Hi there.
Photographer here.
You can call me Anthony.
You can also find me @neatshinyowl in most places,
including Washington, D.C., where I'm based.
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Editorial Feminine
Beauty, Glamour & Boudoir portrait photography
for people seeking translation, sensuality, & transformation.
For some, this is an alternative but still avant-garde photo opportunity. For others, it's an invite to atmospheric entropy & abstraction. This is where my work particularly excels.
Three Languages. One Person.
Your Presence, interpreted differently
LIGHT
deliberate contrast, dimension & radiance
AETHEREUM
emotional color, symbolism, & surrealism
SHADOW
contour, density, & controlled absence
your softness & tension can exist in the same space. each rendering points to a different facet of you
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YOU DON'T NEED TO BECOME ANYTHING OR ANYONE TO BE CAPTURED Like THIS
You don't even need an occasion for this kind of
defiantly loud or purposefully serene portraiture.
But of course, ceremony helps.
maybe it's a birthday, or a maternity moment
maybe you're reconnecting with yourself
or maybe it's just inner work
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Key deets
Value
All Work Is Collaborative
And all work is tailor made to you.
Entry level service begins at $800.
Half-day experiences begin at $1950.
Mise-en-Place
ALL WORK IS scenic
This service is typically done in a studio setting.
I cut my teeth with weddings & engagements though,
so I'm equally comfortable on-location.
Visuals
ALL WORK IS DYNAMIC
My own visual languages are one thing.
Genre is something else, entirely.
I'll help you choose what's best for you.
So. What do you say?
Or, if you're instead feeling more discerning,
keep scrolling to see more of my work.
If you've made it this far
You're a real one. Thank you for reading - it's such a taxing thing these days.
Scroll just a bit more for a quick FAQ section, or to send a message straight away.
Planning, tips, & FAQ
When’s the best time to schedule photos for my birthday?
Short answer: any time.
Unpopular opinion: On your birthday.
Longer answer: if you want them on your actual birthday, at least 1 month before.
What should I wear or pack?
The way that I love a prepared girlie...
Please, please make your way to my Resources Page for both inspiration & shopping links.
Do we need a permit for photography?
More than half of the time, you will need a permit for certain locations. On the plus side, permits are usually just rentals/scheduling concerns for studios, hotel suites, restaurants or bars, private villas, etc. I'm very happy to help guide the process ahead of time, but clients are ultimately responsible for booking their chosen venue.
Bonus tip: always add one hour extra. You simply never know who for, but it helps.
I don't have any good lingerie for a boudoir session...
Boudoir doesn't exist solely in lingerie, nor does it need to be on a bed or in a bedroom.
There's something truthful about ratty undies and a tee, if that's a story you want to tell.
If you're more interested in a clothed boudoir experience, suits, coats, & cloths come in handy.
Alternatively, the birthday suit is a freeing ensemble of wardrobe.
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-MM