through the middle ages until the end of the Napoleonic Wars in 1805 it looked much like what is seen on this map.

Map of Tyrol

  During "The Great War" World War I, the battle lines ran largely along the border shown above between north and south Tirol. It did move about but remained mostly fixe. The fortifications that were dug into the mountains along with the trails leading to them, are the hiking and climbing routs used by the international hikers that visit today.

  To assist knowing where the trails were then and now, blazes mark of red and white paint are used. They resemble the current flag of Austria and are found on the stone of the rock face and upon an elaborate series of wooden sigh posts showing the trail numbers.        

  Today, the State of North Tyrol (shown in red) makes up the western part of Austria.  Whereas Sudtirol (South Tyrol) and Trentino are now a part of Northern Italy.  Although the culture, architecture and traditional clothing styles are distinctly similar to what many Americans think of when they think of Bavarian, it is now part of Italy and German and Italian is spoken widely throughout the region.     Austin_Boudoir_Photographer, Austin_Glamour_Photographer, Austin_Glamour_Photography, Austin_PhotographerTyrollean Castle by Von Trapp Photography 2013.

The photo above and directly below show the craggy beauty of the Dolomiti (Dolimite) region as we approached Italy from the Austrian side. Mid September 2013.   

Cortina D' Ampezzo, Photo of the Italian Dolomites.Dolomiti Beauty by Von Trapp Photography 2013.Approaching Italy from the north thru Austria one is meet by this impressive vista.

  Atop many of the summits you will find a cross or stone monument, often with a hikers book to be signed. In the photo below you can see remanence from the First World War. 

Landscape photos while hiking in the Italian Dolomites.WWI Frontline-Dolomites by Von Trapp Photography 2013.Mt. Lagazuoi in South Tyrol. Along the WWI frontier between Austria and Italy, this high ground was held by the Austrian Army and commanded the valley below. Evidence of the war is seen here with the tripod made of barbed wire fence pickets and topped with the front half of an artillery shell.

  The following images have been captured on my many return trips there, and are all from the region west of Cortina d' Ampezzo. 

Dolomites-Italy by Von Trapp Photography 2013.Dolomites-Italy by Von Trapp Photography 2013.The last few meters for these hikers up M. Lagazuoi via the SW trail.

Photo of Tofana di Rozes i the Italian Dolomites.Petulant Massive v.1 by Von Trapp Photography 2015From my first visit in 2013 I have hiked here with family and models every year to 2017. The area has truly captured my heart. Tofana di Rozes 3225m, here seen from a distance during our 2015 hiking season.

 

  Tofana di Rozes 3225 m (10,642ft) (photo above) as seen from a distance during our 2015 hiking season. In 2016, we came back and hiked around its base. Those trails are seen here, leading up from the far right and crossing along the base at the level of the dark stone and just above the light colored material.

  This mountain and the surrounding ones to the left and right were the front lines in WWI between the Austrian forces and the Italian forces who held the ground from where this image was taken. A highway that leads from Cortina (to the right and east) passes in the low ground between this camera position and the foot of Mt. Tofana. Its use was the main object to be denied to the Italians. Although not seen here, there are hundreds of tunnel openings from which direct fire from canon and machine-gun was directed down upon the road.

  They are found in this and all the other mountains along the front, from which fighting positions equipped with machine-guns and small artillery guns controlled the passes. One such road, not seen here, runs along the low ground from right to left in this photo.

  The conditions here for all combatants was extreme, but imagine the effort it took to first scale the mountains, tunnel hundreds of meters down into them and then exist there for years. Also consider that all supplies had to be packed up into the defensive positions by the soldiers and pack animals. Today the trails that were built by the soldiers to fight are now part of a wonderfully marked trail system for hackers and climbers.  

Photo of the Italian Dolomites near Cortina D' Ampezzo.From Hilltop To Hilltop by Von Trapp Photography 2016.Hours earlier we were on the far summit of M. Lagazuoi, having taken the cable car up and down. For this image, we hiked here from the parking lot in the valley below.

  This is Mt. Lagazuoi which dominated over the strategic location of Passo di Falzarego (6,906ft) along the east-west road.


