Glamour photography
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| - | Until the later half of the 20th century glamour photography was usually referred to as [[erotic photography]].{{citation needed|date=May 2014}} Early erotic photography was often associated with "[[French postcard]]s", small [[postcard]] sized images, that were sold by street vendors in [[France]]. In the early 1900s the [[Pin-up girl|pinup]] became popular and depicted scantily dressed women, often in a playful pose, seemingly surprised or startled by the viewer. The subject would usually have an expression of delight which seemed to invite the viewer to come and play.{{Citation needed|date=May 2014}} During World War II pin-up pictures of scantily clad [[movie star]]s were extremely popular among American servicemen. [[Betty Grable]] was one of the most famous [[pin-up model]]s of all time; her pinup in a bathing suit was extremely popular with World War II soldiers.{{Citation needed|date=March 2014}} | + | Until the later half of the 20th century glamour photography was usually referred to as [[erotic photography]]. Early erotic photography was often associated with "[[French postcard]]s", small [[postcard]] sized images, that were sold by street vendors in [[France]]. In the early 1900s the [[Pin-up girl|pinup]] became popular and depicted scantily dressed women, often in a playful pose, seemingly surprised or startled by the viewer. The subject would usually have an expression of delight which seemed to invite the viewer to come and play. During World War II pin-up pictures of scantily clad [[movie star]]s were extremely popular among American servicemen. [[Betty Grable]] was one of the most famous [[pin-up model]]s of all time; her pinup in a bathing suit was extremely popular with World War II soldiers. |
| In December 1953, [[Marilyn Monroe]] was featured in the first issue of ''[[Playboy]]'' magazine. [[Bettie Page]] was the [[Playboy Playmate]] of the Month in January 1955. ''Playboy'' was the first magazine featuring [[Nude photography|nude erotic photography]] to receive mainstream attention. ''[[Penthouse (magazine)|Penthouse]]'' was the second such magazine to achieve this. | In December 1953, [[Marilyn Monroe]] was featured in the first issue of ''[[Playboy]]'' magazine. [[Bettie Page]] was the [[Playboy Playmate]] of the Month in January 1955. ''Playboy'' was the first magazine featuring [[Nude photography|nude erotic photography]] to receive mainstream attention. ''[[Penthouse (magazine)|Penthouse]]'' was the second such magazine to achieve this. | ||
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| Standards and styles of glamour photography change over time, reflecting for example changes in social acceptance and taste. In the early 1920s, [[United States]] photographers like [[Ruth Harriet Louise]] and [[George Hurrell]] photographed celebrities to [[glamour (presentation)|glamorize]] their stature by utilizing lighting techniques to develop dramatic effects. | Standards and styles of glamour photography change over time, reflecting for example changes in social acceptance and taste. In the early 1920s, [[United States]] photographers like [[Ruth Harriet Louise]] and [[George Hurrell]] photographed celebrities to [[glamour (presentation)|glamorize]] their stature by utilizing lighting techniques to develop dramatic effects. | ||
| - | Until the 1950s, glamour photography in advertising and in [[men's magazine]]s was highly controversial or even illegal.{{citation needed|date=May 2014}} In some countries, if not illegal, such magazines could not be on public display, and some had to be displayed in a plastic cover. Magazines featuring glamour photography were sometimes marketed as "art magazines" or "health magazines". | + | Until the 1950s, glamour photography in advertising and in [[men's magazine]]s was highly controversial or even illegal. In some countries, if not illegal, such magazines could not be on public display, and some had to be displayed in a plastic cover. Magazines featuring glamour photography were sometimes marketed as "art magazines" or "health magazines". |
| ==Popular portraiture== | ==Popular portraiture== | ||
| Since the 1990s glamour photography has increased in popularity among the public. Glamour portrait studios have opened, offering professional hair and makeup artists and professional retouching to allow the general public to have the "model" experience. These sometimes include "[[Boudoir photography|boudoir]]" portraits but are more commonly used by professionals and high school seniors who want to look their best for their portraits. | Since the 1990s glamour photography has increased in popularity among the public. Glamour portrait studios have opened, offering professional hair and makeup artists and professional retouching to allow the general public to have the "model" experience. These sometimes include "[[Boudoir photography|boudoir]]" portraits but are more commonly used by professionals and high school seniors who want to look their best for their portraits. | ||
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| - | Image:Coca Sarli.jpg|[[Isabel Sarli]], circa 1973 | + | |
| - | File:Deal No Deal 2008.jpg|Models posing for a magazine cover, 2008 | + | |
| - | File:Sneakers - 3 - Picture by Giovanni Dall'Orto, June 30 2009.jpg|Nude male model, 2009 | + | |
| - | Image:Glamour Photography.jpg|Glamour portrait, 2011 | + | |
