What Makes Good Nude Photography?

Nude photography is an art form that can be highly engaging and beautiful when done well. However, there are a few things that make good nude photography stand out from the rest. In this blog post, you'll take a look at some of the key factors that contribute to great nude photography. So if you're looking to create more beautiful and evocative nudes, read on!

• The first tip for creating better nudes is this: 

Let your subject's personality shine through in the photos. This might seem obvious but many photographers tend to photograph their subjects as they would anyone else. That usually leads to posed-looking pictures instead of something with more emotion or feeling behind it, which quickly becomes boring for both you and your audience. Remember, nude photography is all about capturing a person as they really are. That way it feels more authentic, which will make your viewers feel emotionally connected to what you're presenting.

Being comfortable with who you are and loving your body lets it shine through in the photos!

• The second tip for creating better nudes is this: 

To resist the urge to put too much of yourself into a photoshoot. A big mistake that photographers often make is trying desperately to force a connection between themselves and the models they shoot. This accomplishes two things: it makes them feel less awkward being around naked people, and it forces their model's attention toward them instead of focusing on doing great work. In order for good nude photography to happen, both parties have to be focused on what they're doing. A photographer needs to be able to take direction from their subject and a model needs to be able to do the same from the photographer. In this way, both parties can get what they need without one person's ego getting in the way.

• The third tip for creating better nudes is this: 

Try not to forget is how light affects my photos. A big part of creating evocative nudes is making sure your subject is well lit. If you shoot with natural light, make certain it's coming from a place that brings out some nice shadows on your model. If you use studio lights, make sure there are no bright spots or shadows behind them where they're standing because those will show up later in post-processing! It might sound like common sense but many photographers manage to forget this, which can ruin both their photo and the mood they're trying to create.

• Last but not least tip is for photographing nudes: 

Try not to disappoint your subject. A lot of people come into nude photography with some hesitation or nervousness because they've never done it before, which is understandable since being nude in front of a camera lens isn't something that's easy to get used to. That being said, some photographers tend to make their subjects feel very uncomfortable by giving them too many directions or making things feel clinical rather than natural. If you want great nude photos, you need your models happy and relaxed more than anything else! Being nude in front of a camera is already embarrassing enough, so don't add to that discomfort. Help the people you're photographing feel more comfortable and confident and they'll follow your lead!