The Photographer Behind Boudoir Fusion
I have been photographing people since the 1980s, long before digital cameras, Instagram and the rather alarming idea that everyone needed to photograph their lunch. For more than fifteen years, much of my work has focused specifically on boudoir, intimate and artistic photography.
Yet after all that time, the interesting part has never really been the camera. It is the person standing in front of it.
Boudoir photography is unusually personal. You are trusting a photographer with how you look, how you feel and, sometimes, a side of yourself very few people ever get to see. So before you decide whether I am the right photographer for you, it seems only fair that you should know a little about the person behind the camera.
Meet Peter
I am a shorts and T shirt kind of man, happiest behind a camera, underwater with scuba gear strapped to my back, or standing around a braai convinced I am a considerably better chef than the evidence occasionally suggests.
Photography has been part of my life since the 1980s. Boudoir came much later, and for more than fifteen years I have photographed women and couples across everything from classic boudoir and fine art nude photography to considerably more adventurous territory.
What all of those years have taught me is that very few people arrive at a photoshoot knowing instinctively what to do. Nor should they. You do not need to know how to pose, where to look or what on earth you are supposed to do with your hands. That is my job.
I will guide you, demonstrate poses when necessary, adjust the lighting, tell you when something looks fantastic and, occasionally, tell a sufficiently terrible joke that you forget there is a camera pointing at you.
The aim is actually quite simple. I want you to feel comfortable enough to enjoy the experience and leave with photographs that still make you smile years later.
Comfortable in Front of the Camera
Choosing a boudoir photographer is personal, and ultimately I believe you should judge me by my work, the experiences of the people I have photographed and how comfortable you feel talking to me.
I happen to be a male photographer, and occasionally I am asked about that. My answer is simple: every shoot is built around professionalism, respect, clear boundaries and your comfort. You are always welcome to bring a friend or partner along.
If you would like to know a little more about my perspective, I have written about it here: Through His Eyes: Boudoir Beyond Stereotypes
Apparently, I’m Quite Bearable
You have heard my version. It seems only fair to give a couple of the people who have actually stood in front of my camera the right of reply.
“From the get go Peter made us feel entirely at ease, helping choose outfits and poses, he made the experience fun and easy. As a bonus he got the photo edits to us in record time and they look incredible! He’s a fantastic photographer and even more amazing person.”
Jessica W.
Google Review
“Peter is a professional artist that captures every part of you as a model beautifully. I felt comfortable from the start and he handled the time spent with him delicately. His photos is exquisite!”
Breggie P.
Google Review
Why I Still Pick Up a Camera
Photography has changed enormously since I first picked up a camera in the 1980s. Cameras have changed, lighting has changed and we now spend an alarming amount of time discussing pixels, algorithms and things that would have sounded like science fiction when I started.
The part I enjoy, however, has hardly changed at all.
Every person who walks into my studio is different. Different personality, different shapes, different reason for being there and usually a slightly different collection of nerves as well. My job is not to make you fit somebody else’s idea of what a boudoir photograph should look like. It is to work with the person standing in front of me.
Experience certainly helps. I know how to use light, posing and direction to create a photograph. But knowing when to put the camera down for a moment, have a laugh and allow somebody to settle into the experience matters just as much.
After all these years, that is still the part of photography I find interesting. The person in front of the camera.
Now You Know a Little About Me
Whether you are considering boudoir, fine art nude, couples, erotic, maternity or bridal photography, every shoot starts in much the same way: with a conversation. If you have questions, an idea you would like to explore, or simply want to find out what might suit you, get in touch. There is absolutely no obligation to book.