Shootout at Chillax Studio - Roberta part 1
This is the first part of a new shootout series, from an event that took place on November 17th, 2024, at Chillax Studios in Vimodrone (MI), hosted by photographer Alessio Mapelli.
In this first part, the model I photographed is the lovely Roberta Ghirotto.
Roberta al Chillax studios, parte 1/1; ph: Francesco Coppola
As this was a shootout event, don’t expect to see any artistic nude photography here. This series is limited to glamour and lingerie-style portraits—some more useful, some more playful.
Still, there are a few interesting points to share.
First: I had the opportunity to meet and photograph several models for the very first time.
Roberta al Chillax studios, parte 1/2; ph: Francesco Coppola
Second: events like this often become testing grounds for me. I try out new techniques or rediscover old ones, which later find their way—more confidently—into my art nude shoots.
Roberta al Chillax studios, parte 1/3; ph: Francesco Coppola
For instance, in the images above and below, I ended up "rediscovering" the qualities of a lens I had set aside for a while: the Pentax Limited 70mm f/2.4.
It was one of the first lenses I used when I started shooting with Pentax. Eventually, I replaced it with the more professional (and heavier) Pentax 85mm f/1.4 Star—a scalpel of a lens, but also quite tiring to use for long periods.
Roberta al Chillax studios, parte 1/4; ph: Francesco Coppola
Surprisingly, the little 70mm still holds up beautifully. And more importantly—I can shoot with it for longer without getting exhausted. That got me thinking: why not sell the “professional” lens? Only the stars above know how much I need the money right now...
Roberta al Chillax studios, parte 1/5; ph: Francesco Coppola
Anyway, this was just the first of three sets I shot with Roberta. I'll try to squeeze the remaining two into one post next time—if I can—due to time constraints.
I hope you enjoyed the beauty I've shared today, and I look forward to seeing you next Monday for the second (and maybe final) part.
Stay creative, stay shining, stay burning.