I know this may be ultra sensetive in Singapore ... that is why I now seek advise from those who have knowledge or better yet, experience in such shoots.
I am presented with the opportunity to do a few different shoots with some very nice people. My theme is specifically 'Classical Fine Arts Nudes and Semi-Nudes either with or without the addition of other subjects (those of you who know my lines of prefessions will know what other 'subjects' I refer to).
My question is not with regards to protocols or legalities ...
It is somewhat more fundamental ...
SIGHZ!!!
I have to admit, it has been a long time since I did nude portraits, and even then, the art teacher always posed the models.
Now that I am faced with this opportunity, I start to worry, especially since I do not want the results to end up looking cheapo or of an exotica nature. Compound that with the added subject matters and you can imagine what I face.
How, would those with the expertise and experience, suggest I approach the delicate problem of suitable poses and expressions?
I have been looking through tons of references and paintings from the Victorian era and so on ... but I'll be frank, I feel a little intimidated with the sheer scale of possibilities.
I guess I'm human and it is human nature to worry. If that helps me fine-tune my foresight, with the graceful assistance and opinions of those greater, then I shall be very grateful indeed.
It takes a strong man to admit a weakness... sorry lah, trying to consolate meself ... heh ...
I am presented with the opportunity to do a few different shoots with some very nice people. My theme is specifically 'Classical Fine Arts Nudes and Semi-Nudes either with or without the addition of other subjects (those of you who know my lines of prefessions will know what other 'subjects' I refer to).
My question is not with regards to protocols or legalities ...
It is somewhat more fundamental ...
SIGHZ!!!
I have to admit, it has been a long time since I did nude portraits, and even then, the art teacher always posed the models.
Now that I am faced with this opportunity, I start to worry, especially since I do not want the results to end up looking cheapo or of an exotica nature. Compound that with the added subject matters and you can imagine what I face.
How, would those with the expertise and experience, suggest I approach the delicate problem of suitable poses and expressions?
I have been looking through tons of references and paintings from the Victorian era and so on ... but I'll be frank, I feel a little intimidated with the sheer scale of possibilities.
I guess I'm human and it is human nature to worry. If that helps me fine-tune my foresight, with the graceful assistance and opinions of those greater, then I shall be very grateful indeed.
It takes a strong man to admit a weakness... sorry lah, trying to consolate meself ... heh ...