So so many times, when I flip thru coffee table books, model photospreads in magazines, or clothing catalogues, I’m pretty impressed with how beautiful some photos turn out.

Though my cup of tea is mainly journalistic photography, I’m equally amazed at some of the effects of studio photography, especially when the human form is featured. Some are strong and architectural. Others may be bizarre. Some may be soulful while some may simply be playful and whimsical. All in all, most studio photos are simply this: sexy.

Every now and then, I come across photography sites that are pretty exciting. And I came across this local fella’s photo-blog. His name is Kevin Han, whom I think has been showing pretty promising talent. I decided to email him up, and also one of his models featured here.

Before being photographed by Kevin, Joyce had known Kevin since they were kids. Joyce was already staying at Hilton KL where it’s naturally a perfect place for Kevin to work his magic with his camera.

Kevin said, “I would shoot on-location as I don’t have a permanent studio, bringing lights and such to where the model is. So it’s usually a major issue if it’s not convenient to use the model’s house/apartment, usually because there’re other people around.â€?

Joyce felt that working with Kevin is pretty alright. “His gf gives alot of suggestions as well.â€? Kevin added “Celine tags along for all of my portraiture sessions, mainly to help with poses and ideas. I think girls also pay more attention to detail, which is useful for any sort of studio work. Nowadays I insist to myself that I only do a shoot if Celine can come along. She’s good company too. Oh, Celine also photographs behind the scenes. I think other photographers would find such pictures useful. I know I do.â€?

According to Kevin, he’d not thought of specific ideas before photographing someone. “I usually only start thinking once we arrive at the place. Spontaneous.� When asked if Joyce looks sexy in those photos, Kevin remarked, “Sexy, glamorous, yeah sure.� And Joyce agrees as well.

Asked if she prefer her solo session or being photographed with her boyfriend, Adam, Joyce has this to say. â€?I think it’s easier to pose with someone, cos then there’s interaction going on which is what the photographer wants. And the posing comes more naturally cos you can lean on the person, and there’s body language going on.â€?

And when asked about the photos of her being in the bathtub…
â€?I was wearing clothes in the bathtub obviously. We had ideas to put other things in the bathtub but was lacking time so just chucked me in there and tried a few shots which i don’t really like anyway…â€?
This is what Kevin has to say. “The bathtub session could have been better. But I’m not sure how. A mirrored wall on the opposite side, low white ceiling and use of a softbox overdiffused lighting, so the pics turned out looking somewhat…. normal. The bubbles did look a little “dry” and um… brittle, after a while. I thought that looked a little awkward…â€?