| - | File:Butt Naked Boy (3673727843).jpg|Semi-nude male model in briefs, 2009 | + | |
| - | Image:Camila Tavares making a handbra.jpg|Semi-nude glamour model, using the [[handbra]] technique, 2007 | + | |
| - | Image:Alyssa Nicole Pallett posing in a glamour photo 20090418.jpg|[[Alyssa Nicole Pallett]] posing in a glamour photo, 2009 | + | |
| - | File:Michele Merkin 1.jpg|[[Michele Merkin]] | + | |
| - | </gallery> | + | |
| ==See also== | ==See also== | ||
| - | {{Portal|Photography|Sexuality}} | + | |
| * [[Fashion photography]] | * [[Fashion photography]] | ||
| * [[List of glamour models]] | * [[List of glamour models]] | ||
| - | + | * [[Pirelli Calendar]] | |
| - | ==Further reading== | + | |
| - | * {{cite news | last = Simpson | first = Mark | author-link = Mark Simpson (journalist) | title = How men became the new glamour models | url = https://www.telegraph.co.uk/men/thinking-man/11485427/How-men-became-the-new-glamour-models.html | work = [[The Daily Telegraph]] | location = London | date = 23 March 2015 }} | + | |
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| - | {{DEFAULTSORT:Glamour Photography}} | + | |
| - | [[Category:Glamour models|*]] | + | |
| - | [[Category:Erotic photography]] | + | |
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| - | == See also == | + | |
| - | *[[Pirelli Calendar]] | + | |
| == Related photography genres == | == Related photography genres == | ||
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Glamour photography is a genre of photography in which the subjects are portrayed in erotic poses ranging from fully clothed to nude. The term may be a euphemism for erotic photography. For glamour models, body shape and size are directly related to success.
This type of photography is colloquially known as "cheesecake" for women and "beefcake" for men.
Glamour photography is generally a composed image of a subject in a still position. The subjects of "glamour" photography for professional use are often professional models, and the photographs are normally intended for commercial use, including mass-produced calendars, pinups and men's magazines such as Maxim; but amateur subjects are also sometimes used, and sometimes the photographs are intended for private and personal use only. Photographers use a combination of cosmetics, lighting and airbrushing techniques to produce an appealing image of the subject.
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Early history
Until the later half of the 20th century glamour photography was usually referred to as erotic photography. Early erotic photography was often associated with "French postcards", small postcard sized images, that were sold by street vendors in France. In the early 1900s the pinup became popular and depicted scantily dressed women, often in a playful pose, seemingly surprised or startled by the viewer. The subject would usually have an expression of delight which seemed to invite the viewer to come and play. During World War II pin-up pictures of scantily clad movie stars were extremely popular among American servicemen. Betty Grable was one of the most famous pin-up models of all time; her pinup in a bathing suit was extremely popular with World War II soldiers.
In December 1953, Marilyn Monroe was featured in the first issue of Playboy magazine. Bettie Page was the Playboy Playmate of the Month in January 1955. Playboy was the first magazine featuring nude erotic photography to receive mainstream attention. Penthouse was the second such magazine to achieve this.
The "British Queen of Curves" in the 1950s and early sixties was Pamela Green. Harrison Marks, on the encouragement of Green, took up glamour photography and together in 1957 they published the pinup magazine Kamera. Currently in England the earliest use of the word glamour as a euphemism for nude modeling or photography is attributed to Marks' publicity material in 1950s.
Glamour models popular in the early 1990s included Hope Talmons and Dita Von Teese and the modern era is represented in the U.S. by models like Heidi Van Horne and Bernie Dexter, while the UK's leading representative of the genre is Katie Price and Lucy Pinder.
Magazines and movie stars
Standards and styles of glamour photography change over time, reflecting for example changes in social acceptance and taste. In the early 1920s, United States photographers like Ruth Harriet Louise and George Hurrell photographed celebrities to glamorize their stature by utilizing lighting techniques to develop dramatic effects.
Until the 1950s, glamour photography in advertising and in men's magazines was highly controversial or even illegal. In some countries, if not illegal, such magazines could not be on public display, and some had to be displayed in a plastic cover. Magazines featuring glamour photography were sometimes marketed as "art magazines" or "health magazines".
Popular portraiture
Since the 1990s glamour photography has increased in popularity among the public. Glamour portrait studios have opened, offering professional hair and makeup artists and professional retouching to allow the general public to have the "model" experience. These sometimes include "boudoir" portraits but are more commonly used by professionals and high school seniors who want to look their best for their portraits.
See also
Related photography genres
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