Tag: photo

A great set of photos can work wonders for your advertising. They capture the attention, spark the imagination and create craving in prospective clients. With nearly infinite examples of erotic photography online, knowing where to start can seem overwhelming. Here are a few key tips that will help you get started.

Inspiration

If you don’t even know how to pose, consider checking out the internet for inspiration. Not every pose will work for everyone; camera angle, lighting, body size/shape, mobility and props might force you to make adjustments to what you find online. Search terms like ‘boudoir photography’ are a good starting point. Pick a few favourites and use them as references for your own.

Props & Accessories

While the classic lingerie-and-heels outfit is a must-have for your gallery, there are plenty of ways you can add a little bit of spice to your photos without going over budget. A plain bed sheet can be used to cover up for some classy modesty in reclining poses. You can also drape it around you while you’re standing. If you offer kink & fetish services, consider posing with some of the toys. A standard dress tie can be a novel way to add some colour to an open-shirt shot or a creative alternative to cuffs or blindfolds for a ‘naughty secretary’ look. Think about what makes you or your service stand out!

The Background

You should be the centre of attention in these photos so make an effort to remove distractions from the background. Tidy up anything that is in the shot; knickknacks, pets, shoes and laundry are frequent photobombers that can take away from your photo. While mirror selfies have a certain casual fun to them, make sure your reflections don’t show more than you bargained for (and wipe down your mirror before shooting). 

Get creative and remember to have fun! It’s okay to take a hundred photos and only keep a handful of the quality ones. Happy snapping!

Sometimes the perfect picture just happens, but when you are trying to get a decent shot, posing seems awkward and uncomfortable. Here are a few pointers to help you polish up your photography game.

Hands

Where your hands are in a photo can be the difference between ‘effortlessly beautiful’ and ‘awkward robot-dance.’ Give your hands something natural to do. They won’t all work for all poses but here are some ideas:

• Playing with/adjusting lingerie, socks, long sleeves
• Scrunched in the bedsheets 
• Twirling/fixing your hair
• Run your finger tips over your body
• Hold a toy or prop
• Holding your dress/skirt

Feet

Just like hands, feet can make an image feel awkward or clumsy. The single biggest tip I can give you is to point your toes like a ballerina. Having your foot flexed (the opposite of pointed) disrupts the line of your leg and doesn’t look as well-composed. If you are struggling with what to do with your legs and feet, here are some ideas:

• A leg stepped up onto the edge of a bed, chair or bathtub (or someone’s back if you’re a domme)
• Legs up out of a bathtub
• One foot forward with a long, slitted skirt
• One or both legs in the air while you’re on the bed
• Crossed (but with your knees straighter than normal) in a chair or on a desk

Hips & Back

There are very few scenarios in which arching your back is a bad idea. Arching your back (a.k.a. sticking your butt out or tilting your hips/pelvis downward) helps create smooth lines from your head down to your hips and down your legs. It is particularly effective for adding shape and curve in positions like doggy or any photo angled from behind. For more front-on angles, pushing your hips to the side (usually accompanied by the ‘lower’ side foot taking a small step forward) can emphasise the shape of your figure.

There are plenty of detailed guides on posing for photos, including for boudoir/erotic photography specifically. You can also take inspiration from existing profiles. If I had to pick my top three tips to give adult industry advertisers, it would be these: keep your hands busy, toes pointed, and back arched.

Happy snapping!