Section 2 - The Steps

Step 1 - Determine Your Goals

Step 2 - Putting Together Samples: Your First Portfolio
Existing Photographs
Start Small
The Portfolio Book
The Idea Book

Step 3 - Selecting Equipment
Cameras
Lighting
Light Modifiers
Other Photo Equipment
Computer, Software, and Printers

Step 4 - Gather Props and Costumes
Existing Outfits
Buy Outfits
Make Your Own Outfits
Costumes
Props

Step 5 - Select Your Location

Step 6 - Find and Select Your Test Subject
Wife or Girlfriend
Friend
Model
Model releases

Step 7 - Makeup and Hair

Step 8 - Planning the Lighting

Step 9 - How to See a Woman

Step 10 - Working with the Subject
Dealing with her concerns
Developing rapport
Subject comfort
Good expressions

Step 11 - Posing

Step 12 - Technical Details

Step 13 - Digital Image Processing

Step 14 - Editing and Selecting Images

Step 15 - Retouching

Step 16 - Viewing the Images

Step 17 - Printing

Step 18 - Sharing Your Photographs

Step 19 - Updating Your Portfolio


Section 3 - Lessons and Example Images

Posing
Graceful Does It - “S” Curve Posing
“C” Curve Posing
Gravity is Our Friend
Watch the Tummy
Longer Legs
Watch the Eyes

Lighting
Using Natural Light Outdoors
Using Flash
Using Window Light
When the Natural Light is Too Bright
Outdoor Flash Fill
Outdoor Reflector Fill

Costuming
Make Your Own - Tube Dress
Make Your Own - Caution Tape
Make Your Own - Chamois Bikini
Firefighter
Military
Sexy Doctor or Nurse
Sexy Secretary
The Western Look
The Wet Look
Traditional Lingerie
Mixing Lingerie and Regular Clothes
Fun with Jeans
Make Your Own Costumes with Fabric
Making Clothing Fit
Working With Lace
Body Stockings
Holiday Themes
Make Your Own Costume with Cheesecloth

Locations
Simple Does It - Cluttered Backgrounds
Photographing in the Forest
Shooting on Black
Working in a Small Bathroom
Using Stairs
Using a Car
Using a Tree
In the Kitchen
In the Office
A Shower Scene
A Bathtub Scene
Working With a Couch

Props
Using a Fan
Making Bubbles
Using a Shower Door
Using Whipped Cream
Using a Feather Boa
Using a Chair
Using Gloves

Photography Angles
Working in a Tight Space
Get Down to Shoot
Avoid Wide Angle
Get Back and Zoom In

Break the Rules
Straight Legs
Wide Angle
Body Parts
Shoot Into the Light


Section 4 - Advanced Topics

Creating Boudoir Series

Developing Your Own Style

Advanced Lighting Techniques
Silhouettes
Hair Light
Wall of Light

Projects to Stimulate Your Creativity
Using a Smoke Machine
Outdoor Bathtub
Rock Arch

Section 5 - The Business Side

Becoming professional

Business opportunities

Copyright Submission

Model Release


Section 6 - Resources

Digital Photography Basics
Resolution
File Format
Compression
Color Balance
White Balance
Batteries
Noise
Sharpening
Digital Zoom
Memory Card
Card Reader

Location Suggestions

Prop Suggestions

Costume Suggestions

Scenario Suggestions

Glossary

Suggested Reading
Photoshop
Glamour, Nude, and Figure Photography
Photographing Women
Model Photography

Index