Michael J. Laudini
Michael J. Laudini is a Los Angeles photographer with more than thirty years of experience in fine art, boudoir and editorial portraiture. He is the author of Infinite Prisms, a two-volume book on in-camera prism photography, and the creator of the Prism Control Model™, a six-step framework for shooting with handheld prisms on purpose rather than by accident.
- Known for
- In-camera prism photography; the Prism Control Model™
- Work
- Fine art, boudoir and editorial portraiture with live models
- Based in
- Los Angeles, California
- Experience
- 30+ years
- Studio
- Founder of Voluptuary Media, LLC (2017), a photography studio and independent publishing imprint
- Education
- BA in Studio Art, emphasis in photography, Loyola University Chicago
Light, control and live models
Michael's work is built on natural light and in-camera technique. Instead of adding effects in post, he places handheld glass prisms in front of the lens to bend, split and reflect light at the moment of capture. He works exclusively with live models, all 18 and over, and keeps long-term collaborative relationships with subjects across the West Coast.
His specialty is helping people with little or no experience in front of the camera find their confidence in their bodies, in their form and in front of the lens.
Studio work has appeared on the covers of Boudoir Inspiration, Vigor Magazine, HiLife Magazine and Marika Magazine, with featured layouts in Playboy, Boudoir Inspiration, DOMINANTE (France) and Angels International.
Published work
- Infinite Prisms: A Technical Guide to Intentional Refraction in Boudoir Photography (2026). 17 chapters, 70 pages. The full Prism Control Model™, gear and optics, aperture zones, color and failure patterns. ISBN 979-8-9958123-8-8.
- Infinite Prisms: Where Light Bends, Beauty Multiplies (2026). A 66-page portfolio shot entirely through handheld prisms. ISBN 979-8-9958123-9-5.
- The Prism Lexicon. A free 16-page companion naming twelve prism refraction effects.
- HAPA Moods (2021), published in nude and non-nude editions.
- Empowered 2019 Bikini Calendar (2018).
Both volumes of Infinite Prisms were published by Voluptuary Media, LLC on April 20, 2026.
A system, not a happy accident
Michael developed the Prism Control Model™ over two years to make prism photography repeatable. It runs in six steps: lock the base exposure, decide the hierarchy, add geometry slowly, confirm eye sharpness, change ISO before aperture, and shoot across three aperture zones. Read how the Prism Control Model works, or start with the free prism photography guide.
Official links
- infiniteprisms.comBooks, guide and press
- prismcontrolmodel.comThe Prism Control Model™
- voluptuarymedia.comStudio and publishing imprint
- Instagram @infinite.prismsPrism work
- Instagram @voluptuary.mediaStudio
- FstoppersPortfolio and articles
Press, licensing and interviews: press page or hello@infiniteprisms.com.