Here are 22 pictures from the Lovegrove Nudes workshop I recently held at the fabulous Pipewell Hall. All the pictures were shot on a Fujifilm X-Pro1 with the 18mm-55mm, 35mm or 14mm lenses plus a couple of frames were shot on my trusty and beloved Fujifilm X100. We worked with natural light or one Lupolux spotlight with Scattergels. I kept the number of delegates to 6 and everyone had the opportunity to capture all these images and many many more. NSFW after the break
Hair and make up: Claudia Lucia
02. I took the first two pictures the evening before the workshop. I’d not shot with Camilla before and I wanted to clear my nerves before the workshop itself. Thank you Camilla for your patience, and professionalism. Corset by Lisa Keating.
03. We started the workshop at the grand entrance to the Hall.
04. In the big dining room I closed most of the shutters to create this dark low key atmosphere.
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06. Classical window light portraits are the easiest to take and always generate results. I concentrated on revealing the shape of Camilla’s cheekbones and I let the light glance across her body to create shadows.
07. Part of the process of creating my nude portrait series is to capture personality and depth. I like to get beyond the bumps and curves and generate a real partnership. Developing any intimacy in a group situation with nudity involved requires trust and understanding.
09. I love Camilla’s profile and I started to explore it from various angles.
10. I like aligning arms and legs to get follow through in diagonals.
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12. Camilla’s jaw line, chin curve and nose profile are wonderful. The sheen on her skin and the crisp hard light from the Lupolux are a perfect combination.
13. The set ups on a Lovegrove Nudes workshop are usually shot with or without nudity. Most delegates prefer covered up or implied nudity. Occasionally I will shoot lingerie or partially clothed too where the setting is right for it.
14. I’m in a wonderful place with this kind of connection. Notice the shadows from Camilla’s eyelashes. You only get this clarity with classic hard light.
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17. Corset by Lisa Keating The high vantage point is gained by holding the X100 above my head and using the LCD screen to frame the picture.
19. Classical light in a classical environment. Corset by Lisa Keating.
20. The weather was kind to us so we had time for a few frames outside before the cold set into Camilla’s bones.
21. Classic Lovegrove lighting done natures way.
22. One of my favourite shots of 2013. This will print up beautifully.
I have arranged one more Lovegrove Nudes workshop in the UK. Details are here. The workshop features the wonderful Carla Monaco and is to be held at the dramatic and sumptuous Maunsel House in Somerset on August 12th. Aimed at the keen amateur and aspiring professional photographers alike. At the time of writing there are just four places left. Treat yourself and make it happen. Email Laura or Damien with any questions you may have.
Beautiful work from a master of light. Will be booking myself onto one of your courses soon Damien. Inspiring work!
Thanks Linus,
Your kind words are really appreciated. You might like to see this set too: https://www.prophotonut.com/2013/08/14/lovegrove-nudes-featuring-carla-monaco-nsfw/
Kindest regards,
Damien.
Great work as always Damien
Thanks Phillip :)
I LOVE these!!!! Had such a wonderful day with the very talented Damien, the amazing MUA Claudia, and all the delegates were a dream group!
Thanks Camilla, you were fab :)
Best wishes, Damien.
Like the woodland images Damien
Thanks Richard :)