Figure Studies vs. Intimate Portraits
Karen Simmons
You guys crack me up! Ok, this post certainly cannot be defined as
anything but on topic for this group. I'll eat my lens shade if it's
not! <g>
This past weekend we did a ... well, that's the problem... we don't know
what to call it. A nude session? Intimate portraits? Boudouir? <sp>
Tasteful erotica? Body as art?
Basically we photographed a woman in the nude but not naked (wrapped in
tulle, draped w/ a robe, on the bed w/ a strategically placed
comforter). Tastefully done for her boyfriend, lots of abstract stuff,
curve of a shoulder, angle of the jaw, hand skimming the hip/thigh.
Some "body as landscape" type of stuff. Mostly b&w, some infra-red.
Very little color. No feather boas, lacy undies, leather jackets, etc.
Just tasteful abstract nudes.
So, here's the problem: if you were going to advertise this as a
photographic service you offered (keeping in mind that we are a high end
studio that does weddings, families, and young children as a primary)
WHAT WOULD YOU CALL IT?
We've gone round and round on this issue. Figure studies is too
clinical. Intimate Portraits is just cheesy. Boudouir isn't really
what it is. How would you promote it to your clients (or how would you
like to hear about it as a client) and still maintain a high-end,
tasteful reputation?
Any and all feedback would be appreciated.
karen
--
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Karen Simmons, Photographer
The DK Gallery
http://www.thedkgallery.com
Atlanta, GA 404.233.1230
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SPECTRUM
I'd have to go with something such as fine art
portraiture. It leaves a lot to the imagination but I think you'd
want it clear that this isn't the same as boudoir.
Now, about selling it ? Boy is that going to be fun ! I'd
imagine that it would sell itself anyway. Something really unique
often does. But I'd put a little note around saying "fine art" in
really jazzing fonts with a "portrait" section that you had
specifically conceived for the ad.
BTW, I'd be very interested in this concept so I hope you
add it to your site.
Regards,
------------------------------------------------------------
John S. Douglas
Spectrum Photographic Inc. - http://www.spectrumphoto.com
Website:Portraiture, Wedding Photography, Darkroom Info.,
World Field Photographers Association, FAQ's & More!
------------------------------------------------------------
Frederic Goudal
Karen Simmons <ka...@thedkgallery.com> writes:
> This past weekend we did a ... well, that's the problem... we don't know
> what to call it. A nude session? Intimate portraits? Boudouir? <sp>
> Tasteful erotica? Body as art?
>
> Basically we photographed a woman in the nude but not naked (wrapped in
> tulle, draped w/ a robe, on the bed w/ a strategically placed
> comforter). Tastefully done for her boyfriend, lots of abstract stuff,
> curve of a shoulder, angle of the jaw, hand skimming the hip/thigh.
> Some "body as landscape" type of stuff. Mostly b&w, some infra-red.
> Very little color. No feather boas, lacy undies, leather jackets, etc.
> Just tasteful abstract nudes.
>
> So, here's the problem: if you were going to advertise this as a
> photographic service you offered (keeping in mind that we are a high end
> studio that does weddings, families, and young children as a primary)
> WHAT WOULD YOU CALL IT?
I would call that the usual pseudo glamour stuff that has to be
explicitely named tasteful ?
Ok sorry.. I always forgot that you have to sell things.
>
> We've gone round and round on this issue. Figure studies is too
> clinical. Intimate Portraits is just cheesy. Boudouir isn't really
> what it is. How would you promote it to your clients (or how would you
> like to hear about it as a client) and still maintain a high-end,
> tasteful reputation?
As you describe it this are photo that are done by a woman for her
boyfriend/husband. Maybe you could put emphasis in the "love gift
photos" or things like that. Ok let's say "fineart love gift photos"
or "tastefull parts of my body for my sweet heart ?" As I'm a damn
french you'll understant that I have not the sense of the english
formula, so what I say is just the core concepts.
f.g.
