Book Description
Digital photographic technology has created a surge in the popularity of nude photography. Mastering Digital Nude Photography contains ideas and techniques that will develop your creativity and challenge you to expand your boundaries. This book examines photography of the nude for the serious photographer - one who already possesses visual imagination and creativity, but is ready to take the work in a new direction. It explores a range of photographic styles, including erotic, glamour, fetish, bodyscape, and art nude. You'll cover each important aspect of creating your initial image in the camera. Then examine postproduction through discussion of digital image manipulation and the opportunities that the computer offers for experimentation in creating your final work of art.
Customer Reviews:
The worst book on the subject ever!.......2007-07-31
This book is without a doubt one of the LEAST helpful books I have seen. It goes back immediately! Not only is the photography uninspiring, but the information contained is all but worthless ("there's a long tradition in the use of food.." "this playfully quizzical look suggests a good working relationship between model and photographer..." ) Far from being instructive, it reads more like stream-of-consciousness photo-babble from cover to cover. RUN - don't walk - away from this one!
Beautifully presented.......2007-02-03
I found that the book was very well presented. Only a small portion of it deals with taking pictures. The rest deals a lot with how to deal with all the other aspects of nude photography. I found this as an invaluable resource not just for nude photography but for all photography involving models. I especially enjoyed the sort of conversational approach he takes in his writing style.
Overall I highly recommend this book, the only downside were the frightened looks of people who saw me watching it.
Mastering Digital Nude Photography.......2006-08-01
If you are seriously interested in taking photographs of beautiful naked models, then this is the kind of book you won't be able to put down. It's rammed full of insightful little tips and tricks and amusing anecdotes. Explaining everything in a coherent and concise manner, from how to approach potential models, right through to tweaking and correcting the final print, without ever becoming patronizing or overly techie.
An exceptionally good read, a very useful reference book and a fine collection of pictures too. I'm sure I'll be returning to this fantastic book, time and time again.
A Excellent Read.......2006-07-31
I have all 3 of Rod's books. The first 2 were all about the information and were rather impersonal in his approach in showing you. This book rather has a very personal touch to it. Its like he is sitting with you explaining everything one on one. It is chuck full of information and a lifetime of experience. All you have to do is read and learn from it.
Chris
Poor.......2006-06-23
I thought that the book will examine the techniques in deep detail, hence the "Mastering" in the title, but I was wrong.
The book is poor edited and has very vague information. Maybe it should take out the "Mastering" from the title and put a "Amateur".
Book Description
Complete erotic portraiture how-to for couples.
This book is for couples who want to share their joy through photography. Digital photography has removed the barriers that inhibited amateurs from creating their own nude photography. The erotic can now be expressed in many ways, all of which portray a person's varied sides.
Erotic Home Photography is a complete how-to guide for couples who wish to produce private images they can share between themselves. The book takes an honest and open approach with tastefully photographed women and couples. Practical advice is given for overcoming inhibitions, perceptions of idealized beauty, and becoming comfortable with being photographed nude.
Valuable advice explains posing, simple cosmetic enhancements, using light and shadow and tips for shooting in a variety of exterior and interior locations. Creative tips are offered for producing beautiful images in a variety of locations, costumes and props. Particular attention is given to digital tricks to manipulate and enhance the image.
On the practical side, the latest digital equipment is identified and explained in non-technical terms including:
- Computer technology
- Cameras: vital features and purchasing advice
- Printers, ink colors and cartridges
- Scanners
- Memory cards.
Erotic Home Photography is the ideal handbook for couples who wish to improve their home photography skills.
Customer Reviews:
Pse pse.......2007-05-23
This book is about the vision of a couple, to taking nude photos.
Good read.......2006-09-21
I found this book a good read and found a lot of good advice.
I would recomend it.
Just Right For Us.......2005-09-02
My Wife and I are amateur photographers and we spend a lot of time apart from each other do to my job in the Army. This book was great for us because it had a collection of good ideas for settings and props, along with an entry level photography 101 approach to the mechanics of taking pictures.
We used the book as an initial reference and as a starting point for our email based photo exchanges. The section on digital editing/correcting/styling was very useful. I would recommend that anyone even interested in buying this book should purchase a decent digital photo editing program to play around with while they explore the book.
If you already know your way around a darkroom then look for another more technical book to satiate you. However, if you have limited experience with cameras and a beautiful willing partner to practice with then I recommend this book for you.
