We’re so excited to share that we’ll be debuting the line at the Curve Lingerie Trade Show in August.
We’ll be bringing you footage from the photoshoots in preparation for the show, set up pics, and more!
behind the scenes – bob nittoli
BTS girl: So how did you find out about Between the Sheets?
Bob: I met another photographer at a small fashion show I shot a couple months prior to BTS 2005. He emailed to tell me about BTS and I figured a lingerie runway show was worth the drive from Connecticut which is where I lived at the time.
BTS girl: What was your first BTS experience like, what did you take away from it?
Bob: It was only my second time shooting a fashion show (the first one lasted only 6 minutes) so I was still very concerned with the correct settings to use and unsure of myself. I was so focused on the technical aspects of shooting, that I barely noticed the girls. However, I was very happy with my shots and confirmed that it was something I was good at and enjoyed doing. And I made some friendships that continue to this day.
BTS girl: How long have you been interested in photography and what made you get started?
Bob: I’ve always liked taking pictures since I was a child and was fascinated with the ability to visually capture fleeting moments in time. I took a photo class in 8th grade, but I never really got into it as a serious endeavor until affordable digital SLR photography arrived on the scene many years later. An acquaintance was holding a small fashion show and needed photographers, so I used that as an excuse to buy a Nikon d70 and showed up. I loved it and continued doing other shows and costuming events. My visual attraction to a woman is guided in large part by the beauty and style of clothing she chooses to wear, so fashion photography is my way of celebrating and communicating my favorite expressions of that aspect of femininity.
BTS girl: What are some of your current projects?
Bob: I’m currently working on building a portfolio of product and jewelry shots to see if I can get a side business going in that realm. The jewelry aspect crosses over from fashion so there is some alignment in my interests, and I’ve come to enjoy the process of creating esthetically pleasing images. I have mother/daughter portrait sessions for a girl-scout troop coming up, and I continue to cover fashion and costuming events.
BTS girl: How do you stay motivated, what do you do to keep yourself out there and shooting?
Bob: What is great about fashion and costuming is that there are endless variations on my favorite themes, so it continues to stay new and interesting from a photographic perspective. At the end of each year I write a summary of what I’ve accomplished and set some goals for myself for the following year. This year, I’m focused on protecting my work, deriving some income from my services, while continuing to increase my creative & technical skills. Living and working in NYC and buying a new piece of gear usually helps to find new perspectives as well.
BTS girl: Any funny stories about the shows, backstage bloopers or funny moments that stand out?
Bob: The first year, I had trouble finding the venue due to poor signage and nearly went home. I was standing on a street corner wondering what to do when a bunch of girls came by placing cards all over the place. After they passed, I took a look at one and it was an ad for BTS, so I followed them to the venue.
Another year, the venue held a male striptease show immediately before BTS. Hopefully nobody got there too early and was confused.
BTS girl: Would you shoot another BTS show if we started them again?
Bob: Of course
BTS girl: Random Question of the Day: What’s your favorite time of year and why?
Bob: Right now, the later half of spring. I can finally go for long walks without being chilly or getting too hot, sit outside and read, and watch women look their best in the latest fashions.
behind the scenes – vincent welch
BTS girl: How did you get involved with Between the Sheets?
Vinnie: My work with BTS started because I was friends with Layla L’obatti before the project began. She had hired a production company to film and edit the 2007 Dream Show, which was nearing completion. The filming went well, but way too much time had passed and she wasn’t getting anything shown to her. Being a video editor myself, Layla asking my opinion on their progress and how it looked professionally… And to be perfectly honest, it was HORRIBLE. I’m not one to rip on other peoples’ work, but the video they were going to give her was embarrassing. I gave her my blunt and honest opinion, and might have even said “I could do a way better job on my own.” Luckily Layla took that advice and transferred the editing responsibilities to me. It was a bit uncomfortable when we went to their offices to obtain the footage and video files. Probably because they knew what was going on and weren’t too pleased. But I’m glad Layla gave me the job because it’s made me a complete BTS junkie.
BTS girl: Was it hard editing this video? Well really, we know it’s not boring but it must’ve been a lot of work! Where did you start?
Vinnie: Well I’m just going to start by saying this video was obviously something I wanted to do. Not only had I not done something like this before, but what guy doesn’t want to sit at his computer and stare at girls in skimpy clothes and get paid for it!?!?!? Seriously though, the beginning was a bit difficult, as most projects are. But we wanted the videos to be full of everything we could cram in; interviews, photos, models, show footage, the works. Then once the ball got rolling, everything just started to fall into place. Layla and I started coming up with similar ideas and bouncing things back and forth to get it all just right. I’m really proud of how all the videos turned out, and had a blast doing them.
Vinnie: This is a very loaded question, but I’ll keep it brief. At college I studied many different art forms, and excelled at quite a few. With so many paths to choose from, I decided to do it all and see what came best for me. After my four years was up, I realized that I had spent the majority of my time in front of a computer, editing video. It was a pretty big step but I decided to pursue post-production as a career and jumped right in. The best part is that I find it both exciting and challenging. It’s one of those things that I will be astonished if I can make a living at it because it is so fun for me.
Vinnie: As for these current times, they actually aren’t affecting me all that much. I’m still a newcomer to the world of video editing, even though I’ve been doing it for over 3 years. It takes a while to really get involved in this industry, and you have to pay your dues. So even though I’ve been getting a good amount of experience, the economy hasn’t impacted my work as of yet. I’m still gaining new projects to work on and making connections and staying positive until my big break when I can make this profession my full time paycheck.
BTS girl: If you started over would you do anything else? Bra designer maybe? 😉
Vinnie: I definitely would not be designing bras, lol. Maybe I’d be the guy who makes sure the bra fits on the models, hahaha, jk jk. But hopefully I would end up doing something that involves the outdoors. Most of my current time is spent on computers and using technology. So if I was to do something else from scratch, I’d probably go the opposite direction and be involved with the outdoors. I’m not sure what exactly, but something that gets me outside and maybe even do some traveling, that would be perfect.
BTS girl: Are you planning on working on any future projects with BTS? Tell us a little bit more about them!
Vinnie: As for BTS, I’d still like to be involved should any future projects come up and I have the time. This video was such a great experience and probably the most fun I’ve had doing actual work. Plus Layla makes it so easy to work together that I couldn’t say no to something with her company again. That and let’s not forget, I’m a guy… so why would I say no to working with material containing girls wearing next-to-nothing and flaunting it?!?!
BTS girl: Random Question of the Day: What’s your favorite food to eat in the summer? What do you crave when the weather gets warm?
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