Boudoir Photographer Interview Ivana Bencic

Todays interview is with Croatian photographer Ivana Bencic, Although she hasnt been photographing Boudoir for very long, I just love her style and choice of locations.

As always I ask my guest to tell me a little about themselves:

I was introduced to boudoir photography just last year as something that should be connected with weddings, brides etc. But I didn’t “understand” much about it because Croatia knows/shows nothing about boudoir. But it wasn’t until The Boudoir Divas workshop which I attended, that I realized how amazing this is and how really I want to do it. My goal is to specialize in boudoir photography, but I’m just at the beginning J

So lets start with the obvious, why Boudoir?

Too much magazines, commercials, movies, people… telling women how they should look. Boudoir changes the perception of the world today. If only women had an inch of self-esteem which could tell them that they don`t have to look like “that and that” to be attractive/pretty/beautiful.

How long have you been photographing Boudoir?

Now and then for about a year. Strongly for three months.

How would you describe your style?

Sensual, soft, ladylike, chic.

What did you photograph before you got bitten by the boudoir bug?

Concerts, weddings, places, portraits. A lot.

More about you, where did you grow up?

Zagreb, Croatia. Still living here.

Do you prefer to work in studio or location when it comes to Boudoir?

Both!

Boudoir photography is still in its infancy in the UK, How is it seen in the Croatia?

If in UK its in infancy, in Croatia it`s a fetus

What’s your favourite boudoir pose?

Girl lying on her back and looking mysteriously above and back at the camera

Can you show us some of your recent work?

Do you have a favourite photographer living or dead?

Lillian Bassman, Gregory Colbert...

What is the best thing for you about shooting boudoir?

Transformation of 'thorns to roses' Making women laugh and happy. Making women feel good about themselves. Seeing the reaction: " OMG this is me?!" :)

Does anyone or anything influence your photography?

I'm influenced by art, architechture, women and french photography

Who is the most important person in your life?

It`s hard to pick just one. I guess I`m lucky having few.

Sometimes the initial reaction from people on the street is that I am a glamour photographer, do you get a similar reaction and how do you deal with them?

If they see you here on the street with a great dressed lady, they would think glamour, fashion, editorial… never boudoir. I explain it`s boudoir and hand them my business card.

If you could shoot with any other photographer in the world who would it be?

Too many to choose.

Do you provide any wardrobe for your clients? If so what’s your favourite item?

Nope, they provide it for themselves. But I LOVE corsets and high heals.

PC or Mac?

PC.

When you’re not working as a photographer what do you enjoy doing?

Actually I have a full time job in a ticketing company and a part time job as a photographer. Photography is rarely a good money-making job in Croatia.

Any can't live without’ pieces of equipment?

My Fuji S3 camera, Sigma 18-50 mm 2.8 lens and Nikon Speedlight SB 28DX flash.

Finally any advice you would give to budding boudoir photographers wanting to start out?

Go to the Boudoir Divas workshop first. It will all come clear then and there.

More of Ivanas work can be found at :

www.ivanabencic.com

http://ivanabencic.blogspot.com

Thank you very much for taking the time out