Ultra wide angle nudes?

[wonderer]

So I have an art nude shoot tomorrow and the model asked for some standard nude shots. Im not a great fan of naked for nakeds sake so thought I would try some ultra wide angle nude shots to put a bit of a more creative spin on it. I have the Sigma 10-20mm and am going to give it a whirl tomorrow. I have seen some great examples of glamour and nudes with an ultra wide angle lens but wanted to know if anyone has done this and if so what tips you could give me?

 

[kendo1]

If the model asked for 'some standard nude shots' why are you going to use an ultra wide angle lens?
It would be a good idea to talk it over with them first. I presume this is for their portfolio as part of the agreement?
I suppose it also depends on what you are comfortable with.
I've never done nude shots. I'm getting a bit long in the tooth for that I'll stick to my landscapes.
Can you treat the human body as a landscape? Probably.

 

[boyfalldown]

I think wide angle, with people in (nude or kit on) needs to be about the scene, with the subject somehow being complimented by that. If you can't do that then shoot standardly

 

[DizMatt]

Here's a quick tip. Don't turn to a naked model and say "I'll need the wide angle lens for this one!"

 

[LongLensPhotography]

Do the normal job first (NO WIDEANGLE!!!) and once you have the shots you could have a go at experimental stuff. It may work if you really know what you are doing, but it is all too easy to end up with literally scary images.

 

[Ian D J]

Here's a quick tip. Don't turn to a naked model and say "I'll need the wide angle lens for this one!"

That reminded me of an old cartoon . . .

 

[Goody13]

He just wants an excuse to get really close!

 

[Nod]

Wide angles need some care in use to avoid over exaggerating parts of the scene that may be less photogenic... They can be very effective though so have a play! Get the shots that the model wants then experiment.