Nerves, nudes and excitement go hand in hand.
Patrick Falaniko • 4 July 2021
“I'd love to do a nude shoot but do you have strategies to make women comfortable to bare all?”
Our body positive nudes are really popular so I get asked this often.
The only strategy I have is to remind you, "there's no pressure here, at the end of the day. It’s your shoot, so when you’re ready, go for it. If you decide you're not feeling it, we shoot in lingerie"
My focus is on providing a space to express yourself and creating beautiful images.
Nerves are perfectly normal even for photoshoots that don't involve nudity. What I have found is it's the build up before booking and arriving at the studio that worry women the most, but usually comes with a big helping of excitement and anticipation, once we get started the nerves just drop away completely. And the fun and excitement of the session takes over.
I’ve also discovered many clients find it liberating, and absolutely love the freedom of nude sessions and are more comfortable in themselves and their bodies than they first thought.
So I'm confident you will too.
"An amazing experience. Patrick made me very comfortable and built my confidence throughout the session. The images which he sent me were incredible! So happy I took the plunge."
Jillian C
When it comes to body concerns, we discuss them openly, and I will use lighting and guide your posing to highlight the parts you love most. Sometimes we add a strategic prop or two.
I'll also take you through fun, breathe, connect and move steps to help you find your personal way to express yourself.
I do supply a robe for when you're getting your hair and makeup done and for when we're taking breaks, but you can always bring your favourite, we sometimes include a robe shot or two in our sessions if the mood takes us.
I love this Jillian chose. Backlit with natural window light to highlight her outline. During winter or evening shoots we use the same techniques with studio lights.
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