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

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Reflected color

the charm of this image lies in the

green reflections on annelies’s body.

this not only creates an interesting

color contrast but also a connection

between the model and the setting,

which would be lost in black and

white. notice too that the skin tones

and the green color cast are in the

same range of saturation, and that

the model is brighter than the

background, which automatically

focuses attention on her.

Color balance
this image finds a balance between a neutral,
almost cold light and the patch of warm, late
evening light from the window. the model is lit by
both and the mysterious quality of the image is
enhanced by the shadow on the wall behind her.

Blocks of color

here, the strong color works as a frame,

strengthening the image and imparting

energy to the pose. the hint of cool blue

light on the model’s face contrasts nicely

with the vivid red and the dark shadows.

Color cast

the underexposed blue evening light gives

this image an eerie feel, which works well with

the pose and the camera angle. notice the

orange glow in the background, caused by

a tungsten light at the end of the corridor.