Garage Glamour: Digital Nude and Beauty Photography Made Simple

How to produce world-class images that make subjects look absolutely stunning? Gomez begins the book with a basic overview of the qualities that make an image glamorous. He deals with the subject of clothing selection, with tips for choosing flattering and photogenic bathing suits, lingerie, dresses, shoes and more. Also covered are tips for hair and makeup, a topic of great importance in this highly specialised field. Props and accessories are also covered in detail for those who may wish to use chairs or other furniture as posing aids, or to add set elements in the foreground and background to set the stage and create an environment for the subject. Readers will also learn the four S’s of glamour photography: Sexiness, Sultriness, Sensuality, and Seductiveness - key elements in a successful glamour image. Readers will learn the technical challenges that photographers face when shooting digital glamour portraits. From choosing the correct white balance to render skin tones accurately, to selecting the right lens for an undistorted perspective, to capturing the perfect exposure, all of the critical information is covered. Moving on to working with the subject, Gomez also devotes a chapter to working with models. While many amateurs will purchase this book in order to take better pictures of their wife or girlfriend, those working with less familiar models will find this chapter extremely helpful for initiating a comfortable working relationship. Packed with practical, easy-to-accomplish techniques, this book is a must have for all photographers who want to create professional-quality glamour photography.