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Add sex appeal

Whether you find sexuality in images distasteful or agreeable, there is no denying that it is one of the more saleable qualities of a photograph and one that will never go out of fashion. It is important to distinguish between images that suggest sexuality in a tasteful manner and those that are overtly sexual or even pornographic. Often, the images with the strongest sex appeal are the least explicit: exciting the viewer’s imagination is the most powerful tool at your disposal. Therefore, aim to create allure in playful and provocative poses, expressions and clothing rather than using gratuitously revealing images.

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This image has bags of sex appeal even though the subject is fully dressed; her pose illustrates her curvaceous shape, and her natural beauty and fantastic figure are shown to good effect, the cut of the clothing drawing attention to what it conceals. The choice of a bright red outfit, accessorized with matching lipstick, earrings and fingernails, contributes to a strong, bold and sexy image.

Canon EOS 10D, 28–70mm lens at 55mm, 1/125 sec at f/11, ISO 100.