Intimate Photos While Being Overweight

Kaz_Blue · Dec 17, 2023

Hello all! I was wondering if I could get some advice on taking intimate photos of myself for romantic partners while being overweight. How to make myself feel and look good, what equipment to use, etc. Trying to do research on tips and tricks for the endeavor. Sincerely, Kaz.

Original katomi · Dec 19, 2023

Kaz have a look at the NSFW section and REM to Read the rules section before posting intimate images

Jeff15 · Dec 19, 2023

Not a good idea... :boggled:

AlanKlein · Dec 19, 2023

Intimate?

cgw · Dec 19, 2023

With respect, try Google for "intimate self-portrait" or whatever search terms suit you. Guessing you're aware that your project will involve technical matters requiring additional research and experimentation.
This site can possibly help with specific technical advice once you get started.

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limr · Dec 19, 2023

Jeff15 said:
Not a good idea...

Why?

limr · Dec 19, 2023

AlanKlein said:
Intimate?

Boudoir, obviously.

limr · Dec 19, 2023

Original katomi said:
Kaz have a look at the NSFW section and REM to Read the rules section before posting intimate images

The OP didn't mention posting the pictures, just asked for advice for how to take them.

smoke665 · Dec 21, 2023

Kaz_Blue said:
Hello all! I was wondering if I could get some advice on taking intimate photos of myself for romantic partners while being overweight. How to make myself feel and look good, what equipment to use, etc. Trying to do research on tips and tricks for the endeavor. Sincerely, Kaz.

If you are serious about this, then tell us what equipment you already have, and if you have a budget for more equipment. Photography equipment, (cameras, lenses, lighting, modifiers, backgrounds, etc) can run thousands of dollars.

When shooting someone with extra pounds you want to avoid full facing shots. Using the angles you turn the body slightly (3/4 pose) with face turned toward camera, and perspective by angling the body away from the camera slightly. Lighting any subject is a matter of adding light to those things you want to reveal (highlights), and taking light away from what you want to conceal (shadows), Avoid wide angle lenses as the will make anything closest to the camera appear larger. Using a longer focal length 90-135mm will make the face appear thinner.

JoeW · Dec 21, 2023

Kaz, I'm going to need more information from you before I can give you specifics. For instance, I don't know your sexual orientation and who you're trying to appeal to. I pose men differently then I pose women.

Additionally, you mention "self portraits"--so basically selfies. As a general rule, unless you want the stereotypical "here's a nude picture of me holding my phone reflected in the bathroom window" then I'm going to need to know more about what equipment you have and your level of expertise with it. For instance, do you have a tripod (or something to stabilize your camera)? Do you have a remote trigger release?

Finally, be blunt here. What specifically is the medium here you're looking to post on? An escort site? A dating site? IG? A pickup/sexually oriented site?

OK, those unknowns out there (and without answers, I can't give you more details), let me give you some generalities. Poses make all the difference. You can pose in ways that hide weight or minimize unflattering elements (like a belly or a C-scar or big thighs). You can pose in ways that enhance certain assets (making a bust look bigger). Posing and camera angle is critical here.

So without knowing any more details from you, let me offer a couple of general pieces of advice. If you're overweight, put the camera above you (or at least no lower than eye-level). Below eye-level and you gain a double-chin (even if you're thin--even more so if you aren't). Don't face the camera straight on--that adds 5-10 pounds and makes you look heavier. A huge soft box (like 6-8 feet) behind you will make you look thinner as the light wraps around you. Fabric is your friend--so lace or translucent cloth can show form without making things too explicit.

Finally, expect to shoot 200 exposures for everyone single shot you think is a keeper. Selfies that are flattering are tough. Shooting them to minimize your unflattering elements are tougher. Making them look sexy or romantic or hot is tougher still. So the single best advice is engage a professional photographer. Be explicit upfront about what you're looking for. But if you insist upon doing this as a selfie, expect to do a lot of trial and error before you start to go "okay, I light the lighting and backdrop, not I need to get the pose down."