White Sheets: Timeless Appeal
White sheets work equally well for wearing lingerie, or featuring implied nudity, depending upon your comfort level. This portrait was captured with soft and beautiful studio lighting, on a white seamless backdrop, with sheets strewn across the floor.
When considering sets and props for your photoshoot, a versatile and classic choice are white sheets. Unlike trendy props or elaborate backgrounds that may become dated over time, white sheets have a timeless appeal that transcend trends.
To magnify the romantic feeling we used vintage shawls to add color, texture, and whimsy to the scene. This portrait was captured on an inflatable mattress in the studio’s bay window with natural light.
As you will see in this blog post, there are multiple options for adding a white sheet set to your photoshoot. The first creative decision is to choose the lighting. A popular set-up is an inflatable mattress in the studio’s bay window. Sheer curtains filter soft natural light from the north facing window. White sheets act as natural reflectors so that the light bounces onto your skin creating a soft, flattering glow. This natural diffusion of light through the sheer curtains helps to minimize harsh shadows and highlights, resulting in a more even and flattering complexion in the portraits.
This white sheet set enabled us to highlight a favorite tattoo in a fun and playful way. The set-up here is a white seamless paper backdrop with studio lighting.
Alternatively, the white sheet set can be captured with studio lighting. Instead of a window with sheer curtains as a backdrop, a white seamless paper backdrop is extended to create a wall and floor. The paper floor is covered with layers of sheets and pillows. This option provides a larger area to capture photographs from a wider range of angles.
If adding a white sheet set to your session, we typically schedule it for the end of the day so that you are free to play with your movements and run your hands through your hair because messy hair is sexy hair. Whether you’re going for a soft and romantic look or a bold and dramatic vibe, white sheets can adapt to your vision.
There are many posing options and the sheets can be draped, folded, or arranged to create various textures and shapes, adding depth and interest to the portraits. This portrait was captured on an inflatable mattress in the studio’s bay window with natural light.
P.S. Just in case you are wondering about a sheet set in a color other than white, the answer to your question is yes. We will happily photograph you in your favorite color. Satin sheets are a great option, are available in a range of hues, and feature a beautiful sheen. Other fabrics, such as velvet, photograph beautifully, and have an interesting texture.
Unadorned white sheets are a studio favorite and staple. Sheets that have embellishments, such as lace or embroidery are also a lovely option to add texture and another layer of interest to your portraits. This portrait was captured in the Bay window on an inflatable mattress with natural light.
Remember, appreciate and enjoy that you are art in its purest, most beautiful form. Self-love is not vain.
“Art is who we are. It facilitates self-realization in everyone.” –Philippe Benighou