FabSwingers.com forum: Photography

By *akingHay OP Couple
5 weeks ago

Mayfield

Morning all

One of the things I really like is getting good quality photos and videos from meets. There’s a few profiles on here that manage to get amazing shots and I wondered if anyone had some tips to share for budding David Bailey’s?

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5 weeks ago

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By (user no longer on site)
5 weeks ago

It's all about angles and lighting. Not even lighting in some cases, just getting the right pose. Also sucking it in and hiding the flabby bits. Hubby takes our photos and he likes to think he knows what people want to see.

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By *akingHay OP Couple
5 weeks ago

Mayfield

I tend to take photos during the 'action' so a more cinema verite style rather then posed. Maybe I'm asking for too much of the photos in that sort of situation!

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By *onkeyman72Man
5 weeks ago

Carlisle

Your photos are fantastic

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By *ogandher1962Couple
5 weeks ago

Reading

Lighting and pose are important for us. Usually taken on a pro DSLR, unless on the beach, then it’s an iPhone

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By *luebell888Woman
5 weeks ago

Glasgowish

The background is just as important as the subject.

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By *ogandher1962Couple
5 weeks ago

Reading

"The background is just as important as the subject. "

Yep, too many images have messy backgrounds, washing hanging up, pics of kids on the walls……. Attention to detail is key

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By *STOOCouple
5 weeks ago

durham

Call me, lol

If you're ever in the North East

Andy X

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By *harAndBryCouple
5 weeks ago

Peterborough / Stamford

Lots of the pics we take of meets are actually stills from videos....set your phone to take the highest possible quality and frame rate and you can then select individual frames of the clip and save it as a still....

(Bry)

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By *icemember7Man
5 weeks ago

Worcester

I have found if it's only you and a lady friend. I have a camera with a remote zapper. Obviously your friend has to agree to being photographed and agree thats its just a photo session. I put my camera on a tripod pointing at the bed zapper in hand. Then I get my friend to make sure my cock is nice and hard and take up desired positions and zap away. Later you can edit the pics to show required action.

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By *aciamiCouple
5 weeks ago

Hertfordshire

We have found that taking a video on an iPhone can capture some great moments. We can then use a still image from the video that has captured the angle, or pose that we want.

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By *akingHay OP Couple
5 weeks ago

Mayfield

"We have found that taking a video on an iPhone can capture some great moments. We can then use a still image from the video that has captured the angle, or pose that we want."

What software do you use to grab the stills from the videos? I could do with something good to use on Windows.

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By *_hot_hornyCouple
5 weeks ago

Birmingham

For action shots, I'd agree with what others have said about just using a phone to video the session then go through and pick some nice stills. For solo stuff, play with shadows and lights as they can make a dramatic difference. Just be aware that phone cameras tend to give everything a slightly fish-eye look due to the lens - it can make big things look smaller, and small things look bigger depending the distance, angle etc. If you can get a cheap camera with a fixed lens (ideally 50mm or 35mm) you'll get better results. Otherwise, just ask one of the many talented fab photographers to do a session with you!

Don't overthink it though, if you're happy that it's a good representation of you in person then your pics look great anyway!

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By *entlegiant26Man
5 weeks ago

Staffs Nr,Alton Towers

If anyone would like help with some nice portfolio photo's I'm more than willing to help ppl out,I've done model shoots in a studio/free if in 30miles of Leek,Staffs

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By *bi HaiveMan
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5 weeks ago

Cheeseville, Somerset

"We have found that taking a video on an iPhone can capture some great moments. We can then use a still image from the video that has captured the angle, or pose that we want.

What software do you use to grab the stills from the videos? I could do with something good to use on Windows."

Just use the phone software. Pause the video. Screenshot. Edit using in phone software and post. Always remember you're posting something that will be viewed on a 6-7" screen, not printing a huge canvas for you wall. 😉

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By *ogandher1962Couple
5 weeks ago

Reading

"For action shots, I'd agree with what others have said about just using a phone to video the session then go through and pick some nice stills. For solo stuff, play with shadows and lights as they can make a dramatic difference. Just be aware that phone cameras tend to give everything a slightly fish-eye look due to the lens - it can make big things look smaller, and small things look bigger depending the distance, angle etc. If you can get a cheap camera with a fixed lens (ideally 50mm or 35mm) you'll get better results. Otherwise, just ask one of the many talented fab photographers to do a session with you!

Don't overthink it though, if you're happy that it's a good representation of you in person then your pics look great anyway! "

Like the edits on your shots

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By *ryton 123TV/TS
5 weeks ago

Chatham

You lucky , some profile pictures on here, you can work anything until you zoom in a bit.

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By *ope_kisses22Couple
5 weeks ago

Hyde

Action shots are so hard to get as we often get drawn into the action and forget!!

However we also take stills from a video... Our last photo is a still from our last video we just uploaded. Mr had his hands free during an MFM so picked up his phone

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By *od ThrusterMan
5 weeks ago

Newport Pagnell

A tripod can help in being in the right position with no camera shake if you're DIY.

As previously stated angle and background are very imoprtant factors.

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By *sLillyMrWolfeCouple
5 weeks ago

near you...

Make sure everyone is aware and willing and try to use natural light as far as possible x

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By (user no longer on site)
5 weeks ago

"I tend to take photos during the 'action' so a more cinema verite style rather then posed. Maybe I'm asking for too much of the photos in that sort of situation!"

WTF is your profile picture then? Is the wife a Jedi?

