Professional Secrets of Nude & Beauty Photography Techniques and Images in Black & White

by Lemon, Bill

• ISBN13: 9781584280446
• ISBN10: 1584280441
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-02-01
• Publisher: Amherst Media

Summary

Packed with practical tips and real-world examples of the skills needed to shoot outstanding black and white nude and beauty photographs, this is a comprehensive manual for photographers of all levels. Technical analyses of over 60 portraits are provided, enabling photographers to learn, duplicate, and adapt each of the techniques. Special emphasis is placed on evaluating and adjusting for perfect lighting, choosing settings, and selecting props and poses that convey a particular mood. Also stressed is the importance of building and maintaining a positive, productive relationship between photographer and model.

Author Biography

Bill Lemon is a professional model and fashion photographer and the author of Black & White Model Photography. He lives in Novato, California.

Table of Contents

Preface	5	(7)
Inspiration	7	(1)
Clothing Selection	8	(3)
Posing Variations	11	(3)
Unusual Locations	14	(1)
Concepts	15	(4)
Borders	19	(1)
Expression	20	(3)
Jewelry	23	(2)
Sunlight	25	(1)
Composition	26	(3)
Comfort	29	(2)
Full Nude	31	(1)
Soft Focus	32	(2)
Body Painting	34	(4)
Model Selection	38	(1)
Studio Lighting	39	(4)
Texture	43	(1)
Couples	44	(3)
Contrast	47	(1)
Shade	48	(3)
Lighting	51	(1)
Depth of Field	52	(3)
Printing	55	(1)
Shower	56	(3)
Fashion Lighting	59	(1)
Illusion	60	(2)
Water	62	(3)
CD Cover	65	(1)
Platform	66	(2)
Camera Angle	68	(2)
Harsh Light	70	(3)
Tattoos	73	(2)
Tungsten Light	75	(1)
Face on Hand	76	(3)
Studio Posing	79	(43)
Wide Angle	82	(1)
Silhouette	83	(4)
Filtration	87	(2)
Outdoor Posing	89	(2)
Profile	91	(2)
Glimmering	93	(1)
Separation	94	(3)
Modesty	97	(1)
Extension Tubes	98	(3)
Voyeurism	101	(2)
Legs	103	(2)
Simplicity	105	(1)
Drama	106	(3)
Variations	109	(2)
Diagonals	111	(2)
Listening	113	(1)
Planning	114	(3)
Flat Lighting	117	(2)
Comfort	119	(1)
Hands	120	(2)
Index	122