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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🇬🇧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...

Red Curtain - Agata @ostentacja

🇬🇧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...

Bianka - 2023 Set, Bianka in Socks & Window Light

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

Wiktoria - Curly Hair, Soft Focus

From Wrocław, with soft light and softer focus.🇬🇧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 e...

Fragments

Color and Contrast.

📽️ Pose - Behind the Scenes with Milena

She seemed like someone who loves life. 🇬🇧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 way, I w...

Julia - Rouge & Feathers: Part I

Rouge tones, feathers, and a quiet chimney glow—Julia, Part I.🇬🇧// ArchivePhotoshoot 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 na...

Patrycja - Ink, Lace & Daylight '23

Tattooed model, daylight, and a studio shoot that aged better than I expected.🇬🇧// ArchiveFrom 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 se...

📽️ When Serpents Steal the Show - Behind the Scenes Video

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

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.🇬🇧Snake Story — Part IISame 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 ...

Filomena, The Next Photo Is Always Better

Looking back hurts. But maybe that’s the point.🇬🇧Model: FilomenaOld 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 don’t know...

Snake Story - Part I

The shoot I hated — until I saw it with new eyes.🇬🇧Model: KorneliaStudio 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 po...

Natalie in the Loft '23

🇬🇧Model: Natalie WayneFew 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 i...

Milena Studio Shoot - Part II

🇬🇧Model: Milena @m.wiorekStudio: Lumina, WrocławThis 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...

Milena in White: Studio Stories - Part I

🇬🇧Model: Milena @m.wiorekLocation: Studio Lumina, WrocławDate: June 2025A 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...

Weronika @justwildroses '23

🇬🇧Model: Weronika @justwildrosesI 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 y...

For Patrons Only

Model: Amber onlyfans.com/amberbloomx🇬🇧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 journey, not the destination.👉 https://avellimedia.com/disk...

Plan or Perish: The Studio Session Rulebook

🇬🇧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 wor...

Small shoot from 2023 with Sylwia

🇬🇧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 someone who...

Roxana in Natural Light (lesson from 2022)

🇬🇧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 ...

Extras from the Studio - Paula

Contrast is the Queen - Julia

🇬🇧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...

Earning Trust Is Part of the Job - Nana

🇬🇧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 of the l...

Glamour photoshoot with Madzia Loskot

🇬🇧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, but I pushed it too ...

Anastasia, Bali - More Than Meets the Eye II

🇬🇧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...

Anastasia, Bali - More Than Meets the Eye

🇬🇧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 place like Bal...

Justyna, the Apartment, and a Banned Ad Account

🇬🇧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 learned that t...

What I Didn’t Know Back Then - Natalia

🇬🇧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 energy. But I ...

Those That Made It Through - Natalia

🇬🇧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 figuring...

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

🇬🇧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...