At Sexy Antiques, we knew from the start that we wanted to do something different. Every piece deserves more than just sitting on a shelf—it deserves to be celebrated, to be seen in its full glory with the kind of attention that only a carefully planned photoshoot can provide.
But creating that perfect shot is just the beginning of your piece's journey to you.
Planning the Perfect Match
Once we've selected pieces for a shoot, we don't just grab the nearest model. We're thinking about harmony—which model will best complement this particular Victorian brooch or 1950s slip? Sometimes, it's about contrast, and sometimes, about creating a seamless blend between past and present sensuality.
Every shoot is planned around the pieces themselves, because they're the stars of this show.
The Art of Selection
After the cameras stop clicking, the real curation begins. We're looking through dozens of shots, asking ourselves: "Which image captures both the beauty of the piece and the experience we want to create?" Because that's what we're really selling—not just an antique, but an entire narrative that adds depth to your ownership.
We want you to see that Art Deco necklace not just as jewelry, but as something behind the Scenes that once graced another woman's throat decades ago and now graces our model's—and soon yours.
Truth in Beauty
Here's where we draw the line: we enhance our photos to make them as stunning as possible, but we never mislead you about what you're getting. Every scratch, every gentle patina mark, every sign of a life well-lived? That stays visible.
Those aren't flaws—they're stories. That chip on a 1920s vase? It survived the Depression. The gentle wear on a vintage bracelet clasp? It was someone's favorite piece for years. We use lighting and composition to make everything beautiful, but we never use heavy editing or AI to hide a piece's authentic character.
From Studio to Your Door
Once a piece has had its moment in the spotlight, it gets carefully stored and cataloged. Each item is individually wrapped and protected, waiting for its next chapter. When you place an order, we personally select what we believe is the most captivating photo from the shoot, create a high-quality print, and include it with your purchase.
Then comes the packaging—everything ships in a clean white box with our authentication document, signed and sealed. This isn't just a receipt; it's our guarantee that the exact piece in your photo is the one in your hands.
The Furniture Challenge
Larger pieces require special care. When you order furniture, we coordinate directly with specialty shippers who understand how to handle precious cargo. This personalized approach does mean furniture takes a bit longer to reach you than our smaller pieces, but everything is insured, tracked, and treated with the respect a century-old piece deserves.
Your Story Continues
At the end of the day, we're not just moving antiques from one place to another. We're passing along pieces that have lived full lives, adding our chapter through photography, and then entrusting them to you to continue their colorful stories.
The photoshoot becomes just one more beautiful memory in a piece's long history—and now you're part of that story too.