November, 1988.
Herb Ritts, Harry King and I were pleased to meet Lucia Verissimo and Felipe Camargo on Copacabana Palace, in Rio de Janeiro. After I sent some video tapes of both to Mr Ritts, he seemed so pleased to photograph both actors.
I told the general premise of this photoshoot to Lucia and Felipe: a mix of music video and editorial, but a bit more sexier. “Be more sexy and less pornographic, because it’s a photoshoot for Interview magazine,” I said.
Both actors agreed. All of us reserved a bedroom to get both ready. I did the makeup and styling of Lucia and Felipe, while Harry did the hair of both.
The photoshoot started on the hallway, with Lucia with a trench coat and a beautiful black lingerie. And some gorgeous pumps.
Lúcia started with the hands on the lips, showing some seduction. Then came Felipe, shirtless, ready to kiss her, and while this happens, Lucia opened up her trench coat, wowing the photographer.
On the next set of the photoshoot, Lucia changed her lingerie. A burgundy lingerie. And a businesswoman outfit: a black skirt, stockings, pumps, a white blouse and a striped blazer.
We went down to the bar. Lucia asked the barman for a drink. While she waited and a few frames later, Felipe came in a very chic way and both changed some romantic secrets.
The third and last part of the photoshoot was on the bedroom. Lucia was only in black outfits: black bikini, black leather jacket and black pants.
Herb told the premise of this last part: “have you ever seen before a perfume ad on TV or magazine?”. Both of them said they’ve never seen it before. I passed some ripped pages of perfume ads for Lucia and Felipe. Both were amazed.
Before this part of the photoshoot began, Lucia and Felipe lowered a bit their pants, to show some sex appeal. In all of the frames, it was between hugs and kisses between the actors.
As the photoshoot ended, I took Lucia and Felipe to the bar closest to the hotel.
Hope u like it.
Maria Emma
