Photograph the Nude ― Artistic Techniques for Studio and Location Images

Artistic nude” is a subgenre of nude photography. In artistic nude images, the human body itself is the subject of the art. In these photographs, the subject typically does not make eye contact with the viewer and there is typically no emotion shown in the subject’s face or through the pose.

Peter Bilous teaches you how to choose the right equipment for the job, determine the suitability of a model with a particular body type (athletic, curvy, or thin) for the look you have in mind, and how to light, pose, and compose the image elements for maximum impact. You’ll survey work from the pioneers and contemporary masters in the subgenre and find inspiration for finessing your style or branching out into whole new realms of expression. You’ll also learn special approaches (long exposures, silhouettes, creative lighting, etc.) that will help you create standout work that satisfies your creative vision.

Peter Bilous was born and raised in Rochester, NY, where he currently resides. Although largely self taught, he did study photography at the Rochester Institute of Technology and has also attended several portraiture and nude photography workshops. He is also an instructor and has taught black and white darkroom workshops as well as a location portraiture class. Peter has traveled to many different parts of the United States and to the Caribbean to pursue his photography.

Peter’s work is a permanent part of the Elizabeth Collection at Artisan Works in Rochester. Past exhibits include: Image City Gallery, The Center at High Falls, Kodak Park’s main lobby and the VARGA Gallery in Woodstock NY. His images have appeared in various publications including: The New Nude magazine and the Woodstock Photography Workshops catalog. His first book,The Beginner's Guide to Photographing Nudes was published in 2009 by Amherst Media and is still available through book sellers worldwide.

Peter currently shoots commercial and artistic nudes in his studio in Rochester and at various locations around upstate New York. He is available for nude photography projects and is always interested in collaborating with creative people.