This guide is from here. It’s most definatly a NSFW link, so be warned. It’s a fun guide on how to shoot women/men/people with lots of skin on show. A lot of this applies to any form of portrait photography and I thought it was well worth reproducing this, take a look at his pics, when you are out of work and if you are over 18, some are really good.

The safest on the page …

1: Concentrate. Good photos don’t happen
by casually snapping away…pay attention to every detail as
you shoot.

2: Shoot a lot. Remember, the photos
are free, now that digital has replaced film. You may find it
weird to throw out 9 out of 10 photos, but even the best pros
only use one out of ten shots. In the end, no one needs to know
what it took to get to those 15 great photos.

3: Be prepared to lead or
be lead by your model. A shoot can go either
way and you have decide early on. A tough call…you have
to see if she can take direction from you or just go wild, while
you try to keep up and capture the action. Just like sex.

4: NEVER show her the photos as you shoot…NEVER.
Show her the first test shot maybe..(she may insist)..but after
that it’s like letting her look in the mirror…and
she’ll get very uptight.YOU have to be in control of the
photoshoot.

5: Don’t confuse the photoshoot with sex.
Be professional, leave your clothes on, don’t touch without
asking. If it’s your girlfriend or wife, save the sex
for after…you’ll be plenty hot.

6: Be flexible under changing circumstances.
You may start with one idea, but as you start shooting, things
can take on a life of their own…go with the flow.

7: Shoot fast…don’t stop for long.
If’s she’s getting into it, you don’t want
to break the mood.

8: Review the photos calmly in the light of day…(the
next day). You’ll be more objective after a few
hours. After you’ve edited and found the best ones, make
a few nice prints for your model.

9: Cover your ass. Be sure you have a signed
photo release. Don’t have one?…Google “photo
releases” and print one. Be sure you record the age of
your model, and have a copy of two forms of I.D. showing her
age. Take a photo of her holding the I.D. next to her face,
br sure you can read the birthdate and name.Be sure she signs
the release before she leaves the studio ( house, location,
whatever). If you have to get one later in the mail, it may
never happen, and you will NOT have the rights to use those
photos, regardless of any verbal agreement. Yes, this includes
your wife or best friend!

10: Study other photographers. Start
with mine. Look at the galleries and you can see a pattern,
the above notes will become obvious. Don’t like my photos?…look
hard at someone else’s work, ( Bob Coulter, for instance) and
see if you can spot a consistant, useable approach to apply
to you work.

BONUS Tip: Keep it fun!

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