  The town of Cortina is a gem not to be missed. It hosted the the 1956 Winter Olympics, and will do so again in 2026. It is one of two location I have used as a base to hike in the Dolomites. The other being the village at San Pellegrino Pass. These following images are from Cortina.

Cortina D' Ampezzo and Cristallo Mt. 3216 meters.Cortina D' Ampezzo and Cristallo Mt. 3216 m. by Von Trapp Photography 2013.Looking east upon the Tyrolean town of Cortina Italy. Sept 2013

Window box in the Tyrollean town of Cortina Italy photographed by Austin/ San Antonio Glamour photographer Richard von Trapp.European Charm by Von Trapp Photography 2013.Typical Alpin style of geraniums in a window box creating a beautiful seen in the South Tyrollean town of Cortina Italy.

Travel photograph of Cortina, Italy.Street Scene in South Tyrol by Von Trapp Photography 2013.A Street in Cortina d' Amprezzo.

Travel photograph by Austin/Houston/San Antonio Glamour Photographer Richard von Trapp.Shopping in Cortina by Von Trapp Photography 2013.Street scene in downtown Cortina Italy. Travel photograph, street scene in Cortina< Italy at nighttime.A Night on the Town by Von Trapp Photography 2013.Downtown Cortina, Italy.


  Finally, I will conclude this adventure to the Dolomites with images from San Pellegrino Pass, a 1.5 hour drive SW of Cortina. During this trip, which included both Cortina and San Pellegrino.During this trip I created some art nude images along with landscape images. Lets start with some nighttime nudes in Cortina.

Photo of a sexy woman in a corset, thigh high boots, pantyhose and bra: giving a nip slip in public. Cortina, Italy at night.Mistress Simone v.1 by Von Trapp Photography 2016.(From the series: "Come See What I'm Wearing Under My Coat", A Nippily Showing)
Under it all she is wearing a low-cut Agent Provocateur bra that subtly allows her areolas and nipples to make a risqué showing. Nighttime photoshoot in Cortina, Italy.

Model: Simone

Lingerie -Glamour photo of a woman on a balcony in Cortina, Italy,, holding a Venetian stick mask.Venetian Mask v.1a by Von Trapp Photography 2015.(From the series: "Come See What I'm Wearing Under My Coat")

Fashion image taken on a Italian balcony in Cortina which is centered in the Dolomite mountains just northwest of Venice.


Model: Simone

Nighttime lingerie glamour photo of a hot woman flashing outdoors in Cortina, Italy.Night's Lusty-Luring v.1a by Von Trapp Photography 2015.(From the series: "Come See What I'm Wearing Under My Coat")

Adorned in her Agent Provocateur, this vamp is all set to create a commotion. Location shoot in Cortina, Italy.

Model: Simone
Sexy lingerie photo of a woman outdoors at night in Cortina, Italy.Promenade di notte v.2 by Von Trapp Photography 2015.(Title: Nighttime Promenade) (From the series: "Come See What I'm Wearing Under My Coat")
Simone struts her stuff along a walkway in Cortina, Italy.
Model: Simone

 

 

Landscape photo of the Italian dolomites.Dolomite Morning v.1a by Von Trapp Photography 2014.A mountain vista captured in the Italian Dolomites. Landscape photo of the Italian Dolomites.Dolomite Beauty by Von Trapp Photography 2016Our view to the west of Fuchiade in the late afternoon.
See a YouTube video of this magnificent area.
Landscape photo Mt. le Saline in the Italian Dolomites.Objective Reached by Von Trapp Photography 2016Looking back one can see the pass we hiked up to just to the left of Mt. le Saline, seen in the center of this image, which was this day's objective. We first passed this point in the village of Fuchiade 9 hours earler on our way up the mountain. Landscape photo of the Italian Dolomites with a female hiker.The Last Hour Ahead by Von Trapp Photography 2016(From the series: Hiking To The Clouds, 9 of 13.) NE of San Pellegrino, Italy. Ahead lies our last hour of travel up to 2600 meters.

