Bellesa 101: Taking Nudes

Sometimes things just work out. The bra you ordered online just got delivered and it looks even better in person. The lighting is good. Your angles are just right. Maybe you catch yourself in the mirror and think, this deserves to be appreciated. Well, arch your back and pick your pose - this is your 101 on how to take nudes.

1. Curate the mood

Sure, the vision for a saucy pic can come together in a few seconds, but it's important to consider the intention behind this photo shoot. Have a new piece of clothing that you wanna show off? Or are you feeling yourself? A picture is worth a thousand words  (plus probably being immortalized in this spank bank). Ultimately, your comfort and confidence should be what's shining through in these photos, so try to avoid putting any unnecessary pressure on yourself.

2. Establish consent

Pressure from yourself or an external person can make it harder for you to feel comfortable in your own skin. Plus, it's absolutely necessary to remember that when you're sharing intimate photos of yourself, it's entirely your choice. Remember - anyone worthy of your nudes won't be pressuring you to send them. And if these are going to a special someone, make sure that you've got the all-clear from them first because nobody appreciates a jump scare.

3. Express yourself

So, what gets the creativity going for you? Does dressing in something a little spicy help? Or maybe putting on your bedroom playlist? Are you including your face or are you gonna keep the mystery alive and omit it? This is your domain to experiment with everything from clothes to props to angles to 4K video.

A solid tip from our community suggests taking a video to help you figure out your best angles. Plus, if you find one you like, you can just screenshot it from there! Play around with mood lighting and see what works best on your skin. We recommend finding a space that works for you and really giving your body some appreciation. Tap into your inner thirst trap and let the pictures flow. Taking notes doesn't have to be an entire song and dance though - a candid picture can be the shot you've been looking for.

4. Strike a pose 

Angles, angles, angles! Finding the angle might take a few tries, but it's all a part of the journey. Experiment and find which angles work for you and highlight the best parts of yourself too. Are you more of a teaser when it comes to clothes? Or are you just letting your goodies take in the breeze? Do you take better pictures from the top down or from the bottom up? Are you using prompts? When sharing them with your trusted person, are you more of a digital girly or are you sending them with Polaroids?

All of these points can help you create pictures that you like best. And the bonus to all of this is finding sensuality and comfort in your own skin. Last thing - don't forget to clean the mirror 😉