Figure Photography - by Billy Pegram (Paperback)

About the Book

Learn how to design nude and semi-nude images in a creative and marketable way. Includes tips on styling models and sets, producing flattering lighting effects and developing images in genres such as pinup, glamour, erotic, editorial and commercial.

Book Synopsis

Walking photographers through the process of capturing the many possibilities of the human form, this guide presents the techniques for shooting figure images that make a statement, grab attention, and create an emotional impact. Professional model photographer Billy Pegram begins by explaining core concepts such as lighting, location, exposure, and styling that are integral to any type of figure image. He then explores a wide variety of specialized genres of figure photography, including commercial, fashion, boudoir, erotic, fine art, glamour, and pin-up, demonstrating the unique hallmarks and techniques that are essential to these styles. The book provides behind-the-scenes looks at a variety of assignments, covered from concept to execution, showing how each image was imagined, the decisions that went into the styling of the set and model, how the pose was developed and refined, the lighting setup used to capture the desired mood, and any postproduction techniques used to enhance the final results.

Review Quotes

"The fashion and glamour shooter explains core concepts integral to any type of figure image, including lighting, location, exposure and styling." --Jim Cornfield, "Rangefinder"

"Pegram shows readers how to design nude and semi-nude images that are both creatively challenging and marketable." --Savannah Jones, "sirreadalot.org"

"This is well written and well illustrated." --Patrick Rice, professional photographer and author, "Master Guide for Professional Photographers"

"Simple tricks of the trade will enable you to bring out the best in every subject. This comprehensive book will quickly prove its worth." --"Shutterbug" magazine

"The solid content and remarkable images . . . make this book a must for any photographer considering the portrait profession." --Photo-seminars.com

About the Author

Billy Pegram is a professional model photographer who has worked with Fila, the Goodwill Games, and Swatch. He is the author of "Fashion Model Photography," "Lighting Techniques for Photographing Model Portfolios," "Posing Techniques for Photographing Model Portfolios," and "Professional Model Portfolios." He lives in Las Vegas.