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

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14:35

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232 PHoTograPHers’ gallery

behind the scenes

i chose Valentina as my model for this project because to

me she is a symbol of italian beauty. We carried out several

shoots in different locations, and for the last one of the day

i decided to use a typical italian hotel to complement her

looks. of all the locations, this was the one that worked

best for me. by that time we had spent quite a few hours

together and there was a good atmosphere between us.

i felt that taking some fine art nude portraits of her on the

bed would work well, using the simple poses which seem

to me the most beautiful as they reflect the reality of life.

14:30 I prefer my models to have a natural look, so

Valentina applies only a little makeup.

14:35 The movements of a woman undressing are

so intimate and often unconsciously tempting.

14:36 Valentina’s mother is also there to watch the

shoot take place.

14:48 Though Valentina has never posed nude

before our shoot, by now she is entirely relaxed.