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

by Richard Young

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 setting, and how to enhance images with postproduction computer software. The book concludes with a chapter called “How I Created It,” in which the author provides a behind-the-scenes look at more than a dozen shoots, demonstrating in a comprehensive way how all the previous principles come into play on real assignments.

Genres: Photography

128 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 2013

Reviews

[Sasha · Rating 5 out of 5]

Don't be thrown by the title there is a ton of relevant info for any type of portrait photography. He offers great advice, particularly for nude photography, one of which is don't even think about photographing coworkers. He discusses what paperwork you should have beyond just a contract and model release. There is of course all of the necessary info for getting that great shot included as well. A good read for any photographer not just those looking to delve into nudes.

[Simo Ibourki · Rating 5 out of 5]

Don't be fooled by the title.

While this book is about nude photography, it's actually full of great tips and real world examples of what it is like to be a professional photographer. I highly recommend it to any wannabe photographer.