Good, not great..........2005-08-28
We found this book to be one of those that had a foot in each camp, so to speak, giving some technical and some 'psychological' tips that apply to taking nude photo's of your partner. While the concept is good, the execution was lacking, and the book was a bit light in both areas.
Personally we would have preferred something a little more technical, perhaps even formulaic, showing how (settings, lighting diagrams, etc) particular shots were achieved.
The writing style was another thing we found odd. It had a rather stilted, almost academic feel to it, rather than a friendly, chatty, 'hey guys, you want to take dirty pictures of your wife, here's how..." feel to it, which is apparently where this book is aimed. Feel free to disagree.
Finally, the fact that the author says the entire book's photo's were shot the day the book was due at the printers speaks volumes. A book's photo's shot in a day or two ? They were average, not great, or even particularly good.
Clink, clink, 2c deposited.
Tasteful with good information.......2005-07-19
The book gave a lot of ideas. There did seem to be mostly women in the book. I would have preferred more couple photos, otherwise a good book.
Book Description
Uplifting eroticism while demolishing myths, "Erotic Book" offers a fresh and exhilarating perspective on the sensuality and beauty of the female body. The author provides readers of "Erotic Book" with insights on what aspects of the female body actually arouse men, and why almost every woman potentially possesses an intensely erotic body. "Erotic Book" rebels against the objectification of women, and presents an understanding of female sensuality that integrates the feminine mind with the feminine body, creating a transcending erotic presence.
Customer Reviews:
One man's views.......2007-07-18
I'm captivated by female beauty, so I was interested at the prospect of a book dedicated to the subject from an artist's perspective. Unfortuately, the author has framed some of his statements to be representative of "most men." It's annoying and sloppy. For example, commenting that many women now shave their pubic hair, he observes that "most men" actually prefer women with pubic hair (without even broaching whether its trimmed or groomed). He fails to acknowledge that preferences vary widely and offers no data to support his statement. He has a section on body piercing where he goes to some lengths to explain how he's finally come around to accept the idea, but only in certain parts of the body, and again women are better off unadorned. Opinions on that subject also vary from person to person. Rather than discussing his preferences as strictly his own (e.g. "As a painter, I prefer 'x' because...") or doing some actual psychological or historical research, this book comes across as the organized ramblings of one opinionated man (whose opinions I don't share) - not intelligent discourse about a beautiful, age-old topic. I returned the book.
A poetic hymn to the female body.......2006-11-12
This slim book is not just a delightful account of the female body, but a passionate hymn to the beauty of woman.
Intensely sensous, but not pornographic at all, it lovingly examines and exalts all the components of her body, underlining their significance from an aesthetic and erotic viewpoint.
It should be required reading for all photographers and painters alike as an introduction to the appreciation of the female body.
Art teachers had better leave anatomy manuals on the bookshelves from time to time and refer to this book as they teach life drawing classes, to arouse the students' genuine interest in what they are drawing.
Erotic Book: Erotica Secrets of Sexy Female Bodies for Men And Women.......2006-08-01
Erotic Book is an open and honest study of the female form, through the eyes of the author. Filger's background in Fine Art Photography is evident by the exquisite detail in which he views every nuance of the female form. Anyone who does not see the beauty in their own body needs to read this book.
Alan Walker
Awesome Book About Women's Bodies & Female Sensuality.......2006-07-04
This is an amazing book, more so as the author is man, but one with unusual perception when it comes to understanding the female psyche about their bodies and sexuality. Sheldon Filger presents the entire female body as an artistic tapestry, and enables the reader to understand the heavenly beauty that is the body of a woman. I really felt empowered after reading this appropriately-named "Erotic Book." Women will truly feel liberated after reading it--and men will also have new insights, and a wonderful gift for their special woman.
Erotic Book - Learn the Secrets!.......2006-05-14
I found this book very refreshing. Every woman should read this! Learn what turns men on about our bodies before you consider any augmentation, you will be pleasantly surprised. Thank you Sheldon Filger for telling us something we really needed to hear.
Book Description
Covering classic portraits from the Hollywood heyday of the 1940s and 1950s through glamorous Playboy images of the 1960s and 1970s, this book pairs each photograph with a technical analysis to reveal how these timeless images were created. Included are techniques for using window light, sunlight, water, and props for various effects; as well as information on the use of studio portraiture, action photos, and dramatic imagery in nude photography.
