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Magdalena Iskra united states
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Play of Light
When used appropriately, natural light and shadows create an ambiance of mystery and intimacy that you can often see in my photographs. Because shadows can gracefully mask or hide certain elements of the body, they fire viewer’s imagination and create a sensual feast. The images become a celebration of human form rather than overly exposed nakedness. Shadows soften the image and create a seductive mood.
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entry description
In my boudoir sessions, I work with natural light to define the shape and create the mood of the photographs. Natural day light can enhance certain elements of the body and make them more defined. Some images focus more on facial expressions or facial features and since those elements are the focal points of the photograph, they require more direct, accentuating light. Using shallow depth of field I can still soften other elements of the image and focus only on those that need exposure. Boudoir photography is a constant play of light and shadows to create the desired effect of sensuality. I enjoy playing with shadows in particular as they can beautifully enfold the curves and lines of the female body. Shadows can highlight and emphasize or diverse attention from. They can help conceal imperfections or bring out the elements that you want to expose.When used appropriately, natural light and shadows create an ambiance of mystery and intimacy that you can often see in my photographs. Because shadows can gracefully mask or hide certain elements of the body, they fire viewer’s imagination and create a sensual feast. The images become a celebration of human form rather than overly exposed nakedness. Shadows soften the image and create a seductive mood.
about the photographer
Magdalena Iskra is an award-winning boudoir photographer based in Chicago. She grew up in Poland where she was first introduced to the fascinating world of beauty, modeling and photography. Through out her life, Magdalena was searching for ways of artistic expression and creativity. As a teenager, she was passionate about baton twirling and was awarded the Best Baton performance award. Her photography adventure began on the other side of the camera. She started out as a model. She was also engaged in planning and designing photo shoots. Eventually, Magdalena became a finalist for Miss Poland beauty contest where she was recognized as Miss Talent. This recognition had given her an opportunity to organize beauty events in her hometown. For five consecutive years, Magdalena successfully organized and managed beauty events for young ladies in her city. Believe it or not, despite her passionate involvement in the beauty world, she secretly dreamt of becoming a police officer. Magdalena completed a degree in forensic social rehabilitation and wanted to join the police force. Her future, however, had something bigger for her in the store. Magdalena moved to Chicago where she met her husband Marcin. Together they fell in love with photography and quickly became a husband and wife team for wedding photography. It was actually the wedding photography that laid the foundation for boudoir as many brides were asking about it. Before Magdalena started to offer boudoir sessions in her West Loop studio, she had invested a lot of time in her photography training and education. Her prior modeling experience has also come in handy as it helped her sharpen the vision of a perfect photo session. It is Magdalena's true passion to make every woman feel the best version of herself in front of the camera. She strives to create a placeback to gallery