photo tips for naked portraits   shoot better naked portraits   naked person photos are the most difficult photo subject. Your model will need some time to adapt to the unusual situation of being naked in front of a camera and the photographer. Therefore some psychological (life) experience will help the photographer to guide the model to excellent photos. The model is as good as the photographer is.     >>>  general - photo tips >>>  landscape - photo tips >>>  portrait - photo tips >>>  naked portrait - photo tips >>>  photo software- programs I use       1. the (naked) photo shooting starts with your first contact there is some pre-work for the photo shooting to be done:   ask the model about his photo shooting experiences let the model explain what photo ideas he has (fantasies) make clear what photos you would like to shoot show examples, have a sample picture page on your website ready important: talk about the model release, the contract how the pictures will be  used by the model and the photographer find a date when both have enough time for the shooting, (at least a half a day) change your personal data vis versa, that you can contact each other at any  time important: have a phone call with your model to build up even more confidence, you learn a lot by talking one to one.        2. at the shooting, take your time to build up confidence with your model drink a coffee together, show interest in your models life, don't hurry nor stress, start only if you both are ready for the photos      3. no contract - no shooting its absolutely essential that you both sign the contract you agreed on before (pre-work). What you don't have in written with signature, you don't have! The use of the pictures might lead to very unpleasant legal situations even after years. So both should keep carefully there signed copy of the contact.      4. start shooting a first simple series - give positive feedback give the model a good, positive feedback, make him feel great, and repeat saying the he is doing well. Sit together and analyze the photos, again let the model know that you like the pictures, point out the good shots, work on the not so good ones.....        5. help your model - perform even better your model is as good as you are. Use your experience and your intuition to guide the model to the point where the model is bringing in his fantasia and his masculinity            6. get crazy - play with all there is, in your model and in yourself play lustful like children and have fun finding new viewpoints and new positions, try all that comes to your and your models mind. Masculinity, fear, happiness, anger, the pig in every man, the good soul of all man......          7. light - play with the available light or with your flash system learn how to use the available light, pictures with a mixture of day light and flash light are critical to handle, but interesting