Welcome Photographers!
About Me
Kiati Plooksawasdi is an Award-Winning Boudoir, Portrait, and Dance Photographer and Educator based in Ellicott City, MD. Kiati has over 15 years of experience in the photography industry and enjoys teaching and mentoring in both aspects of photography and the business behind photography when he is not behind the lens. With the knowledge of utilizing both natural and artificial light in his work, he leverages his ability to shape light to contour his subjects to create drama and depth within his images.
Kiati has 20 years in the corporate world developing business strategies for Fortune 150 companies, Kiati has helped launch and mentor several small businesses and now brings that experience in helping photographers develop their strategies. In addition to the business side, Kiati also mentors on how he creates his art through posing and lighting.
Kiati is a CheetahStand Master Creator and serves as an ambassador for Aftershoot, Vienne Milano, Baby Dream Backdrops, and Spider Holster. Kiati is also the AIBP (Association of International Boudoir Photographers) 2022 Ambassador of Excellence, and has been published in Rangefinder, Philosophie Boudoir Magazine among other publications and has spoken at ImagingUSA, WPPI, Pas De Deux Dance Photography Conference, ClickCon and the Peculiar Collective Conference. He is currently planning several destination workshops and retreats for 2025.
Up Coming Workshops & Retreats
Pop Up Boudoir Workshop – Dallas
February 2nd
Pop Up Boudoir Workshop at Imaging USA. Join us at this popup as an opportunity to create amazing content for your portfolio while learning how to sculpt the body with light
Rain Room & Boudoir Workshop – San Antonio
February 22nd
Join us for an immersive Photography Rain Room Workshop, where creativity meets the enchanting beauty of movement in the rain. This unique workshop is designed for photographers of all skill levels who are eager to enhance their lighting techniques and capture stunning imagery in dynamic rainy environments.
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Desert Fashion Workshop – Las Vegas WPPI
March 16th
Join us as we journey into the desert to create epic imagery content shooting fashion, boudoir and fine art nude.
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Boudoir Workshop – Las Vegas WPPI
Match 18th
1/2-day workshop diving into the depths of creative boudoir photo and video perspective.
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Iceland Retreat
Dates June 4 – 9
Join us on this 5-day journey to the land of Fire and Ice. We will fly into Reykjavik where we will begin our adventure. As we travel through Iceland, we will stop to photograph our models in some of the most epic locations you will ever see. In addition to learning about lighting as posing, you will have opportunities to learn about the business side of photography and pick our brain on any topic you choose.
St. Kitts Retreat
Dates TBD
Join us on this 4-day escape to beautiful crystal blue waters and warm nourishing sun. We will explore the wonders of St. Kitts and have the opportunity to experience the food and culture that this island holds. Within this retreat will will have the opportunity to create beautiful images in a tropical getaway.