Fine Art Nude Photography

Learn to light, pose, and photograph the human form-and create beautiful, expressive fine art photographs.


Capturing the nude human form has been a part of photography almost since the medium's inception, and it remains one of the most empowering and liberating challenges that the medium offers. Though the subject is, by definition, straightforward-the human form is the ultimate blank canvas-the photographic options are limitless as you strive to create a beautiful, elegant, and expressive photograph. At the same time, with such simple subject matter, there is nowhere to hide. Poor lighting and ineffective posing will show. If you have no concept to explore or story to tell, it will show.


Whether you're curious about conducting your first fine art nude shoot or you're a seasoned photographer who wants to vastly improve your lighting and posing skills, photographer and author Lindsay Adler will teach you how to infuse artistry and technique into your visual capture of the nude form. In Fine Art Nude Photography, Lindsay teaches you all about:

. Shoot concepts: Find inspiration and develop a story for your shoot, and learn to avoid the "cringe factor" that can result when working without focus or intention

. Models: Find models to work with, understand proper etiquette, and navigate model releases

. Posing: Learn the posing fundamentals for the nude form, plus five essential poses you need to know

. Lighting: Master the art of sculpting and defining the human form with light and shadow

Throughout the book, you'll also hear directly from professional fine art nude models so that you can understand their needs, how to conduct yourself, and how to better collaborate to ensure a successful shoot. Finally, Lindsay includes ten complete shoots where, from start to finish, she shares her thought process behind each shoot, including concept, lighting, posing, retouching, and final selections.

I. INTRODUCTION
General Introduction
The Cringe Factor
Types of Nude Photography
Early History of Nude Photography

II. PLANNING FOR A SUCCESSFUL SHOOT
Concept Development
- Your Plan and Concept Development
- Finding Inspiration and Muses
- Mood Boards/Planning Ahead
- Photographers for Inspiration and Reference
Models
- Finding Models
- Compensation
- Communication

III. SHOOT DAY
Etiquette
Model Releases

IV. POSING THE NUDE
Posing Introduction
- "Good Posing"
- Posing for Mood
- Posing Essentials
Go To Poses
- 5 Go to Poses
- Posing Variation
Posing on Location
Training your Eye

V. LIGHTING THE NUDE
Mood and Form
Highlights and Shadows
Controlling Shadows
Lighting Considerations
Go-To Studio Lighting Setups

VI. THE CONCEPTUAL NUDE: 10 CASE STUDIES/EXAMPLES
Introduction to Case Studies
10 Individual Case Studies