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

94 exploring techniques

Linda against the wall

the model’s expression is more important for the atmosphere of an image than

her pose. With introverted images, the model focuses on her inner self, and

there is no need for her eyes to make contact elsewhere. With extrovert images,

the focus will be outgoing, the model looking for a connection outside herself.

poses gallery (continued)

Moving while posing

here, sofie is changing position

slightly with every shot. this works

well for movement or anatomy studies.

the white background and the white

walls of the studio make the light

bounce, softening the shadows.

to show the model’s beauty,

strength, and pride, i positioned

myself low down, so i was looking

up to her. her half-closed eyes and

averted gaze reflect her slight

shyness at the beginning of her

first nude session.