Pink and Moody Fundoshi - Part One

Well, those last two blogs were quite bright with that white backdrop and white light and white body……

Let us now get moody, a little sultry, perhaps. 

Here is pink gauze in a design I haven’t shown. Some simple lines and rough circles all done with a brush. I think I have mentioned before that the pink gauze really hold onto its color, so in some of these shots with a deep contrast, you can’t see the pattern.

For the lighting, I tried an extremely different approach than I normally use. There are two main sources of light. A white source at about a three quarter angle from the shooting area. The second source is directly at the opposite side and is covered with a deep red gel.

Depending on where I positioned my body, you can see how the light reacts. I think the red is also helping in showing off my body hair. 

As you get deeper into the set, you will see that I tied this fundoshi a bit lower than normal…..do you mind?

fundoshi…pink with a simple pattern

fabric...100% cotton gauze….try it, you’ll like it

photography…continued use of colored gels and stark lighting

Onward for more….

Next time on fundoshi, fabric and photos:  A real treat is in store. I obtained some sarashi fabric from Japan….the same fabric used in festivals. This might just result in a multi-part shoot, but you’re used to that!