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Bernard
Frederic Goudal wrote:
> I would call that the usual pseudo glamour stuff that has to be
> explicitely named tasteful ?
>
> Ok sorry.. I always forgot that you have to sell things.
>
> >
> > We've gone round and round on this issue. Figure studies is too
> > clinical. Intimate Portraits is just cheesy. Boudouir isn't really
>
> > what it is. How would you promote it to your clients (or how would
> you
> > like to hear about it as a client) and still maintain a high-end,
> > tasteful reputation?
>
> As you describe it this are photo that are done by a woman for her
> boyfriend/husband. Maybe you could put emphasis in the "love gift
> photos" or things like that. Ok let's say "fineart love gift photos"
> or "tastefull parts of my body for my sweet heart ?" As I'm a damn
> french you'll understant that I have not the sense of the english
> formula, so what I say is just the core concepts.
Hahaha....... Freddy, I think you're doing pretty good this time!
Bernard.
Robert Baham
SPECTRUM wrote:
> I'd have to go with something such as fine art
> portraiture.
> ------------------------------------------------------------
> John S. Douglas
> Spectrum Photographic Inc. - http://www.spectrumphoto.com
> Website:Portraiture, Wedding Photography, Darkroom Info.,
> World Field Photographers Association, FAQ's & More!
> ------------------------------------------------------------
>
Is "fine art" supposed to be a euphemism for naked?
Robert Baham
http://Chapapeela.Com
Bernard
Robert Baham wrote:
> SPECTRUM wrote:
>
> > I'd have to go with something such as fine art
> > portraiture.
>
> Is "fine art" supposed to be a euphemism for naked?
I appears to be such, Robert. I was pretty surprised when I first found
out, though.
"Oh hey, fine art!" and then I got some bare butt shoved in my face.....
And then it kept happening.... and then finally I got the message. Some
folks like to take pictures of bare butts, but are afraid to come out
for it.
fine art my ass!
Bernard.
Frederic Goudal
Robert Baham <Ba...@Chapapeela.Com> writes:
> SPECTRUM wrote:
> > I'd have to go with something such as fine art
> > portraiture.
> Is "fine art" supposed to be a euphemism for naked?
Usually fine art is a business synomym of uninspired, insipid, unimaginative.
Another one is "creative".
> Robert Baham
> http://Chapapeela.Com
Bernard
Frederic Goudal wrote:
> Robert Baham <Ba...@Chapapeela.Com> writes:
> > SPECTRUM wrote:
> > > I'd have to go with something such as fine art
> > > portraiture.
> > Is "fine art" supposed to be a euphemism for naked?
>
> Usually fine art is a business synomym of uninspired, insipid,
> unimaginative.
> Another one is "creative".
Freddy, you're one cool dude!
Bernard.
SPECTRUM
No. Just fine art !
Regards,
------------------------------------------------------------
John S. Douglas
Spectrum Photographic Inc. - http://www.spectrumphoto.com
Website:Portraiture, Wedding Photography, Darkroom Info.,
World Field Photographers Association, FAQ's & More!
------------------------------------------------------------
On Tue, 28 Apr 1998 06:43:43 -0400, Robert Baham
<Ba...@Chapapeela.Com> wrote:
>
>
>SPECTRUM wrote:
>
>> I'd have to go with something such as fine art
>> portraiture.
>> ------------------------------------------------------------
>> John S. Douglas
>> Spectrum Photographic Inc. - http://www.spectrumphoto.com
>> Website:Portraiture, Wedding Photography, Darkroom Info.,
>> World Field Photographers Association, FAQ's & More!
>> ------------------------------------------------------------
>>
>
>Is "fine art" supposed to be a euphemism for naked?
