In general, I avoid using slang for body parts, especially if it’s considered vulgar. When talking to models or describing my photos in writing, I sometimes struggle for the right words. I’m not looking to be politically correct or please everyone, or I wouldn’t make nude photographs in the first place. However, it is important to show respect to your model and not make her uncomfortable. Of course the words that are considered acceptable or vulgar vary from person to person, region to region, and over time. Read more

Sample pages from the book Lights, Camera… Nude! showing the start of the chapter on Studio Lighting. Nine of the 18 lighting setups in the book are studio lighting setups.

Sample pages from the book Lights, Camera… Nude! showing accent lights, separation lights, and the effect of angle of light. Including examples of back light, kicker, and rim lights.

Sample pages from the book Lights, Camera… Nude , start of the chapter on Lighting Concepts for Nude Photography. This chapter discusses the importance of lighting, contrast ratio, setting up your studio to affect light, metering your lights, how many lights do you need, large close light, accent and separation lights, direction/angle of light, quality of light (hard vs. soft), and lighting equipment.

These are sample pages from Lights Camera Nude

Quick Reference of Lighting Setups. There are 18 lighting setups in the book. These pages summarize with descriptions, categories, light kits, heads required, model zone, and what page the diagram can be found on.