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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
"For
Christmas my husband gave me a present that
I received with great trepidation...he wanted
me to have photos taken, nude photos. He showed
me several potential photographer sites and
said only one was of the quality and style that
he was looking for, but he would allow me to
choose. I looked at each in turn and was overwhelmed
by the artistic shots by Kenneth Wajda. The
web galleries he forwarded to us to look through
were superb. I still really didn't want to have
my photo taken as I have never seen myself as
beautiful and always felt nude photos are only
for those in perfect shape.
I felt no one could possibly bring out any beauty
in me, a girl who has always been heavy. I told
my husband I would only have the shots done
if we could schedule with Ken as I felt looking
at the shots that he really loved and appreciated
his work.  It
took a little while to work our schedules and
being totally honest, I prayed that it wouldn't
work out so I wouldn't have to go through with
it. But, we were able to set a date and I nervously
watched it creep closer and closer.
I was on edge up until the moment we walked
up to the door, but then I thought, well here
I am, I have to go through with it now. Ken
greeted us and immediately set about putting
me at ease. He talked to me as he set up the
camera explaining that he doesn't plan shots
in advance so each person's session is different.
I really enjoyed that. Many shots came about
simply because I would change my position to
get more comfortable.
When we took a break half way through, he edited
some of the shots and showed them to us. My
breath caught, I couldn't believe who I saw
on the screen was me! As I looked at each picture
in turn I saw for the first time just how God
must have seen me as he was molding me...soft
and strong, beautiful and curvaceous. I suddenly
saw what my husband had so longed for me to
see, the beautiful woman he sees every time
he looks at me. I have you to thank for that
Ken! Your love for your work shines through
in every picture and I look forward to displaying
them in my home. I left Colorado with a changed
point of view of myself and my body image. A
picture says a thousand words, and all of them
are words of encouragement and strength to me
when I look at mine. Thanks again from the bottom
of my heart!"
—Melissa,
Missouri
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MELISSA & JOHN'S FULL JOURNAL ACCOUNT
"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
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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
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I impose a strict studio rule—they can have no
input into the shoot. 
