Vespa told me I Couldn’t do This Boudoir Shoot

[@amberly0317]

The fact that you manual focused all of these is just awesome. So inspiring 👏🏻

[@reneweisz9157]

Strobes, no sun no problem ;)

[@jwmav528]

This boudoir video on the Vespa really made me pop my neck with the way the red of the vespa jumped out of my screen at me and the rich wood tones behind it. Loved it!

[@MichaelSasser]

Haha, brilliant

[@kristinmceachen2409]

Clicked for the title - stayed for the neck popping!! Love the idea of shooting on a Vespa and the part about the comfort and confidence coming along as the shoot processes is sooo true!!

[@tomislavmiletic_]

Glad seeing you still rocking that Fuji gear 😊 And I almost cracked my neck for real in various accidents. TWICE !

[@MichaelSasser]

Haha, epic!

[@jourendy]

Awwsome I watch it till he end 5 times

[@pashamaddox8403]

Seeing the shutter speed and f-stop for the photos was really helpful. Seeing you shoot such consistent shots at f2.0 was great, thank you. I had to pop my neck once I saw you do it, it was like seeing someone yawn 😂

[@ArtimusPrime35]

The Vespa lured me in. My [insert any joint] pops. Tin Man status.

[@matthewweaver1123]

I really like the curves you use to edit these shots. You crush the blacks to give lots of contrast, but the skin tones still look really natural.

[@MichaelSasser]

Thank you! They all start from my presets! www.boudoircourses.com/ever-summer-presets

[@paulogglesby7253]

Quite a unique idea to shoot on a Vespa. I popped my neck watching it.

[@MichaelSasser]

Thanks!

[@annythesilent6697]

The photos look amazing and the model is absolutely gorgeous :D

[@tiffanyorlane2444]

Hihi, neck popping game at each videos 😋😜. I appreciate a lot in this video the fact that you show very well her pose. The fact that the videographer behind you show a part of what you "see" when you click. Little movie sliding over the girl was perfect. You can do more next time. The information about the light behind hears was great. More tips like that for next videos will help us a lot. And personally, for me, something is missing in your boudoir pics : as I am a girl, we live our jewellery, because they have a sentimental history. So a portrait with some pics on them can be a perfection add ins... And we can feel us as a real model... 💝🥰🥰🤣🤣. Have a nice days. 💋💋

[@MichaelSasser]

Hehe, yes, Jewelry has never been really important for me with boudoir, thanks for watching!

[@guguslive]

I'm always hesitant about shooting at noon... but these turned out so good!

[@MichaelSasser]

Yea! It can be fun to learn to shoot in it. I made a video about tips for shooting at noon a few years back, good stuff in there too!

[@guguslive]

@@MichaelSasser awesome, gonna check it out!

[@iunderstanphotography2780]

Loved the photos where she was backwards on the bike. Neck poppin good lol

[@robertgray8079]

Watched till the end. Looking forward to the future!

[@aaronaguiar8907]

Can’t start my day without a good neck stretch 💯

[@pascaltremblay8314]

Yep , stayed till the end !

[@gentlegnt]

Outstanding work as always, Michael. The rich colors of the scooter, green foliage and her skin tones. Thanks for showing as much of the video as you did; really helps us feel as if we were there with you. Always watching, brotha! Thanks again!😀

[@MichaelSasser]

My pleasure!

[@re125bel]

I can't really pop my neck, but I try sometimes. I am going to keep this vespa idea for the future, when it's warm enough!

[@viveksathish]

This shoot is awesome. Thank you for taking us behind the scene. However, that bin in the background got my attention everytime! 😂

[@yasminewhite4078]

I was watching some of your older videos this morning and taking notes! I'm still in the beginning stages trying to gather all information and too nervous about what I don't know to ask someone to let me take their picture but I do follow you on Instagram (for about 3 years now)! I'm subscribed to you here and I just signed up for your newsletter this morning so I'm excited! The neck cracking isn't something I can do. My mom can and the first time I heard her do it I called her a demon lol it just surprised me

[@MichaelSasser]

Haha, amazing

[@WayneMorrison1069]

I bet the Neck Popping ASMR was music to a chiropractors ears. LOL. Great vlog and I loved the new Vespa purchase. Great Idea for new and returning clients.

[@MichaelSasser]

Thanks for watching!

[@CaptainJack63]

I crack my right arm many times during the day. I used to crack my neck, but it no longer does that. My chiropractor showed me a way to crack some parts of my back by facing a wall with one leg crossed over the other. Then pushing with my arms to twist my torso until I hear a crack. I only do these things If I feel some discomfort or I slept wong. Mostly my right arm is a daily issue.

[@Slipsch]

Amazed at how you shot this on manual focus

[@MichaelSasser]

Lots of practice!

