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I had a mentor-friend teaching me how to photograph myself, how to pose, how to get comfortable with my shortcomings and to be natural in my look. The camera can reflect more than a posed person-it can reflect emotion as well- pictures taken when I was very sick showed how I was feeling(some of my best work though).
I would suggest actually going through all the EX threads the women have done and see what makes you comfortable to look at. Chances are good that you will feel the same about yourself, at least to a degree. Go with your gut. If something makes you think, "I could never do THAT", don't force yourself to. At least at first. It's a good idea to at least step up to the line you won't cross. Soon, you will find the line has moved. And no one here is going to be a jerk about it. We understand how huge a step it is, appreciate that fact and applaud those that try.
Nervous about it? No, I have had a site of my best work for a couple of years, this was the next step, although showing unedited pix was, at first, a bit daunting for me. (My friend's support helped though) I do have my own 'standards'(guess that's what you'd call them) about what I will or will not post, but it's not out of prudishness or anything.
Personally, I go toward the more artsy side rather than the 'just lying there butt-nekkid for no reason'. I like techniques of light and angles, of props and the flow of cloth.
Little tricks to make you look even MORE beautiful than you are: Lying down, face up into the shot-smooths the face. Posture-for me it's almost a workout!!! Butt tight, stomach in, legs flexed. If you are flexible, even better. Paq has had some great pictures showing flexibility. Pose on tables, on chairs, in corners. Dance, spin, get silly. When you enjoy what you're doing, it shows in the artistry.
Last hint: go easy on the make-up. Don't wear more than you normally do, if any. Look forward to seeing what you do!!!
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Don't blame me. I didn't vote for either of'em.
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