>
>Robert Baham
>http://Chapapeela.Com
R.Baker
Karen Simmons wrote:
>
> You guys crack me up! Ok, this post certainly cannot be defined as
> anything but on topic for this group. I'll eat my lens shade if it's
> not! <g>
>
> what to call it. A nude session? Intimate portraits? Boudouir? <sp>
> Tasteful erotica? Body as art?
>
> Basically we photographed a woman in the nude but not naked (wrapped in
> tulle, draped w/ a robe, on the bed w/ a strategically placed
> comforter). Tastefully done for her boyfriend, lots of abstract stuff,
> curve of a shoulder, angle of the jaw, hand skimming the hip/thigh.
> Some "body as landscape" type of stuff. Mostly b&w, some infra-red.
> Very little color. No feather boas, lacy undies, leather jackets, etc.
> Just tasteful abstract nudes.
>
> So, here's the problem: if you were going to advertise this as a
> photographic service you offered (keeping in mind that we are a high end
> studio that does weddings, families, and young children as a primary)
> WHAT WOULD YOU CALL IT?
>
> clinical. Intimate Portraits is just cheesy. Boudouir isn't really
> what it is. How would you promote it to your clients (or how would you
> like to hear about it as a client) and still maintain a high-end,
> tasteful reputation?
>
>
> karen
> ----------------------------
> Karen Simmons, Photographer
> The DK Gallery
> http://www.thedkgallery.com
> Atlanta, GA 404.233.1230
> ----------------------------
Sounds like pure glamour to me Karen......
Brian McNeill
Frederic Goudal <gou...@info.enserb.u-bordeaux.fr> writes:
>As you describe it this are photo that are done by a woman for her
>boyfriend/husband. Maybe you could put emphasis in the "love gift
>photos" or things like that. Ok let's say "fineart love gift photos"
>or "tastefull parts of my body for my sweet heart ?" As I'm a damn
>french you'll understant that I have not the sense of the english
>formula, so what I say is just the core concepts.
>f.g.
>--
> Filh photography. A taste of freedom in a conventional world.
>------------------------------------------------------------------
> New web site address http://www.i-france.com/filh
> e-mail gou...@enserb.u-bordeaux.fr
Frederic, tell us in French and we can get it translated!
Later,
--
Brian McNeill McNeill Photography 1511 Hatfield Valley Road
bm...@jtan.com Voice 215.368.3326 Hatfield, PA 19440
Fax 215.368.6807
Frederic Goudal
bm...@jtan.com (Brian McNeill) writes:
>
> Frederic Goudal <gou...@info.enserb.u-bordeaux.fr> writes:
>
> >As you describe it this are photo that are done by a woman for her
> >boyfriend/husband. Maybe you could put emphasis in the "love gift
> >photos" or things like that. Ok let's say "fineart love gift photos"
> >or "tastefull parts of my body for my sweet heart ?" As I'm a damn
> >french you'll understant that I have not the sense of the english
> >formula, so what I say is just the core concepts.
>
> Frederic, tell us in French and we can get it translated!
It can't for example we don't have the "fine art" concept here. In
fact we have it it's call "artisanat d'art" but it's not really used
to qualify the object, more the craftman who is an "artisant
d'art". So here begins the difficulties.
But I would put something like "un peu de mon corps pour beaucoup de
mon coeur" which could translate as "a bit of my body for a lot of my
heart" but in the french version the words "corps" and "coeur" have a
very similar phonetic which make the sentence more interesting that
the english one. If we wan't a longer formula with more "tastefull
comments" we could do like that :
"Un peu de mon corps dans un écrin de lumière pour tout mon coeur dans
un lit d'amour".
But it would be better with the violin and a sunset background with a
glass of true champagne.
Bill Guy
Karen Simmons wrote:
> This past weekend we did a ... well, that's the problem... we don't know
> what to call it. A nude session? Intimate portraits? Boudouir? <sp>
> Tasteful erotica? Body as art?
>
Your first question is how do want to market this. If you are going to
present this to clients are you looking to get into Glamour portraits or
stay with Art studies?
