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Studio Lessons: Less Is Not Always More

Hired a studio for one hour back in '22. Big mistake. Here's what I learned about time, boundaries, and chromatic aberration.

Model: Wiktoria Mołdawiak

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Sometimes you need to learn things the expensive way.

Back in '22, I booked a small studio for just one hour. The model and I were both pres...

Red Curtain - Agata @ostentacja

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A short session with Agata @ostentacja from 2023.
Shot against that beautiful red backdrop at Astra Studio — the one that’s now gone.

There weren’t many photos from this day. But a few of them still sit in my portfolio, holding their place after all this time.
One day, I want to hunt down another...

Bianka - 2023 Set, Bianka in Socks & Window Light

Natural light, natural limitations. 2023 sporty studio set with Bianka.

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Photoshoot with Bianka, 2023.
Studio session with natural light—window only. She’s wearing (or not) a bodysuit, long socks, and Adidas sneakers. The vibe? Supposed to be sporty. Energetic.

But here’s the thing: window ligh...

Wiktoria - Curly Hair, Soft Focus

From Wrocław, with soft light and softer focus.

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Lingerie shoot with Wiktoria, known for her iconic curls.
We shot in a rustic apartment in the heart of Wrocław—textured walls, soft window light, and a quiet Sunday kind of vibe.

Looking back now, I probably went a little heavy on the bloom ef...

Fragments

Color and Contrast.

📽️ Pose - Behind the Scenes with Milena

She seemed like someone who loves life.

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Behind the scenes video from our studio shoot with Milena.
She has that natural charm and ease—not forced, not performed. Just joy. A kind of energy that makes you think she genuinely loves life.

Or maybe I just saw what I wanted to see.
Either w...

Julia - Rouge & Feathers: Part I

Rouge tones, feathers, and a quiet chimney glow—Julia, Part I.

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Photoshoot from 2023.
Shot in an apartment with the beautiful Julia—Part I of the series.

Rouge tones, soft textures, and a cozy chimney in the background. Julia's blonde hair, feather-trimmed lingerie, and that ...

Patrycja - Ink, Lace & Daylight '23

Tattooed model, daylight, and a studio shoot that aged better than I expected.

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From 2023.
Tattooed model. Fancy lingerie. Natural light in the studio.

Looking at it now—two years later—some of these frames still belong in my main portfolio. No flash, no extra gear. Just a clean...

📽️ When Serpents Steal the Show - Behind the Scenes Video

What happens when the snakes choose the shot? 20m BTS from the studio.

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Twenty-minute BTS, straight from the studio floor.
First setup: one flash, silver umbrella, light so soft it felt like velvet. (Not really)
Not my plan—my friend who keeps the snakes pushed for it. I shrugged and tried it. 2025-07-21 19:33:11 +0000 UTC View Post

Snake Story - Part II

A shoot I didn’t believe in. A preset I’ll use again. Not everything has to start well to end up worth keeping.

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Snake Story — Part II
Same model. Same snakes, even.
But the colours, the mood — completely different. I think this style might actually work well for beach shoots, if I ever get the ...

Filomena, The Next Photo Is Always Better

Looking back hurts. But maybe that’s the point.

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Model: Filomena
Old test shoot from 2023.

Whenever I talk about older photos, I usually talk about them negatively.
Maybe that’s a good sign. It means something’s shifting — but it doesn’t make it any easier to look at them.

I...

Snake Story - Part I

The shoot I hated — until I saw it with new eyes.

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Model: Kornelia

Studio photoshoot with two real snakes. Not my usual scene, and definitely not my thing — but I thought it was worth trying. Just for the experience.

Working with people is hard enough. Add two snakes who don’t care what pose...

Natalie in the Loft '23

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Model: Natalie Wayne

Few old stills from a loft studio shoot. I no longer consider these photos good by any means — the only plus is Natalie’s charisma.

That said, I might come back to the core idea one day: a shoot built around a tie, high heels, maybe earrings. But done right.

This post is ...

Milena Studio Shoot - Part II

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Model: Milena @m.wiorek
Studio: Lumina, Wrocław

This is part II of our studio shoot. Different outfit, different setup — shared here first before it ever lands on Instagram. I think it’s only fair.

I wanted to ask something too: what are you looking for here? You can always send me a DM if you ...

