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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.
• Added May 23, 2008

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You Will Need

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

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  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?

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

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  Step 2.

  Select appropriate model

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

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  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.

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  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.

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  Step 5.

  Give model a robe and changing room

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

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  Step 6.

  Set up lighting

  Set up any lighting systems you may be using.

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

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  Step 7.

  Bring out model

  Invite your model onto the set.

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  Step 8.

  Review poses

  Review the poses you want to shoot with your model.

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  Step 9.

  Set up camera

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

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  Step 10.

  Ask model to disrobe

  Ask the model to disrobe.

• 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.

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  Step 11.

  Compose the shot

  Compose your shot.

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  Step 12.

  Meter and focus

  Meter and focus on the subject.

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  Step 13.

  Shoot through each pose

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

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

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  Step 14.

  Re-robe model when finished

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

• There are approximately 650 skeletal muscles in the human body.

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Show Tip by nimprojects (Rated 3)

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The model should remove any tight fitting items of clothing, (e.g. socks, belts) at least 30 minutes before shooting. The marks they leave on skin show up even more on film.

Reply about 1 year ago by nimprojects

Show Comment by MegT (Rated 1)

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Nice tip! Sounds like someone's a pro at this.... ;)

Reply about 1 year ago by MegT

Show Comment by Arnar_Thorsson (Rated 0)

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haha you must be a pro

Reply 6 months ago by Arnar_Thorsson

Show Comment by Dutchboy (Rated 2)

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Also, if this is the first time that you are working with this model, work up to the nude shots. Start with some practice shots with the model fully clothed & gradually ask her to disrobe.

Reply about 1 year ago by Dutchboy

Show Comment by chocolate_pudding_cum (Rated 1)

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okay... and the skeletal muscles went with it because....?

Reply 10 months ago by chocolate_pudding_cum

Show Comment by luckysod04 (Rated 1)

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how do you hide your boner?

Reply 8 months ago by luckysod04

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