Toree Erotichna 💙 Blue Heat by the Sea
Updated: Oct 6
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Blue Heat always brings back a very special memory for me, because this was the first time I met Toree, almost three years ago.
We were shooting in Spain at a beautiful seaside villa, with the pool in front of us and the blue Mediterranean stretching out behind it. The location already had such a relaxed summer feeling, but Toree brought her own kind of heat to it. From the first frames she was confident, playful and incredibly natural in front of my camera.
I still remember how easily we connected during that first shoot. There was no need to push the mood or over-direct her. Toree understood the feeling I wanted almost immediately. Sometimes she would give me that strong look straight into the lens, and a second later she would smile and completely change the atmosphere. That mix of elegance, confidence and a little mischief is something I really enjoy about working with her.
The turquoise lingerie against the blue water was almost too perfect. Sunlight everywhere, warm skin, the sea behind us… everything felt very Mediterranean and very Toree Erotichna.
But one of my favorite memories actually came after we finished shooting.
It was one of those Spanish days when working beside a swimming pool becomes a little bit of torture because all day you are looking at the water but trying to stay focused on the camera. So when the last frame was finally done, there was really only one thing left to do forget about work and jump into the pool.
We stayed there enjoying the water, laughing and cooling down after the shoot. No camera pressure, no poses, just that nice feeling when you know you've created something beautiful and can finally relax.
Maybe that is why Blue Heat still feels so warm to me. It wasn't only the beginning of a photo set. It was my first day working with Toree, the start of many shoots together, and one of those simple summer memories that stays with you.
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