[@stevenev74]

Really great video and photos as always! The Vespa was a brilliant idea, you just need the streets of Italy for the backdrop 😊

[@MichaelSasser]

Talk about a dream!

[@vicenteblasquez1211]

You are the best!

[@Notmy00000]

❤️❤️❤️the photo’s

[@gregsouza5748]

Popping your neck. I appreciate you sharing the camera settings. The shutter was quicker than I expected, did you have an ND filter on ?

[@bahaamonzer362]

Welcome back man

[@MichaelSasser]

Good to be back!

[@Tuan.ka_1976]

it's nice when I saw you take photo model and vespa, May you share photo model with road bike as well. Thank.

[@cathaltwomey]

Hey Michael , just a suggestion for on both bike and model Dull days ... use water on the ground and on the bike and get some cool reflections and wet look , can be very moody looks and results

[@MichaelSasser]

Neat idea!

[@rickrowell8465]

Snap, Crackle and POP!

[@amandabuccilli2979]

You in those rollerblades😂🧡

[@MichaelSasser]

Haha

[@loosebeautyphotographer]

I love your language with the model. You communication is so welcoming. Now you want me to get Fuji. Ugh the idea of going to Sony or Fuji is so fickle for me.

[@MichaelSasser]

Thanks! And any camera system these days is good.

[@jtes1442]

I can't pop my neck. Still dig your videos !

[@Scirocco1982]

This video is just pure gold in its simplicity. :) 100% inspiration! Oh...and I do pop my neck and give everyone the creeps with it. xD

[@MichaelSasser]

Love that!

[@robintapp3870]

Wonderful video and pictures.... Could of shown more of the lighting set up. I didn't know I could pop my neck, but I just did! (Probably an age thing!) Greetings from England.

[@MichaelSasser]

No lighting set up, all sun! But I'll talk more about where that sun is coming from next time.

[@Bradimus1981]

So I just bought a new Canon EOS RP camera (w/RF 24-105mm F4-7.1 IS STM Lens), a Canon RF 50mm F1.8 STM lens and I may order a Canon Speedlite EL-100 flash soon. It has been many years since I did any photography and/or photographed someone (boudoir or otherwise). I was wondering if you could recommend a good online course to help me refresh myself on the basics and learn how to use my new Mirrorless full frame digital camera. Thanks and keep up the fantastic work!

[@MichaelSasser]

Hello! I don't know of any courses that are specifically geared toward just camera settings and use. I think Gerald Undone has a few, but they may be more video focused. If you're looking for lighting and posing work with the camera, I have my Double your Poses course that has been helpful to a lot of people. Good luck!

[@Bradimus1981]

@@MichaelSasser Thanks for getting back to me about this. I will continue my search.

[@Elassyahmed]

Magazine cover level gorgeous photos. Thank you for sharing ☺️

[@MichaelSasser]

Thank you so much!

[@stefanvasilev9318]

Neck-popping goodness as usual! Cheers! Btw, humble brag moment coming up, but I feel kind cool being able to anticipate stuff in educational photography videos, and in my genre even more so - like when I thoung you should move back and create a blurry frame with the palm tree trunk in the foreground, or when you told the model to raise herself on her toes - the moment I saw the pose and the angle, I was like "And just if she could get on her toes, it'd be perfect" and the you told her exactly that. Priceless 🙏 Cheers from Bulgaria 🤙

[@MichaelSasser]

Haha, that is amazing! It shows how far you've come, or how much you've learned to read my mind!

[@stefanvasilev9318]

@@MichaelSasser Pretty cool OR pretty creepy, but I'll take it lol

[@todayspixels7110]

Love neck popping

[@steverolfe1935]

I love this so much, incredible work as always and so inspiring

[@MichaelSasser]

Thank you very much!

[@steverolfe1935]

@@MichaelSasser Just love your work

[@ArcSpidr]

thanks Mike! always inspiring and neck cracking

[@MichaelSasser]

My pleasure!

[@mikeb3536]

I did the same thing with my motorcycle when it was new! LOL

[@MichaelSasser]

So fun!

[@culturephotography]

Video was awesome... I don't pop my neck!

[@monkeywizard77]

The set at 4:20 is amazing, but the one string coming from her shirt that is caught between her legs is driving me crazy (not in a good way!)

[@AliceRiobueno]

This was so cool and fun! Where do you get the music from? Of your videos. Thanks Michael!

[@MichaelSasser]

Hey hey! I'm glad you liked it, I get it here, it's a link for 30 days to try it free! share.epidemicsound.com/twMNJ

[@capntimber7982]

I pop my neck back and forth, I pop my neck back forth. Sing it ya know ya want to😊

[@MichaelSasser]

Haha, I love that song

[@brianfrisbie7069]

I couldn't pop my neck till I went to Frontier city and got on a ride that I heard about from a friend that could do it after he rode it.

