More than just bare nudity: how to create sophisticated nude photos
Dare to go beyond mere nudity and enter a world that still offers a veil to be lifted, a secret to be conquered. In this video training course, you will learn how to create eye-catching photos in the studio with the help of the camera, light and, above all, appropriate communication with the model. Sound tips for taking high-quality nude photos from Martin Buschmann.
Preparation for a successful shoot
The training includes a total of 20 lessons and an outtake video (see Examples tab), divided into a total of five chapters: First, you will learn how to get models in the first place and what the advantages and disadvantages are if you use non-models, TfP shoots or professional models. Martin Buschmann will also show you how to turn an initially tense situation into a successful nude shoot .
Learning to take photos: lighting set-up and different image styles
In the following sections, you will accompany the professional photographer in his working methods before, during and after the shoot. Comprehensive chapters show you which light setups are suitable for classic black and white shots, for bright, soft, low-contrast high-key images and for a more spontaneous, creative freestyle shoot and how they are set up. Several flash heads, softboxes, light honeycombs, beauty dishes and strip lights are used.
Tips for different photos
You will learn what is important when photographing body landscapes as well as full-body shots . Once the images are in the camera, you will also follow the photographer's train of thought when selecting and retouching images using Lightroom . Photos taken during the shoots are included in the training for inspiration.
What you will learn in the course
You will learn about lighting setups that are suitable for black-and-white, low-key and freestyle shots in the field of nude photography and how to set them up correctly in the studio. As you accompany a professional photographer throughout their entire workflow, you will receive practical tips for communicating with the model, for preparing and carrying out a shoot and for post-processing your images. This will open up a new field of photography for you, which you can add to your portfolio. Get tips on shooting classic nude photography!