Learning to photograph nudes - tips for shooting classic nude photography

Martin Buschmann introduces himself first and gives an overview of this comprehensive video training on the subject of nude photography in the studio.

In this video, Martin shares his experiences on how and where to get models. Whether non-models, TfP shoots or professional models - each of these three options has advantages and disadvantages. Get an impression of what these three options look like.

Martin Buschmann gives a few tips on how to work with clients (non-models), what to look out for so that nude models and nude photographers who do not yet have much experience lose their fear of the nude shoot. By establishing good communication with the client/model and using few accessories, it is easier for the photographer and client/model to concentrate on the shoot.

In this video, the photographer discusses the poses with the model, which can be implemented later in the shoot. This allows both parties to become more confident, get closer to each other and establish communication. The photographer and the model know what they both have in mind.

In this training session for the first warm-up shoot, photographer Martin Buschmann shows us how to set the light and explains light metering. Various poses are tried out and implemented, and the light setting is adjusted. In the meantime, the model warms up and gets to know the camera and photographer better, and the photographer gets to know the model.

In this part, Martin Buschmann and the model become a little bolder. The model shows a little more skin. With the help of the right pose, the shoot now moves more in the direction of nude photography.

After a successful shoot of the previous set, Martin has many pictures to choose from. In this video, you can find out which of these motifs make it into the final. All the photographer's thoughts and his approach in Lightroom are presented here in an understandable way.

Once the final images have been selected, it's time for the finishing touches. Martin uses the Develop mode in Lightroom for this. In this video, you can find out what is good for the respective images afterwards and which sliders are moved for this purpose.

Before he gets down to the actual shoot, Martin Buschmann will introduce the theme for the photos. In order to photograph a suitable scenario, Martin will gradually set up the lighting setup for the studio shots. All the positions of the light sources and the properties of the light shapers will be explained.

In classic nude photography with a black background and high contrasts, Martin Buschmann shows how best to show the body in the right light, the difference between the play of light and shadow on the body and the difference between main and effect light and their interplay.

Only with a main light are beautiful detail shots - called body landscapes - taken with a telephoto lens. Martin Buschmann determines the section to be photographed by zooming in. The grazing light flatters the surface structure to set the perfect scene for the body part. The play of light and minimal body rotations create a wide range of variations in order to take the final, perfect shot.

After shooting the previous set, Martin has many pictures to choose from. You can find out which of these motifs makes it into the final in this video.

First, Martin Buschmann will introduce you to the theme for the shoot. In order to photograph a suitable scenario, Martin will set up the lighting setup for the studio shots. All the positions of the light sources and the properties of the light shapers will be explained.

High-key is defined by delicate tones, light colors, soft light and low contrasts. Photographer Martin Buschmann has the model pose on a white cube and stages a soft, sensual high-key nude photograph. Various poses are tried out in order to achieve the perfect result for the photographer. Accessories are often incorporated to make the shapes and lines of the body appear even more sensual, which is strongly reminiscent of a "Venus".

After shooting the set, Martin has many pictures to choose from. In this video, you can find out which of these motifs make it into the final. All the photographer's thoughts and his approach in Lightroom are presented.

Before he starts shooting, Martin Buschmann will introduce the theme for the shoot. In order to photograph a suitable scenario, Martin will set up the lighting setup for the studio shots. He will explain all the positions of the light sources and the properties of the light shapers.

The model is now allowed to pose freely and photographer Martin Buschmann uses the creative phase to capture perfect nudes. No accessories, just water plays around the body lines and contours for the creative shoot - and that leads to a unique result.

After a successful shoot of the set, there are now many pictures to choose from. You can find out which of the motifs will make it into the final here. The photographer's thoughts and his approach in Lightroom are presented in an understandable way.

Now that the final images have been selected, it's time for the finishing touches. Martin uses the Develop mode in Lightroom for this. In this video, you can find out which sliders are used for this.

Martin Buschmann says goodbye and thanks you for your interest.

This video shows a few funny moments Martin Buschmann had while shooting a video in his studio.