FabSwingers.com forum: Photo taking tips

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Does anyone having any tips for taking good pics.

What do people want to see when it comes to couples taking photos?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Generally the problem people have with photos is that there isn't enough light around so the camera has to compensate and the picture his grainy and in that horrible colour. Stand in front of a north facing window during the middle part of the day and you get some nice side light that gives definition. Try to get the camera a bit further away, most things will look more flattering from a longer distance. For women in general, if it bends, bend it, arms away from body and don't face the camera head on

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Use the timer on your phone also ...so much easier

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By *lue and RedCouple
over a year ago

Ulverston

We used photo art on ours found in goggle play (its a red rose on a black and white background) it can make some pictures look great. By making a certain colour stand out like we have done. Best advice look at what couple pics you think are hot and how you could achieve that or simular and just have fun taking photos we take loads and only a handful will be any good. Red x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Does anyone having any tips for taking good pics.

What do people want to see when it comes to couples taking photos?"

Yeah use a digital compact or slr camera, keep the lights on and think what you want every shot to represent. You can crop a wide shot but a close up can't really be edited. Also you can't take pics and join in the action, I know I have tried. If you want to see a bad shot theyre all over fab!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Does anyone having any tips for taking good pics.

What do people want to see when it comes to couples taking photos?"

couples in pics?

don't overthink it...look at other couples pics and copy those you like the look of...and practice ...a lot

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yep make sure you show yourselves in best light..it's off-putting when you see pics of red and spotty cocks and arses and huge expanses of flesh on both sexes...wearing some lingerie always good. Also think of the background... Toilet bowl and 80s wallpaper and swirly carpets are a no no too!

Try black and white pics.. Going to upload some like that as I think my pics are needing an overhaul now!

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By *LCCCouple
over a year ago

Cambridge

A great way to get inspiration is to Google "boudoir photography" or "couples boudoir photography" look at which images you find sexy, and then try to recreate those.

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By *hrobinhoodMan
over a year ago

arnold, Nottingham

Good lighting is a must but lots depends on what camera or phone your using

Always best to use a camera man if your planning on taking couple photos lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Don't use a phone, use a camera with a zoom. Take the photos from between 6 and 10 feet or so away and use the zoom to close in on the photograph you want. All the light you can get but avoid using flash. And definitely get someone else to do any couples shots as it is very difficult to get good photos with a self-timer.

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By *ynecplCouple
over a year ago

Newcastle upon Tyne

Use the timer, get a tripod, look and try to imitate photos that you like and the final tip is take loads, one or two will turn out well plus you can adjust the lighting as you go.

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By *histler21Man
over a year ago

Ipswich

No toilet pans.

No messy bedrooms.

No blurred photos.

No excessive cock shots( if make/for the make).

Sensual is generally better

Variety of shots

Work within some of those boundaries

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By *reenleavesCouple
over a year ago

North Wales

Try and avoid 'medical journal shots'. You're not taking photos of a crime scene, you're looking to capture a mood.

Remember the angles too. High tends to be more flattering. Also from the side quarters as opposed to straight on. Vintager is a good photo editing app to use for windows and Photoeditor pro is good on android and apple.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Use the timer on a proper camera and a tripod. Try using macro if you can.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Opps....someone has already said that

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By *reenleavesCouple
over a year ago

North Wales

You can also video a session or some poses and then take a screen shot at a good moment. Usually not as good quality, though but it can give you some ideas for good poses.

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By *ishopstippleMan
over a year ago

Purley

think about the background:

what can be seen.

does it clash with the object of the photograph.

What out for reflections.

leaving lights on - as you only source of light will change the colour of the picture taken, something call colour temperature of the bulbs unless they are "daylight" bulbs.

keep hands out of shot until you know what your doing they always look larger, use a longer lens setting and stand further back for a more flattering shot.

then it's LIGHT LIGHT and LIGHT oh and did I mention light. as that's what your capturing reflected light.

If you must use flash then use a defuser/reflector.

watch out for reflections of other objects.

macro flash for genital shots.

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By *erbyDalesCplCouple
over a year ago

Derbyshire

"Does anyone having any tips for taking good pics. "

Breathe in. Top tip.

