Playtime - Part One

I've known Arielka for quite some time now. She's your typical Ukrainian beauty; gorgeous, down-to-earth, open-minded, and whip-smart. Working with her is an absolute joy. But what really makes Arielka stand out from the crowd is her authentic approach to modeling.

You see, most models are total pros - always prepared, effortlessly striking poses left and right, ensuring amazing images. (Quick note - this is exactly what we're all searching for in a model, and obviously, that's a darn good thing !) But back to Arielka; she really is in a league of her own. There's a genuine passion behind everything she does. Whether she's showcasing her stunning physique, playing with props (ahem, "toys"), or teasing with a sly hint of something more, you can tell she's truly enjoying herself. Aaaaand, sometimes that enjoyment leads to some, uh, unexpected moments of ecstasy right there in front of the camera 😉 I'm sure you're nodding along with me here, but let me tell you, it makes for some seriously captivating and sensual imagery.

During her recent visit to Paris, we spent an entire day together - creating content, sharing laughs, indulging in intimate moments and enjoying delicious food and drinks ... it was an absolute blast !

Before moving on to the amazing (and very spicy) pictures with Arielka, let me give you some background info about the gear I used for this set. This set was shoot exclusively using my Leica M mount lenses (old Canon 50mm f1.4, Voigtländer 35mm f1.4 and Voigtländer 28mm f2.0) on my old Sony A7III body with a TechArt autofocus adapter. It’s a bit of a hit and miss, obviously AF is not working as well and fast as native Sony lenses, but the images created by these old lenses are amazing …. I’m in love with the retro soft look. Will I use this exclusively in the future ? Not sure, but by having a full day with an amazing model like Arielka, I could play around with different creative ideas without the pressure of time.

Anyway … as always, enjoy 🫶