Nude Art Photography Courses

About this course

Participants examine how lighting shapes nude art photography, including hard, soft, low-key and high-key approaches, and work with studio lighting equipment. The course also covers camera settings, light meters, metering modes, focal length and lens classification. Teaching takes place in a small group, with practical work on set alongside a professional model. Participants develop approaches to composition, posing and directing, and practise setting up backdrops, props and lighting to achieve a chosen mood or style.

What you'll learn

• Distinguish between hard, soft, low-key and high-key lighting styles
• Use studio lighting equipment and arrange lighting for a chosen mood
• Apply manual camera settings, light-meter readings and metering modes
• Assess focal length and lens types for nude photography
• Compose images and direct posing when working with a model
• Set up a studio using backdrops, props and lighting

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for improver-level photographers with a good understanding of basic exposure and manual camera settings. Participation involves practical studio work in a small group, including working with a professional model and receiving individual feedback.

• Basic knowledge of aperture, shutter speed, ISO and exposure modes is strongly advised
• Confidence using a camera’s manual settings is strongly advised

Before you go

• A mirrorless, DSLR or compact camera with full manual controls is required, although the provider can provide a camera if needed.
• The provider supplies the necessary props and accessories.
• Participants are advised to bring their camera manual, a fully charged battery and an empty memory card.
• Comfortable shoes are recommended.
• An external flash may be brought if owned.