A
Adobe Photoshop, 135
Amazon price check app, 151
Available light, see Natural light
B
Backblaze, 152–53
Backing up your files, 152–53
Backyard, see Home-based sessions, backyard
Beauty dishes, see Light modifiers
Black & white conversions, 139
Boudoir photography, 11–12, 16
C
Camera Bag software, 137–38
Camera phones, 22–24
apps, 24
drawbacks, 24
GPS, 24
portability, 22
advances in, 21
battery life, 24
camera phones, 22–24
ISO settings, 22
manual settings, 25
mirrorless, 25–26
noise, 22
point-and-shoot, 24–25
rangefinders, 25–26
resolution, 20–21
video functions, 21
Canon Digital Learning Center, 153
Canon loyalty program, 149–50
Checklist, pre-shoot, 68–69
Clothing, 8, 9, 11, 68, 90–93, 94
Complexity, minimizing, 8–9
Continuous light sources, studio, 58–59
adjustments, 138–39
common problems, 51
Coupons, on-line, 151–52
Craigslist, 14
friends/social networks, 108–9
photography boards, 109
portfolio reviews, 109
professional photographers, 109
self-critique, 109–11
technical evaluation, 112–13
D
Dpreview, 151
Dropcanvas, 149
DSLRs, 26–30
lighting controls, 28
E
Escorts, bringing to session, 16
Exposure, evaluating, 113, 129
F
File format, see RAW files or JPEG files
Filesharing, 149
Fill light, see Lighting, fill
Flags, see Light modifiers
Fluorescent light, 34
Focus, 112–13
G
Gels, 20
Gonzo shooting, 126–27
Grids, see Light modifiers
H
Home-based sessions, 16–17, 18, 52, 61, 66, 67, 73–79, 99, 106–8, 117–21, 124–25, 128, 144
advantages, 74–75
backdrops, 76–77
backyard, 77–79, 106, 117–18, 128
bathtub/shower, 61, 66, 119–21, 144
bedroom, 107–8
booking models for, 77
controlling access to private areas, 77
disadvantages, 75
kitchen, 16–17, 52, 67, 73, 99, 124–25
lighting, 77
living room, 74
maximizing, 77
privacy during, 77–79
setting up a space, 75–79
Hotel-based sessions, 79–84
booking models for, 82
discretion, 82
legality, 79
lighting, 82–84
setting up, 82–84
type/look of room, 79–82
I
Imagenomic Portraiture filter, 142–43
Implied nude photography, 12
Incandescent light, 34
iTunes, 155
J
JPEG files, 36
K
Kino-Flo, 58
L
Legal issues, 18–19, 70–71, 79, 84–86, 90
cost, 22
fast, 22
Lens flare, 133
Libraries, local, 155
Lighting, 9, 20, 21, 28, 31–61, 64, 77, 82–83, 94, 113, 117–33, 148
accentuating one element, 94
color balance, 34–36
continuous (studio), 58–59; see also Natural light, Fluorescent light, and Incandescent light
direction, 37–38
front, 37
natural, see Natural light
fluorescent, 34
home-based setup, 77
hotel-based setup, 82–83
incandescent, 34
main light, 36
matching to model/scene, 31–33
modifiers, see Light modifiers
natural light, see Natural light
plan, developing, 64
side, 37
studio strobe, 9, 20, 21, 28, 36, 54–61
window, see Window light
Light modifiers, 20, 21, 32–33, 49–53, 59–60, 61, 62–63, 117–18, 121, 124–25, 130, 132
flags, 117–18
reflectors, bounce, see Reflectors, bounce
reflectors, strobe, 59
scrims, 53
softboxes, strip, 32–33, 55, 74, 121, 124–25, 130, 132
third-party vs. manufacturer’s, 60
Location, 8, 9, 18, 24, 25, 64, 68–69, 70–71, 72, 73–93, 126–27
home-based sessions, 18, 74–79
hotel-based sessions, 79–84
importance of, 73–74
outdoor sessions (populated areas), 84–88
outdoor sessions (private areas), 88–89
power source at, 69
property release, 72
public nudity, 70–71, 86–88, 90, 126–27
studio sessions, 84
suitability for concept, 64
using Flikr, 24
weather, 69
M
Magazines, free, 153
Main light, see Lighting, main light
Milk bath images, 61, 119–21, 144
Minors, never photographing, 18–19, 70–72
Mirrorless cameras, 25–26
Model release, see Paperwork
Models, 9, 10–19, 64–68, 77–79, 88, 94–107; see also Session, managing
comfort of, 68
conversation with, 15–16
co-workers, 12
Craigslist, 14
directing, 98–101
