Ebook: Create Erotic Photography: Find Models, Choose Locations, Design Great Lighting & Sell Your Images

Cover; Title Page; About the Author; Copyright; Table of Contents; Dedication; Acknowledgements; Preface; Less Is More; Who This Book Is For; About This Book; 1. Models; Spouses; Friends and Co-Workers; Models; Model Mayhem; Social Networks; Craigslist; Respect Your Subjects; Start with Semi-Nudes; Privacy; Conversation; Allow an Escort; Be a Professional; Things Change; Trust; Minors; Common (and Not-So-Common) Safety Tips; 2. Cameras; Camera Phones; Portability; Apps and GPS; Drawbacks; Point-and-Shoot Cameras; Speed; Manual Settings; Your Individual Needs.

Mirrorless Cameras and RangefindersDSLRs; Lighting; Interchangeable Lenses; RAW Files; What Camera Did I Use?; 3. Lighting; Match the Lighting to the Model; Basic Lighting Concepts; Color Balance; Light Functions; Direction; Natural Light; Color Temperature; Intensity; The Simplest of Tools; Time of Day; Telling a Story with Natural Light; Window Light; Light Intensity; Size of the Window; Backlighting; Direction of the Window; Placement of the Model; Window Coverings/Glass; Reflectors; Surface; Placement; Tonal Problems to Avoid; Scrims; On-Camera Flash; Studio Strobes; Brands.

Types of Strobe SystemsYou're Committing to a System; Comparing Systems; Continuous Light; Light Modifiers; Standard Reflectors; Grids; Snoots; Beauty Dishes; Umbrellas; Softboxes; Distance of the Light; Manufacturer's Modifiers vs. Third-Party Modifiers; Try It Out; 4. Planning Makes Perfect; Seek Inspiration; Develop a Plan; Shoot with Water; Working with the Model Before the Shoot; Add a Wrap; Have a Checklist; 5. Paperwork; Get Photo ID; Model Releases; Time for Prints (TFP) Agreement; Additional Paperwork; 6. Locations; At Home; Advantages; Disadvantages; What You'll Need; Getting Set Up.

Shoot EverywhereHotels; Legality; Cost and Quality; Booking the Models; Running the Sessions; Close the Blinds; Studios; Outdoors: Populated Areas; Risk vs. Reward; Location Scouting: A True Story; Outdoors: Your Place; Can Anyone See the Shoot?; Consider All the Options; No Pool? No Worries; Outdoors: Parks and Public Lands; Clothing-Optional Areas; Be Prepared; How to Shoot; 7. Shooting; Ask the Model to Come Prepared; Waxing; Nails; Clothing; Baby Wipes; Focus on One Element; Start Slowly; Begin Shooting; Test Shots and Tweaking; Do This, Not That; Show the Shoulders; Concentrate.

Directing the ModelVeto Power; Props and Posing; Small Props; Large Props; A Happy Model Means a Good Shoot; 8. Critiquing Your Images; Don't Rely on Friends or Social Networks; Seek Professional Assessments; Photography Boards; Professional Photographers; Portfolio Reviews; The Self-Critique Process; Describe the Objective; Identify What You See; Evaluate the Outcome; Technical Evaluation; Focus; Exposure; Lighting Control; Excessive Noise; Timing vs. Controlling the Shoot; Timing-Based Shots; Control-Based Shots; Nude Photography; 9. Putting It All Together; Soft, Natural Light.

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In this comprehensive guide to nude photography, successful commercial photographer, Ric Young, shows how to create top-quality fine art nude images without having a studio full of gear and a roster of eager models. He offers tips for finding willing models and how to make the shoot a success for both the photographer and the model by avoiding common interpersonal conflicts and misunderstandings that can derail the session. The guide then details technical aspects of the shoot, including how to get great photos with any camera, how to use light sources effectively, how to make the most of each.