Chris Nelson. Master Guide for Glamour Photography: Digital Techniques and Images. 2007

(C. Jardin) #1

Sensual. What is sensual? Applied to an image, it is overwhelming the
senses (in this case, the eyes) with a vision of a desirable body. It is a volup-
tuousness of the mind, taking pleasure from the body and, at the same time,
freeing the spirit from its bounds. There you have it: amateur psychology
and metaphysical postulation from the author.
But if you look at several examples, the description fits the images pretty
well. Brooke’s mind is in a peaceful, pleasurable place with her body follow-


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Sensual images, like these of Morgan (above)
and Brooke (left), typically impart a dreamy,
veiled lustfulness.
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