discussing objectives with, 18
escorts at session, 16
Facebook, 14
finding, 9
friends, 12
girlfriend, 10–12
Google+, 14
home-based sessions with, 77
hotel-based sessions with, 82
limits, respecting, 18
manicure, 94
paying, 14
preparation for session, 94–95
privacy during session, 15, 77–79, 88
proof of age, 18–19
releases, see Paperwork
respect for, 14–19
spouse, 10–12
touching, 18
your reputation among, 12
waxing, 94
working with, 9, 14–19, 95–107
N
Natural light, 9, 34, 36, 37, 38–53, 116–18, 126–28, 129
flagging, 117–18
intensity of, 38–41
positioning model relative to, 36–37, 116–17
reflectors with, 49–53, 126–27
simplicity of, 9
squinting, 117–18
Sunny 16 Rule, 41
time of day, 41–43, 116–17, 126
Nikon Learn & Explore, 154
Nudity, public, 70–71, 84–86, 90
O
Octoboxes, see Light modifiers
Outdoor sessions (private areas), 88–89
landscaping, 88–89
maximizing options in, 88
power sources, 88
privacy, 88
Outdoor sessions (populated areas), 84–88, 90–93, 116–17, 126–27
clothing-optional areas, 90
legal issues, 84–86
parks/public lands, 90–93, 116–17
preparation for, 90
scouting, 86–88
shooting strategy, 90–93, 126–27
P
18 US 2257 documentation, 71
property release, 72
subcontractors, copyright release, 72
time for prints agreement, 72
Photodough, 151
Picasa, 136–37
Pilxr, 135–36
Point-and-shoot cameras, 24–25, 29
cost of, 29
manual settings, 25
speed, 25
underwater, 24–25
checklist, 68–69
feasibility of concept, 64
lighting, 64
importance for nude photography, 62–63
ideas folder, creating, 64
inspiration, finding, 63–64, 146
model selection, 64–68
Posing, 98–107
directing, 98–101
refining, 98
with small props, 102–6
with large props, 106–7
Postproduction, 21, 35, 40, 131, 134–44
Actions, 141–42
Adobe Photoshop, 135
Alien Skin Exposure filter, 142–43
apps, 135
black & white conversions, 139
Camera Bag, 137–38
Canon/Nikon camera software, 135
filters/plugins, 142–44
Imagenomic Portraiture filter, 142–43
Liquify, 139–40
outsourcing, 134–35
Picasa, 136–37
Pilxr, 135–36
Puppet Warp, 139–40
Spot Healing, 140–41
Professionalism, 12
Proof of age, model’s, 18–19, 70–72
Property release, see Paperwork
R
Rangefinder cameras, 25–26
RAW files, 24, 26, 28–30, 34–36, 71, 122
Reflectors, bounce, 49–53, 61, 74, 123, 126–27, 132, 133, 150
cost of, 49
placement, 51–53, 126–27, 132, 133
sun shades as, 150
surface finish, 50–51, 123, 126–27
Reflectors, strobe, see Light modifiers
Releases, see Paperwork
Reputation, photographer’s, 12, 14–15
Reviews, reading, 151
S
Scrims, see Light modifiers
adult image sites, 146–47
Diverxity, 147
Flikr, 147
print sales, 145–46
satisfaction of, 9
Tumblr, 147
Twitter, 147
Zivity, 146–47
Semi-nude photography, 15
Session, managing, 94–107, 113–15, 126–27
control-based shots, 115
directing the model, 98–101
female assistant, using, 96
music, 96
paperwork, 96
preparing model, 94–95
starting slowly, 95–96
test shots, 96–98
timing-based shots, 114
Session planning, see Planning
Social media, 14, 108–9, 120, 147
Softboxes, see Light modifiers
Softboxes, strip, see Light modifiers
Spouse, 10–12
as your assistant, 10–11
as your model, 11–12
Studio sessions, 84
Studio strobes, 9, 20, 21, 28, 36, 54–61
comparing systems, 57–58
monolights, 55
power-pack systems, 55–56
watt seconds, 57–58
with DLSRs, 28
Sunlight, see Light, available
Sunny 16 Rule, 41
T
Time for prints (TFP), 72
Tonal range, see Contrast
Trade shows, 151
Tumblr, 147
Twitter, 147
U
Underwater photography, 24–25
V
Veto power, 100
W
Window light, 36, 46–49, 122, 123, 133
backlighting with, 46
covering/glass, 48–49
direction of window, 47–48
lens flare, 133
position relative to model, 46–47, 48, 122, 123
size of window, 46–47
X
X-Rite Color Checker Passport, 37, 138
Z
Zivity, 146–47