Rod Ashford Books

The nude is a difficult subject to light. This book gives ideas on lighting nude and semi-nude figures, based on successful examples by established and renowned photographers. This revised edition features all new three-dimensional illustrations, plus new images from photographers working in digital. The pictures in Lighting for Nude Photography are both beautiful and inspiring, covering full nude and semi-nude erotica, working from natural light and simple light setups, to complex multi-light arrangements. The accompanying diagrams provide a starting point for readers to experiment with their own photography. Rod Ashford is a professional photographer whose work is in demand all over the world. He regularly writes about the business of photography and his articles have appeared in every major British photographic magazine. He is also the author of 500 Lighting Hints, Tips, and Techniques for RotoVision. He lives in Surrey, UK.

Artists have celebrated the beauty of the female form for over 20,000 years. Since the invention of the camera, however, erotic photography has gained a popularity unlike any other medium. The strong reactions to these images attest to their enduring power, and books that collect such images are perennial bestsellers worldwide. In "Erotique," over 200 color, duotone, and black-and-white photographs guide the viewer through the techniques, fashions, and styles of erotic photography that have evolved since the mid-19th century.