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  • NAKED Part I – The Fine Art of Shooting The Female Nude
    Written by Joe Edelman
    NAKED Part I – The Fine Art of Shooting The Female Nude

    This is the first of several articles and accompanying videos that will detail my approach to fine art nude photography. I will cover finding models, prepping for a shoot, model releases, camera equipment, lighting equipment and techniques, posing and directing your models, some cool reasons to shoot at the WRONG exposure and even a real cool Photoshop/Lightroom trick to expand the range of your fine art images.

    Special emphasis will be given to the specific lighting and posing techniques that you see in the images displayed here as well as on my web site www.JoeEdelman.com

  • Beauty Lighting... Not the textbook version!
    Written by Joe Edelman
    Beauty Lighting... Not the textbook version!

    This is the first in a series of articles dedicated to creating simple yet flattering and exciting lighting arrangements for shooting beauty. These techniques can be used for everything from portraits to fashion photographs.

  • Beauty Lighting Part II… One Light Behind Your Subject
    Written by Joe Edelman
    Beauty Lighting Part II… One Light Behind Your Subject

    This is the SECOND in a series of articles dedicated to creating simple yet flattering and exciting lighting arrangements for shooting beauty. These techniques can be used for everything from portraits to fashion photographs. Be sure to check out the video at the end of the article for a cool Photoshop trick that adds to this technique.

  • Controlled Poses… How To Make It Look Natural
    Written by Joe Edelman
    Controlled Poses… How To Make It Look Natural

    This is Part 5 and the last in a series of articles about how to pose (or not pose) your models to create images full of life, energy and movement. The techniques that I have shown you are not just for models. These techniques will also dramatically improve your senior portraits, wedding photos and just about any set-up shot involving people.

  • It’s All About The Eyes - Eye Placement in Portraiture
    Written by Joe Edelman
    It’s All About The Eyes - Eye Placement in Portraiture

    This is the second in a series of articles and accompanying videos about how to pose (or not pose) your models to create images full of life, energy and movement. These techniques are not just for models. They will dramatically improve your senior portraits, wedding photos and just about any set-up shot involving people.

  • Naked Part IV – Exposure Do's and Don'ts and Post Production Tips For Fine Art Nude Images
    Written by Joe Edelman
    Naked Part IV – Exposure Do's and Don'ts and Post Production Tips For Fine Art Nude Images

    This is the fourth (and last) in a series of articles and accompanying videos that detail my approach to fine art nude photography. In this installment I will show you why I don't use a light meter when shooting fine art nudes. I will talk about the "value of gray" and why you should ALWAYS shoot RAW when doing this type of work. Special emphasis will be given to the techniques that you see in the images displayed here as well as on my web site www.JoeEdelman.com

  • NAKED Part II – Equipment And Lighting For Shooting The Female Nude
    Written by Joe Edelman
    NAKED Part II – Equipment And Lighting For Shooting The Female Nude

    This is the second in a series of articles and accompanying videos that detail my approach to fine art nude photography. In this installment I will discuss Planning, Posing, Equipment and Simple Lighting. Special emphasis will be given to the specific lighting and posing techniques that you see in the images displayed here as well as on my web site www.JoeEdelman.com

  • Naked Part III – Lighting for Mood with the Female Nude
    Written by Joe Edelman
    Naked Part III – Lighting for Mood with the Female Nude

    This is the third in a series of articles and accompanying videos that detail my approach to fine art nude photography. In this installment I will show you some of my favorite lighting arrangements, complete with diagrams for shooting the female nude. Special emphasis will be given to the specific lighting techniques that you see in the images displayed here as well as on my web site www.JoeEdelman.com

  • How to Handle HANDS
    Written by Joe Edelman
    How to Handle HANDS

    This is Part One of a two-part article on the placement of hands in modeling and portrait photographs. Be sure to check back this Thursday for Part Two.

  • To Pose or Not to Pose? That is the Question
    Written by Joe Edelman
    To Pose or Not to Pose?  That is the Question

    This is the first of several articles and accompanying videos about how to pose (or not pose) your models to create images full of life, energy and movement. The techniques that I will show you are not just for models. These techniques will also dramatically improve your senior portraits, wedding photos and just about any set-up shot involving people.

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