 
 


On set with Laurena Mitchell | Texas Glamour

November 30, 2013  •  Leave a Comment

Commercial Glamour Shoot...Texas Boudoir and Glamour Photographer

  On a recent shoot at a location between Austin and San Antonio, we had the joy of working with Laurena Mitchell, an NPC Figure Competitor. Her project is to bring a series of photographs of her with a snake to reality.  Her inspired vision is to create several edgy images for self promotion as a Figure Competitor.  After initial communication with her we started the pre-production planning.  We evaluated her request thoroughly , researched the National Physique Committee, its competition rules and standards, and researched our client.  We gained insight into how competitors train and live in preparation for competition.  Considerable research was committed to evaluating how other competitors have been photographed and are promoting themselves as well.  

  We entered into the creative process with the development of concepts and assembled an inspiration board.  We conducted location scouting, acquired equipment for the set and continued communication with our client.        

  On the day of the shoot we met with Shawn and Rachel Harrison of Superior Reptiles and Rodents, who provided three of their snakes and would be wrangling the snakes for us to help create the shot that Laurena desired.  Shawn and Rachel specialize in Ball Pythons but have others as well and whose services can be found at their website http://www.superiorreptilesco.com.  A special thanks to them for their help in creating the look.

These are some of the behind the scenes photographs of the shoot in New Braunfels Texas.  

Laurena Mitchell, NPC Figure Competitor. Von Trapp Photography. Arlington, Austin, Dallas, "Fort Worth", Georgetown, Houston, "New Braunfels", "Round Rock", "San Antonio", "San Marcos", Schertz, Texas, beautiful, beauty, boudoir, edgy, fashion, glamorous, "glamour photography", intimate, lingerie, modern, nude, senior, sexy, tasteful, wedding, "woman's photography"Houston, San Antonio Glamour Photographer on a commercial shoot.Glamour shoot by Austin and San Antonio Photographer Richard von Trapp. San Antonio, Austin, Houston Glamour Photographer.Houston Glamour Photographer, commercial glamour shoot.NPC Figure Competitor Laurena Mitchell being photographed by San Antonio Glamour Photographer.

  Contact us today with your ideas and desires and let us excite you with how we can connect you to your glamour and beauty.

  I am Richard von Trapp of Von Trapp Photography.  We create evocative glamour and boudoir images that will connect you to your glamour.

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#San Antonio-Austin-Houston-Dallas Glamour Photographer. On Set With Laurena Mitchell.

November 03, 2013  •  Leave a Comment

Austin-San Antonio-Houston-Dallas Glamour and Boudoir Photography. Blog | Edgy Fashion Shoot.

October 28, 2013  •  Leave a Comment

Fashion Glamour Shoot

Two of my recent stylized fashion photographs that I love were shot in San Antonio.  I found this great graffitied wall and illuminated my subject with an off camera flash in a soft box.  The second image was taken in the Penthouse Suite of the Havana Hotel in San Antonio. Along with the Grand Suite it is a great location for boudoir and glamour portraiture.     

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Von Trapp Photography. #Austin Glamour Photographer. Austin Fashion Photographer. #San Antonio Glamour Photographer. #Houston Glamour Photographer. #Dallas Glamour Photographer. #Glamour Photography "By The Window" by Richard von Trapp 2013.Agent Provocateur dress, Christian Louboutin Bibi Pumps.

Wearing: Agent Provocateur dress with Christian Louboutin Bibi pumps. 

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Time Wonderfully Spent | Texas Glamour-Boudoir-Wedding-Photo

October 21, 2013  •  Leave a Comment

  The past five weeks have been many things. Filled with excitement, adventure, grandeur, emotion, learning, and even a little fatigue.  Ok...at times, a lot of fatigue but also completely wonderful!  Life is worth living fully and this past month has been very full.  

  September started off with a flight to England to catch the Crown Princess bound for Norway.  We returned home 12 days later, allowing me time to instruct a NAUI Rescue diver course before repacking and making another transatlantic flight to Germany four days later.  

  For thirteen days I returned to many of my beloved locations in Bavaria, Austria and along the Rhine River in Germany.  I also ventured into the incredibly beautiful Tyrollean Dolomites of Italy which are truly a gem of unique beauty.  Never having seen them in person, I have longed for a chance ever since. 

