9743 29 Arts & Media Photography Techniques Portrait Photography true Fri, 23 May 2008 07:19:18 -0700 /system/videos/6/43/97/9743.flv DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, arts, photography, photo, photos, shoot, shooting, picture, pictures, take, taking, technique, portrait, nude, naked How To Take a Nude Portrait http://www.howcast.com/videos/9743-How-To-Take-a-Nude-Portrait http://www.howcast.com/videos/9743-How-To-Take-a-Nude-Portrait/edit approved 149 640 360 <object width="425" height="273" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=9743"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=9743" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="273" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 28 Chris_Davis http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/9743/nude_portrait_hd_1_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg 22952 false false false 38186 1 22 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/9743/22.jpg Decide on type of nude image First decide on what type of nude images you want to shoot. Frontal? Partially obscured? Something else?

]]> 38187 2 31 Tip Try to imagine that you’ve never seen the human body before and attempt to find new ways to approach this subject.

]]> 38188 3 39 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/9743/39.jpg Select appropriate model Select a model who understands fully that you want them to take off all their clothes.

]]> 38189 4 45 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/9743/45.jpg 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.

]]> 38190 5 57 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/9743/57.jpg 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.

]]> 38191 6 69 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/9743/69.jpg Give model a robe and changing room Provide your model with a robe and a pleasant place to change.

]]> 38192 7 74 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/9743/74.jpg Set up lighting Set up any lighting systems you may be using.

]]> 38193 8 79 Tip Use an even, soft light to light your subject for a pleasant, flattering look.

]]> 38194 9 84 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/9743/84.jpg Bring out model Invite your model onto the set.

]]> 38195 10 88 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/9743/88.jpg Review poses Review the poses you want to shoot with your model.

]]> 38196 11 94 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/9743/94.jpg Set up camera Pick up your camera, and select your film, aperture, and shutter speed.

]]> 38197 12 101 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/9743/101.jpg Ask model to disrobe Ask the model to disrobe.

]]> 38198 13 104 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.

]]> 38199 14 113 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/9743/113.jpg Compose the shot Compose your shot.

]]> 38200 15 118 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/9743/118.jpg Meter and focus Meter and focus on the subject.

]]> 38201 16 121 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/9743/121.jpg Shoot through each pose Start shooting, working through each pose one at a time.

]]> 38202 17 127 Tip Make sure to snap as many frames as possible with slight adjustments to ensure just the right pose and angle.

]]> 38203 18 135 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/9743/135.jpg Re-robe model when finished When the shoot is finished, hand the model their robe and thank them for their time.

]]> 38204 19 141 Fact There are approximately 650 skeletal muscles in the human body.

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