[@lylesteely2604]

Damn right...shoot what you want!

[@MichaelSasser]

Haha, amen!

[@tarzana4]

I don't crack my neck on my own, the idea of doing it scares me, and I have a fear of getting stuck!

[@caguirrek]

Hey Mike, love your work. One question, how do you manage to shoot against those patio doors without you reflecting? Had that issue a few times, in open spaces no problem, just change the angle. Some others, like in this case...no way to widen the shoot angle. Thanks!!!!

[@MichaelSasser]

Hey! I probably stood directly in front of her so that she blocked my reflection!

[@brianleonard507]

At my age, the neck isn't the only thing I can pop. 🤣

[@MichaelSasser]

Haha

[@SatanSupimpa]

My neck pops crazy loud, always scares people.

[@KenHuffPhotography]

I pop my neck as I get ready to do something stressful such as next week I will do my very first boudoir shoot with a friend. She is a former model so that is something in my favor. Now I wish I still had my Harley!

[@MichaelSasser]

Have fun with it!

[@Masterrobsen]

a touch of dolche vita,......... hey michael, even my neighbor knows you, because he has a sony a7III like me, so we switch lenses sometimes, and sometimes he does shootings and even boudoir. See ya and greetings from germany =)

[@MichaelSasser]

That is awesome!

[@cesarkastoun5752]

Lovely photos as usual and wonderful ideas for new settings. The side-lighting is great, but it does highlight some skin roughness in her thighs (7:03 - 7:06). Easy to fix in post, but the model might react negatively when peeping on the photos in camera. Love your work and your spirit. And yay for neck popping, though I do it by stretching vertically.

[@UnconventionalReasoning]

Snap, Crackle, POP! I bit on the "click-bait" title, curious if there was a situation where a brand like Vespa objected to this. A related question would be when "renting a really epic house", do you explain what you will be doing and get permission?

[@MichaelSasser]

That is a good question! Unsure of the laws there.

[@UnconventionalReasoning]

@@MichaelSasser it might be less about laws and more about respect for "partners" and best practice, doing the things which are better for the industry.

[@rudyquezada7088]

I use to be able to pop my neck years ago, can't do it anymore 🤷

[@debbiemedlock3159]

very informative. I can't pop my neck though sorry!

[@shoop4040]

C'mon now that was fun. Question did you get any reflections of you on the background sliding glass door ? I don't shoot boudoir just my family shots & watch your videos for natural light uses.

[@MichaelSasser]

Not really, Mostly because I was either so far away that my reflection was out of focus, or that I used her to block my own reflection.

[@jdpst20]

How have you still been enjoying the GFX50 and especially paired with the Mitikon 65? I'm so on the fence about getting the GFX or the X1D. I can save some money and get the GFX and some Mamiya lenses or even the Mitikon lenses to manual focus compared to the X1D and a 45mm or 63mm set up. About $1000-1500 more for the Hasselblad. I know they use the same sensor but for the price difference if you have ever used the X1D can you comment?

[@MichaelSasser]

I haven't used the X1D. But I like the Fuji system. I just wish they would come out with a 63mm 1.7!

[@tomislavmiletic_]

@@MichaelSasser There's a lot of vintage 58mm f1,4 of various brands to try out 😁

[@timgrieves]

Don’t forget to pop your neck lol But legit cool video I like the inspiration with the Vespa it’s really unique

[@MichaelSasser]

Thank you!

[@gokulpurushothaman3659]

Pop Pop Pop

[@rejin23]

Awesome work as always.. but stupid click bait title for no reason

[@buellcrazy]

Toss on the makeup 😀😀

[@irishsprings6141]

As a (primarily) automotive photographer interested in boudoir, I'm claiming "cardoir" as my patented niche.

[@MichaelSasser]

Haha, brilliant

[@Lightstories]

Always a joy to watch you work, however didn't that basket in the background drive you nuts in the edit? IMHO it really spoiled her curves and that of the bike in some shots, not allowing clear separation. Once you see it you can't 'unsee' it. However always a pleasure to your videos.

[@MichaelSasser]

Hehe, It actually didn't bother me at all, but I see you mean!

[@UTJK.]

You need an historic Vespa from the 60s to do this in an epic way...

[@MichaelSasser]

I will take any deliveries 🤣🤣🤣

[@UTJK.]

​@@MichaelSasser :-D

[@marioisaacolguina.8282]

popped it! haha

[@raydeakin5407]

Whoa. I never pop my neck. Always too scary 😮

[@brolser]

Pop it like a glow stick!