Customer Reviews:
Learn From A Legend.......2001-06-03
Peter Gowland is the last of the old-school glamour photographers which included such greats as the late Gerald Hurell. In this book he demonstrates the images which have kept him in demand for over five decades. It is not a typical how-to manual. There is no elaboration of technique, but rather a series of examples on achieving beautiful images simply and elegantly. It is also a history of his work spotlighting how he dealt with issues of props, lighting, composition, and treating models as the valuable people they are. A splendid and necessary addition for any photographer of the genre.
Customer Reviews:
1983 was a lot classier than 2007.......2007-08-03
With the spate of nude photo books churned out in response to the digital photography craze, it's amazing Amazon doesn't even have a cover for the item. This book is worth any five 'glamour photo books'; I highly recommend both the photos and text. If you like latex and silicone, go elsewhere.
Average customer rating:
- A real disappointment
- Interesting look at the human form via infrared film
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The Nude in Black And White: Creative Approaches to Photographing the Nude
Lucille Khornak
Manufacturer: Amphoto Books
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ASIN: 0817450882 |
Customer Reviews:
A real disappointment.......2001-07-03
As an amateur photographer, interested in the black and white nude this was one of my first purchases. It was a real disappointment to say the least. The images in the book are technically well done but I continue to ask myself, "why are these people nude?" For me the images say nothing about the models nor does the interaction of shadow and highlight move me.
Interesting look at the human form via infrared film.......1999-05-04
This is a fairly traditional photgraphy instruction book. The photographs are presented in a gallery format in the front of the book. The second half shows them as a contact sheet with the technical notes added. Fairly comprehensive look at body makeup and lighting. This book strives to be artistic first and educational latter. Ms. Khornak is quite skillful in the art of photography. The infrared images are beautiful. As an educational tool, the format does not really work. Perhaps it would be more educational to have the technical details directly following each image.
Average customer rating:
- Great General Nude Photography Review
- Don't expect to learn alot, OK for insite.
- One-Star for Amateurs like Me !
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The Nude: Creative Photography Workshop
Bruce Pinkard
Manufacturer: Sterling
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Binding: Paperback
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ASIN: 188340360X |
Book Description
Advice on every aspect of nude photography will enable you to reveal the sensual curves, contours, and symmetry of the female form, whether your goal is purely artistic or frankly erotic. A veritable bounty of striking pictures and a wealth of professional guidance is sure to give you a strong understanding of key skills and provide the creative spark that will set your imagination in motion. Once you know what to look for in a model, you'll need to master a variety of challenges for different locations. Use water, filters, lenses, perspective, and props to enhance your model under the sun. Indoors, pay attention to composition and design, lighting, shadows, and mood. For studio assignments, see how to give a model direction and how to work with white, colored, and black backgrounds. Plus, employ special effects like diffusion and catch up on the latest in digital imagery. 192 pages, 76 color illus., 207 b/w illus., 10 x 10.
Customer Reviews:
Great General Nude Photography Review.......2002-12-26
I thought that this was a great general review of doing nude photography. I wouldn't pay full price but used ...is a good deal and was just what I needed.
Don't expect to learn alot, OK for insite........1999-11-14
This book, to me, gave a lot of insite into the authors outlooks but lacked presenting things in a manner that it could be used as a learning and reference tool. I personally bought it because it said "Course". I don't feel it lives up to that.
I often disagree with reviewers on movies and books, but if you have limited funds try something else. John Hedgecoe's Figure and Form Photographing the Nude is an excellant book, and cheaper!
One-Star for Amateurs like Me !.......1999-10-28
The text gave lots of detailed and esoteric information. Unfortunately I am very amateur and was looking for simple ideas on settings and poses for a special weekend. May be good for the more professional or experienced.
Average customer rating:
- Don't bother
- selling soap
- selling soap
- Feeling let down
- A Good Start
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Nude & Beauty Photography: Kodak Pro Workshop Series
Nancy Brown
Manufacturer: Silver Pixel
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Complete Guide to Beauty & Glamor Photography
ASIN: 0879857749 |
Book Description
What does it take to get a great nude photograph--to choose the right model, make her feel comfortable, style her to best effect, and place her in eye-catching compositions? A top photographer, a former model herself, reveals all the details of what goes on in her studio and how she plans and carries out a shoot. Using an array of nude photographs and a personal, chatty style, Brown explains how she selects and directs her models, emphasizing that while physical imperfections can be disguised (she'll tell you how) nothing hides a lack of personality--and that makes for a dead photo. Find out what to do when faced with someone inexperienced, nervous about going nude, or chosen by a client who doesn't share your taste. Take advantage of expert and very practical advice on where to find staff, what to do when things are going wrong and you must get the shot, and how to achieve a subtle eroticism with drapery or through a model's glance. Plus: Brown's favorite model gives her perspective, too!
