The idea here is to show off those natural curves from the buttocks, so the
model could be wearing a thong or full panties. If the model is wearing full
panties or a bikini, make sure the material is not all wrinkly and bunched
up; have the model or makeup artist pull the bottoms tight (but watch for
wedgies).
This pose is simple: turn the rear side of the lower body toward the
camera when standing, then have the model turn her face back toward the
camera. As she turns, watch for body creases. If the model can’t seem to
work in this pose because of crease lines and wrinkles when she’s standing,
have her squat down somewhat or perhaps even bend over a bathroom
sink, counter, or even on a tall chair. Be careful when placing a model in
this pose, however. Everyone is shaped differently and some models can
reveal more than they care to show in their private areas; often they don’t
even know they are too revealing. Get that type of shot and the model
could storm out of the studio calling you a
pervert. Always make sure the model is com-
fortable in this pose before you snap the shut-
ter, especially if she’s got small bottoms and
skimpy clothes (or no clothes).
If creating this shot as a standing pose be-
comes an issue, shift to a laying-down pose
on a bed or couch and shoot from the profile
view. This is a great pose; you only have to
move your camera up or down to show more
or less curves of both sides of the buttocks.
The other idea behind this pose is to show a
nice clean back and shoulders. This works
great for implied nudes, too. Sometimes,
bringing the hair—especially if it’s long—
down the back can create a beautiful image
of the back, filling it with texture, shape, and
form.
When I have a model in a more provocative pose,
like the one Tess adopted in this image, I’ll either
use strategic shadows to hide the more private
areas of the body or photograph the model from the
back. Notice how the connection of her arms and
legs form diagonals and a pleasing triangle that lead
up to the smiling face which is accentuated by the
head tilt back. (Camera:Canon 5D;Lens:Canon
85mm f/1.2L, USM lens, effective focal length
85mm;ISO:100;Shutter speed:^1 / 50 second;Aper-
ture:f/3.5;White balance:6000K)
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