Pupae

Pupae — A First Encounter in Natural Light

This was my first time photographing Pupae, and she brought such a soft, confident energy to the set. The concept was simple yet evocative — sexy lingerie and bikini looks, all captured in the intimate atmosphere of a house studio bathed in natural light.

To preserve the organic softness of the moment, I shot exclusively on film using a combination of:
Pentax 67 + SMC 105mm f/2.4
Contax RTS III + Carl Zeiss Planar T 85mm f/1.4*

The house studio gave us a perfect balance of shadow and sunlight, filtering through lace curtains and textured walls. The setting emphasized Pupae’s natural elegance, enhancing the fine grain textures and creamy tones unique to medium format and 35mm film.

This set is a quiet exploration of femininity — a mix of playfulness, softness, and strength, all told through light and celluloid.