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//-->Model posing guideYour quick reference guide to posing a model for a fine-art nude shoot.Each pose suggests a great starting point from which other posesand subtle variations can evolve as you work123456789101112Model lighting guideYour quick reference guide to three great lighting setups for a fine-art nude shoottop elevationBasicMoDelBlaCK BaCKgrounDSoFtBoXCaMerareFleCtoror SoFtBoXThis basic setup is a good starting point for anude shoot. Place two studio lights at a45-degree angle to the model at a distance ofabout four to six feet. Set one light as the mainlight by positioning it a little higher (about sixfeet high) and increasing the intensity of theflash using the dial. Locate the other light a littlelower than the main light and reduce theintensity of the flash. If you only have onestudio light a simple reflector makes a goodalternative to the second light.top elevationWHiteBaCKgrounDBlaCKFlatSoFtBoXloWSiDe elevationHigh keyBrollieSBlaCKFlatCaMeraSoFtBoXHigHTo create a soft even light, position one lightwith a softbox attached in front of the modelon the floor pointing upwards. Position asecond softbox above the first at about sevenfeet pointing slightly downwards. Use a furthertwo lights with umbrellas to light thebackground so it’s a clean white. To separatethe model from the background, position twolarge black ‘flats’ each side of the model (twolarge pieces of black card will do) – this willcreate a lovely black rim.top elevationLow keyBlaCK BaCKgrounDSoFtBoXCaMeraSoFtBoXMoDelFine-art nude lighting is all about showing offthe beautiful lines, curves and shapes of yoursubject. To create more depth set the positionof the softboxes so they’re slightly behind themodel, pointing back towards the camera.Experiment with the intensity of each lightusing the dials on the flash heads. You mightneed to use a lens hood to avoid flare ruiningyour shot. Just using one light can also workvery well with this technique, especially formore abstract images.Essential studio kitThere are plenty ofstudio starter kitsthat provide a greatentrée into studiolighting. Here arethe five basicFlash lightselements youStudio flash lights haveshould look fordials on the back thatUmbrellacontrol the flash outputand a constant modellinglight so you can see theeffect of the light whileyou’re posing your model.An umbrella is standardissue with most studio kits.They usually come inwhite, silver or gold and areused to reflect light ontothe subject. They are easilyattached to the flash.SoftboxA softbox fits onto a flashunit and diffuses light ontothe subject. They come indifferent shapes and sizesand produce a softer,more even effect thanan umbrella.Lighting standsLighting stands are vital forpositioning flash units. Theflash units attach to thetop of the stands, makingthem top heavy, so securethem with a counterweightto increase their stability.BackgroundsArt nude shoots are bestshot in monochrome, sokeep your backgroundssimple and stick to black,white or grey paper rolls.Black velvet is even betterfor rich black backgrounds.
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