After I graduated high school, I decided to turn my passion for photography into a career.
I took classes at a local community college to refine my skills, and opened a boudoir photo studio in my hometown.
Boudoir can be considered taboo, but I think the human form is beautiful, and I love collaborating with my clients to make art together. I live in a climate with a long winter, and my studio is in an old building. It has huge windows (natural light is integral to my work), but since they haven’t been replaced since the 1940s, it can get drafty in the studio! Since my subjects are nude or partially nude while we work together, it’s paramount that the furnace is running smoothly. The utility bill in the building is consistently higher during the cold months, so I consulted an HVAC technician about improving my furnace efficiency. He gave me some great heating tips, especially for retaining heat. He suggested installing door sweeps and foam window seals to prevent drafts, which have really made a difference in retaining the heat produced by my furnace. He also recommended installing heated floors in my studio for the comfort of my clients; he said that heated floors are a pretty efficient heating solution, and that my clients would appreciate the luxury! After clearing the idea with my landlord (who agreed to split the cost), I had an HVAC contractor install heated floors in my space. While I had to be out of the studio while they installed, I took advantage of a few beautiful days to revisit my old passion for nature photography. While the HVAC technicians worked their magic, I had some magical ideas of my own for incorporating nature in my boudoir practice. Getting heated floors was a win for all involved!
HVAC tune-up