Sexual but Subtle Makeup Techniques for Shooting Intimate Beauty Portraits
This article explains how photographers can enhance their models' natural beauty while shooting intimate portraiture...
Literary Erotica Reinterpretations
Classic erotic texts—like those by Anaïs Nin, Bataille, or Colette—are sometimes reinterpreted through modern photography and illustration in Lascivia, which...
It's time for another fun writing exercise! Let's dive into the iconic "bathtub shot" motif. This is an image that has been used time and again throughout photography history to convey a sense of...
Belly dancing has been practiced since ancient times in the Middle East for both entertainment and spiritual purposes. It involves hip shaking and isolating specific parts of the body to create...
The Archive and Legacy of Newlook Pin Up Magazine
Newlook Pin Up magazine is a publication dedicated to promoting the beauty and empowerment of women through unique pin-up photography. Since its...
Club International is an American magazine specializing in visual representations of women's beauty and style that has been published since 1965. Its editorial policy focuses on the promotion of...
Erotic magazines have been around since the early twentieth century, providing readers with a visual feast of erotic imagery that has shaped societal attitudes towards sex and sexuality. From pinup...
Explanation of early erotic photography styles
The history of erotic photography is closely tied to the development of modern visual media, particularly print publications. Early erotic...