Nude art has its unmistakable charm, incrementally accentuated by just the proper poses! Read on to learn about the finest top 10 nude art posing hacks to take your nude art output to the next level.
Table of contents
- Introduction
- Ideation
- Signing A Model
- Selection
- Legalities
- Comfort
- Posing
- Posing Hack #1 – Silhouette
- Posing Hack #2 – Showing only a part of your model
- Posing Hack #3 – Focus on the face
- Posing Hack #4 – Two’s company!
- Posing Hack #5 – Props
- Posing Hack #6 – Partially Undressed
- Posing Hack #7 – It is not only about women!
- Posing Hack #8 – NEVER hesitate to use Overlays & Effects
- Posing Hack #9 – Outdoor shoots
- Posing Hack #10 – Full body poses against a dark backdrop
- Commercialization
- Pre-arranged
- Stock Photo Sites
- Your Own Website
- Conclusion
Introduction
There’s little else more pleasing to the human eye than seeing a fellow in their natural self, sans clothes. Yet, there are skeptics out there who have given a negative connotation to nudity.
Against that backdrop, the objective of this piece is to showcase nudity as an art form, whereby we look at 10 of the finest nude art posing hacks that you could ever think of.
Ideation
The key to a tremendous nude art photoshoot is to plan and ideate well. Whom will you be shooting with, where will you shoot, etc. – right in the beginning, you must have clear and definite answers to such questions.
Remember that just like any other shoot, a nude art photoshoot that is planned and conceived appropriately in advance always comes out the best.
A well-planned nude art photoshoot invariably comes off well—image Pixabay.
Signing A Model
A successful nude art photoshoot requires appropriately signing a model for it. This mainly involves transparency about a nude photoshoot being planned with the concerned model(s).
Selection
The first step to signing a model is to follow the selection process suitably. Being clear about the purpose of the shoot will make a big difference in this. Equally important is the target audience to which the node is meant.
Legalities
Clear and definitive legal formalities are required while undertaking a nude art photoshoot. Some callous photographers tend to ignore this vital step. Don’t make that mistake.
Comfort
Your nude art photoshoot will fail if your model is uncomfortable. Therefore, you must ensure the comfort of your models prior to commencing with the photo shoot.
Posing
In this section, we look at various nude art poses. These are essentially the posing hacks that we have referred to in the title of this piece.
Posing Hack #1 – Silhouette
During your nude art photo shoot, try to capture a silhouette of your model. This will create an element of mystique which viewers will especially find captivating. A profile like nude art photo has an unmistakable appeal—image courtesy Pixabay.
Posing Hack #2 – Showing only a part of your model
It is not essential for you to show your model in their entirety in every photo. Instead, you can choose only to show a specific part, which goes on to add to the appeal of your pictures.
This is an example of a monochromatic shadow image that, despite showing nothing to identify the model, has a remarkable aura. Image courtesy- Pixabay.
Posing Hack #3 – Focus on the face
An incredible nude art posing hack involves focusing on the face, even in the case of an image where the model is nude. See the image above for a perspective.
The model is nude in the above image, but everything else is blurred out except her face. Image by infotheboudoirdivas-com.
Remember that nudes especially come out well where the model has their eyes set on the camera – onlookers get the feeling that the model is looking at them!
So, make sure to use this pose hack as frequently as possible.
Posing Hack #4 – Two’s company!
If you have multiple models on location, how about involving them in your photos? If not in all your images, you can consider doing so in at least some of them.
As we mentioned previously, a lot will depend on the purpose of your shoot.
Getting two models together, possibly involved with each other somehow – like in the image above, further adds to your photos’ appeal—image by Dan Hecho.
Posing Hack #5 – Props
Your nudes are easily accentuated when you feature your models with props.
Again, as has already been emphasized above, a lot will depend on the purpose of your shoot. If, for instance, it is to push a brand or a product, models could feature the business logo or a particular product if circumstances permit.
A particular business logo or product could easily replace the clock in the above image. Image by inna mikitas on Pixabay.
Posing Hack #6 – Partially Undressed
A nude art photoshoot doesn’t necessarily imply a fully nude model. Sometimes, the sensual appeal of a partially nude individual is more significant than one who has left nothing to the imagination!
For perspective, see the image above.
Despite being only partially naked, the model above has a distinct and intense sensual appeal—an image by Pixabay.
Posing Hack #7 – It is not only about women!
Nude art is not always about naked women alone. Men can be just as alluring – if not more, in their nude form. See the image above for a perspective, despite the man being partially nude only – in line with our previous hack. Yes, be creative while suggesting poses! Photo by Lindsay Adler.
Posing Hack #8 – NEVER hesitate to use Overlays & Effects
Overlays & effects always have a profound impact on all kinds of photos. Nudes are no different, so feel free to use them in your nude art. The overlay used in the above image has further heightened its appeal—photo by PhotoWhoa.
Posing Hack #9 – Outdoor shoots
Nude art should not compel you to shoot indoors only. Remember that you can make full use of the outdoors whenever circumstances permit.
Moreover, out in the open, you could experiment with poses and props to a possibly greater extent!
A unique outdoor nude pose in a lotus pond. Image by Dan Hostettler.
Posing Hack #10 – Full body poses against a dark backdrop
Nude art comes out very well with whole-body poses against a dark background. Above, we share an example that highlights this pose hack exceptionally well. Image courtesy Pixabay.
Nude photography lighting plays an essential role in this posing hack. You must know the right light and angle to use.
Commercialization
So, now you have great insight into nude art pose hacks.
But what about commercializing your efforts? How do you monetize the hard work that you have put in?
Below we share three simplistic tips.
Pre-arranged
Nude art photoshoots work out best where commercialization is pre-arranged. Let’s say a brand or individual has contracted you for such a shoot, with payment terms chalked out in advance.
Stock Photo Sites
As you can see above, the images we have used are from Pixabay, where pictures are available – even for commercial use, without incurring any expense.
There are other sites such as Shutterstock or iStock Photo where you can have your nude art available to the world for a FEE & not for FREE.
Your Own Website
An excellent commercialization option is your own website, where users can download your nude art photos for a fee.
The difference in the case of stock photos cited in the previous point is that you can set the payment terms here. This is especially relevant since you get ALL the money customers pay; stock photo sites typically have a revenue-sharing arrangement, where customer payouts are split with the locations.
Conclusion
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