March 4th - Sculpting with Light: Boudoir Lighting & Posing
Unlock the power of light and pose to create breathtaking, dramatic boudoir photography in this immersive class. Designed for photographers who want to elevate their artistry, this workshop focuses on sculpting the body with light to enhance shape, depth, and emotion.
You’ll learn how to use shadows and highlights to define curves, create mood, and add storytelling elements to your images. We’ll explore multiple lighting setups—from soft, seductive glow to high-contrast cinematic effects—using both natural and artificial light. Additionally, we’ll dive deep into posing techniques that flatter every body type, emphasizing elegance, confidence, and emotion.
Through hands-on shooting and guided instruction, you’ll master how to direct your subjects effortlessly, ensuring they feel empowered while achieving striking, professional-quality results. Whether you’re new to boudoir photography or looking to refine your skills, this class will give you the tools and confidence to craft stunning, dramatic images that captivate and inspire.
Meet Your Instructor
IG: @kiatiplooks
Kiati Plooksawasdi is an Award-Winning Boudoir, Portrait, and Dance Photographer and Educator based in Ellicott City, MD. Kiati has over 15 years of experience in the photography industry and enjoys teaching and mentoring in both aspects of photography and the business behind photography when he is not behind the lens. With the knowledge of utilizing both natural and artificial light in his work, he leverages his ability to shape light to contour his subjects to create drama and depth within his images.
Kiati has 20 years in the corporate world developing business strategies for Fortune 150 companies, Kiati has helped launch and mentor several small businesses and now brings that experience in helping photographers develop their strategies. In addition to the business side, Kiati also mentors on how he creates his art through posing and lighting.
Kiati is a Westcott Top Pro, CheetahStand Master Creator and serves as an ambassador for Aftershoot, Evoto, Vienne Milano, Baby Dream Backdrops, and Spider Holster. Kiati is also the AIBP (Association of International Boudoir Photographers) 2022 Ambassador of Excellence, and has been published in Rangefinder, Philosophie Boudoir Magazine among other publications and has spoken at ImagingUSA, WPPI, Pas De Deux Dance Photography Conference, ClickCon and the Peculiar Collective Conference. He is currently planning several destination workshops and retreats for 2026.
Topics Covered
- Boudoir Styling
- Setting the Mood
- Posing Techniques for all body types
- Key points on how to Pose Direct
- Natural Light & Artificial Light
- Balancing light with the Environment
- Sculpting the body with lights and modifiers
- Building Lighting Scenarios for 1 – light, 2 – light and 3 – light setups
Workshop Price
Boudoir Lighting, Posing & Video-
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