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Index

Cover Title Page About the Author Copyright Table of Contents Dedication Acknowledgements Preface

Less Is More Who This Book Is For About This Book

1. Models

Spouses Friends and Co-Workers Models

Model Mayhem Social Networks Craigslist

Respect Your Subjects Start with Semi-Nudes

Privacy Conversation Allow an Escort Be a Professional

Things Change Trust Minors Common (and Not-So-Common) Safety Tips

2. Cameras

Camera Phones

Portability Apps and GPS Drawbacks

Point-and-Shoot Cameras

Speed Manual Settings Your Individual Needs

Mirrorless Cameras and Rangefinders DSLRs

Lighting Interchangeable Lenses RAW Files

What Camera Did I Use?

3. Lighting

Match the Lighting to the Model Basic Lighting Concepts

Color Balance Light Functions Direction

Natural Light

Color Temperature Intensity The Simplest of Tools

Time of Day

Telling a Story with Natural Light

Window Light

Light Intensity Size of the Window Backlighting Direction of the Window Placement of the Model Window Coverings/Glass

Reflectors

Surface Placement

Tonal Problems to Avoid Scrims On-Camera Flash Studio Strobes

Brands Types of Strobe Systems You’re Committing to a System Comparing Systems

Continuous Light Light Modifiers

Standard Reflectors Grids Snoots Beauty Dishes Umbrellas Softboxes Distance of the Light Manufacturer’s Modifiers vs. Third-Party Modifiers

Try It Out

4. Planning Makes Perfect

Seek Inspiration Develop a Plan Shoot with Water Working with the Model Before the Shoot Have a Checklist Add a Wrap

5. Paperwork

Get Photo ID Model Releases Time for Prints (TFP) Agreement Additional Paperwork

6. Locations

At Home

Advantages Disadvantages What You’ll Need Getting Set Up Shoot Everywhere

Hotels

Legality Cost and Quality Booking the Models Running the Sessions Close the Blinds

Studios Outdoors: Populated Areas

Risk vs. Reward Location Scouting: A True Story

Outdoors: Your Place

Can Anyone See the Shoot? Consider All the Options No Pool? No Worries

Outdoors: Parks and Public Lands

Clothing-Optional Areas Be Prepared How to Shoot

7. Shooting

Ask the Model to Come Prepared

Waxing Nails Clothing Baby Wipes

Focus on One Element Start Slowly Begin Shooting

Test Shots and Tweaking Do This, Not That Show the Shoulders Concentrate Directing the Model Veto Power

Props and Posing

Small Props Large Props

A Happy Model Means a Good Shoot

8. Critiquing Your Images

Don’t Rely on Friends or Social Networks Seek Professional Assessments

Photography Boards Professional Photographers Portfolio Reviews

The Self-Critique Process

Describe the Objective Identify What You See Evaluate the Outcome

Technical Evaluation

Focus Exposure Lighting Control Excessive Noise

Timing vs. Controlling the Shoot

Timing-Based Shots Control-Based Shots Nude Photography

9. Putting It All Together

Soft, Natural Light Octobox as a Flag Milk Bath

With Dylan With Kayden

An Angelic Effect Window Light Fine Art in the Kitchen

With Kayden With Aaliyah

Gonzo Shooting

A Natural Setting By the Roadside

The Budget-Friendly Backyard Learn and Grow A Bright Background High Dynamic Range (HDR) New Gear Lens Flare (A Trendy Look)

10. Postproduction

Pros and Cons Software

Adobe Photoshop Free From Adobe Canon and Nikon Camera Software Online Software (Free or Cheap)

Photoshop Operations

Adjustments in Camera Raw Conversion to Black & White Puppet Warp/Liquify Spot Healing Brush Actions Create an Action Filters and Plug-Ins

11. Making Money

Getting Hired to Photograph Nudes Selling Your Work

Print Sales Adult Image Sites Zivity Get Inspired Diverxity

Get Your Work Out There

12. Saving Money

Use Bounce Light Use Cheap Gray Cards Dropcanvas Canon Loyalty Program Cheap Camera Batteries Sun Shades as Reflectors Trade Shows/Demo Days Read Reviews Amazon Price Check App Use Coupons Photodough Back Up with Backblaze Free Photography Magazines Canon Digital Learning Center Nikon Learn & Explore iTunes

Podcasts iTunes U

Go to the Library

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