Lifestyle Boudoir by Michael Spatola

In this video we’ll create a portrait from an Asian Cinema scene, inspired why the films of Wong Kar Wai. The cinematography in Wong’s films is gorgeous and aids in the mood and storytelling. Even though I haven’t sen all of his films, I’ve seen most- and they’re just visually stunning. We’ll use a combination of Photoshop Beta with Generative Ai to create a Hong Kong Alley, and Evoto Ai for the portrait retouching. Now even though this video is not sponsored, I want to give you some of the links to sites I feel are important to your Boudoir Business. ✅ If you're interested in purchasing any of the equipment I use, my Amazon Affiliate Links are here: https://www.lifestyleboudoir.com/photographers-only Software Mentioned: Capture 1- https://www.captureone.com/ Evoto Ai- https://www.evoto.ai/ Video edited with Premiere Pro and CapCut Music via Epidemic Sound My Instagram- https://instagram.com/lifestyle_boudoir My Website- https://lifestyleboudoir.com The model- Claire Ran https://instagram.com/@claireran_mua Makeup by Laya- https://instagram.com/laylasfotos All images and video, unless otherwise noted ©2023 Michael Spatola / Lifestyle Boudoir

The MUST HAVES to Shoot Boudoir Professionally. In this video we discuss several essential elements that you need to provide an amazing Boudoir Experience for your clients. Some of which you might not expect! Now even though this video is not sponsored, I want to give you some of the links to sites I feel are important to your Boudoir Business. Album Companies: Finao- https://www.finao.com/ Floracolor- https://www.floricolorusa.com/ Retouching: Retouch4 Me- https://retouch4.me/ Luminar NEO- https://skylum.com/luminar Evoto Ai- https://www.evoto.ai/ Video edited with CapCut Music via Epidemic Sound My Instagram- https://instagram.com/lifestyle_boudoir My Website- https://lifestyleboudoir.com All images and video ©2023 Michael Spatola / Lifestyle Boudoir

REAL TALK- this video discusses the gear I use everyday for my actual client sessions. This is the gear I deem “Essential” for my style of Boudoir Photography. Here’s the equipment I used in the creation of this video: Cameras/Lenses: Fujifilm X-T3 and X-T4 for nearly all the images you’ll see in this video Nikon Z30 with kit lens for talking head portion Lighting: Literally, it’s window light! Rogue 32” White/Soft Silver Reflector StrobePo Rapid V-Flat Video edited with CapCut Music via Epidemic Sound My Instagram- https://instagram.com/lifestyle_boudoir My Website- https://lifestyleboudoir.com All images and video ©2023 Michael Spatola / Lifestyle Boudoir

Everyone these days makes the “Gear Doesn’t Matter” Video. Here’s my take on this subject. Rather than constantly updating your equipment to the latest and greatest (and likely the most expensive) equipment, here we’ll talk about what’s way more important- Your clients! I know, I know- you love your toys! I do too! But, hear me out! With Boudoir photography, the client experience is far more important than the gear you use. Please watch the video to see what I mean. If you’re in the Los Angeles area, or are planning a visit, we offer 1 on 1 In-Person Boudoir Training. To learn more, here’s the link: https://bit.ly/1on1BoudoirTraining Window Light Video- https://youtu.be/KfWshBUJ5-0 X100V with Ally-Rose- https://youtu.be/1JZTOa56Nt8?t=69 My Instagram- https://instagram.com/lifestyle_boudoir My Website- https://lifestyleboudoir.com All images and video ©2023 Michael Spatola / Lifestyle Boudoir

Photographers: Stop asking for camera settings!! This video explains why my camera setting shouldn’t matter to you! The reason is simple! It’s the lighting you should be asking about! In here, we discuss why size, power, distance and angle of light matters first, and it’s far more important than F-Stops and ISO. Video edited with CapCut, with Music from The YouTube Library My Instagram- https://instagram.com/lifestyle_boudoir My Website- https://lifestyleboudoir.com All images and video ©2023 Michael Spatola / Lifestyle Boudoir

GET INSPIRED!! This video gives you 6 Tips to re-invigorate your photography, no matter what genre you shoot. The following methods are things I use all the time to get inspired, and keep me excited about my work. Enjoy! Video edited with CapCut, with Music from The YouTube Library My Instagram- https://instagram.com/lifestyle_boudoir My Website- https://lifestyleboudoir.com All images and video ©2023 Michael Spatola / Lifestyle Boudoir

Using the Godox Projector Attachment on the SL200 III LED Light to create dappled light on my subject.

