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

09:50

09:30

10.42

11.10

behind the scenes

My preparation for this shoot was fairly simple, mainly the

coordination of the studio, makeup artist, model, assistant,

and lighting. i chose a very old and weathered-looking

studio with rough-textured walls to try to create the illusion

that we were outside. The main preparation with the model,

alienor, was to make sure she looked tanned as it’s very

important for the skin tone to be brown—in this case the tan

was fake. i had kept the lighting order to the rental company

minimal as i prefer to work on nudes with just one light

source. i also rented some black panels to control the light.

222 PHoToGraPHerS’ Gallery

9:30 As we arrive at the studio in Paris (with

fresh croissants) it is filled with natural light.

9:50 Elsa, the hair and makeup artist, prepares

her table for action.

10:42 After straightening Alienor’s hair elsa

applies her makeup.

11:10 Applying a bronze body cream helps to

create contrast in a black and white photograph.