Nude PhotographyLike beauty, erotica and nude photography, is in the eye of the beholder. I confess – I am definitely a ‘beholder!’ I love the beauty of women: their bodies, the exciting sensuousness of their nudity, the delicate curves that define them, their eyes, the voluptuousness of their lips, the rhythmic buoyancy of their breast, the vibration of their butt muscles and leg contours as they walk, the mystery of their sex – their intoxicating pleasure moments. To me, the image of a nude woman, any woman, is more than nakedness and body type. It is all of her. Nude photography, when done right, captures the layers of many of the sensuous pleasures of women. This type of photography reveals to the world another of the multi-facets of femininity. Nude photography revitalizes our inspiration and our faith in the eternal feminine. Sensuous photography, of course, arouses us. When done with care, will intrigue, shock and sometimes startle. Fully and partly nude, in shadow and in light, all speaks to the senses. We each bring our own perspective to viewing erotica. Our personal perspectives are born of our individual experiences and background, from our experiences with desire, lust and the aura of beauty.
Nude Photography is Like Fine ArtWhile not my most accomplished type of photography (stock photography is my favorite), for me, this type of photography is like painting fine art. Like fine art, it is better appreciated when you study the masters. In the case of nude photography, the masters are many – depending on style. As a photographer, I enjoy taking nude photography. For me, this niche presents many technical challenges, lighting and shadows being the most critical areas for me. In most of my other photography styles, I master lighting and shadows very well. However, with fine art photography, there are no visual accessories (clothing, etc.) to diffuse unbalanced shots. Most of the times, the models/subjects are very pleased with the results. Those that aren’t usually are too critical on themselves. When I critique the same portraits, I may be impressed with the beauty of the nude woman. But, when I apply objective and critical honesty in my self-evaluation, I see how I could have lit areas better. Of course, I correct lighting imbalances on my computer. I just like to ‘get’ it right with the camera’s eye.
Nude Photography is One of the Most Popular Types of PhotographyNude portrait photography is one of the most popular types of photography - among amateur and professional alike. Amateurs are sometimes driven by lust disguised as budding talent. Working with an experienced model is extremely helpful when starting out. Experienced models need very little instructions or directions. They use their experience for their poses. I like to work fast. So, when I am shooting an experienced model I have pre-set lighting configurations that I experiment with. When I am shooting non professional models relaxing them is the most critical step. One of the first things that I mention to a client is tell them to bring someone with them to help them to feel more comfortable. Often, merely mentioning this brings a sense of relief to the potential client. They seem to appreciate that I am aware of and considerate of their comfort level. For my sessions, a relaxed model is usually a confident model. And confidence is sexy.
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