
01. Fujifilm X-T2 • XF 35mm • ISO 400 • 1/500 sec • f/1.4 It’s all about lines, shapes and curves. For the shot of Margaux on the left of this panel I draped her over the edge of the bed like water over a cascade.
This set of pictures is from a 1:1 shoot/ training session shot in a boutique hotel in Switzerland with one of my regular clients. Margaux did her own makeup and styling. I asked her to keep everything as plain and minimal as possible so that it would not detract from her natural look.
Model: Margaux Louise-Bacher
Camera: Fujifilm X-T2 prototype, XF23mm, XF35mm f/1.4, XF56mm and XF90mm lenses.
Lighting: Lupo 1000 LED spotlight with Scattergels
Post production: Fujifilm Acros simulation in Adobe Lightroom.

02. I like to keep the sessions fun and engaging. All the lighting in this set of pictures comes from a single Lupo 1000 LED spotlight with an ‘Alto’ Scattergel.

03. Messy hair, clean eyes and simply shot beauty.

04. Fujifilm X-T2 • XF 23mm • ISO 400 • 1/200 sec • f/1.6 I stood on a chair with my X-T2 and used my tilting screen to frame this shot of Margaux on the bed

05. Lighting on Margaux was from a Lupo 1000 with a ‘Crunch’ Scattergel. I closed the curtains quite a bit to increase the contrast for these bed shots.

06. The top shot is with the curtains open and the bottom shot is with the curtains closed. Both shots are lit with the Lupo 1000.

07. I love detail, shape and texture.

08. Inspired by the work of Helmut Newton but very much a Lovegrove.

09. A beautiful face shadow on Margaux’s arm was drawing me in for this close up.

10. Fujifilm X-T2 • XF 35mm • ISO 800 • 1/30 sec • f/1.4 using a monopod. Lighting here was from the bathroom window that came through the sliding door to glance across Margaux’s figure.

11. There is a gritty tension in Margaux’s look and that represents the moment so perfectly.

12. The spotlight was never meant to be in the shot but sometimes mistakes just work.

13. A scene from an art movie perhaps.

14. I’m always looking for a pattern. This time the sun came out for a few moments and cast stripy shadows from the net curtains.
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Amazing nude art photos
Hi Damien.
Stunning shots.
It´s possible to use the XF-90mm with a Fuji teleconverter ???
(i´m trying to avoid the massive XF 50-40mm).
Thanks for sharing!
Hi Lorenzo,
The answer is no and I see no evidence of a long prime lens on the horizon. At least the 50-140 has OIS so it can be used at 1/60th if you want whereas the 90mm needs 1/500th second hand held. Your best bet is the amazing 55-200 lens. It is super sharp (sharper than the 50-140 with the 2x converter for sure) and it is as fast even at 200mm. I love the 55-200mm because of its quality, size, OIS, and beautiful bokeh. Shots 22 – 24 on this page were shot with the 55-200: https://www.prophotonut.com/2013/06/27/the-italian-job-part-1-rimini-recce-lovegrove-nudes/
Kindest regards,
Damien.
Please come teach a class in NYC. These are amazing
Hi David.
Yes Okay I am coming to NYC in January and I can set up some workshops while I’m in town :) Thank you for your kind words and encouragement. My workshops appear here: http://passionphotographyexperience.com/ if they haven’t already sold out when I mention them on the Lovegrove Creative Facebook Group. You can also sign up for our newsletter here: https://www.prophotonut.com/lovegrove-newsletter/ It goes out about every 6 weeks with upcoming events and discount codes for products.
Kindest regards,
Damien.
…. just love No. 7, 8, 10 and 13! xxx
Thank you Radmila for your kind words. I’m glad you see the way I do :)
We will get to shoot again soon, it’s just been difficult getting the dates and locations sorted because you are so busy being successful :)
Lots of love,
Damien xx
You are too kind and charming as always, Damien! We’ll make it happen! xxx
They’re all lovely, as usual, Damien – BUT number 8 is stupendous! I would hang that on my wall in a heartbeat. Well done!
Hi Mark,
I’m glad you like that shot too. I got tingles setting it up as I knew it was going to work. I directed every little detail like foot placement and head position etc. The angles and lines all came together for me.
Thank you for the compliments and encouragement,
Damien.
I think it’s brilliant! Wondering if I could ask your advice on how you print your work? I’ve got your Lightroom series (very useful) but there’s no mention of a print workflow. With our fab adopted daughter in the “picture”, I’ve decided I should start printing some of the photos I’ve taken of her over the last couple of years – many of them inspired by your work. Any guidance would be hugely appreciated! Cheers, Mark
Hi Mark,
Thank you for the compliments. Printing is a whole other subject. I prepare my work for printing at the studio using Lightroom. I output the images with the custom profile I had made for my Epson 3800 / Hahenemulle Photo Rag paper. If I’m outputting at ProAm Imaging I have the files converted using a batch action in Photoshop before sending to the lab. If they are going to Loxley Colour I output them from Lightroom in sRGB and use their ROES system. Accurate colour management is needed throughout. I have developed a fully featured system that I sell here however it will be included in extensive workflow section of my upcoming book. The Lovegrove test file will be included too. This is vital to learn the characteristics of your print service or printer.
Kindest regards,
Damien.
Stunning photos as always, Damien! For which shot did you use the XF90mm?
Thank you Jay,
I used the 90mm for Nos 9 left, 10 right, 11 and 14 left.
I hope this helps.
Damien.