Location – Studio or (virtual?) reality

This image appeared in The Book with the following text: “In some cases, it is the image you have in your head that creates the decision about where the shoot can take place. The pose shown here suggests influence from the likes of Helmut Newton. To try to create such an image in the studio […]

Practicalities of Early Nude Photography

In this early nude photography image, the woman appears to be freestanding. But if you look very carefully, there is a stand behind her in the shadow which helps her maintain her position. (Note that the mask not only provides anonymity, but also offers a simple device to provide the liberating experience without worrying who […]

The Art of Nude Photography

Welcome to the Docian blog, which is intended to be a combination of work from my book “The Art of Nude Photography”, work outside the book and reflection on various photography related to the subject. To suggest this will be regular, would be foolhardy. But I hope to share my thoughts at least once every […]