locations 129Water effects
For this shoot i had hoped that
rays of sunshine would pour in
in between the rocks, turning the
water turquoise. cloudy skies
thwarted that ambition, so i
worked with the contrast of the
dark rocks and the pale, milky
water instead. notice how the
water distorts the proportions
of the body—in the image on
the right the model’s legs are
shortened unattractively, so it’s
important to adjust the pose.
Natural props
the most authentic props are those that are directly related to the subject
or the environment. in both these shots, nature herself clothes the model.
above, a fallen leaf is the perfect shape to create a natural bikini thong,
while below, the feathery ears of corn make a wonderful grass skirt.