Set the Mood With Lighting
You'd rather not do it in the dark, but she's self-conscious about how her body looks in the buff. The compromise: lighting that complements her curves while hiding her flaws. Jeff Kent, a senior editor at Professional Photographer magazine, recommends that you first fit a desk lamp with a low-wattage "soft light" bulb, then tilt the shade away from your partner so the light reflects off a nearby wall. This technique, known as "bouncing," disperses light around the room, creating a more subtle effect.
You'd rather not do it in the dark, but she's self-conscious about how her body looks in the buff. The compromise: lighting that complements her curves while hiding her flaws. Jeff Kent, a senior editor at Professional Photographer magazine, recommends that you first fit a desk lamp with a low-wattage "soft light" bulb, then tilt the shade away from your partner so the light reflects off a nearby wall. This technique, known as "bouncing," disperses light around the room, creating a more subtle effect.