Customer Reviews:
Don't bother.......2002-07-25
This book is a complete waste of time and money for anyone looking for information or images on glamour photography. Very little substance of use. I own approximately 15 books in the area of glamour photography and have read and studied them all. I use them to develop my technical abiliy and creative vision. The 3 best buys I've found for content are "Successful Glamour Photography" by John Kelly, "Part-Time Glamour Photography Full-Time Income" by Joe Farace and "Lighting For Glamour Photography" by David Kimber. These 3 books cover most aspects of glamour photography from the technical to finding models and selling your photographs. Hope this helps those of you looking for more detailed information on the subject of glamour photography.
selling soap.......2002-01-14
You wont find any great secrets to photographing the nude in this book. The author seems more concerned on ways of covering the nude than photographing it. Photographic examples are glib and fomulatic looking. Photographs are composed and lighted for soap and skin care product ads that would be aimed at the female consummer and won't offend granma.
selling soap.......2002-01-14
You wont find any great secrets to photographing the nude in this book. The author seems more concerned on ways of covering the nude than photographing it. Photographic examples are glib and fomulatic looking. Photographs are composed and lighted for soap and skin care product ads that would be aimed at the female consummer and won't offend granma.
Feeling let down.......2001-04-13
A number of years ago I thoroughly enjoyed Nancy Brown's book on Advertising Photography and so I ordered her book on Nude Photography sight unseen. I was very disappointed. This book gives very few details on what is a very complicated subject and also manages to give too much information on some very obvious points. I was also disappointed with the photographs. A lot of them were the same in pose and lighting and, although I do understand that the author is doing a series of non-nude photographs with capes, those photos do not belong in this book. The lighting diagrams give very little information and the size of those diagrams and the size of the some of the print take up an inordinate amount of the pages. This book is a very quick read with little information. Had this been an article in a photography magazine I would not be complaining so loudly. For the price of this book however, I feel that the author has let us down.
A Good Start.......2001-03-10
I first noticed this book at a photo store. After a few minutes browsing I thought it looked interesting. However after buying it I found there was little more to it than what I had picked up in a quick browse. There are some interesting perspectives on working with models. There are also a few technical hints, and some advice on breaking in the business. But I thought none of the topics was covered in sufficient depth to be useful. It's a good start to a book that needs to either focus topics or expand greatly to be useful.
Customer Reviews:
Disappointed.......2001-05-24
I purchased this book on the basis of a reader's review and the fact that it has an introduction by Lucien Clergue whom I respect as a photographer of the nude female form. It turns out the introduction is a very brief paragraph at the beginning of the book. The photographs range from mediocre to downright bad, most of them having been made with one studio light or outdoors under natural lighting. The poses are unispired and uninteresting save for the fact that they are of (sometimes) beautiful nude women. The printing is very contrasty with most of the highlights blown out. Whether that is the fault of the photographer's printing skills or the printing of the book, I can't say. I was deeply disappointed in this book overall.
Disappointed.......2001-05-24
I purchased this book on the basis of a reader's review and the fact that it has an introduction by Lucien Clergue whom I respect as a photographer of the nude female form. It turns out the introduction is a very brief paragraph at the beginning of the book. The photographs range from mediocre to downright bad, most of them having been made with one studio light or outdoors under natural lighting. The poses are unispired and uninteresting save for the fact that they are of (sometimes) beautiful nude women. The printing is very contrasty with most of the highlights blown out. Whether that is the fault of the photographer's printing skills or the printing of the book, I can't say. I was deeply disappointed in this book overall.
Not just another "Nude" photoguide.......2000-03-31
It's rare to find a photo book with "creative" in its title living up to the promise, but this is an exception. Christopher Grey explains in detail how he created the innovative, sometimes abstract, black-and-white figure studies that are the focus of this book. He includes descriptions of the lighting setups, poses, backgrounds, props, etc., but also adds extra information often lacking in this kind of book: He tells us the advantages of working with pregnant models ("transient beauty [resulting] from physical changes"); outlines the perils, legal and otherwise, of shooting nudes outdoors, and the steps he takes to avoid problems; discusses the nuances of compostion; talks about his and his models' attitudes toward the shots; and generally lets the reader look over his shoulder while he makes his photographs.
This isn't a glamour guide, like many nude how-to books, but an introduction to shooting the figure from a fine-art perspective. I think it's a great introduction to the genre for both beginner and more experienced photographers, and a valuable addition to any photo library.
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