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By *aciamiCouple
5 weeks ago

Hertfordshire

"We have found that taking a video on an iPhone can capture some great moments. We can then use a still image from the video that has captured the angle, or pose that we want.

What software do you use to grab the stills from the videos? I could do with something good to use on Windows."

We just edit the video using the photo app on the iPhone.

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By *ugarbonkCouple
5 weeks ago

Cheshire

Our take...

Consent.

Watch the background. Scruffy or busy is just a distraction.

Interesting locations. Go on hire that dungeon.

Sexy props and clothing. Choose wisely.

Lighting. You can get some decent cheap lights from Amazon that are really portable for hotel rooms.

You don't need to do all close ups. Stand back a little and capture a scene not just a body part.

Subtle poses. Look for the work of Helmut Newton if you want some erotic inspiration.

Less is more. It's a dating site not a porn site. The adverts should sell the 'products' not give it all away for free!

Relax. No point even trying to get sexy photos if one of you isn't feeling it. Music and drinks help with the mood.

Comfortable. Again if one of you is hot/cold, worried about getting caught, that makes it difficult to get natural photos.

You don't need a DSLR. Most of ours are taken with a phone. The DSLR becomes a bit cumbersome and intrusive so it generally stays at home.

The more you take the more you get to choose. Remember though photos can be really distracting and spoil the mood, be subtle, no need to direct in a group situation, be a quiet observer.

Set a time limit and then join the action. Don't keep taking photos when it's time to have sex.

Video can look amazing or awful. You've got 24 frames a second that you need to get perfect.

Edit the photos. That doesn't mean hide blemishes by smoothing them away it means getting the light and cropping looking punchy. If they are over processed it makes you look fake.

It's supposed to be fun! If it isn't stop don't force it or it will become a chore.

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By *lice AgainTV/TS
5 weeks ago

Bristol

I'd love to be invited to a meet where I could do photos.

Got cameras, a bit of a lens geek.

Fed up of using my timer on a tripod...

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By *moothGrooveWoman
5 weeks ago

Durham

I love taking photos for my profile. A quality device, clear backgrounds and an auto timer would be my top tips x

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By *smithukMan
5 weeks ago

cardiff

Get the basics right - in focus, clean background and think about what you are trying to say. Some of the sexiest shots aren’t that rude, but they look like people are enjoying themselves, each other and their bodies.

And then be prepared to make mistakes and learn. Above all have fun experimenting.

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By *ortyairCouple
5 weeks ago

Wallasey

Hubby takes all ours, he tries his best, bless him, Mrs x

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By *ink vixenCouple
5 weeks ago

Medway

Here looking for tips

We found the remote “clicker” helpful and agree if you video you can clip and edit some reasonable pictures usually

Strangely we’ve not had a problem finding a guy willing to take some pictures for us.

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By *urvychaos94Woman
5 weeks ago

Sunderland

I've been wanting to do some photos this has helped great tips sexy people xx

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By *irral VoyeurMan
5 weeks ago

Rock Ferry

"I tend to take photos during the 'action' so a more cinema verite style rather then posed. Maybe I'm asking for too much of the photos in that sort of situation!"

Great pics

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By (user no longer on site)
4 weeks ago

We use a tool called OpenShot btw, if you are ever looking for a basic free video editor. Another applications called OBS is good as well for recording what's on your computers screen so you can rip out audio tracks to put into your videos.

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By *rmrseptemberCouple
4 weeks ago

Tonbridge

Some great advice on this thread. It’s amazing how you can alter the look and feel of a photo just by cropping out unwanted backgrounds etc and tightening in on the image. B&W always seems to add a little more atmosphere and sensuality

Just have fun. We do

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By *onabardMan
4 weeks ago

Warks - Worcs - Gloucs

Id love to be invited by a couple or female to take some photos of them, big turn on for me

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By *llaBelle1Woman
4 weeks ago

Sitting on a cornflake

Point and shoot (lol) no editing - but plenty left on the cutting room floor!

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By *akingHay OP Couple
4 weeks ago

Mayfield

"We use a tool called OpenShot btw, if you are ever looking for a basic free video editor. Another applications called OBS is good as well for recording what's on your computers screen so you can rip out audio tracks to put into your videos."

Going to give OpenShot a go

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By *ngelLordCouple
4 weeks ago

Newport

We defo need some new great shots to be taken

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By *adeiteWoman
4 weeks ago

Stafford

Best thing id suggest is filming it. Then going on your phone and screenshotting the exciting parts. Or hook up a Bluetooth clicker and record and take photos whenever you fancy

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By *onabardMan
4 weeks ago

Warks - Worcs - Gloucs

"We defo need some new great shots to be taken"

I would be very willing to help you with this

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By *ykel_and_LizzyCouple
4 weeks ago

Brecon

We adore taking pictures! My advice is that film (digital film at least) is FREE!!! So don't take 1 shot when you can take 20!! Gives yo more chance of finding a masterpiece!

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By *ogandher1962Couple
4 weeks ago

Reading

"We defo need some new great shots to be taken

I would be very willing to help you with this"

Do you have a portfolio of shots to show your skills?

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By *artfordBlokeMan
4 weeks ago

Dartford

Anyone got any recommendations for image hosting? Since Flickr went to the dogs I'm struggling to find an "artistically " friendly site

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By *avidlooks7Man
4 weeks ago

Ollerton

Just by a expensive Nikkon camera. My photos I am very happy with .

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By *isfits behaving badlyCouple
4 weeks ago

Coventry

Sorry we can't help, total amateurs. But great pictures by the way

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