Pascal Baetens. Nude Photography. The Art and The Craft. 2007

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Cinematic styles
When images create a story line they work like a film still—a small part
of a bigger picture. something is happening and we as viewers want to know
what it is, but we are not given enough information to fully understand.

Erotic images
When the intention is to stimulate the viewer, the model becomes a sexual subject,
often showing availability. there are as many erotic styles as there are fantasies—
images of other themes shown here may work in an erotic way for some viewers.


Romantic images
one of the most popular genres of nude photography is one that conjures up
thoughts of tenderness and romance. these images are emotional, rather than
sexual, often using soft light and introspective poses and expressions.

Unusual contrasts
some nude images are designed to surprise, to make us think about things
in a different way and consider previously overlooked possibilities. this type
of attention-grabbing image is often used in advertising and publicity.

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