Useful Tips When Modelling or Posing for Nude Photography

There is something about a nude photograph that captures the mind and soul, allowing your deeper intellect to understand the natural beauty of a human body's curves, lines, and shape. A nude photograph may appeal to everyone, but for the daring and artistic, it is a beautiful portrait. Today, there are many studios that offer nude photography. You do not have to be a model or a celebrity to be photographed this way. Anyone can pose nude and be photographed rather tastefully.

Nevertheless, the thought of posing without clothes on and be photographed scares most of us. To help you relax and be the best at your nude photography session, here are some simple, useful tips.

1. Prepare the night before or wake up earlier than usual and have a nice relaxing hot shower. This relaxes your body and mind. While you are at it, exfoliate, scrub, and moisturise your skin. You may need to shave or wax, and this better be done at night. Waxing, plucking, or shaving may leave your skin raw so these should be done hours ahead to allow your skin to recuperate. Although nude photography is not entirely about how flawless your skin is, it is a great idea to look at your best for the photoshoot. Preparing this way helps condition your mind and knowing you have a well groomed body makes you feel confident in front of the camera. Use a sheer moisturising lotion or shimmering body lotion to make your skin glow.

2. Exercise or work out days or weeks prior to your nude photography session. This helps tone your muscles and body. This also helps create shadows and contours on the body. On the day of the shoot itself, a quick workout is a great idea to help you liven up your mind and body. The increased blood flow on your body will give it a nice natural glow.

3. Opt to be photographed anonymously. Tell the photographer not to photograph your face, or take shots that show the sides of your face. Most of the time, a face looks much photogenic when turned away from the camera. It allows the lines on the jaws, the chin, and the bridge of the nose be captured. Unlike portrait photography, nude portraits are not entirely about the face. The focus of nude photography is the human body itself and how beautiful it looks in its natural form. Also, knowing that your face isn't showing in photos helps you focus on your posture or pose, rather than being conscious.

4. Relax and be confident. You can keep your poses simple if you are not accustomed to arching your body or doing poses that require too much flexibility. Be carefree and think about happy thoughts and beautiful memories.