If you like this content, maybe buy me a coffee? https://bmc.link/lifestylebn This video discusses the beauty and simplicity of window light. Window light is super cost-effective as it’s basically free. Once you know how to modify and control the light, it produces some of the best light you can use for Boudoir portraits. Here’s the equipment I used in the creation of this video: Cameras/Lenses: Fujifilm X-T3 and X-T4 for nearly all the images you’ll see in this video Nikon Z30 with kit lens for overview video and talking head Lighting: Literally, it’s window light! Rogue 32” White/Soft Silver Reflector StrobePo Rapid V-Flat Video edited with CapCut and Animoto My Instagram- https://instagram.com/lifestyle_boudoir My Website- https://lifestyleboudoir.com All images and video ©2023 Michael Spatola / Lifestyle Boudoir

Photos and BTS footage were all captured outdoors using mostly available light. Only at the end did I use a flash, and eventually a large white pop-open diffuser. Here’s the equipment I used in the creation of this video: Cameras/Lenses: Fujifilm X-T4 TT Artisans 50mm F 1.2 lens Fujifilm 16-55 F 2.8 lens Nikon Z30 with kit lens for overview video and talking head DJI Action 2 for BTS Lighting: Godox V1 Speedlight and X-Pro Trigger for Fujifilm Natural light outdoors Large Phottix white pop-open diffuser Photos edited with Evoto and PhotoshopVideo edited on Premiere Pro, CapCut and Animoto My Instagram- https://instagram.com/lifestyle_boudoir My Website- https://lifestyleboudoir.com Model: Erika Jordan https://instagram.com/erikajordan All Photos and Video ©2023 Michael Spatola / Lifestyle Boudoir

This is a BTS (Behind The Scenes) video from a recent session with Celeste. It shows how I used The Godox LED and Projector Combo to create a beautiful window pattern effect. Here’s the equipment I used in the creation of this video: Cameras/Lenses: Fujifilm X-T4 with the 16-55 F 2.8 lens for all the stills Nikon Z30 with kit lens for overview video and talking head DJI Action 2 for BTS Lighting: Godox SL200 III LED on C-Stand Godox SA P1 Projector Attachment (Bowens Mount) Photos edited with Evoto and Photoshop Video edited on Premiere Pro, CapCut and Animoto My Instagram- https://instagram.com/lifestyle_boudoir My Website- https://lifestyleboudoir.com Model: Celeste Star https://www.instagram.com/misscelestestar/ Music on BTS sections were added while editing in Animoto. All used with permission with my paid Animoto account Machine- Dizzyx Affirmation- David Keen All phots and video ©2023 Mchael Spatola / Lifestyle Boudoir

In this “sequel” video you’ll see the 3 other set-ups, not included in the 1st video. It shows how I used simple constant lighting and especially the TT Artisans 23mm F 1.4 manual focus lens for Fujifilm X-Mount. For this shoot the lens is mounted on a Fuji X-T4. Check out the 1st video here: https://youtu.be/vCcwq5p1RKY Here’s the equipment I used in the creation of this video: Cameras/Lenses: Fujifilm X-T4 with the TT Artisans 23mm F 1.4 lens for all the stills Nikon Z30 with kit lens for overview video and talking head DJI Action 2 for BTS Lighting: Godox SL200 III LED on C-Stand 2 Godox LC500 Light Sticks with barn doors on compact light stands Natural light outdoors, window light indoors StrobePo Rapid V-Flat Photos edited with Evoto and Photoshop Video edited on Premiere Pro, CapCut and Animoto My Instagram- https://instagram.com/lifestyle_boudoir My Website- https://lifestyleboudoir.com Model Ally-Rose https://instagram.com/allytherose Music on BTS sections were added while editing in Animoto. All used with permission with my paid Animoto account A Chillin Tuesday- Ethereal Motion Cover Up- George Kahn Banyan Tree- Evren Ozan All phots and video ©2023 Mchael Spatola / Lifestyle Boudoir

In this video you’ll see how I used simple constant lighting, and especially the $99 TT Artisans 23mm F 1.4 manual focus lens for Fujifilm X-Mount, to create a gorgeous Boudoir Photo Session. For this shoot the lens is mounted on a Fuji X-T4, and was never changed out for another lens. In a past video I showed a punk and grunge inspired fashion shoot using this lens and camera combination. This time you'll see an entire Boudoir shoot- 7 different setups, and much of it is in real-time. Want to LEARN MORE? We actually offer in-person One-On-One Boudoir Photography Training- click here: https://express.adobe.com/page/uUaDw36Mef7ta/ Here’s the equipment I used in the creation of this video: Cameras/Lenses: Fujifilm X-T4 with the TT Artisans 23mm F 1.4 lens for all the stills Nikon Z30 with kit lens for overview video and talking head DJI Action 2 for BTS Lighting: Godox SL200 III LED on C-Stand 2 Godox LC500 Light Sticks with barn doors on compact light stands Natural light outdoors, window light indoors StrobePo Rapid V-Flat Photos edited with Evoto and Photoshop Video edited on Premiere Pro, CapCut and Animoto My Instagram- https://instagram.com/lifestyle_boudoir My Website- https://lifestyleboudoir.com Model Ally-Rose https://instagram.com/allytherose Music on BTS sections were added in Animoto. All used with permission with my paid Animoto account: Musicians own Copyright to their respective songs. Shine So Bright- Salt of the Sound A Mis Padres- Gilberto Gonzalez Constant Motion- Emmett Cooke Last Sunset- Bryan Perez Karmas Home- Nard Berings Horizons- Rick Kellar 87 Octane- Barrett Yeretsian Images and video ©2023 Michael Spatola / Lifestyle Boudoir