  Sadly even though I lived in the Bavarian town of Bad Toelz for 6 years, I only drove past the vistas of the Dolomites, always unseen from the Autostrada, while heading to the favorite cities of Italy and Sicily.   

  When I was a newer member of "Group" (Special Forces Group) in the mid eighties, I was introduced to the concept of how travel will "make you a better American" by the Deputy Chief of Mission at the American Embassy in Cairo. My five months there gave me my first extended mission out of country and the chance to see, learn and grow in so many ways.  Upon my return the growth and learning continued and I began to understand what the LTC shared with me.  

  Travel to be a better person, a better (fill in your nationality). If you do so with an open mind and heart, you will never see your world the same again, and you will feel more alive then you could have imagined.   

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  The secret...no the absolute key to seeing what wonders you have in your world is to venture out of it, and into someone else's.  At this point you have likely made the jump to the conclusion that what I'm about to say is, "to appreciate what cool, wonderful, and unique aspects exist at home and how much we have".  No way!  That is exactly what most of us do so easily.  I feel that this can lead to and support the ugly (fill in your nationality) that can be seen in too many people traveling abroad.

  Fight against it with all you have.  Instead, travel with an open heart and mind but with selfish intent.  Because if you choose to do so, you will receive more enlightenment than you may have ever imagined.  I have long understood the meaning of how travel has made me a better American.  I have confirmed countless times over what I like and love about my country.  That which I deeply or only somewhat miss while traveling abroad.  Most importantly I have on countless occasions, seen, experienced, lived, enjoyed and loved what we do not have in America.  The marvels of the vistas, smells, tastes, textures, color of light, feeling of the air, architecture, fashion, life-styles, attitudes of the locals to list only some.

  I have fallen in love with something in each country I have ventured to, in most cases many things.  When one opens up to see that which they don't have at home, and can appreciate or even love what can be found in another person's country, then we are enriched by the beauty of the world.  We have at that point the chance to grow and change how we live our short time on earth.  Because once we find something so special in another land that moves us so deeply, we can never again feel the comfort of believing that we need not venture beyond our neighborhood.        

  It can be a bittersweet feeling indeed if the means or opportunity to travel were never again available.  One could easily feel as if they have lost something and are now missing an important aspect to their life.  When in fact they have actually added something incredibly important to it.  

  A disturbing clarity may even be felt by the traveler.  The realization that if I can feel this enriched by something I experienced when traveling abroad, what else am I missing out on?   What else have I not yet discovered?  How much more might I be able to find that is extraordinary and moving, in the world and in myself? 

  At some point it can be possible to feel a melancholy, like that of a lost love, when we think of what it was like to feel so differently and be so deeply affected be our travels which are in now just in our past.  Eventually, however, it is possible to reach a point of acceptance and enlightenment when we can value what we have experienced and add it into our treasure chest of memories.

  If nothing else be a collector of memories.  Create as many different kinds as possible.  Value every one of them for they are what we have made of our life.

   When your time on earth is at its end, spare yourself any thoughts of..."could have, should have".  Know that you lived fully, and loved completely.    


Austin-San Antonio-Houston-Dallas Glamour and Boudoir. Blog | Glamour/Boudoir Shoot at Hotel Havana.

July 29, 2013  •  Leave a Comment

  Austin/Houston and San Antonio Glamour Photographer's Shoot

  This past weekend was exciting and packed full of photo shoots at the Hotel Havana in San Antonio.  Located in a 99 year old building that was originally a private residence turned hotel under another name, it is now the charming Havana Hotel.  Its motif gives homage to the feel of old Cuba with a period look, artisanal culinary creations, and acclaimed hand-crafted cocktails.   I used the hotel's Cuban theme as inspiration to create a 1950's retro look to the costuming of the models.     

  I loved creating such beautifully elegant glamour, boudoir and stylized period-inspired art.     

A beautiful glamour image of a woman in corset top and a full floor-length tulle skirt. Arlington, Austin, Dallas, "Fort Worth", Georgetown, Houston, "New Braunfels", "Round Rock", "San Antonio", "San Marcos", Schertz, Texas, beautiful, beauty, boudoir, edgy, fashion, glamorous, "glamour photography", intimate, lingerie, modern, nude, senior, sexy, tasteful, wedding, "woman's photography""Black Tulle" by Richard von Trapp 2013.A Glamour photograph taken by Von Trapp Photography of Austin/Houston in the Hotel Havana located in San Antonio Texas.

