There are many factors to consider when you’re getting ready for your fine art nude or implied nude photography session. Here I’ve listed a few details you might wish to review. If you follow these simple tips, you’ll present yourself in the best possible light in the nude photographs we capture. Remember, this information is intended to serve as helpful guidelines and should not be considered requirements for your session.

considerations

You should pay particular attention to facial and body hair. Even if your facial or body hair is masked by makeup, it can still appear in your photographs. Personally, I don’t think you should not worry overmuch about this particular consideration if you want to appear wholly natural in these photos. The rule of thumb here is to simply take whatever grooming steps you think are necessary in order to make you the most comfortable both during your session and in your nude photographs.

It’s essential that your skin be free of unnatural indentions during our session. To help ensure we avoid this common problem, for your travel to my studio, please consider wearing loose fitting clothing (think warm ups) that won’t constrict your body. Additionally, I’d strongly recommend against wearing undergarments or jewelry as they can often be more constrictive than outer clothing and will cause skin indentions that will appear in the product of my fine art nude photography.

Feel free to bring simple accessories like earrings, bracelets, rings, necklaces, flowers, or cloth wraps. Based on what you have available, we may elect to use those during your session. Or, for the purity of the session, you may choose to ignore all accoutrements. Please do not wear these items as you travel to the session, but instead have them available upon your arrival as those items may cause unnatural indentations.

So that you’re not asked to be nude when you’re not being photographed, you’ll probably be most comfortable if you bring a robe or other covering for those moments when I’m adjusting lighting or between photographs.

I recommend that you use moisturizer immediately before we begin our portrait session. I also recommend that you have a manicure a few days before the session as your hands may be featured in the photography.

Try to get a good night’s sleep before your photo session and avoid alcohol. You’d be amazed how easily bags under your eyes can detract from your photos! You should also avoid stress during your photo session. Since my goal is to make sure you look natural, bring things that help you relax. We can even play your favorite CD. Avoid stressors like your ringing cell phone or arriving late to your photo session after a long drive.

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