Digital Boudoir Photography : A Step-by-step Guide to ... - Ken Gilbert

The first step is to ask your model about her favorite areas of her body. It is important
to ask in a gentle way, especially if you don’t know her well. You may have to press her
a bit if she is very modest. You can make suggestions. Be sure to use the proper names
of body parts and not slang. Keep it professional. Take notes so you won’t forget.
Here are some favorite areas to consider. These may include legs, tummy, breasts, cleavage, eyes, curves, expression, face, and poses.
The Steps
Next ask her about her least favorite spots. These are often tummy, legs, thighs, bottom,
and upper arms. When she tells you, it is important to take note. It is likely that
she will be very critical of herself in those areas. You need to be extra careful and try to
make the photos as flattering as possible. Finally, you need to learn how to feature
some areas and deemphasize others. This will involve posing, clothing, propping,
lighting, and finally, retouching, if necessary, which will be covered in later lessons.
As a photographer, you need to see beyond the obvious and look for the beauty that
your trained eye can observe. With skill and experience, you will be able to show her
beauty and sensuality that she was not aware of. That should always be your goal.
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