- Before you get down to business, both of you have to come to a mutual agreement whether both of you ( especially the model) is willing to go all risque and attempting full Monty, or whether, you want to limit yourself to less conspicuous safety shots, which covers up… controversial areas of the body with objects like hats, scarves or hands.
- The comfort level of the model must be taken into account!
2. Break The Ice To Seal The Deal:
- The best way to break the ice and get the full cooperation of your model is to involve her/him in the decision-making. The best way to to go about it is asking their opinion on the shots, sample pictures ask for feedback on posing etc he/she is an experienced model
- Lighten up the atmosphere, and win their confidence by compliment not only their physique, but also style and attitude.
- At the same time, you need to establish that you are the expert in your field and the final decision rests in your hands.
4. Keep It Uncluttered:
- If possible avoid an overdose of special effects, complex lighting and big bang sound effect; all of these draw attention away from your subject.
- Do not touch the model, however enthusiastic you might be. Don't breach their personal space inadvertently. Mirror the poses to them instead.
- Look out for the small details, which can enhance the aesthetic beauty of an image. For example if she has certain attributes that can beautify the image, or if supplements such as fake eyelashes, can give a more sultry look , go for it!
- However, the music must be in perfect simpatico with the mood of the image and the message you are trying to depict.
- If possible put on some relaxing music to help your model unwind and let go of her reservations.
- It’s quite a daunting task to find the ‘’perfect pose’’ By and large the ‘’ideal’’ pose is one, which compliments the body. It will highlight their best attributes and put the focus away from the not so flattering features.
- You can try out popular poses like the contrapposto’ posing. Etymologically this refers to the way the human body looks when the subject is standing, putting most of the body weight on one foot. in effect, their shoulders and arms appear to ‘twist’ from the hips and legs.
- Black & White makes for great compare and contrast. It can emphasize the beauty of geometric shapes, textures and lines.
- You can also introduce some abstract elements. Look out for architectural shapes created by limbs and body curves.
- Utilize the power of Suggestion: Sometime suggestive pictures with partial or implied nudity have a more provocative and powerful visual impact than blatantly nude images. Implied nudity is mysterious, sensual and unfathomable. You can also use limbs to hide parts of the body.
- Artistic nude photographers should avoid the subject making direct eye contact, used in raunchier glamour short for racy magazines.