• 50 chapters covering every aspect of the nude photography world.
• The secrets of taking sexy nude pics in any style: artistic, erotic, and X.
• Full coverage of the creative and business aspects of the adult industry.
• 65 stunning images that serve to illustrate the photo techniques covered.
• High-quality PDF ebook formatted for ideal viewing and easy printing.
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“Erotic photography is the perfect blend of creativity, moneymaking opportunities, and beautiful women. For me, that's always been a very attractive trio.” —Michael Charles, author of Money Shots
“Money Shots: The Insider’s Guide to the World of Nude & Erotic Photography is written in a brisk, conversational style and includes dozens of stunningly provocative images. Every aspect of the field is covered: beginning & advanced techniques, necessary equipment, finding and directing models, moneymaking secrets, behind-the-scenes peeks, and much more. If you’re interested in erotic photography in today’s digital age, you’ll find Money Shots to be an invaluable resource.” —Irv O. Neil, Writer and Editor of Erotic Publications
The Insider’s Guide to the World of Nude & Erotic Photography
“If I could have found a class in nude photography, I would have taken it. In the end though, I learned a lot more by reading Money Shots. It was like getting my own private course in erotic photography. Now, meeting nude models and making money from my pictures all happens rather easily.” —Chris Thomas, photographer
“Money Shots: The Insider’s Guide to the World of Nude & Erotic Photography contains an enormous amount of essential material. It’s well written, extremely informative, and includes exquisite photographs of beautiful models.
Michael’s expertise and communication skills are derived from years of professional working experience. This book will help aspiring photographers avoid the costly and embarrassing mistakes that often accompany the learning process.”
—Clive Eamon, pro photographer
“I’ve waited a long time for a book like Money Shots. Not only did it provide
me with helpful information on meeting models and mastering lighting and photography techniques, it was also
one of the most enjoyable books I’ve
read in a long time.
Michael’s stories about life in the business kept me entertained from beginning to end.”
—Seth Karren, amateur photographer
Just a few of the topics covered:
• The secrets of directing models
• Advertising for models
• The necessity of a binding model release
• Artistic, glamour, erotic, and X techniques
• Using props effectively
• Hair and makeup tips
• Creating a great shooting environment
• Properly editing your images
• Film vs. digital
• The ideal pre-shoot checklist
• How to use “hot lights”
• Online portfolios
• The model/photographer relationship
• Shooting for different markets
• Basic and advanced retouching techniques
• Must-know legal aspects
• Contacting potential buyers
• Gaining your model’s trust
• The importance of “professionalism”
• Communicating well with today’s models
• Getting the most out of each pose
• Shooting for publications and websites
• The secrets of shooting magazine covers
• Specific techniques for various styles
• Basic and advanced photo techniques
• Choosing the correct equipment
• Working with online agencies
• Approaching potential models in public
• Shoot preparation
• Organizing shoots for maximum output
• Shooting professionally on a tight budget
• Working with studio flash
• The importance of The Magic Hours
• Shooting for the Adult industry
• Turn any space into a great set
• Post-production image manipulation
• Finding models via the internet
• The pros and cons of dating your models
• The many niches of erotic photography
• Shooting multiple nude models
• Working with wardrobe
• Composing with The Rule of Thirds
• Working with nude modeling agencies
• Maximizing your profits
• Going beyond “automatic” mode
• The fringe benefits
• Mastering light-manipulation tools
• Shooting outdoor nudes
Excerpt from Chapter 43:
For some of you, simply having beautiful women come over and take their clothes off will be payment enough. If you find yourself in this camp, I certainly can’t fault you. Without question, beautiful nude women are almost always a good thing to have around.
On the other hand, many of you won’t be content with this simple pleasure. Those of you in this group not only want the nude women, you also want to be paid for taking pictures of them.
Fortunately, not only is this situation possible, it’s actually quite simple.
In fact, once you begin making money from doing this type of photography, you may wonder how you could have ever done anything else. After all, in what other occupation does each workday begin by welcoming a beautiful model into your home or studio who is—at the very least—ready, willing, able, and eager to to take her clothes off and have you take pictures of her?
If your present job gives you this opportunity, well done. If not, read on...
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Michael Charles is a professional photographer based in Los Angeles. For over a decade, Michael has been shooting exclusively in the world of nude, erotic, and adult-oriented photography. His work has been featured in hundreds of national and international publications and appears on a wide variety of prominent websites.
From his years spent photographing the world’s most beautiful women, Michael has acquired a definitive knowledge regarding what it takes to succeed within the field of erotic photography.
Michael Charles
Jubilee is one of the most interesting models I’ve ever worked with. The first time I saw her she was wearing seriously tattered jeans, an old t-shirt, no shoes, and hiding under a tangled mass of hair. She looked like a street urchin from a Dickens novel. But underneath the hair, I couldn’t help but notice her soft and delicate features. I was also intrigued by the fact that she was carrying a tattered paperback version of Wuthering Heights.
From a photographer’s perspective, Jubilee’s a dream to work with. She loves being in front of the camera and thrives on creativity and experimentation.
Jubilee also has a thing for snakes. Her “best friend in the world” is an eight-foot-long boa constrictor that lives inside a gym bag next to her bed.
I once did an outdoor shoot with Jubilee at a house just off Mulholland Drive. She brought her boa with her and let it swim in the pool. It was quite an interesting day. I can say with certainty that you haven’t really lived until you’ve been in a small hot tub with a naked Jubilee and an eight-foot-long boa constrictor.
If such an opportunity every presents itself, I suggest you dive in.
Behind-the-scenes:
Money Shots is a complete course on the art of nude, glamour, and erotic photography.
Whether you’re looking to become a full-time professional, or simply interested in a hobby with amazing fringe benefits, Money Shots will get you there.
All for just $29
Available for immediate download through PayPal or via secure credit card transaction.
All for just $29
Available for immediate download through PayPal or via secure credit card transaction.
All for just $29
Available for immediate download through PayPal or via secure credit card transaction.
The Money Shots ebook:
This information packed ebook
contains 50 chapters and
65 razor-sharp images.
Plus Four Free Bonuses:
“The Money Shots Quick-Start Guide”
“The Pics That Click” instructional video
“10 Insider Secrets” audio lessons
A legal, printable model release
The Money Shots ebook:
This information packed ebook
contains 50 chapters and
65 razor-sharp images.
Plus Four Free Bonuses:
“The Money Shots Quick-Start Guide”
“The Pics That Click” instructional video
“10 Insider Secrets” audio lessons
A legal, printable model release