At our studio we do both. We have an album we show clients that
contains a wide range of images showing the Glamour poses and B/W more of
Wesson than Playboy. This way the client can decide what they have in
mind. The cover of the album is labeled Romantic Portraits since for most
of our clients this is going to be special gift and we will always let them
that we can produces portraits that are more Romantic than revealing.
If this is not for sale and just a creative exercise then call it
anything you want.
DCJPhtgrfy
Karen Simmons <ka...@thedkgallery.com> wrote:
>This past weekend we did a ... well, that's the problem... we don't know
>what to call it. A nude session? Intimate portraits? Boudouir? <sp>
>Tasteful erotica? Body as art?...
>So, here's the problem: if you were going to advertise this as a
>photographic service you offered (keeping in mind that we are a high end
>studio that does weddings, families, and young children as a primary)
>WHAT WOULD YOU CALL IT?...
I usually ask the opinion of someone that I respect, and feel that is doing
better than I am. You must have a much higher opinion of the average
participant of this NG than I do.
DCJ
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Karen Simmons
R.Baker wrote:
> Sounds like pure glamour to me Karen......
Maybe. I don't know. My concept of "glamour" photography is the
makeover, high fashion, headshots type stuff that the stores at the mall
sell. Or even the wet t-shirt, lacy undies, Vogue type look.
Also around here I think most people tend to associate the phrase
glamour with "Glamour Shots". I might be wrong.
What we did for this woman was different from that in feel. It was
sensual in some ways, playful in some, but I don't think any of it was
"sexy" or "erotic". Of course my partner and I have realized that the
male/female perspective on those words - sexy, sensual, erotic, etc. -
are worlds apart.
Oh well.
Karen
Karen Simmons
Frederic Goudal wrote:
> But I would put something like "un peu de mon corps pour beaucoup de
> mon coeur" which could translate as "a bit of my body for a lot of my
> heart" but in the french version the words "corps" and "coeur" have a
> very similar phonetic which make the sentence more interesting that
> the english one. If we wan't a longer formula with more "tastefull
> comments" we could do like that :
>
> "Un peu de mon corps dans un écrin de lumière pour tout mon coeur dans
> un lit d'amour".
>
> But it would be better with the violin and a sunset background with a
> glass of true champagne.
Frederic,
Everything is better w/ a violin, sunset, and champagne. To my way of
thinking, anyway!
I like the concept, though, and the more I think about it, the more it
works. Don't call it anything short -- be descriptive. I like the idea
of "a little of my body...". Of course it sounds better in French
(don't most things?) <g>.
Hmmm - ideas to work with. Thanks.
Karen
Michael Quack
Karen Simmons <ka...@thedkgallery.com> schrieb im Beitrag
<35452DDB...@thedkgallery.com>...
> So, here's the problem: if you were going to advertise this as a
> photographic service you offered (keeping in mind that we are a high end
> studio that does weddings, families, and young children as a primary)
> WHAT WOULD YOU CALL IT?
>
> We've gone round and round on this issue. Figure studies is too
> clinical. Intimate Portraits is just cheesy. Boudouir isn't really
> what it is. How would you promote it to your clients (or how would you
> like to hear about it as a client) and still maintain a high-end,
> tasteful reputation?
Put no label to it, let sample pictures speak. Someone will
accidently find a label while reviewing these shots in your
portfolio. Until then, maybe "Secret Portraits" ??
--
Michael Quack
<photo...@aol.com>
Rick Martin
This oughtta light her off !
DCJPhtgrfy wrote:
> Karen Simmons <ka...@thedkgallery.com> wrote:
>
> >This past weekend we did a ... well, that's the problem... we don't know
> >what to call it. A nude session? Intimate portraits? Boudouir? <sp>
> >Tasteful erotica? Body as art?...
