DAY 337

FASHION & BEAUTY

Shooting Lingerie

THE GLAMOROUS LIFE

Beautiful lingerie accentuates curves, forms the torso, lifts the bust, and provides an air of seduction. The style choice can direct attention to the desired parts of the body and conceal distracting parts (like tattoos). Stockings can add graphic appeal and save the photographer a lot of time in retouching all of the skin on the leg and knee areas. Vintage corsets can be found in antique dress shops and modern apparel in upscale retail stores. A fitting is recommended before the day of the shoot.

In this image, a classic three-piece set was chosen that complements beautifully the model’s body type and skin tone. The cross stitching of the high-waisted garter elongates the torso.

The lighting was a combination of softboxes to the front and sides of the model. The camera was set on a tripod to accommodate a slow shutter speed of 1/8 of a second at 400 ISO to allow the incandescent modeling lights in the soft boxes to add warmth to the image. —MR

Photo © Matthew Roharik.