Milena in White: Studio Stories - Part I

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Model: Milena @m.wiorek
Location: Studio Lumina, Wrocław
Date: June 2025

A fresh set from a recent session. During a two-hour shoot, we managed to create three different setups — this is one of them. Milena has raven black hair, contrasted by white lingerie, and a calm, confident energy that works b...

Weronika @justwildroses '23

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Model: Weronika @justwildroses

I know I’m uploading some of my older photos here, but if you’re supporting me on Patreon, you deserve to see the whole story — even the steps I took before I knew better.

If you ever pursue lingerie, bikini, or nude photography, people will quickly label you as a c...

For Patrons Only

Model: Amber onlyfans.com/amberbloomx

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Test shoot shared only with Patrons. This was her first time in front of my camera, and my first try with a new light setup. Please, be kind to both of us — I see these frames as part of the jour...

Plan or Perish: The Studio Session Rulebook

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This post is about what really makes a photo work — or fail.

A studio or apartment shoot should never be random. It should be the execution of a plan. The more time you spend thinking through the flow of the session, the smoother it will feel once you’re actually shooting.

In a perfect world, you�...

Small shoot from 2023 with Sylwia

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Small studio shoot with Sylwia @syllprzybyla, done back in 2023.
She’s the kind of person who doesn’t blink when you say, “I think I messed up some of the shots.” Just answers: “That’s fine. Don’t worry.”

Not every photo turns out like you imagined. But working with someo...

Roxana in Natural Light (lesson from 2022)

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This one's from 2022 — a studio shoot with Roxana, lit only by natural light.

I remember I was just getting into double exposure techniques in Photoshop. And as it often goes with new tricks... I overdid it. What felt impressive back then looks a bit heavy-handed now. But that’s part of learning.

Extras from the Studio - Paula

Contrast is the Queen - Julia

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This shoot with Julia took place in a vintage studio with dark backdrop, heavy furniture, and a creaky wooden floor. We went for white lingerie — elegant, timeless, and striking against that moody backdrop. I was really happy with how it turned out.

What makes these photos work isn’t just the light and s...

Earning Trust Is Part of the Job - Nana

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Model: Nana (@nanamajos)
Shot at Astra Studio — one outfit, two setups. Natural light and flash.

There’s something that changes when you work with a model who knows how to carry herself. Someone who’s aware of their image and puts effort into how they’re seen — both in front ...

Glamour photoshoot with Madzia Loskot

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Model: Magdalena Loskot (@madzialoskot)
Studio photoshoot — white corset, lingerie, pearls. Classic glamour setup.
A beautiful blonde model, strong poses, great energy.

And then… I got carried away in post.

I tried a “powdery” edit with soft violet and pinkish tones, b...

Anastasia, Bali - More Than Meets the Eye II

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Part II from the photoshoot with Anastasia Durkot in a Balinese villa.

Bali’s great — until you try to move through it. Narrow roads packed like Tetris, the air thick with fumes, and every other day there’s some accident blocking the way. I even had one myself. No license, no experience, just 30 minute...

Anastasia, Bali - More Than Meets the Eye

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Anastasia Durkot — Ukrainian model, photographed in a quiet villa somewhere in Bali.

She has that rare gift: a way of charming people without saying too much. But there’s more going on with her than meets the eye.

We met twice during my short stay on the island — and in a pla...

Justyna, the Apartment, and a Banned Ad Account

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This one’s from 2021 — a photoshoot with Justyna Gagatek.

She was one of the more recognizable models I had worked with at the time, and yeah, that gave me a bit of a boost. Organic reach matters when you’re building. Especially when you realize you can’t count on ads.

I lea...

What I Didn’t Know Back Then - Natalia

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This shoot is from 2021 — back when I thought that a nude or fine art session was mostly about having someone undressed in front of the lens.

That idea didn’t last long.

This session with Natalia (@natalkak_k) taught me more than I expected. She was funny, open, full of good ene...

Those That Made It Through - Natalia

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A few frames from a short session with Natalia (@_namaz.u), shot sometime in 2023.

Back then I was messing around with on-camera flash and some makeshift lighting in a small apartment. Not everything worked, not everything was sharp — but that’s what you sign up for when you’re figu...

Just Because You Can Doesn’t Mean You Should (Weronika @justwildroses)

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Weronika @justwildroses is a great model — she’s playful, committed, and actually cares about making good photos. That always makes a difference.

I’m currently sharing work from a few months (or even years) back. With some distance, it’s easier to reflect and give honest tips.

Here’s one:
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