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50 metres of rope goes a long way - artistic and different
For art nude work I believe that less is more as far as props are concerned. I like to keep my shots simple and to use props sparingly. There are really two kinds of props; what I call the "Old Masters" and then the "Graphical".
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Window Frame Silhouette - easy to create for impact
Backlighting through a diffusion screen is such a powerful tool. I use it all the time, but usually with a main light on the subject as well. In this sequence of shoots though I am just using the backlight and shooting directly into it.
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Scaffold Pyramid - 3 poles, 1 naked model
I love scaffold poles for props. They are really easy to configure into different shapes. They are sturdy enough to take weight. I also like the combination of hard steel against soft skin - I think they create a good contrast of strong lines a...
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Glamour in a shed - why contrasts work
These images work because of the comparison and contrast - and frankly downright incongruity - of a pretty girl in a grubby place.
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Back Light, the easy way to create a striknig nude image
Rim lighting of the nude is a very simple lighting arrangement but one which is very powerful. The reason it works so well is that it really pulls out both the physical form, the shape of the subject and also reveals tone and texture in the figur...
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Isis Wings - Stunning curves working with nude model curves
These golden wings are known as Isis Wings and are used by belly dancers. These I purchased from eBay. They are a large pleated circle of cloth with two sticks, one for each of the models hands.
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You can pick up scaffold poles cheap and do interesting things with them.
This sequence of images is shot around a scaffold pole hanging horizontally from a ceiling fitting. The fitting is very secure to allow the model to really hang from the pole.
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Build your own art nude posing box with insulating sheets
This setup creates a big hi-key box for the model to work in. The box serves two purposes. Firstly, the lighting part. By surrounding the model by white reflectors and pushing light into both ends of the box we create a very soft wrap-around ...
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You can create your own reflecting pool and shoot it, even in your back garden
It is suprisingly easy to set up a reflecting pool like this one. It is four pieces of 2 x 4 nailed together and a large plastic sheet laid over them.
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How a $5 prop can create great images
These sheer organza's are simply hung from the ceiling, secure enough that the model can swing on them safely (in fact could probably climb them!) You can either use complimentary or contrasting colours for the drapes.
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