And there is also the editing process, where I often turn the photo into a duotone color (blue, sepia, magenta, etc.) or black & white and sometimes add a bit of diffusion. This is all part of the look of the final image that I create.

Finally, I complete the piece with professional framing or at the very least, suggestions for framing if the client is going to order this themselves.

TESTIMONIALS

"Dear Ken,

Thank you so much for the beautiful photographs. Heading in to do something like this was a little nerve-wracking for me, but you put me at ease and I did not feel nervous at all! From the moment I met you, I knew that what you had written on your website was 100% your philosophy and we were really making beautiful art. Thank you for the beautiful photographs that Wade and I can treasure for our lifetime.

I decided to go with you because of your statement you had written on your website. I was impressed with your philosophies and ideals and I thought in order to do this, it had to be done right. I chose you because your ideas were right in line with mine. A friend of mine had pictures taken of her in Chicago, but I didn't feel they really captured the essence of how beautiful a woman is. When I looked at your work, I could see that you are an artist.

Thank you for also giving me options. While you are the artist, I feel you have always listened to my input and know you are respecting my opinions about photographs that are ME! That is hugely important from my point of view.

Thank you for a wonderful time. Wade and I really enjoyed meeting you and Mary. And thank you for the beautiful photographs. I never knew I could look so good!"
—Maryn, Illinois

"I was trying to decide what to get my fiancee for a wedding gift when I came across Ken's website. I realized immediately that it was the perfect idea. Nevertheless, I was a bit nervous leading up to the shoot because I had never done anything like it before. I was in for a pleasant surprise.

Ken immediately made me feel at ease. He is a very down-to-earth person, but yet extremely professional. Throughout the shoot, Ken asked for my input with poses and made sure that I was comfortable. In the middle and at the end of the shoot, Ken sat down with me to look at the photos. It was really great to participate in the process that way and to see the results so quickly. I was amazed at how many of the photos I really liked.

Only two days after the photo shoot, Ken sent my web preview gallery. All of the photos were very tasteful and flattering. I found so many photos that I liked, it was very difficult to choose between them. It was a wonderful experience and I know that my fiancee is going to love the results!"

Thanks, Ken, so much for a great experience."
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"I received the photos. They are wonderful. I am very pleased. I am taking the large one to a custom framing studio tomorrow. I should be able to have it back before the wedding! Thank you so much, not only for the lovely photos, but for the fast service."
—Jan, Arizona

"I have always been interested in artistically done, nude photographs. I never thought to have them done on myself until I came across Kenneth Wajda's web site. Kenneth and I talked and I made an appointment. I have to admit that I was a little nervous and not sure if modeling nude for someone I didn't know would be something that I could do.

Mr. Wajda made it a very comfortable experience and I didn't feel awkward at all. We took many shots and worked together to find poses that I liked. We were also able to look at the digital pictures throughout the session so we could change, modify, or just try something new.

The photographs turned out better than what I had ever expected! I am very happy that I got the courage to get these pictures done. I would recommend Kenneth Wajda to anyone that would like to be photographed nude.

Thanks again, Kenneth, the pictures and session worked out better than I could ever imagine!"
—Lauren, Colorado

"I wasn’t sure what I was looking for exactly, but at 41 years old, the ol’ college girl model wanna-be was not it. Then I hit on a link that advertised “artistic nude photography.” I passed the hyperlink several times in the list of photographers mentally mocking, “Yeah, call it what you want…” (having seen so many photographers with pictures of young women in provocative poses or giving the age-old “come hither” look). I wasn’t offended or disgusted, but I wasn’t looking to recreate any bedroom scenes. After three or four passovers, I finally decided to give the guy or gal a try and clicked. What I came upon was photography by Kenneth Wajda, which upon first glance I knew it was exactly what I had in mind even though I didn’t have anything really defined.

