Photographing Women

CHAPTER 7

Lying Poses

When you’re photographing female subjects lying down, your goal should always be to pay particular attention to their curves (Figure 7.1). When you’re lying down, skin, muscle, and fat redistribute throughout the body and can look less than flattering. This is where knowledge of the concept of skin elasticity comes in handy; remember that to eliminate bunching skin, you’ll need to elongate the body. This is absolutely paramount when you’re trying to photograph subjects who are essentially huddled in bed.

Also keep in mind that when photographing women in lying poses, lens choice is critical. Using longer wide focal lengths can lengthen the body and make women look taller than they are in person. The images in Figures 7.2 ...