Bricks can be used for hundreds of building projects. They make durable and lovely houses, retaining walls, hardscapes, flower beds, schools, government buildings, patios, sidewalks, and chimneys. Bricks are often overlooked as a method of improving the aesthetic quality of a room or garden. They can also be surprisingly useful in the home as a […]

Paying nude models is typically done in one of two ways. The most common way is via monetary payment; the second way is through a technique called \”Time-for-print\”. This article will focus on the first method. With this method, you and the model will usually agree on an hourly rate before the shoot begins. At […]

A strong case could be made for the idea that the most important part of any shoot is obtaining a signed model release from the model and sharp copies of two forms of her identification (at least one being a photo ID). If you’re going to make money from your photography, you’ll need to stay […]

The word, \”set\” is commonly used within the field of nude photography. However, it can mean two very different things. I’m fairly certain that you already have an accurate grasp on these two meanings. But just in case you don’t, I want to discuss the two meanings in a bit more detail. One of the […]

Soon after the model arrives, I take her (and her wardrobe bags) to a room in the house that I use in a variety of ways during shoots. Primarily, this room will function as her “dressing room”. Additionally, this room is where she and I will spend any downtime during the shoot, where we will […]

It’s an excellent idea to prepare a pre-shoot checklist. A list like this will consist of a few things to go over before each and every shoot. It’s important to leave enough time between going over the checklist and the actual time of the shoot. By giving yourself enough time, most problems that the list […]

I define “Post-production” as anything done to an image (or set of images) after the initial exposure. This definition may sound fairly simple and straightforward; however, the reality is a bit more complicated. Because the post-production process requires personal and subjective decisions to be made, post-production is a difficult topic to explain in a simple […]

The particular type of shoot you’re doing, combined with the market you’re potentially shooting for, will have the most significant influence on the poses you will want to get from a model within each set of images. For example, if you’re hoping to sell a specific set of pictures to a magazine or website such […]

Within the field of nude and erotic photography, many tools are available that aid in the precise control of light. Let\’s take a closer look at two of the most important: SOFT-BOXES A soft-box is used to deliver soft, even light onto a scene. Typically, it is shaped like a rectangular box and fits over […]

In contrast to hot lights (lights that are continuously \”on\”), studio flash heads emit light only in very short bursts. Studio flash systems have a number of advantages over hot lights. Let\’s go over a few of them: – Flash heads stay cool when in use and, therefore, provide a more comfortable working environment. – […]