>
> >So, here's the problem: if you were going to advertise this as a
> >photographic service you offered (keeping in mind that we are a high end
> >studio that does weddings, families, and young children as a primary)
> >WHAT WOULD YOU CALL IT?...
>
> I usually ask the opinion of someone that I respect, and feel that is doing
> better than I am. You must have a much higher opinion of the average
> participant of this NG than I do.
>
> DCJ
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Frederic Goudal
Karen Simmons <ka...@thedkgallery.com> writes:
>
> R.Baker wrote:
>
> > Sounds like pure glamour to me Karen......
>
> Maybe. I don't know. My concept of "glamour" photography is the
> makeover, high fashion, headshots type stuff that the stores at the mall
> sell. Or even the wet t-shirt, lacy undies, Vogue type look.
>
> Also around here I think most people tend to associate the phrase
> glamour with "Glamour Shots". I might be wrong.
I'm very sad when I see the glamour word beeing so deprecated. Glamour
done in Vogue in the 50's has another quality standard than what is
called glamour today. It finally had nothing to do with all thoose
pseudo-erotic, where finalyy censorship or selfcensorship is the only
reason why you don't see open genitalia.
Frederic Goudal
Karen Simmons <ka...@thedkgallery.com> writes:
> Frederic Goudal wrote:
> > "Un peu de mon corps dans un écrin de lumière pour tout mon coeur dans
> > un lit d'amour".
> >
> > But it would be better with the violin and a sunset background with a
> > glass of true champagne.
>
> Frederic,
>
> Everything is better w/ a violin, sunset, and champagne. To my way of
> thinking, anyway!
That's surely where we differ. I sometimes like good champagne
(althought it something hard to find). But I'm definitively not romantic.
>
> I like the concept, though, and the more I think about it, the more it
> works. Don't call it anything short -- be descriptive. I like the idea
> of "a little of my body...". Of course it sounds better in French
> (don't most things?) <g>.
I don't know. I'm currently discussing with a woman from middle europa
and it sound very good to. Btw the last french sentence (first in
this post) should more or less translate as : "A bit of by body in a
light case (in the meaning of jewel case) for all my heart in a love
stream..."
Jud Hofmann
Karen -
>So, here's the problem: if you were going to advertise this as a
>photographic service you offered (keeping in mind that we are a high end
>studio that does weddings, families, and young children as a primary)
>WHAT WOULD YOU CALL IT?
>
>We've gone round and round on this issue. Figure studies is too
>clinical. Intimate Portraits is just cheesy. Boudouir isn't really
>what it is. How would you promote it to your clients (or how would you
>like to hear about it as a client) and still maintain a high-end,
>tasteful reputation?
Personal photography.
Jud Hofmann
Phil
In article <35452DDB...@thedkgallery.com>, Karen Simmons
<ka...@thedkgallery.com> writes
>You guys crack me up! Ok, this post certainly cannot be defined as
>anything but on topic for this group. I'll eat my lens shade if it's
>not! <g>
>
>what to call it. A nude session? Intimate portraits? Boudouir? <sp>
>
>Basically we photographed a woman in the nude but not naked (wrapped in
>tulle, draped w/ a robe, on the bed w/ a strategically placed
>comforter). Tastefully done for her boyfriend, lots of abstract stuff,
>curve of a shoulder, angle of the jaw, hand skimming the hip/thigh.
>Some "body as landscape" type of stuff. Mostly b&w, some infra-red.
>Very little color. No feather boas, lacy undies, leather jackets, etc.
>Just tasteful abstract nudes.
>
>
>karen
My choice would be simply "Intimate Portraits"
--
Phil
Ryan Shawgo
<snip>
:>Some "body as landscape" type of stuff. Mostly b&w, some infra-red.
:>Just tasteful abstract nudes.
Play on words? Bodyscapes or figurescapes?
