Boudoir Photography How To

Over the past couple months we've been featuring a series of tutorials from Patrick's Boudoir Photography Secrets designed for those of you who are new to this popular genre. If you've watched earlier episodes you know that they all have this common theme; how to capture sensuous images of inexperienced models while using simple gear and available light.

Today's lesson uses this same basic approach and demonstrates how to make flattering b&w images by window light with a simple and comfortable pose on the couch in your home. Patrick explains how to take advantage of natural illumination to emphasize a subject's best physical attributes without being too explicit.

In less than three minutes you'll learn how to improve image structure for maximum impact, why this particular pose is perfect for models of all body types, tips for framing your photos, and how to create interesting lighting effects without artificial light when shooting indoors. Achieving dramatic highlights and shadows is also an important part of the process—especially for b&w imagery.

Another important consideration for those just getting started is understanding how to provide encouragement and simple direction to a subject so that she feels like a partner in the creative endeavor. In this regard you'll discover how slight adjustments in body posture can enhance femininity in a way makes your subject feel proud.

Patrick also discusses the best camera settings to use for this particular style of provocative portraiture, and he provides several other recommendations that will make your shoot a success. The video concludes by walking you through a quick step-by-step process for editing your results.

There's much more to learn about evolving your boudoir photography skills on Patrick's popular YouTube channel. You'll also find earlier installments of this beginners series, so be sure to take a look.

And if you missed the last boudoir photography tutorial we featured with Patrick, you can find it here,