Nude photography is a beautiful artform that can produce stunning results. Knowing how to act when you’re photographing someone in the nude is essential—the more comfortable your model is, the better the photos will turn out. If you’re heading into your first nude photoshoot, keep these tips and tricks in mind for an appropriate shoot that will leave both you and the model happy.

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Tell the model upfront about the shoot.

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Show the model what type of photos you want to shoot.

Community Q&A

  • Question
    If I'm under 18, can I take nude pictures of myself?
    MusicIsEverywhere
    MusicIsEverywhere
    Community Answer
    Yes, as long as you keep them for personal viewing only and don't share them with anyone else.
  • Question
    It is not right to say: “when taking pictures of very young children”? Don’t do that, with the exception of newborn baby photos for parents, that’s messed up, as a six year can’t consent!
    MusicIsEverywhere
    MusicIsEverywhere
    Community Answer
    This article is about nude art, not pornography. Child pornography is illegal for the very good reason that it is predatory and damaging to children. Nude art, at least in North America, has no legal age restrictions due to freedom of speech and censorship issues.
  • Question
    I’m under 18, can I share nude photos of myself?
    Ruby
    Ruby
    Top Answerer
    No, in most places this is illegal. If someone were caught with such photos, it would be considered possession of child pornography, and you could be charged with distributing child pornography.

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