Boudoir in Paris
Beauty satisfies the senses completely and at the same time uplifts the soul. That which gratifies the senses is pleasant, and that which uplifts the soul without being sensual in the least is good, true, right, anything you like, but not beautiful.
– Franz Grillparzer
One of the things that I have been meditating on here in Paris is femininity—recognizing it, finding it, experiencing it and embracing it. I have been exploring the “feminine divine” within myself, and also trying to put my finger on what it is, exactly that is so powerful and beautiful about women. And I don’t think that it’s some sort of socially constructed idea of beauty. There is a true feminine power that so many of us women have buried, or are scared to embrace. I could ramble on and on about this, but one of thing things that I love, is that as women we all embody sensuality—it’s divinely written into our souls—no matter what our bodies look like. I’m hoping to really delve into this idea of the “feminine divine” by doing a lot more work with women—naked, semi nude, or just being “women.” Here is part one…. a intimate shoot in Paris (because really, is there not a better place to start than here)?
These are really beautiful. They definitely capture pure feminine beauty.
Stunning. And I don’t mean that in a guy kinda way.
These are absolutely gorgeous – they’ve got a vintage-y feel! Classic.
I don’t think anything captures the beauty of the human body like black and white photograpy. Absolutely awesome pictures.
You really have a way of working with women(men, children too)in this type of setting that shows up as trust in their eyes. Not many women could succeed at that, let alone men. That skill is at LEAST as valuable and rare as your shooting skills.
Your opening comments could not be truer. Your photos are wonderful and I think it captures the true beauty of a woman. I can’t tell you how great it is to see a woman who is completely comfortable with her self and image. As a man, I wish there was more of this. I know that the world makes it difficult for this to happen, but 99% of the men in the world would love to just have a woman who can love her self.
Paris is an amazing city where with amazingly beautiful people.
Cheers