Nude & Glamour Photography

Description

Good photography requires a variety of skills, some more important in one field than another. But nude and glamour photography can involve every aspect of photography and demands all the skills required across the spectrum: an awareness of atmosphere, a good sense of composition, ability to respond quickly to situations and nuances of expression plus a strong sense of colour and design. The appeal of a beautiful woman and the qualities of sensuality and sexual attraction are by no means purely visual. A successful photograph must find a way of translating these often intangible elements into visual terms. Michael Busselle’s Nude and Glamour Photography is a comprehensive guide to success in all aspects of the art. There are 150 colour and 250 black-and-white photographs with 100 explanatory diagrams to illustrate the techniques described in the book. It gives methods and professional tips for setting up a session in the studio or on location. There is a chapter on the equipment and accessories needed and advice on which techniques to employ to get the best results. With a section on the masters of the art and special projects to help you evoke specific themes and effects, this book is an invaluable reference work for aspiring photographers. Cover Title Contents THE BACKGROUND The early nude Emergence of the pin-up Hollywood glamour Girlie magazines Calendar nudes Posters Sex and advertising Fashion and glamour Photography and art The male nude THE HOME STUDIO Working with one light Working with two and three lights Lighting and mood High-key lighting Low-key lighting Lighting the body Lighting the face Special Lighting Effects Using daylight indoors Indoor locations CREATING THE PICTURE Simple backgrounds Creating background effects Make-up Choosing clothes and accessories Building simple sets The model’s role Posing the model Shooting abstract nudes Erotic images Emphasizing texture Using props for effect USING COLOUR Skin quality Bold colours Soft colours Filters for colour CREATIVE CAMERA TECHNIQUES Exposure Photographing movement Films Wide-angle lenses Lens attachments Long-focus lenses Soft focus techniques Multiple exposures Projectors ON LOCATION Controlling the background Using the foreground Composing the image Beach and seaside Landscape Water Using buildings Choosing a viewpoint Shooting in sunlight Using soft daylight Shooting against the light Flash and daylight Daylight and colour Reflectors MASTERS OF NUDE & GLAMOUR PHOTOGRAPHY Edward Weston Lucien Clergue David Hamilton Jan Cobb Larry Dale Gordon Hans Feurer John Swannell Bob Carlos Clarke SPECIAL PROJECTS The first nude session Hollywood classic A Victorian nude Composition for impact Shooting a sequence Illustrating a theme DARKROOM TECHNIQUES Bleach outs and texture screens Tone separation and bas relief Montage printing Making a slide sandwich Black and white in colour Hand-colouring Photo-montage PRACTICAL INFORMATION Presentation Selling your work Lighting equipment Studio accessories Cameras and accessories Camera supports Glossary Bibliography Index Acknowledgements Back Cover