This July, after a considerable hiatus, I had the pleasure of reuniting with Sabrina for a photo shoot, this time in the charming city of Paderborn. Our setting was a quaint hotel room, which provided a perfect, intimate backdrop for our session.
Sabrina, always prepared, brought along several outfits that had yet to be featured in any shoot. Our aim was to capture a series of portraits using natural, available light, which lent an authentic and soft touch to the images. We utilized a versatile range of lenses, including a 24-105mm and a 70-200mm, allowing us to play with depth and focus seamlessly.
The hotel room, with its generous window, became our makeshift studio. The incoming light was ideal for experimenting with shadows and highlights, helping us create a series of striking portraits that showcased Sabrina’s versatility and the subtle interplay of light and fabric.
One of the highlights of the shoot was using Sabrina’s evening gown in the hotel’s glass-covered corridor. Here, we could harness the reflections in the glass to add a layer of complexity and elegance to the shots. The reflections created a beautiful, almost ethereal effect that complemented the sophistication of the evening gown.
The final part of our shoot took place at the hotel bar. Coincidentally, a football game was on, creating a lively backdrop as the guests were engrossed in the match. The atmosphere was vibrant and offered a stark contrast to the elegant and calm scenes we had captured earlier. The bartender played along, kindly providing props that added character and depth to our compositions.
Between shots, Sabrina and I caught up on life and discussed various events that had transpired since our last meeting. It was not only a productive shoot but also a wonderful opportunity to reconnect. We are excited about future collaborations, particularly the upcoming shoot scheduled for September at the Landschaftspark Duisburg, where Sabrina will join as a model once again.
This session with Sabrina was a reminder of the beauty of photography—it not only captures moments but also rekindles relationships and sparks creativity. Stay tuned for more stories and visuals from our future endeavors!