Transform Your Photography with ‘Shooting Boudoir’ The New Book by Terry Allen:
Discover the secrets to capturing breathtaking boudoir photos that will wow your clients and leave them wanting more. Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, ‘Shooting Boudoir’ gives you everything you need to master the art of sexy, intimate photography.
What’s Inside:
Inside Shooting Boudoir, you’ll find everything from lighting and posing techniques to editing secrets and studio setup tips, giving you the tools to create stunning, professional-quality boudoir photography.
Working with Existing Light
Shooting Boudoir, teaches you how to master working with existing light to create beautifully intimate and professional boudoir photos, without the need for expensive studio equipment.
Advanced Lighting Techniques
In Shooting Boudoir, you’ll learn advanced lighting techniques that elevate your boudoir photography, from using soft light to create a romantic mood to mastering dramatic shadows for striking, sensual images.
Using Gels
In Shooting Boudoir, I’ll guide you through the creative use of gels to add vibrant color effects and enhance the mood of your boudoir photos, transforming ordinary lighting into captivating, artistic visuals.
The Posing Formula
In Shooting Boudoir, I reveal my proven posing formula that helps you effortlessly guide your subjects into flattering, confident, and sensual poses, ensuring every shot captures their best angles with ease.
Magazine Quality Editing
In Shooting Boudoir, I teach you how to achieve magazine-quality edits by guiding you through professional post-processing techniques that transform your images into polished, publication-ready masterpieces.
Setting Up Your Studio
In Shooting Boudoir, I walk you through setting up your own boudoir studio, whether at home or in a professional space, using budget-friendly equipment and creative ideas to give you the best images possible.
Table of Contents:
Chapter 1: What is Boudoir Photography?
Chapter 2: Camera Basics
- Introduction
- What’s the Difference Between a Full Frame Camera and a Crop Sensor Camera?
- Camera Settings
- The Exposure Triangle
- ISO
- Shutter Speed
- Aperature
- Balancing the Exposure Triangle
- Studio Camera Settings
- My Studio Settings and Why
Chapter 3: Choosing the Right Equipment
- Studio Lighting
- Softboxes
- Umbrellas
- Strip Boxes
- Reflectors
- Honeycomb grids
- Barndoors
- Light Modifiers
Chapter 4: Lighting
- Natural Light
- Side Lighting
- Diffused Light
- Backlighting
- Artificial Lighting
- Softbox Lighting
- Basic Lighting Setup
- Strip Box Lighting with Grids
- Strip Box Setup
- Gel Lighting
Chapter 9: Natural Light
- Window Light
- Soft Window Light
- Direct Window Light
- Side Lighting
- Backlighting
- Top Down Lighting
- Outdoor Light
- Golden Hour Light
- Midday Sun
- Overcast Light
- Shooting Outside in the Shade
- Natural Reflectors
- Ambient Light
- Indoor Ambient Light
- Outdoor Ambient Light
- Using Ambient Light along with Artificial Light
Chapter 10: The Creative Use of Gels
- Two Types of Gels
- Using Gels
- Color Wheel
- Attaching Gels
- Adding Color to Shadows
Chapter 11: Cinematic Gel Lighting
Chapter 12: Coloring Shadows
- Coloring Shadows and Blending Colors
- The Coloring Shadows Setup
Chapter 17: Bodyscape Photography
- Bodyscape Lighting Lying Position Setup
- Get Creative with Bodyscapes
- Standing Bodyscapes
- Standing Bodyscape Lighting Setup
Chapter 18: Hollywood Glamour Lighting
- Hollywood Glamour Lighting Setup
Chapter 19: Setting Up Your Studio
- No Room for a Studio?
- Window Light
Chapter 20: Posing Techniques
- The Perfect Pose
- If it Bends, Bend it
- The Perfect Pose? Why Not?
- How To Pose A Model
- Communication
- Continued Learning
Chapter 5: Rembrandt Lighting
- Characteristics of Rembrandt Lighting
- Three Key Characteristics of Rembrandt Lighting
- Setting up Rembrandt Lighting
Chapter 6: Low Key Lighting
- Understanding Low-Key Lighting
Chapter 7: Rim Lighting
- Setting up Rim Lighting
Chapter 8: Double Strip Box Lighting
- Setting Up Double Strip Boxes
- Double Strip Box Versatility
- Examples of Double Strip Box Lighting
- Using Shadows Effectively
Chapter 13: One Color Gel and a Strip Box
- One Color Gel and a Strip Box Setup
Chapter 14: Tri-Color Lighting: Yellow, Blue, and Purple
- Tri-Color Setup
Chapter 15: Tri-Color Lighting: Red, Green, and Blue
- Setting Up the Tri-Color Light
Chapter 16: Three Color and a Spotlight
- Three Color and a Spotlight Setup
Chapter 21: The Posing Formula
- Start With a Basic Pose
- The “S” Curve Pose
Chapter 22 Post-Processing
- Culling
- Processing for Viewing
- Magazine Quality Editing
Chapter 23: Magazine Quality Editing
- Assessment
- Blemish Removal
- Skin Smoothing
- Steps for Skin Smoothing
- Dodge and Burn
- Dodge
- Burn
- Vignetting
- Final Adjustments and Signature Logo
Appendix
- The Models
- About the Author/Photographer
About the Author/Photographer
Internationally Published Author/Photographer, Terry Allen
Terry Allen has been a professional photographer since the early 1980’s. He has shot everything from children’s portraits, weddings, glamour, boudoir, fine art nudes, and even landscapes and cityscapes.
He was the official photographer for the Miss USA pageant when it was hosted in Albuquerque, NM. He has also taken photos of numerous television stars and famous bands.
His favorite genres to shoot have always been boudoir and fine art nudes. This is because it can sometimes be the most challenging to shoot. You have to make your model look like a goddess and all you have to work with is light and shadows.
Terry loves teaching and regularly teaches a master lighting class to photographers. Be sure to follow him on social media.
Shooting Boudoir:
‘Shooting Boudoir’ is the go-to guide for anyone looking to break into boudoir photography. In this book, you’ll learn how to create sexy, intimate photos that will make your clients feel confident and empowered. From lighting techniques and posing tips to editing, this book covers it all. Whether you’re using a professional DSLR or an entry level camera, this guide will teach you how to take your boudoir photography to the next level.
You’ll also learn about the creative process behind boudoir photography, including how to use existing light, affordable equipment, and your space to create a professional studio feel, no matter where you are. Plus, you’ll get insights into editing your photos to give them that polished, high-end look that clients love.