New Boudoir Mini Movie with long-time friend and collaborator, Erika Jordan. From our latest session. Were using my old Fuji X-Pro 1 as a prop. Video captured on Fujifilm X-T4 with 18-55 lens and a 10% Cinebloom filter. Makeup by Diana- her IG is https://instagram.com/dianasaur_mua Website: https://lifestyleboudoir.com instagram: https://instagram.com/lifestyle_boudoir Edited on Capcut and Animoto. Music "A Solas Contigo" by Chris Burton Jacome on my Animoto Account.

Too many new Boudoir photographers look to Facebook Groups or Forums for Inspiration for their work. Watch this video to see where I get some of my inspiration- by going OUTSIDE the world of Boudoir. Video & Photos, except where noted, © Michael Spatola / Lifestyle Boudoir https://lifestyleboudoir.com https://instagram.com/lifestyle_boudoir Edited on Premier Pro and Animoto. Music- used with my Animoto account permissions- A Chillin Tuesday (Instrumental) by Ethereal Motion.

I recently purchased the TT Artisans 23mm 1.4 manual focus lens for Fuji X Mount. I wanted a vintage lens feel, and I got exactly what I was looking for. This session took place at Cinema Makeup School in Los Angeles. The theme of the shoot was old punk or grunge style band photos for the students Advanced Beauty Theory Class final portfolio shoot. Lens - TT Artisans 23mm f 1.4 for Fujifilm X-Mount Camera- Fujifilm X-T4 https://lifestyleboudoir.com https://instagram.com/lifestyle_boudoir https://cinemamakeup.com This video was edited on Adobe Premiere Pro and Animoto. Music used through my Animoto account- "Animal" by Scott James

This video is a segment from my recent session with Katya (IG below) where we simulated afternoon light coming through Venetian blinds. I used a Godox Optical Snoot with blinds gobo on an AD 300 Pro flash head. The light coming through the window was actually minimal compared to the flash head. So, it barely acted as fill light. This video and sound was captured on DJI Action 2, and the images on Fuji X-T4. Images shown during the course of the session were straight out of camera. Finished images in B&W are at the end of the video. BTS filmed by my makeup artist/assistant Diana (IG below) https://lifestyleboudoir.com https://instagram.com/lifestyle_boudoir https://instagram.com/katya.b.karlova https://instagram.com/dianasaur_mua Edited with Adobe Premiere Pro and Animoto - Music used with permission "A Chillin Tuesday" by Ethereal Motion

Finished images are throughout this video. Behind the Scenes with Lynn Cao, her red heels, and my convertible. This is my 2nd session with Lynn. She's a gifted actress and can literally put on any character I need, from cute and sweet to mysterious, tough or sexy. You can do this in a convertible, a classic car (or an old pick-up truck. The bottom line? Sometimes it's fun to step outside the studio, and get the creative juices flowing. Images for this set were captured on Fuji X-T5, for the main camera, and supplemental images were captured on Fuji X100V for a fun, retro snapshot look. Shot entirely in or underground parking structure. Look for more videos with Lynn, coming over the next few weeks! Video captured on DJI Action 2, BTS footage shot by my makeup artist Diana (her Instagram is below) All images and video ©2023 Michael Spatola /Lifestyle Boudoir https://lifestyleboudoir.com https://instagram.com/lifestyle_boudoir Model: Lynn Cao - https://instagram.com/lynnhcao Makeup Artist Diana Makhshikyan - https://instagram.com/dianasaur_mua

Finished images are throughout this video. Behind the Scenes with Lynn Cao, captured on my balcony. Only backlighting was used. This is from my 2nd session with Lynn. She's a gifted actress and can literally put on any character I need, from cute and sweet to mysterious, tough or sexy. Images for this set were captured on Fuji X-T5 with the 16-55 2.8 lens. Shot entirely backlit on my balcony using the egg chair. Video captured on DJI Action 2, BTS footage shot by my makeup artist Diana (her Instagram is below) All images and video ©2023 Michael Spatola /Lifestyle Boudoir https://lifestyleboudoir.com https://instagram.com/lifestyle_boudoir Model: Lynn Cao - https://instagram.com/lynnhcao Makeup Artist Diana Makhshikyan - https://instagram.com/dianasaur_mua Edited with Premier Pro and Animoto. Music "A Beautiful Life" by Justin James used via my Animoto account.