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 09/27/2006 06:07:47 PM · #1
This thread is about nude photography. You have been warned so if you are offended by nude photography then please leave. I will NOT allow this thread to be hijacked or attacked. I will NOT be hiding any of my nude images as I have given sufficient warning of this threads content before you entered.

The object of this thread is to discuss nude photography on a mature level and help others to learn how to achieve an image that is both flattering and appealing without been classed as porn.

Remember the site rules. No genitalia.

So let's start.

On this image I received a few comments about the lighting. Well it was simply one light to my left with an umbrella. Almost no editing was done to these photos.



So now it is your turn....show us an image and tell us a bit about how you achieved it.


09/27/2006 06:18:57 PM · #2
How To:

1 - Remove clothes

(sorry, couldn't resist).
 09/27/2006 06:19:54 PM · #3


For nudes, I like single light source photos myself. These were shot with a single umbrella.

I find the single light source allows shadow play to emphasize shape, simply by changing the orientation of light to subject.


09/27/2006 06:33:35 PM · #4
sometimes i wish i could find a pretty girl who would strip for my camera, now that i have access to a studio i can shoot in :(
 09/27/2006 06:38:06 PM · #5
Step 0: find a model who will do step 1...
Originally posted by routerguy666:
How To:

1 - Remove clothes

(sorry, couldn't resist).
09/27/2006 06:42:28 PM · #6
Originally posted by modgethanc:
sometimes i wish i could find a pretty girl who would strip for my camera, now that i have access to a studio i can shoot in :(


While I doubt that is the purpose of this thread. I can assure you that it's not hard to do. I rarely recommend that the first shoot you do with a model be nude though.

Starting with a "fashion" shoot or swimsuit is more comfortable for both of you. Show the model you can be professional and produce quality images and it becomes easier to get the model to pose nude.
 09/27/2006 06:59:50 PM · #7

The Bitch is Back

This image was very popular. Again the editing was minimal. Unlike my OP, this involved two lights at 45 degrees each side of the camera. I did many good images in this shoot.

Thankyou to all the posters of this thread so far. I am so pleased you are handling this in the mature way that I would expect.


09/27/2006 07:05:37 PM · #8
I find that silhouettes are the most appealing nudes, painting with light can be so much fun, and a single lightsource have always worked best for me.

I use a big softbox 140x100cm and cover the sides partially so the light will be approx 140x30cm

similar to the lighting in theese photos taken at the Europe GTG in Muenster.



and BTW Judi I think your self portraits are great, I can't see anything offencive about them, there is hardly any nudity in the nudes ;)

the human body is a form, and as long as we think about it as a form and not as a sexual figure then there is nothing offencive about it, no matter how graphic, you could just as well be looking at a picture of a chair, hairbrush, plant or some other form.
 09/27/2006 07:37:08 PM · #9
I don't have any nude shots to post, but just wanted to applaud those of you who create beautiful nude art via photography. I have rarely seen images on this site (either openly displayed or when the thumbnail is hidden from the general public's view) that I find remotely offensive. There are some wonderful photographers on here and thank you for sharing your work.
 09/27/2006 07:52:57 PM · #10
One flash, positioned on the side, about three feet off the ground, entered in the Low Key Challenge, Score 6.4118, 12th Place



sleeping with the model every night = Priceless

Message edited by author 2006-09-27 19:57:33.
 09/27/2006 07:59:14 PM · #11
Originally posted by seenosun:
One flash, positioned on the side, about three feet off the ground, entered in the Low Key Challenge, Scored 6.4118, Finished in12th Place


Was very well done. The combination of lighting and pose worked very well for you. My one negative critique of the image is that the red panties disrupt the flow of the image down the model's body.

Originally posted by seenosun:
sleeping with the model every night = Priceless


LOL...

Message edited by author 2006-09-27 20:00:01.
 09/27/2006 08:12:23 PM · #12
Anyone care to show me how shadow prints are made?
 09/27/2006 08:16:38 PM · #13
this was an outtake from the Low Key Challenge. Same lighting set up. It was a very difficult choice but I went with the other shot because I liked the touch of color that the red panties added.

I'm curious which shot other DPCer's prefer...



Message edited by author 2006-09-27 20:17:00.
 09/27/2006 08:35:45 PM · #14
What could i have done to better this picture (besides better lighting.... was there a different angle i could have used to capture it differently?????

brb to find my image! found it



I don't even remember what I used I think it was just my flash...and a work light to try to balance out the shadow (which obviously didn't work)

Message edited by author 2006-09-27 20:37:32.
 09/27/2006 08:36:47 PM · #15
She has beautiful legs seenosun. I actually prefer the one without the panties as I can see her face and that adds a new dimension and personality to the image.
 09/27/2006 08:42:31 PM · #16


Full set

Lots of lights. Key light in front overhead, fill for body from frame left on some, edge lighting in the rear from each side.