What I saw was art. It wasn’t boudoir, intimate, or anything remotely close to what the other sites offered. It was beautiful, and that’s about the only word I can come up with to describe the nudes on his site. I was engrossed immediately. After I spent a considerable amount of time musing over the pictures in his online galleries where the experience was similar to a trip to the museum looking at impressionist art, walking around the room three or four times taking in the beauty, the detail, the stroke of the brush, the dot of paint in just the right spot, I finally came to and read the message regarding his nude photography. As I mentioned, I had some concerns.

In the message, he came right out and said all the things any woman should be thinking about when looking for a photographer to take nude photographs…no touching…only verbal directions…a model release much different from other photographers (yeah, since you're paying him then the rights to the pictures are yours – go figure)…his goal is to create art.

Thank you Ken! I am very happy with the pictures."
—Diane, Colorado    READ DIANE'S FULL JOURNAL ACCOUNT OF THE EXPERIENCE

"My husband gave me a photo session with Kenneth for my 40th birthday and I must say, it's one of the most fun and unique gifts I've ever been given! And, of course, my husband will also benefit from it once we order our photographs. Thank you, Kenneth, for your professionalism, your artistic eye, and for being a part of an extra special birthday!

To anyone who has ever considered posing for a nude photography session, I would highly recommend it."
—Jill, Colorado

"I suspect I may be an unlikely candidate for nude photography - a 40 year old woman, wife for 19 years, and mother of four children.

This year, however, I have learned something about the importance of the visual to men in general and my husband in particular. I wanted to recognize that new knowledge with a present to my husband - photographs of just me and my skin.

I searched the internet and found, first, the "boudoir" photographs. I was unimpressed. When I found your site, celebrating the art that is each human form, and the play of light and shadow in the photographs, I knew I had found the one possibility.

You were professional and courteous by email and telephone - never high pressure nor inappropriate. I appreciated the process - all verbal instructions, companions both welcome and encouraged, a chance to view the photographs midsession to see if we were heading the right direction, and the availability of digital pictures on the computer in addition to actual prints. We made the appointment and I proceeded to avoid food for the next two weeks (human nature being what it is).

I had almost a two hour drive to ponder what was going to happen - in my elastic free clothing required of the day's activities. When my friend and I arrived, you were so calm and courteous. I had the feeling that if I had needed to, you would have simply chatted until I felt comfortable. The studio itself is comforting in its scale - small, not much bigger than a home office. All the windows were covered. The room was warm. When I stepped behind the screen to disrobe, I reminded myself that this is something you do regularly and that there was art in every human form.

I gratefully slipped behind the draped, low table for the first portrait shots. This was all I needed for a warm up to the session. I still marvel that throughout the nearly three hour session, I never once felt uncomfortable nor did you give me any reason to doubt your ethics or professionalism. In fact, your focused dedication on doing something you clearly revel in did more than anything to set me at ease. It is always a treat to witness someone working at something they do so well.

My husband will get his gift, yes, but I got something too - a reaffirmation that all bodies, even this body, can be beautiful.

While we may not hang the pictures in the living room, I do not doubt that there would be some that would fit there. Should my children find the pictures on some future day, I have nothing to be embarrassed about, and nor will they."
—Sara, Colorado

"Kenneth Wajda is a true professional with a great eye for light and artistic expression. I felt very comfortable and had fun doing this."
—Susan, Chicago, IL

"Thank you so very much for helping me create a most wonderful gift for my husband-to-be. Your work is timeless, something we will both be able to enjoy for the rest of our lives. When I was searching the internet for ideas of what would make a great gift for my groom, I stumbled onto your web-site...and I'm so thankful I did.

I never thought I could feel comfortable naked in front of a complete stranger, but you made me feel secure and very relaxed. I can never thank you enough for the smiles you brought to my, now, husband's face! I recommend this experience to both men and women. I now have a new way of looking at the human body. It is an art form, and all are beautiful.

Kenneth, thank you for the wonderful work you do."
—Jennifer, Colorado