Follow practical advice from nude photography experts and learn to create picture-perfect results every time with this master class in photographing the human form. Everything's covered, from working successfully with amateur and professional models to getting great results in your own home or outdoors. Find tips on setting up a shoot, lighting effects, and post-production techniques, so you can turn a good picture into a really great one. Get inspired by a stunning "Photographer's Gallery" featuring the work of an international panel of photographers, from Andreas Bitesnich and Sylvie Blum, to Allan Jenkins and Almond Chu.
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Pascal Baetens is a Belgium-based professional photographer who specialises in portrait, glamour, fashion and travel assignments. His work has featured widely in magazines, books, and exhibitions throughout Europe and North America.
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28 of 29 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
It's not clear from the title, but this book is more about artistic nude photography than glamour (Playboy, Penthouse, etc.) nude photography. Sometimes the distinction is a bit vague though.
I like this book. The images are well done, and Mr. Baetens knows the subject very well. I especially like the behind-the-scenes views he provides of the effort that goes into creating successful images. This includes discussing the shot with the model, creating a set and arranging lighting, shooting, and then editing images. A wealth of information is provided in a logical fashion. Some of the topics covered include choosing models, conveying a mood, outdoor lighting, and much, much more.
The images are well done, and a selection of images by other photographers is included. The models are attractive, and include male models so be aware there is male frontal nudity.
I especially appreciate that Mr. Baetens does NOT spend a third of his book telling us what a camera is and describing all the varieties of lighting equipment and accessories. Thank you!
If photography is your passion, I think you'll like this book. If photography of the nude interests you, I know you'll like this book. Buy it.
I like this book. The images are well done, and Mr. Baetens knows the subject very well. I especially like the behind-the-scenes views he provides of the effort that goes into creating successful images. This includes discussing the shot with the model, creating a set and arranging lighting, shooting, and then editing images. A wealth of information is provided in a logical fashion. Some of the topics covered include choosing models, conveying a mood, outdoor lighting, and much, much more.
The images are well done, and a selection of images by other photographers is included. The models are attractive, and include male models so be aware there is male frontal nudity.
I especially appreciate that Mr. Baetens does NOT spend a third of his book telling us what a camera is and describing all the varieties of lighting equipment and accessories. Thank you!
If photography is your passion, I think you'll like this book. If photography of the nude interests you, I know you'll like this book. Buy it.
17 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
The latest photography offering from DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley) is a glossy treatise on mastering the art of nude photography, from selection an approach to perfecting your chosen techniques and post-production tips and tricks. Author Pascal Baetens is a Belgian jack-of-all-trades who has specialized in portrait, fashion, travel, and nude photography in a range of industries (editorial, commercial, and private). The Baetens DK Nude Photography course opens with a historical perspective, followed by a lush academic discussion of nude photography styles. The meat of the book are sections on photography techniques (composition, lighting, posting, locations) and post-production (cropping, reframing, filtering, retouching).
This oversized 250+ page hardcover concludes with a gallery of nude photography featuring the works of ten international artists, accompanied by biographical information, artist's notes, first-person essays, and behind-the-scenes set photos. Works of dozens of renowned artists appear throughout the instructional pages of this text, rendering it well-deserving of the cover price.
This oversized 250+ page hardcover concludes with a gallery of nude photography featuring the works of ten international artists, accompanied by biographical information, artist's notes, first-person essays, and behind-the-scenes set photos. Works of dozens of renowned artists appear throughout the instructional pages of this text, rendering it well-deserving of the cover price.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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This book is a sturdy introduction to nude photography. For a person with undiagnosed adult ADD like myself this book was very useful. The chapters are laid out well with a lot of pictures and paragraphs next to them expressing various ideas and inspirations. It's important to convey a sense of direction and purpose when photographing naked people. I'd say the book has a lot of confidence. Try asking someone awkwardly to let you photograph them nude. Probably not going to happen. On a final note I'd buy this book just for the pictures even if I wasn`t into photography. Then it would probably get me into photography. I digress...great book.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Just great
This is a great book to look at as well as read...The photography is wonderful and the advice is abundant.
Published 8 months ago by Mike
by a photographer, for photographers
This is an excellent reference book, as well being able to eloquently stand on it's own as a book of beautiful images of the nude figure. Read more
Published on May 11, 2010 by HelloPhotokitty "Kathy"
Fantastic......!
This has become one of my favorite books, the chapters on lighting the nude and the examples of pros like Silvie Blum and Andreas Bitesnich are invaluable as they take you through... Read more
Published on April 5, 2010 by massalo
Great behind the scenes look
As a fan of photographer Andreas Bitesnitch, it is great to get a behind the scenes look at how he creates his wonderful imagery.
Published on December 16, 2009 by Murray Grondin
The best in its field
This is the best book I've seen on the subject of nudes yet. The author is thorough and the images speak for themselves. He's a master, brilliant! Read more
Published on June 13, 2008 by Jill Brooks
Good Book at a Great Price
This is a good book at a great price. The photos are excellent with a lot of techniques and examples to fallow to get a great result. I would definitely buy again...
Published on June 7, 2008 by J. Crane
A great purchase
I saw this book in a bookstore and thought, finally, a book with clear lighting schemes pictured side by side so its easier to compare them. Read more
Published on April 9, 2008 by Mark E. Lee
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Prehistoric cave drawings, statues from ancient Greece and Rome, erotic sculptures from India and Africa, naked female figures and other ancient artifacts the world over are testimony to the powerful fascination of the naked body. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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Prehistoric cave drawings, statues from ancient Greece and Rome, erotic sculptures from India and Africa, naked female figures and other ancient artifacts the world over are testimony to the powerful fascination of the naked body. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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