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

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behind the scenes

i have a very structured approach to a shoot, as there are

so many things that could potentially go wrong; i need to

work in an orderly fashion to get everything i want from the

day. i explore my ideas beforehand in my sketchbook,

making images to use as a starting point from which to take

inspiration. For this shoot i booked Valeria, with whom i have

built up a very good working relationship. My studio suits my

method of photographing and printing; it is homey, with

books and bric-à-brac and an intimate atmosphere that is

conducive to a calm, contemplative way of making images.

202 PHoToGRaPHeRs’ GalleRy

10:00 I lay out the sketchbook where i have

already worked out some poses for the shoot.

10:15 Valeria changes into a loose robe so that

marks made by her clothing will fade.

10:25 I discuss the first pose with Valeria, who

is used to translating my sketches into reality.

10:30 In the light from the single softbox, we

start trying out the pose.