Behind the Lens: How Aftershoot Helped Me Curate a Bold Boudoir Session in Stockholm 🇸🇪📸

There are photo sessions—and then there are moments that stick with you.

One of those unforgettable sessions took place in Stockholm with an incredible model who brought confidence, vulnerability, and raw energy into every frame. We explored bold themes—nudity, leather, intimacy—and captured powerful visuals that speak for themselves. But as any photographer knows, the magic doesn’t end when the shutter clicks. It continues through the editing process—and that’s where Aftershoot changed the game.

⚡ The Challenge: Hundreds of Shots, One Story to Tell

After every session, I’m left with hundreds—sometimes thousands—of images. The emotional energy from the shoot is still fresh, but so is the overwhelm. Which ones really work? Which ones best represent the connection, the vibe, the story?

This is where Aftershoot steps in.

🚀 My Secret Weapon: Aftershoot Culling Tool

Aftershoot uses AI to automatically cull photos—detecting closed eyes, duplicates, blurry shots, and even facial expressions. In the case of this Stockholm session, it sifted through over 250 frames in less than 20 minutes and helped me pinpoint over 30 strong images that I could review further and break down into a couple of sets of 6 to 9 pictures.

It didn’t just save me hours. It helped me see the story more clearly.

✨ From Culling to Curating: My Process

Once Aftershoot did its thing, I took over:

• Reviewed the AI-selected images manually

• Focused on storytelling, expression, and light

• Narrowed down the selection to the final 12

• Edited those for the perfect blend of grit, warmth, and intimacy

The result? A bold, emotional photo set that I’m proud to share—and that truly reflects the vibe we created in that room.

🙌 Why I Recommend Aftershoot to Fellow Photographers

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the culling process or found yourself paralyzed by too many options, I can’t recommend Aftershoot enough. It’s efficient, smart, and surprisingly intuitive.

🛠️ Want to give it a try? Use my referral link here: Sebastian’s Aftershoot Referral to get started and streamline your post-shoot workflow.

Whether you’re shooting boudoir, portraits, or travel photography, this tool has become an essential part of my creative toolkit.

📸 Curious about the full Stockholm set?

I’ll be sharing selected images from this powerful session soon—follow me on Instagram or visit my portfolio to stay updated.

Until then, happy shooting—and smarter culling! 🎞️