" What do people want to see when it comes to couples taking photos?"

On a Bank Holiday? Surely anything involving B&Q or the DFS sale?

Mr ddc

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By *RFFFTV/TS
over a year ago

CDC

Don't take photos up close. Stand away and zoom in a little.

This gives a solid picture with no strange distorted faces etc.

Uncluttered backgrounds help too....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Leave the looker wanting to see more ?

Tease the looker by making the pose sensual not just full on ?

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By *he Hobbit And MeCouple
over a year ago

southampton

Our profile is our shop front so to speak and pictures are an important part, just look around at how others are taking pictures and get some idea`s! full on nudity or sexual acts just does not do it for us and we are more likely to stay away but erotic non nude pictures paints a different story

Good luck

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By *ommenhimCouple
over a year ago

wigan

"Does anyone having any tips for taking good pics.

What do people want to see when it comes to couples taking photos?

Closer than that

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By *ommenhimCouple
over a year ago

wigan

"Use the timer on a proper camera and a tripod. Try using macro if you can."

Macro for?

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By *LCCCouple
over a year ago

Cambridge

"Use the timer on a proper camera and a tripod. Try using macro if you can.

Macro for?"

Extreme close ups I guess?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Opps....someone has already said that

You can do all that on a smartphone these days

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Use the timer on a proper camera and a tripod. Try using macro if you can.

Macro for?"

Nipples

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By *oward1978Man
over a year ago

Rotherham

Crop. It helps to cut out any extraneous "stuff" from the shot which may be detracting the viewer from what they should be focusing on. Only takes a second as well. It's always better to see a photo that's nicely framed.

Amazes me how many people don't crop. Although it can sometimes be quite interesting to have a nosey about the background of photos

I don't really need to see that pile of ironing to the far right of shot or that mug of tea on the dressing table.

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By *exyfuncouple-40Couple
over a year ago

Bloxham

Less is more

Just enjoy it as well it's not a competion

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By *LCCCouple
over a year ago

Cambridge

"Crop. It helps to cut out any extraneous "stuff" from the shot which may be detracting the viewer from what they should be focusing on. Only takes a second as well. It's always better to see a photo that's nicely framed.

Amazes me how many people don't crop. Although it can sometimes be quite interesting to have a nosey about the background of photos

I don't really need to see that pile of ironing to the far right of shot or that mug of tea on the dressing table."

Yeah backgrounds are very useful for being nosey! Saw some pics of a beautiful woman once, however the background was full of Americana (brands we don’t have here, wrong plug sockets etc.) which made me do a reverse image search and find that they were all stolen pics.

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By *histler21Man
over a year ago

Ipswich

"Does anyone having any tips for taking good pics.

What do people want to see when it comes to couples taking photos?"

I bought myself some cheap continuous lighting. Works a treat but can put some people off .

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By *lik and PaulCouple
over a year ago

cahoots

All of ours were taken on our phones...we just have fun when taking them

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By *ommenhimCouple
over a year ago

wigan

"Use the timer on a proper camera and a tripod. Try using macro if you can.

Macro for?

Extreme close ups I guess?"

Yes good one, would have thought that seeing as op is asking they'll make good attempts at macro.... And fully understand the term!

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By *ike00465Man
over a year ago

Nottingham

Moden phones can video and you can get software that pick still of it and with it being digital the image is better so set the camera rolling and enjoy yourself or get a camera man to take shoots

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By *eliciousladyWoman
over a year ago

Sometimes U.K

"Don't use a phone, use a camera with a zoom. Take the photos from between 6 and 10 feet or so away and use the zoom to close in on the photograph you want. And definitely get someone else to do any couples shots as it is very difficult to get good photos with a self-timer. "

The iPhone takes decent pics on a timer, all my pics are taken with mine.

Crop out any furniture or mess in the background.

Use various apps to brighten the pic or change to black/white.

Have a look at pics of various profiles for idea but make yours original and have fun taking them.

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

Smiles are usually great - depends what you're up to, I guess.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Ours are shocking as they don't even remotely capture what's necessary, and I have a 70D!!! I just grab the phone and hope for the best because we want to fuck, so I know I need to remove myself a little for the environment and shoot.

