Bilous - Photograph the nude: artistic techniques for studio and location images

Copyright 2016 by Peter Bilous

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Contents

W hen I was about ten years old, I received my first camera as a gift from a family friend. I dont remember much about the camera or about the person who gave it me, but I still vividly recall how it made me feel, because I still experience those same feelings every time I pick up a camera. Its exciting just holding a camera in my handsbut I was truly hooked the first time I pressed the shutter button. Being able to capture what I see through the viewfinder and then share that vision with others is something that still thrills me today! As I got older, I learned more about photography, obtained better equipment, and created higher quality photographs, but the joy of that little boy with his first camera has always remained a part of me.

Since I have been a photographer for most of my life, I have explored many different subjects with my camera. Like many people, my first subjects were landscapes and other found objects. I photographed flowers, trees, rocks, buildings, and anything else that happened to cross my path. Since I had a good camera that took good pictures (no credit to the poor photographer), I was also elected to take all of the family pictures. I did not mind, but I did not really find those images very satisfying. However, shooting those images did help me learn more about photographing people and also helped me hone my lighting skills.

It wasnt until I attended my first nude photography workshop in 1999 that I discovered my real passion in photography. Shooting the nude female form inspired me like no other subject ever had. I had always admired beautiful nude images and photographing nudes was something that I had always wanted to try, but I didnt really know how to get started. I somewhat nervously signed up for the workshop, not sure what to expectbut I was worried for no reason. The experience far exceeded my expectations. Not only did I create images that I loved, but the models were great to work with. That really contributed to the positive experience of the workshop.