[@MichaelSasser]

Feels like I glow after 🤣

[@jan-hendrikswanepoel3744]

That was a neck-popping video 🙂

[@MichaelSasser]

Haha, amazing

[@thecraftysugaraddict]

I crack my neck too often.. lol

[@SeGamysa]

my necks to think to pop

[@filipatanasov368]

Hi, at 3:55 you said that more variety = more pictures, more clients can buy the photos. This might be a silly question buy who buys the pictures, where are there used and for which purpose. Am trying to understand as a rookie photographer the use of the pictures. Btw, they are beautiful pictures.

[@scottlittlejohn1232]

Assuming he is talking about the female client that he shoots during the session.

[@MichaelSasser]

watch this video to understand who my typical client is: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pnqWk6eihrCLbtU This is a fun creative shoot, not specifically a boudoir client. So check it out and let me know what you think!

[@filipatanasov368]

@@MichaelSasser Hi, thanks for the quick reply. I have a better understanding and knowledge of the type of photography your are doing now.

[@Baman21]

When I pop my neck I feel it all the way down my shoulder

[@MichaelSasser]

It's the best

[@casadelosperrosstudio200]

My neck is now to the point of multiple grinding noises when I try to pop it...

[@MichaelSasser]

Haha, take it easy!

[@BlackFlagAdventure]

i actually dont know how to pop my neck... Just Never learned how also it kinda freaks me out lol

[@MichaelSasser]

Haha, you're probably not missing out on much!

[@BlackFlagAdventure]

@@MichaelSasser lol

[@valetdecour]

do you see your reflexion in the windows behind the model?

[@gregelgie]

I was thinking the same thing. I saw Michael or the videographer in a few shots although many of them appear to have a shallow depth of field so it may not be as visible in the finished product. I think the subject reflection works really well with the model and red Vespa though.

[@MichaelSasser]

I didn't really notice me in the reflection, but maybe I wasn't looking hard enough!

[@djde2ce]

Popped my neck

[@emel3603]

Awesome video like always, but I won't pop my neck. :)

[@MichaelSasser]

Fair enough!

[@andreabalbis1745]

I don’t pop my neck 😅

[@jamesbarron5590]

Not a neck popper but great video.

[@ccudjoe89]

I pop mine all the time

[@MichaelSasser]

It feels so good!

[@christianboldt]

no neck popping here :)

[@drak4513]

I love going to the chiropractor. But Cracking your neck the way you did is not the greatest unless your a professional... the main reason I say that is because I watched someone do that similarly in front of me, a bone was sticking out awkwardly, and he was stuck with his head twisted to the side for about 15 min until he could relax enough... he's never cracked his neck since.

[@MichaelSasser]

Holy crap that sounds scary? I've done it this way for probably 20 years. Hope I don't mess up!

[@drak4513]

@@MichaelSasser yeah, he was freaked out when it happened... except for an involuntary convulsion every once in a while, he seems to be doing good. 😄 🤣 While laying flat on my back (usually in bed before I fall asleep) I just push against each side of my head (without twisting anything). Forcing against my hand will usually give me a couple good pops.

[@BeautyIntoTheWild]

Waoooo so amazing photo, wish im be your modelll he he he he ( just kidding)

[@MarcoBirri]

I actually relearned a valuable lesson that I sometimes forget about, which is not to despair if the light is not what you hoped for. Also, sitting “the wrong way” on a seat is something I have to try. Speaking of trying, I’m totally not cracking my neck. Always been told that’s how you “terminate” someone. Ouch!

[@ez8308]

It's actually really hard to kill someone by breaking their neck that way

[@franklink10]

Can’t pop my neck anymore, surgically repaired!

[@MichaelSasser]

Sad day!

[@basimalgharbawi8000]

احسنت و عاشت يداك

[@omarfaruk-ul5vu]

where do you sell your works ?

[@MichaelSasser]

I don't sell images like this. Only to teach KZbin videos and create content. Check out this video to hear what I do for work. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pnqWk6eihrCLbtU

[@kevinc1593]

I miss the part where Vespa said you couldn’t do the shoot. Beautiful model/shoot, but would have like to seen poses like: Her laying on the seat with her feet on/over the handlebars. Arms draped over the handlebars with her butt and legs on the seat Head on arms over the handlebars Legs Butt shot with the back of the Vespa; break light on…

[@Index-o1234]

👍🏼

[@michelelzo8583]

I do not pop my neck lol

[@layramarz]

No neck popping for me sir nope nope nope lol

[@Kweysi101]

Still can't pop my neck after many attempts

[@MichaelSasser]

Hehe

[@catchlite5196]

Popping the neck.... :D

[@anirudhsahadevan4969]

neck pop asmr

[@sassypackratstudios361]

I pop my neck.