so that you are at a higher angle. Have her look slightly upward but avoid
creating too much eye roll.The Lingerie Session.
Some of my clients want to come to the studio with a trunk full of lin-
gerie. I explain to them during the consultation that while lingerie is an el-
ement of boudoir photography, it is not the most important factor. ILeft—Only one light was used in this
portrait. Note the “S” curve of the sub-
ject’s body. Every photographer should
visit his or her local art museum and
study the lighting and posing of the
old masters. You’ll see examples of tri-
angles, symmetry, hand placements,
proper lighting, and more. We’re in a
digital age now where we think we can
fix anything using our computers and
Photoshop. Computer editing should be
our last resort. We need to properly pho-
tograph our subjects in the camera
room.Right—Not every pose or outfit
needs to be risqué. Invite your client to
bring evening gowns and accessories so
she can use some of her portraits as
gifts to her children or parents. These
are the poses that will hang on her fam-
ily’s walls for generations.
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