One of the best things about being kinky is the fact that you get to share a very sexual side of yourself with the other kinky people you know. It’s like sharing the love of a hobby, only the hobby is one of the biggest things about you and who you are. It only makes sense that you’re going to want to show off the good and share the things you enjoy doing, as well as the progress you make on your kinky journey. Well, not only can you share those photos will everyone here by simply emailing them to submissions@allaboutkinks.com, but we’re also going to help you take great picture to show off!
Quality matters
What most people usually don’t realize is that the quality of the photos always matters. You could be sharing them on Instagram or just taking them to look at when you’re alone. You’re going to want to put as much effort into taking great pictures as you possibly can. The better they look, the easier it’s going to be to figure out what’s going on in them and the more you’ll want to see them!
Dress Up
The first thing you always want to do is make sure you dress. You don’t want to take your photos in your sweats and slippers. That doesn’t mean you have to take them in a tuxedo, either. You just want to make sure that you’re dressed for the activity you’re showing in the photo. What that means is up to you. You could be a fan of leather, spandex, and even ropes. No matter what it is, take the time to dress yourself up before you show yourself off. It’s always going to make a much better picture.
Makeup
Even if you don’t wear much, or any, makeup on a daily basis, you might want to wear a little when taking kinky photos. You want to seduce people into looking at you. That means that you have to play to the device that’s capturing you. Any camera with a flash is going to create horrible lighting on your face and make you look shiny and oily. Just a little bit of foundation can take care of that problem and it’s something everyone does. Even the sports reporter on your local news is taking out a compact and powdering his precious face before he gets on camera to act like a dude bro!
Study Angles
Angles are incredibly important. Not all photos have to be straight on. You can take it from the side, from above or from below. You could even take a photo from behind you as look in a mirror. Capturing your reflection will allow you to work with more angles. Even the most gorgeous person can look unattractive with the wrong pose. An unflattering image can be the result of looking down toward your camera. Look straight on or above, which also allows you to show off part of your body.
Show off your Chin
To highlight your jaw, extend your face outward from your neck. You can also tilt your chin down as you do this. Looking sideways or backward over your shoulder is a great way to highlight your jaw and flatter your face, especially when smiling! You can also turn your head slightly to the side and try angling your shoulders so that one is closer to the camera. It may take a bit of time to get the poses right. Try not to stress if the first few shots are a bit disappointing.
Work with Light
There are many ways you can play with light when taking a kinky photo. Try taking your photo at different times of the day. Natural light is almost always flattering to the subject of a photo. Also, make sure to check how your photos look in different rooms, which will have different types of light and brightness. Move so that your light source strikes your face and body from different angles. All you need to do is to turn in a complete circle to find the best angle of light in any room. Avoid shadows on or below your eyes, at all costs!
Show Who you Are
Once you work all that out, it’s time to figure out who you are and how you can show that off in your pictures. Let’s check things out at the most basic level. Whether you’re dominant, submissive, a top, or a bottom, you want to get that across in your photos. Just think about the camera as the other person. If you’re a dominant then you want that other person to be beneath you. The physical placement of the camera is going to tell a much bigger story than words ever could.
Highlight your Kink
You also want to make sure that you highlight your kink. When you share your photos with the site by sending them to submissions@allaboutkinks.com, you want to make sure that you’re really highlighting your kinks. That’s what everyone else wants to learn about. If you’re into paddles then let them shine in your photos! If you’re into collars then put them right on and share your favorites! It’s up to you what you share but everyone that sees them is going to want to know more about you and what makes you so special!
Be Proud of Yourself
After you take your photos, make sure you take the time to be nice and proud of yourself! No one else has ever taken that exact image and it makes you very special. Now you can show it off and let everyone see how much time and energy you put into it! The only person’s opinion that really matters at the end of the day is yours and that makes it important. If you’re not proud of your image then try it again. Impress yourself and you’ll end up impressing the people around you!