Nudes

When I mention that I have shot nudes as part of my journey in photography, I get very mixed comments. Most think shooting nudes is about having a naked person in front of you to ogle over. That could not be further from the truth. Shooting nudes is about lighting and the human form, which is the furthest thing from sex. If shooting the female nude, you should always have a female assistant with you. This will immediately set the tone of the shoot and show that you are professional. In this photo, I used three speedlights strategically placed to highlight her body and hair, while keeping the background dark. I really enjoy shooting low key nudes as opposed to more glamour style. Besides, I think there is a finer line to draw when shooting glamour style nudes between ("nude") and ("pornography"). Of course, the meaning is different for everyone due to different moral values. I'm sure some will think this image is not appropriate. Heck, I remember during the arts festival where some people were up in arms over some of the performers being topless, which is their custom. I do not feel we have the right to judge, but should be tolerant.

This photo was part of a class I took. Hope you enjoy it.