This is the fourth (and last) in a series of articles and accompanying videos that detail my approach to fine art nude photography. In this installment I will show you why I don't use a light meter when shooting fine art nudes. I will talk about the "value of gray" and why you should ALWAYS shoot RAW when doing this type of work. Special emphasis will be given to the techniques that you see in the images displayed here as well as on my web site www.JoeEdelman.com

This is the third in a series of articles and accompanying videos that detail my approach to fine art nude photography. In this installment I will show you some of my favorite lighting arrangements, complete with diagrams for shooting the female nude. Special emphasis will be given to the specific lighting techniques that you see in the images displayed here as well as on my web site www.JoeEdelman.com

This is the second in a series of articles and accompanying videos that detail my approach to fine art nude photography. In this installment I will discuss Planning, Posing, Equipment and Simple Lighting. Special emphasis will be given to the specific lighting and posing techniques that you see in the images displayed here as well as on my web site www.JoeEdelman.com

This is the first of several articles and accompanying videos that will detail my approach to fine art nude photography. I will cover finding models, prepping for a shoot, model releases, camera equipment, lighting equipment and techniques, posing and directing your models, some cool reasons to shoot at the WRONG exposure and even a real cool Photoshop/Lightroom trick to expand the range of your fine art images. Special emphasis will be given to the specific lighting and posing techniques that you see in the images displayed here as well as on my web site www.JoeEdelman.com

This is Part 5 and the last in a series of articles about how to pose (or not pose) your models to create images full of life, energy and movement. The techniques that I have shown you are not just for models. These techniques will also dramatically improve your senior portraits, wedding photos and just about any set-up shot involving people.

In part one I talked about managing hands on the body. Now let's talk briefly about hands off the body and then as promised I will review some guidelines for hands around the face. Be sure to view the video that accompanies the How to Handle HANDS articles so that you can see some of these techniques in real-time. One of the hardest things for a model to do with her hands is NOTHING! Part of what makes it hard is that she has to think about doing nothing.

This is Part One of a two-part article on the placement of hands in modeling and portrait photographs. Be sure to check back this Thursday for Part Two.

This is the second in a series of articles and accompanying videos about how to pose (or not pose) your models to create images full of life, energy and movement. These techniques are not just for models. They will dramatically improve your senior portraits, wedding photos and just about any set-up shot involving people.

This is the first of several articles and accompanying videos about how to pose (or not pose) your models to create images full of life, energy and movement. The techniques that I will show you are not just for models. These techniques will also dramatically improve your senior portraits, wedding photos and just about any set-up shot involving people.

This is the THIRD and final installment in a series of articles dedicated to creating simple yet flattering and exciting lighting arrangements for shooting beauty. These techniques can be used for everything from portraits to fashion photographs.

This is the SECOND in a series of articles dedicated to creating simple yet flattering and exciting lighting arrangements for shooting beauty. These techniques can be used for everything from portraits to fashion photographs. Be sure to check out the video at the end of the article for a cool Photoshop trick that adds to this technique.

This is the first in a series of articles dedicated to creating simple yet flattering and exciting lighting arrangements for shooting beauty. These techniques can be used for everything from portraits to fashion photographs.