Nude Posing Guide

The beginning of a shoot can be an awkward time, especially for nude work. As a photographer you have likely spent a great deal of time learning to use your camera, lights, getting backgrounds or locations, finding a model. Finally the equipment is set up, she is front of the camera and then comes the question. “What would you like me to do?”. Now what? For the model, you have fixed your hair and makeup. Work up the courage to get in front of the camera and take off your robe. Now the photographer expects you do do something. Where do you put your hands, and legs. Does the pose look good? With over 600 nude and implied nude poses, this guide is designed to give you a good starting point.