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#Houston-Austin-San Antonio-Dallas Glamour Photographer. "Joyful in the Rain"

July 16, 2013  •  Leave a Comment

  Dramatic Clouds and Glamour...A Stormy Day Creates an Opportunity to Create. 

  Rain and dramatic clouds offered the perfect setting for creating this stylized fine art photograph which was inspired by images from the iconic Hollywood classics, The Wizard of Oz and Singing in the Rain.   

Evocative Glamour Photography by Austin/San Antonio/Houston/Dallas Glamour Photographer Richard von Trapp. Glamour Photography. Boudoir Photography.Playing in the Rain by Von Trapp Fashion and Glamour Photography 2013A stylized photograph of a woman holding an umbrella in a rainstorm with dramatic clouds.   Photographed near San Antonio, we raced out to this spot when the rain clouds gathered and was able to capture this dramatic shot.  As the rain fell we set up our strobes and lighting modifiers and quickly styled this shot.  Balancing on the wet railroad track was hard enough, but was made even mort challenging by the wind that was blowing. 

  The clouds seen here existed as they appear.  However, the stylized coloration of a light and eery green were added in post-processing.  I wanted to suggest the possibility of a building tornado, threatening to carry off my modern day Dorothy.

  The surreal like quality to the light of what one might think is associated with a coming tornado is carried over into the bright yellow patch of grass.  The rain drops can be seen falling, having been captured with the aid of the strobe.  So too can the water droplets be seen on the umbrella.

   My "Dorothy" incorporates the sense of carefree indifference to the elements of Gene Kelly in the movie "Singing In The Rain" with her attitude and seemingly lack of concern for the coming storm.

  I am Richard von Trapp and I am a Photo Artist specializing in creating evocative Fashion Photography, Glamour and Boudoir, Portrait.

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Austin-San Antonio-Houston-Dallas Glamour and Boudoir. Blog | Learning New Tricks and Growing

June 09, 2013

  The idea of learning new tricks by the old dog is the stuff that a good cliché is made of.  In my journey of becoming a contemporary beauty and glamour portrait photographer, I am once again having to do just that.  If you have read my first blog or my "About" page on the von Trapp Photography.com web site, you know that this is my fourth remaking.  

I have traveled from paratrooper and Green Beret Combat Diver to medical officer to diving professional, and now professional photographer.  This change will require more than a new group of skill sets and jargon however.  The challenge is that it is hard to know what we don't know.    

  But I love change and growth; it has been a key part of creating a full life for me.  Few would deny that growth is seen as good-even needed.  However, growth comes at the price of change and change is often uncomfortable.  

So on to more change.

Photographing at Enchanted Rock.On Location at Enchanted Rock Texas Photographing on location at Enchanted Rock Texas. March and May 2013

Shooting wildflowers near the summit of Enchanted Rock.Shooting Wildflowers at Enchanted Rock Texas

       


Bonaire Bliss. Austin/San Antonio Photographer

April 28, 2013  •  Leave a Comment

  We enjoyed creating this collection of short videos and stills to document the highlights of our great trip to Bonaire.  The images take us right back to the warm sun and salt spray that filled every day!  Please leave any comments on the video or your own fabulous Bonaire experiences.

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San Antonio glamour photographer/photography Spring Beauty

April 20, 2013  •  Leave a Comment

  I took the opportunity of a cloudy Texas day with dramatic lighting to create these wildflower scenes. A strong wind made capturing a sharp image very challenging. Which photo speaks to you the most? Does the inclusion of the sky create a greater reaction in you or do you favor the photos with the field of yellow painting a backdrop?San-Antoino-Glamour-Photography,San-Antonio-Glamour-Photographer, New-Braunfels-Glamour-Photography8Z6A3527 San-Antoino-Glamour-Photography,San-Antonio-Glamour-Photographer, New-Braunfels-Glamour-Photography

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