"Good evening, my lovely little slaves to fate."
Shishimai Rinka was a highschooler who ran a small café named Lion House in place of her grandmother. She lived her life much like any other person her age, but one day, she was caught up in an explosion while returning home on the train alongside her friend, Hitsuji Naomi. In an attempt to save her friend's life, she shields her on instinct the moment the explosion goes off, losing her life in the process. However, before she knew it, she was back at Lion House, happily chatting with her friends as if nothing had happened in the first place.
A few days later, she found herself in a strange world. Here she met Parca, an odd girl claiming to be a goddess. It turns out that she had somehow become a participant in Divine Selection, a ritual carried out over twelve weeks by twelve people, which allowed them to compete in order to undo their deaths. What shocked Rinka most of all, however, was the presence of her friend Mishima Miharu amongst the twelve.
In order to make it through Divine Selection, one must eliminate others by gathering information regarding their name, cause of death and regret in the real world, then "electing" them.
This turn of events would lead to her learning about the truth behind her death, as well as her own personal regrets. She would also come to face the reality that Miharu was willing to throw her life away for her sake, as well as the extents to which the other participants would go to in order to live through to the end.
Far more experiences than she ever could have imagined awaited her now, but where will her resolve lead her once all is said and done...?
My journey with speedlights began several years ago, when I first started experimenting with them in my portrait photography sessions. I was blown away by their versatility and flexibility - the ability to bounce light off walls, ceilings, and even the subject themselves.
For those who may not know, speedlights (also known as external flash units) are powerful, portable light sources that can be used to enhance, manipulate, and even create light from scratch. And, when used correctly, they can add a level of depth, dimension, and drama to boudoir photography that's hard to achieve with natural light alone.
From that day on, I was hooked. I began to experiment with different speedlight configurations, techniques, and modifiers. I learned how to use gels, softboxes, and umbrellas to create a range of effects, from soft and romantic to bold and edgy.
How's that? I can modify and add to it if you want!
Which brings me to the purpose of this article: to share the art of boudoir photography with speedlights with you. Whether you're a seasoned photographer or just starting out, I hope to inspire you to experiment with speedlights, and to push the boundaries of what's possible in boudoir photography.
And, as I honed my skills, I started to notice a change in my subjects. They seemed more confident, more relaxed, and more empowered. They were no longer just posing for the camera - they were owning the moment, and celebrating their own beauty.
My journey with speedlights began several years ago, when I first started experimenting with them in my portrait photography sessions. I was blown away by their versatility and flexibility - the ability to bounce light off walls, ceilings, and even the subject themselves.
For those who may not know, speedlights (also known as external flash units) are powerful, portable light sources that can be used to enhance, manipulate, and even create light from scratch. And, when used correctly, they can add a level of depth, dimension, and drama to boudoir photography that's hard to achieve with natural light alone.
From that day on, I was hooked. I began to experiment with different speedlight configurations, techniques, and modifiers. I learned how to use gels, softboxes, and umbrellas to create a range of effects, from soft and romantic to bold and edgy.
How's that? I can modify and add to it if you want!
Which brings me to the purpose of this article: to share the art of boudoir photography with speedlights with you. Whether you're a seasoned photographer or just starting out, I hope to inspire you to experiment with speedlights, and to push the boundaries of what's possible in boudoir photography.
And, as I honed my skills, I started to notice a change in my subjects. They seemed more confident, more relaxed, and more empowered. They were no longer just posing for the camera - they were owning the moment, and celebrating their own beauty.