With the common digital camera surpassing their old school 35mm cousins in quality and affordability, there has been a reemergence of the lost art of erotic photography. This renaissance is not lead by the big production houses of old such as playboy and Hustler, no, but rather just ordinary people such as you and I, and maybe even that next door neighbor, that one that washes their car in that seductive tight bonds shirt, the suds running down their chest, wetting their shirt and revealing those sensual curves…, ahem, sorry where was I?

Oh yes, with a 70% increase in digital camera sales over the past 2 years alone this has led to a veritable explosion of home made erotic photography. This is often made for the private enjoyment of the participants, but there are also a growing number of exhibitionists out there amongst you all who enjoy sharing their exploits with the rest of us. The number of picture submissions to our Hot Pics section is a testament to this exhibitionist streak. To encourage this activity further we have compiled this list of tips to help you achieve erotic photography superstardom.

Inspiration
A good starting point is looking at some erotic photography ‘art‘ books for initial inspiration. Some of the great erotic works include those by Roy Stuart and Natacha Merritt. Her work is a prime example of a how anyone can turn a part time hobby into a internationally recognized career with record sales of her Digital Diaries . Both these works as well as many more should give you some ideas and get your creative juices flowing, and trust me, these are not you mother‘s art books and you will defiantly have one body fluid or another flowing after a quick browse through. You can find a huge range of these great ‘art‘ books on the cheap at the local Elizabeth ‘s book store or maybe sneak a peak at the university library during your next class break.

Wardrobe
Now after looking at all those erotic photographs for inspiration and getting some ideas of your own, the next exiting step is picking out your wardrobe. I love looking through lingerie catalogs for the newest outfits, and it might even be worth your while checking out local costume stores for some of their more revealing costumes. For the price of an overnight hire you will have a picture that last a life time, though you want to keep these pictures out of the family photo album. Additionally, this is a great way to encourage your partner to go shopping with you as there is no way any male with a pulse will pass up the opportunity to buy lingerie knowing that you will be posing erotically in them. It is also important in picking out the right outfit to pick a tone and cut that compliments your skin and body as you will be showing off a lot of both of them.

The Shoot
Once you have some ideas of the types of shots and look you are going for you know have to decide on the setting. Here are a few I have had experiences with:

  • The Bedroom – lets starts close to home. Yeah ok it might sound a bit mundane but some of the best shots can be made from the privacy of your own bedroom. Spice the scenery up with a eye catching bed spread, good natural lighting, and pull a few erotic ‘props‘ out of hiding from the back of your cupboard and you have the essential erotic setting. If you have a computer and printer at hand you effectively have yourself genuine studio right there. look out Jenna Jameson.
  • The Beach – With the warmer months coming, a secluded spot on the beach is another great spot for some happy shots. With that sea breeze brushing through your hair and the warmth of the sun giving your skin that healthy glow, this setting makes for a great location.
  • Office Setting – Perhaps you could get a bit risqué in the office during lunch hour with that quite mailroom boy you know has the hots for you. Get a few revealing pictures of his bare ass in a compromising position as insurance to make sure he doesn‘t go blabbing and turning it into a talking point around the tea room

These are but a few ideas but literally the whole world is your canvas and we here at RedHotPie encourage you to go out and strip in the name or ‘art‘. There are even Cash prizes to be won for the top 3 entries of every month. Please look at our Hot Pics section for previous submision of our members erotic photography.