Have a drone that flies inside too, so maybe we shout incorporate that!!!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Leave the looker wanting to see more ?

Tease the looker by making the pose sensual not just full on ? "

Like this comment particularly.. I want the photos to suggest that there's more to find out and play with rather than have it all out.. Though a couple of explicit ones can be ok too.. It's just moderation, balance and trying to show off you...

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By *eavenNhellCouple
over a year ago

carrbrook stalybridge

"Smiles are usually great - depends what you're up to, I guess.

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the amount of folk you see posing with a face like a slapped arse is unbelievable on here suspect alot of those pics the "model " is not where they want to be

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By *andb69Couple
over a year ago

leeds

We would suggest going for erotic and sensuous rather than graphic and vulgar, but that's just our own taste.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I use a Bluetooth remote shutter button I got off eBay. A little tripod for my phone and then I leap about like a fairy clicking like a bat and crop the best ones to share with you lovely people

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By *ereforgigglesMan
over a year ago

Scotland

Decide how you want the final pic to look before you take it.. too many folk take a hundred pics then hope to make something decent of one of them by adding filters etc. Do you want it to look cheeky/romantic/sexy/utter filth? Will you show everything or leave things to imagination? Find a pic that you like and practice the poses/facial expressions.. then practice some more!

Also INCREDIBLY important is how it's lit. If you have access to equipment then use it. Remember a softbox/umbrella will give a soft light that wraps round a body (if it's positioned closely and is a big lightsource) which is good if you're a larger subject. Barebulb lights tend to leave hard shadows (which is great if you're totally ripped as it accentuates the muscle ridges). If you don't have access to lights experiment with torches/lamps... it will make a huge difference to your pics

And the biggest tip I can give

TIDY THE BLOODY ROOM!! there's honestly nothing worse than clutter in a pic.. doesn't matter what kind of pic you do then PLEASE have it uncluttered!

Seriously.. tidy up!

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By *ereforgigglesMan
over a year ago

Scotland

"We would suggest going for erotic and sensuous rather than graphic and vulgar, but that's just our own taste. "

Some VERY good examples of photography on this page!

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By *pa and dCouple
over a year ago

Barnet

Tidy the room

And please make sure that there aren't pictures of the kids, or you with great aunt Nelly on her 90th birthday prominently displayed next to you when you're posing if you don't want to kill the mood.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Take pictures so the viewer can see what it is. I am sure a majority of us have looked, enlarged, and then finally figured out it is a leg and not an arm.

Know my pictures are crap in comparison, but will use these fantastic tips on here to hopefully put some better shots up.

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By *ilmiss75Woman
over a year ago

Thornton

Do not look down into the camera... Take them from above!!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Do not look down into the camera... Take them from above!!!

Thanks for the great tips x

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By *eavenNhellCouple
over a year ago

carrbrook stalybridge

oh and a tangle of bodies looks bloody awfull and does nothing to SELL you as a swinger

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By *lactontogMan
over a year ago

Clacton on Sea

If we are trying to attract long term swinging friends we find nice sexy polite photos work, if its wild sex with one offs then our naughtier ones quench that thirst.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"oh and a tangle of bodies looks bloody awfull and does nothing to SELL you as a swinger "

A tangle of bodies where a hand or two are dragging me in can be very inviting but photos aren't so fun

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By *liceandandyCouple
over a year ago

Brighton

The main thing for us is... HAVE FUN.

We love our photo sessions and they've become a really nice way to have a long sexy session between the two of us.

It's brilliant foreplay. :o)

Totally agree with the 'less is more' approach.

Leave things to the imagination.

And the gynaecological up close genetalia shots are also NOT SEXY.

Although if you go by the 'hot pics' section on here, you might think differently!

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By *icentiousCouple
over a year ago

Up on them there hills

Take the lens cover off....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Take the lens cover off....

I've been told to keep it on

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By *anGarCouple
over a year ago

Greenwich

We completely agree 100% with Aliceandandy

Have fun, less is more and yes, great foreplay.

;-)

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Lighting and lots of takes. Take your time and review the ones you (or you both) like then put them up.

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