How To Take a Nude Portrait

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The human body is art, and a nude portrait is a great way to capture its details and nuances.

To complete this How-To you will need:

A camera
A nude model
A changing room
A robe
A comfortable working environment or studio
Good lighting

Step 1: Decide on type of nude image

First decide on what type of nude images you want to shoot. Frontal? Partially obscured? Something else?

Tip: Try to imagine that you've never seen the human body before and attempt to find new ways to approach this subject.

Step 2: Select appropriate model

Select a model who understands fully that you want them to take off all their clothes.

Step 3: Describe idea to model

Talk to your model. Describe what it is that you are trying to convey through your imagery, whether that is a story, an emotion, or just a celebration of the human form.

Step 4: Explain your process

Explain how you work to your model, especially if you will need to get close to the subject when using a wider angle lens, so there are no surprises and your model is completely at ease.

Step 5: Give model a robe and changing room

Provide your model with a robe and a pleasant place to change.

Step 6: Set up lighting

Set up any lighting systems you may be using.

Tip: Use an even, soft light to light your subject for a pleasant, flattering look.

Step 7: Bring out model

Invite your model onto the set.

Step 8: Review poses

Review the poses you want to shoot with your model.

Step 9: Set up camera

Pick up your camera, and select your film, aperture, and shutter speed.

Step 10: Ask model to disrobe

Ask the model to disrobe.

Tip: Your model should be in control of the shoot at all times. Make sure you tell your model that they can stop the shoot and cover up if they feel uncomfortable.

Step 11: Compose the shot

Compose your shot.

Step 12: Meter and focus

Meter and focus on the subject.

Step 13: Shoot through each pose

Start shooting, working through each pose one at a time.

Tip: Make sure to snap as many frames as possible with slight adjustments to ensure just the right pose and angle.

Step 14: Re-robe model when finished

When the shoot is finished, hand the model their robe and thank them for their time.

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[domdombtches]

you watched it too and you even took the time to comment o.o

[sobking]

oh shit...the blow up doll gave me a boner

[siuol0002]

You watched this not to learn but to see the model.

[Gh0st420666]

wtf its moving?

[yterzi4ever21]

wtf is up with the doll??

[adamissofreakinhot]

..Mom?

[MrZane098]

step 15 have sex with them.

[aprilforever]

this is like, the prelude to rape.

[dyingangelo]

step 15 do your thing! fuck haha!

[LiuJeanYee]

I bet in step 1, the guy's thinking dirty thoughts of the lady.

[TomLinkens]

Unlike human art nude models, at least the doll could be filled with tire sealent, and a lit match thrown on it from behind cover, with a Flipam recording the explosion froma safe distance.

[ccpickre]

@ToxicPen

You apparently have no idea what you're talking about.