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Special Effects with Layering and Montage

The intent behind these first two images is to layer the cloth or clothes over the nude image, to give a controlled sense of translucency to the materials.

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PhotoShoot: Niki-Marie - Don't try this at home

Warning: The images from this photo shoot are much stronger sexually than my usual material. I shall be posting images from this shoot over several different posts.

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Homage to Icons

THINKING: This is a game of "Spot the Icon". The premise was to combine a series of well-known iconic nude photographs and paintings like a collection.

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Helen Stephens (video)

"Nudes Deconstructed" - a short YouTube video discussion of an image.

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Nude draped on the floor

With a high angle and some simple drapes you can create striking images so simply. Lighting Diagram The softboxes at top and bottom of the model ensure a reasonably even illumination over the whole figure.

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How to Create Fake Rain (video)

"Nudes Deconstructed" - a short YouTube video discussion of an image.

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Homage to Howard Schatz

THINKING: Howard Schatz was the photographer that most inspired me when I was starting out. He is most well known for his amazing underwater photography of dancers and athletes.

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Kayleigh Lush (video)

"Nudes Deconstructed" - a short YouTube video discussion of an image.

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Jammy Lou (video)

"Nudes Deconstructed" - a short YouTube video discussion of an image.

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Julie Waterhouse - Dancer - The White Set

An experimental session for me exploring Julie's absolutely brilliant dance skills. The simple blocks create a minimalist setting and space for Julie to work around.