Ryan Shawgo sha...@umr.edu
http://www.umr.edu/~shawgo the SkyLight Gallery
Bruce Caines
In a previous post, Phil <Ph...@phisys.demon.co.uk> was heard to have
murmured:
:In article <35452DDB...@thedkgallery.com>, Karen Simmons
:<ka...@thedkgallery.com> writes
:
[snip]
:>This past weekend we did a ... well, that's the problem... we don't know
:>what to call it. A nude session? Intimate portraits? Boudouir? <sp>
:>Tasteful erotica? Body as art?
:>
:>Basically we photographed a woman in the nude but not naked (wrapped in
:>tulle, draped w/ a robe, on the bed w/ a strategically placed
:>comforter).
[snip]
:>Just tasteful abstract nudes.
:>
:>So, here's the problem: if you were going to advertise this as a
:>photographic service you offered (keeping in mind that we are a high end
:>studio that does weddings, families, and young children as a primary)
:>WHAT WOULD YOU CALL IT?
[snip]
:My choice would be simply "Intimate Portraits"
:
I agree with Phil. If you feel the need to give it a name, "Intimate
Portraits seems to be the most appropriate.
Bruce Caines
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Georgette Oden
Karen--
How about "charm portraits"? It kind of communicates the idea that you're
not photographing just her body, but her essence and personality-- making
it a more personal and intimate gift.. or "gifts of intimate charm"?
Just brainstorming...
Georgette
Ray Turner
Phil wrote in message ...
>In article <35452DDB...@thedkgallery.com>, Karen Simmons
><ka...@thedkgallery.com> writes
>>This past weekend we did a ... well, that's the problem... we don't know
>>what to call it. >>WHAT WOULD YOU CALL IT?
>>
>>Any and all feedback would be appreciated.
>>
>>karen
>
>My choice would be simply "Intimate Portraits"
>--
>Phil
Karen,
I can't remember where I saw it, but about 4 or 5 years ago, when the
intimate portait trend was just starting, I saw someone advertise them as
"Portraits for His Eyes Only". I thought at the time, it was kind of
catchy.
ray
Bruce Caines
In a previous post, Georgette Oden <gi...@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu> was heard
to have murmured:
:How about "charm portraits"?
This one actually made me LOL. I instantly had the image of teenage
girls in finishing school being photographed after completing their
studies. Wearing frilly pink dresses, patent leather shoes, and
looking nauseatingly cute.
Probably not what you had in mind. ;)
Jak
>You guys crack me up! Ok, this post certainly cannot be defined as
>anything but on topic for this group. I'll eat my lens shade if it's
>not! <g>
>
>This past weekend we did a ... well, that's the problem... we don't know
>what to call it. A nude session? Intimate portraits? Boudouir? <sp>
>Tasteful erotica? Body as art?
>
>Basically we photographed a woman in the nude but not naked (wrapped in
>tulle, draped w/ a robe, on the bed w/ a strategically placed
>comforter). Tastefully done for her boyfriend, lots of abstract stuff,
>curve of a shoulder, angle of the jaw, hand skimming the hip/thigh.
>Some "body as landscape" type of stuff. Mostly b&w, some infra-red.
>Very little color. No feather boas, lacy undies, leather jackets, etc.
>Just tasteful abstract nudes.
>
>So, here's the problem: if you were going to advertise this as a
>photographic service you offered (keeping in mind that we are a high end
>studio that does weddings, families, and young children as a primary)
>WHAT WOULD YOU CALL IT?
>
>We've gone round and round on this issue. Figure studies is too
>clinical. Intimate Portraits is just cheesy. Boudouir isn't really
>what it is. How would you promote it to your clients (or how would you
>like to hear about it as a client) and still maintain a high-end,
>tasteful reputation?
>
>Any and all feedback would be appreciated.
