John Hedgecoe’s Photographing the Nude
John Hedgecoe’s Photographing the Nude by John Hedgecoe, published by Sterling Publishing Company in December 1999, is a comprehensive guide designed to help photographers capture the sensuality of the human form. This First American Edition spans 160 pages and is presented in English, featuring over 300 photographs in both color and black-and-white that illustrate Hedgecoe’s practical advice on this challenging subject.
Readers will find detailed insights into various aspects of nude photography, including techniques for posing models, effective lighting, and the selection of props and accessories. The book also explores outdoor settings and the use of natural lighting, encouraging photographers to develop their unique style through creative techniques such as unusual viewpoints and soft-focus effects. With a focus on the artistic representation of nudes, this guide addresses the specific challenges of depicting the human body, making it a valuable resource for those interested in photography and the themes of erotica and artistic expression.
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Capture the sensuality of the human form–male and female, alone and in couples–in artistic photographs. With expert photographer and best-selling author John Hedgecoe as your guide, you can master this difficult subject. More than 300 photographs in both color and black-and-white fire the imagination and illustrate Hedgecoe’s practical advice. Explore all aspects of shooting indoors, including posing a model, lighting, choosing film, and selecting props and accessories. See how to find the perfect outdoor setting and how to take advantage of natural lighting effects. Create your own style using unusual viewpoints, reflections, shadows, soft-focus effects, texture, and more. There’s more: the use of special effects such as body painting, creative use of depth of field, and computer images. Anyone interested in depicting the simple beauty of the human body on film will welcome Hedgecoe’s sound solutions to the particular problems posed by photographing the nude. Published in hardcover as John Hedgecoe’s Figure & Form. 160 pages (all in color), 6 3/4 x 10 5/16. NEW IN PAPERBACK.
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