01) What does boudoir photography mean to you?

Photography has been a few things to me over the years- ranging from my sole source of income to what it is now - which a creative outlet and therapy. Personally speaking, my work flirts with that fine line between fashion, lingerie and boudoir. I like to make images that are about space, the vibe, the model and the fashion. When that comes together in an empowering way for the subject - I see that as boudoir.

02) Why did you choose to pursue a career as a boudoir / fine art photographer, What got you started in boudoir?

The female form has always been a source of fascination for me - I love how a change of eye direction can make an confrontal image something totally different. I really love making images that have some form of provocative element too - I think that is defiantly something that comes from my love of Newton. I like images that challenge for the viewers attention

03) What kind of creative process is there behind boudoir photography?

Much of this starts with the model and working out what they want to create. It’s very often a smart idea to work with people who are invested in the outcome of the shoot - that way it’s a more rounded, collaborative effort. In terms of the actual process - it’s normally working backgrounds from what the end goal is, and looking at the best way to achieve it. For example, most of my work these days is printed for display - it’s important to understand what

04) How do you educate yourself to be a better boudoir Photographer?

Look more, listen more and be aware of the world around. It’s harder than ever before to create and share work that sites like instagram or Facebook can showcase. We have to be so careful about what we create and the platforms we use to share it. Anything with a hint of nudity is shunned and called porn - which of course an absolute joke. It is a really hard time to be a photographer of provocative images. For many people they just see us as Only Fans Content Creators, while others understand the concept of a fine art photographer. Site like Instagram and Facebook just paint us all with the same brush though.

05) How would you describe your visual style?

Over the years where inspiration has came from has been a constant though - famous photographers like Helmut Newton, Paolo Roversi, Ellen, Von Unworthy, Sam Haskins, Rankin, Mario Testino all the way though to photographers like Voltaire, Woland, Robert Mappethorpe, and Sylvie Blum.

06) Among your works, which one is your favourite? Why?

It has to be this image - davekaipiper.com/Image-gallery/i-KtmhxXj/A It has that blend of classic and chic, I’m a sucker for a portrait & this does fit a few genres for me.

07) What is the most difficult part of being a boudoir Photographer for you?

These days, it’s being able to share my photography anywhere online. My website & Patreon are the only places where I can show the full range of my work - aside from Magazines like this of course.

08) What is the most rewarding part of being a boudoir Photographer for you?

Seeing my work printed and hanging in other peoples homes, offices and living rooms is always that really nice feeling. It’s a bit of validation that someone else appreciates my work.

09) Just for fun, if you could shoot in any location, what would it be?

I would love to do some fashion nude work in New York - out in the streets. That could be fun - I’m a big fan of David Bailey - going to New York and giving my own spin too that infamous trip he made with Jean Shrimpton that was made into the iconic film - We’ll Take Manhattan.

10) Do you have any other profession or anything you are passionate about?

My photography work is wide and diverse - I have a big love for landscape photography too - but Motorbikes and Whiskey are my big vices for sure.