Shoot Sexy: Digital Pinup and Boudoir Photography

by Ryan Armbrust

The pinup look made famous on WWII bombers and in the 50s is a timeless classic now undergoing a revival through digital photography. Alongside the rapid growth of Boudoir genre-also covered in this book-the retro pinup look is an increasingly popular request from clients, and this book will show you all you need to know to achieve it, whether you're shooting professionally, or just for fun. This book is a complete guide to planning and shooting both pinup and boudoir photography, from a studio or on location, including crucial advice on sourcing and using props to get the perfect retro look, or getting the most out of your lens and lighting to capture a more modern look. There is an inspirational gallery chapter, featuring work of different artists so you try and many different styles as you like, as well as a chapter featuring Photoshop techniques for perfecting the look of your shots. Some of the tutorials are tailored for speed, others for comprehensive control; you pick one to suit your needs. This book is everything you need to shoot timeless, sexy images, some fun, some more artistic, and whether you're a working professional or you've only ever shot landscapes before, you'll find all the information you need, written by a real pro.

Genres: Photography, Nonfiction

192 pages, Paperback

First published May 25, 2012

Reviews

[Kieren Geaney · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good advice on planning shoots effectively, working with models, preparing for inevitable mishaps etc. This is coupled with great photos and layout of the book which makes it a good coffee table book the non-photographer might like to flick through

[Stephen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lots of info

Very detailed and lots of step by step with lighting diagrams. Helpful resource for someone interested in throttle photography. Quick read

[Alfredo · Rating 5 out of 5]

¡Al fin un buen libro técnico del tema!

[Laurie · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fun book I keep going back to look at. I'm not a photographer, so the technical parts are beyond me. I love vintage pin-up and modern boudoir photos and this book has great tips and examples. Useful for my own boudoir photo shoot.

[Jess · Rating 4 out of 5]

I picked it up because it seemed super fun (and was) but ended up learning a ton- especially about posing and lighting.

[Tim · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting. It wasn't exactly what I thought it was going to be but I read the whole thing anyway and learned a little bit about photography. A number or very nice pics as well.