Updated February 2026 Gorgeous Griselda Violante has paid us a visit to Art 1 studio for series of provocative, sexy, lingerie photographs. Her photographer Steve Mongare captured the model in soft natural light, positioning her in the away from direct sun and thus taking advantage of soft ambience the shade created.
Shooting lingerie in natural light is all about reading the windows. Steve positioned Griselda away from direct sun, using the soft ambience that shade creates. This is the smart move – direct window light can be too harsh for this type of work, creating unflattering shadows and hot spots on skin. The indirect light wraps around your subject more naturally and gives that soft, editorial feel that makes lingerie shots look expensive. If you’re working with south and west windows like Art 1 has, morning shade is your friend. Wait for PM if you want that direct light drama, but keep it controlled.
When you’re shooting sensitive content like lingerie or boudoir, the vibe you set matters as much as your camera settings. Keep the crew small – just photographer and model works best for building trust and keeping things comfortable. Talk through every pose before you shoot it so there are no surprises. Let your model see the back of your camera between setups so they know how things are looking and can give input. This collaborative approach makes for better photos because your subject feels confident instead of awkward. A relaxed model always photographs better than a tense one.
Stage Art 1, a long-time FD Photo Studio favorite, was used for this shoot. With the high-key white industrial design that FD is notorious for, Stage Art 1 is a clean setting that can be manipulated to fit all kinds of projects. This space has its windows facing South and West and gets beautiful direct light during the PM hours, and great open-shaded light in the morning. Take a look at Stage Art 1 HERE to see what equipment is included in the hourly rate, as well as its availability and pricing.