>
>karen
>--
>----------------------------
>Karen Simmons, Photographer
> The DK Gallery
>http://www.thedkgallery.com
>Atlanta, GA 404.233.1230
>----------------------------
//Hey Karen,---Use something that sparks the customer's imagination
like " Romantic Interlude Portraiture" or
"Intimate Interlude"
NJFotomakr
>>We've gone round and round on this issue. Figure studies is too
>>clinical. Intimate Portraits is just cheesy. Boudouir isn't really
>>what it is.
I really don't see "Figure Studies" as being too clinical. Figure studies are
exactly what you are doing. Tastefully done,very hard to do. Intimate Portraits
is cheesy(I wouldn't use it) and like you say,"boudoir" isn't what it is. Just
my opinion...............
Makepeace Lake/Weymouth Furnace
Black and White Photography
Chris Coleman
>>So, here's the problem: if you were going to advertise this as a
>>photographic service you offered (keeping in mind that we are a high end
>>studio that does weddings, families, and young children as a primary)
>>WHAT WOULD YOU CALL IT?
Yes, I like "Intimate Interlude". Here's another suggestion. What about "Body Art". (Psst!
There's a pun there, for those clever enough to appreciate it <g> )
Chris.
kingsnake
No, no no no no...
It would have to be listed somewhere between
"Flattering figures"
and
"Floundering floozies",
such as:
"Fleshly fantasies"
or
"Flippant frenzies". ;->
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For those that have no sins <g> of humor, they will find
"sympathy" in the modern dictionary, between "shit" and "syphilis".
However, this newsgroup seems to, at one time or another, have run the gamut
of all of the above ... :-)
In article <6k88p3$98f$1...@f02s02.tac.net>, col...@ibm.net (Chris Coleman) did
write:
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Karen-
My product name for such a portrait was "Intimacies Glamour Portraits" and
it covered the gamut of glamour portraits from SI Swimsuit Edition to
Playboy-type nudes.
Fred
Jak wrote in message ...
>In article <35452DDB...@thedkgallery.com>, ka...@thedkgallery.com
wrote:
>
>>You guys crack me up! Ok, this post certainly cannot be defined as
>>anything but on topic for this group. I'll eat my lens shade if it's
>>not! <g>
>>
>>This past weekend we did a ... well, that's the problem... we don't know
>>what to call it. A nude session? Intimate portraits? Boudouir? <sp>
>>Tasteful erotica? Body as art?
>>
>>Basically we photographed a woman in the nude but not naked (wrapped in
>>tulle, draped w/ a robe, on the bed w/ a strategically placed
>>comforter). Tastefully done for her boyfriend, lots of abstract stuff,
>>curve of a shoulder, angle of the jaw, hand skimming the hip/thigh.
>>Some "body as landscape" type of stuff. Mostly b&w, some infra-red.
>>Very little color. No feather boas, lacy undies, leather jackets, etc.
>>Just tasteful abstract nudes.
>>
>>So, here's the problem: if you were going to advertise this as a
>>photographic service you offered (keeping in mind that we are a high end
>>studio that does weddings, families, and young children as a primary)
>>WHAT WOULD YOU CALL IT?
>>
>>We've gone round and round on this issue. Figure studies is too
>>clinical. Intimate Portraits is just cheesy. Boudouir isn't really
>>what it is. How would you promote it to your clients (or how would you
>>like to hear about it as a client) and still maintain a high-end,
>>tasteful reputation?
>>
>>Any and all feedback would be appreciated.
>>
>>karen
>>--
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>>Karen Simmons, Photographer
>> The DK Gallery
>>http://www.thedkgallery.com
>>Atlanta, GA 404.233.1230
>>----------------------------
>
>//Hey Karen,---Use something that sparks the customer's imagination
> like " Romantic Interlude Portraiture" or
>"Intimate Interlude"
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kingsnake
SERIOUSLY:
How about:
Informal Anomalities
Casual Captures
Indifferent Endeavors
The Body Beautiful
Artistic License
Line and Form
Human Art Form, an Adventure
The Body Beautiful
-just a few ideas :-)