Rayment Kirby shows you how to execute complex image concepts with simple tools. Working in a small studio with simple lighting, Kirby uses digital technology to flawlessly transform images of models, props, and small-scale sets into dramatic composites. Building on these transformative processes he also explores how everyday locations can be infused with a fantasy element for more evocative results. For each final image, the author presents a lighting diagram and alternate or procedural images to reveal the process used. Easy-to-follow text detailing the process makes it easy to adapt his inventive approaches to your own images for more exciting and compelling nude images. Packed with DIY solutions for big looks, this book is sure to stoke your creative fires!

Computer graphics have opened up vast new visual worlds, and among those who can benefit most are photographers who specialize in depicting the nude human form. Explore all the new methods for changing colors and lighting, adding backgrounds and foregrounds, bringing abstract design into your compositions, and much more. Filled with stunning nude photography that makes imaginative uses of the new technology, this intriguing handbook and guide explains how each picture was achieved, taking you step by step from studio setting and darkroom into the amazing new world of digital manipulation.

This is an exciting and romantic story that contains some elements of a murder mystery. There nude photo shoot leads into a fantasy fiction world of murder and mystery as well as suspenseful drama, with spies, cameras, and danger around every corner.

THE VIRGIN OF THE PATH is an experimental art nude photography concept book by photographer and graphic designer Victor Hernandez, telling a story of erotic spirituality, fantasy and freedom through images in black and white, sepia, and color. For more information visit www.toliro.com/contrast

A biography of the man whose photographic activities had a profound influence on the way that Americans perceived the Philippines throughout the twentieth century

Model photography may seem like a glamorous job, but it’s definitely filled with an array of road bumps that can trip up even the most seasoned pro or savvy businessperson. If you’ve ever wished you had a mentor to take along for the ride—someone who can help you navigate the pitfalls and rise to new artistic and financial heights—you’ve found your hero in Ric Young. Ric’s one-size-fits-all book offers something for everyone. Broken into eight sections—(1) models, (2) doing more with your camera, (3) Lighting, (4) Ideas, Themes, and Assignments, (5) Marketing and PR, (6) Art Tips, (7) Miscellaneous Tips, and (8) User-Submitted Ideas, no topic is untouched. The book is organized with ease-of-use in mind; there is no real start or finish. You can start right at page one and progress in a linear matter, flip to any page, or focus only on the topics that appeal to you most!

The iPhone is revolutionizing photography. Never before has a camera been so portable yet powerful, so versatile and ubiquitous. Yet, as this book shows, this amazing device has untapped potential for taking jaw-droppingly detailed, sharp, professional-quality images. In this book, commercial photographer Robert Morrissey investigates the photographic capabilities of the iPhone, right out of the box, then moves to advanced uses that will surprise even seasoned photographers. Starting with the basics, Morrissey teaches readers critical strategies for taking great pictures—from how to properly hold your phone, to how and why to use the flash. You’ll learn simple ideas for improving your photos—from crafting a strong composition to posing subjects for flattering results. Next, you’ll learn to use the iPhone’s panoramic and HDR features to take your imaging to the next level. You’ll also get some great insights into how to photograph action, scenes with non-average tones, landscapes, and much more—with natural light and flash.