I find the key to good nude photography is to find a good nude model. It's apparent, those that are completely comfortable with it. And while I'm a proponent of keeping shadows, I don't like doing the typical glimpse-of-human-form-in-darkness shots. The human body is a beautiful thing, so let us see it as such. There shouldn't be anything to be ashamed of or to hide from.
 09/27/2006 09:03:20 PM · #17


This is one of my favorites I have done. Just did a re-edit for the site here and I love it even more L()L. Would enjoy some comments and stuff. (-;

09/27/2006 09:06:08 PM · #18
Originally posted by virtuamike:


Full set

Lots of lights. Key light in front overhead, fill for body from frame left on some, edge lighting in the rear from each side.

I find the key to good nude photography is to find a good nude model. It's apparent, those that are completely comfortable with it. And while I'm a proponent of keeping shadows, I don't like doing the typical glimpse-of-human-form-in-darkness shots. The human body is a beautiful thing, so let us see it as such. There shouldn't be anything to be ashamed of or to hide from.


Fantastic images.

And littlegett...I left you a comment.
 09/27/2006 09:14:16 PM · #19
Originally posted by rex:
Anyone care to show me how shadow prints are made?


Sorry for not answering you sooner...but can you show me an example of the type of image you are referring to and I will be more than glad to help you through it.
 09/27/2006 09:16:13 PM · #20
Originally posted by Judi:
Originally posted by rex:
Anyone care to show me how shadow prints are made?


Sorry for not answering you sooner...but can you show me an example of the type of image you are referring to and I will be more than glad to help you through it.


Link to NUDE Examples

And stuff like Dansig has above as well.

Message edited by author 2006-09-27 21:17:16.
 09/27/2006 09:22:11 PM · #21
Rex, the first thing you must do is study the lighting. Every image will have a slightly different lighting setup. You need to look at images and work out at what angle the light is to the model and how many lights are. You can do this by looking at the shadows.

Also the use of a reflector at different strengths will change the whole look of an image.

Try using a still life object, even a few pillows lined up like a body and play with the lighting, backdrops and camera and see what the lighting will do for the image when you move it around. Once you have worked this out you can then try it on a person. But I wouldn't go with a nude model until you are comfortable with your setup as any nervousness on your part will be amplified through the model.

Does that make sense.
 09/27/2006 09:23:00 PM · #22
Originally posted by DanSig:
I find that silhouettes are the most appealing nudes, painting with light can be so much fun, and a single lightsource have always worked best for me.

I use a big softbox 140x100cm and cover the sides partially so the light will be approx 140x30cm

similar to the lighting in theese photos taken at the Europe GTG in Muenster.



and BTW Judi I think your self portraits are great, I can't see anything offencive about them, there is hardly any nudity in the nudes ;)

the human body is a form, and as long as we think about it as a form and not as a sexual figure then there is nothing offencive about it, no matter how graphic, you could just as well be looking at a picture of a chair, hairbrush, plant or some other form.


Dansig...I love these types of images...they are sensual and yet demanding of attention. Just beautiful.

Oh...and thankyou heaps.
 09/27/2006 09:25:17 PM · #23
Rex,

The only way I know to make shadows like the ones in the link you made is by short lighting the subject. Have the lights aimed back towards the subject from an angle greater than 90 degrees to the camera, this will cause parts of the subject's body to cast shadows onto the subject's body.

Lighting setup example:


Results:


Now in my example the subject is turned so that she doesn't have much body upon which the shadow can be cast but at least her side is in the shadow. Imagine turning her more towards the camera and you can start to achieve some of the effect in the shots you have. The intensity of the shadow can be hightened or lessened with a less direct light/something to diffuse the light source or something to bounce light back into the shadow. This style of lighting is something I'm working on as I have time and I'm sure you'll find some on here who have already mastered lighting to the point that they can put together a setup that produces the same type of lighting you'll find but this is my best example to share.

Kev
 09/27/2006 09:46:14 PM · #24
Originally posted by Judi:

The Bitch is Back

This image was very popular. Again the editing was minimal. Unlike my OP, this involved two lights at 45 degrees each side of the camera. I did many good images in this shoot.

Seems like simpler is better. Just curious on how the shadow gets diffused? Do the 2-45 degree lights send the shadow straight back?

Added: and would the same technique work if it wasn't a nude shot?

Message edited by author 2006-09-27 21:47:22.
 09/27/2006 09:49:01 PM · #25
Originally posted by Judi:
The Bitch is Back

This image was very popular. Again the editing was minimal. Unlike my OP, this involved two lights at 45 degrees each side of the camera. I did many good images in this shoot.


i think that's a good result with two light sources. although, from the image, it seems that the light coming from my right (model's left) is stronger. she seems a bit washed out down the side there.

just an observation ... it's a good series of photographs! :)
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