Yesterday, I got this idea to do something new with my photography, something I’ve never tried before – nude poses. I mean, I’ve always been into taking pictures, but this was a whole different ball game.
So, first, I needed a model. Luckily, my friend Riley was totally up for it. I told her my idea, and she was like, “Let’s do it!” Then started to find some inspiration online. I stumbled upon some guides and ebooks, and they were pretty helpful. They talked about lighting, camera settings, and, most importantly, poses.
Getting Started
I didn’t have any fancy equipment, just my regular camera. The guides I read suggested some basic lighting setups, but I decided to keep it simple and use natural light. We chose a room with big windows, and the light was just perfect – soft and diffused. We started with some basic poses, like lying down sideways. Riley felt a bit awkward at first, but she quickly got into it. It was all very platonic and professional, of course.
- Trying Different Poses: We tried a bunch of different poses I found online. Some worked really well, others not so much. It was a lot of trial and error. There was this one pose where Riley had to arch her back, and it looked amazing in the photos.
- Taking Breaks: We took breaks every now and then to review the photos and adjust the lighting or poses. It was a long process, but we were both having fun.
- Bra Straps Off: There was this simple thing with bra straps off the shoulders, it looked kinda cool and not too over the top, you know? It added a little something without being too much.
The Results
After a few hours, we were both pretty tired, but we had a ton of photos. I spent the next day editing them, and I was really happy with how they turned out. They looked artistic and tasteful, not sleazy at all. I shared a few with Riley, and she loved them too.
This whole experience was definitely out of my comfort zone, but I’m glad I did it. It was a great learning experience, and it opened up a whole new world of photography for me. I might even try it again sometime, maybe with different lighting or a different model. Who knows?
