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Shoot yourself. It includes sexy self-portraits by everyday women. Inspired by a babysitter he surprised in front of the bathroom mirror shooting pictures of herself with his Polaroid, photographer Uwe Ommer decided to put together a book of erotic self-portraits by inexperienced photographers. Arming participants with cameras and basic technical instructions, Ommer asked them to photograph themselves in any way they pleased - liberated, so to speak, from the voyeuristic eye of the photographer. Some chose to use mirrors as they captured their portraits, while others braved the camera without the help of their reflections. While many subjects required no intervention by Ommer, for others he acted as "ghost photographer," helping them with the lighting and setup; in both cases, the models were free to indulge their inspirations in any ways they pleased - from sexy and provocative to romantic to simply being themselves. The cast of self-portraitists includes a wide range of personalities, from students to artists, actors, stylists, dancers, models, musicians, teachers, and more. This highly original book gives us a rare glimpse at the way everyday women see themselves - or wish they did.
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Uwe Ommer became fascinated with photography at a young age and in 1962 moved to Paris, where he initially worked as a photographer's assistant. Within a few years, he opened his own photography studio, primarily shooting fashion and advertising photos. Quickly gaining respect for his work in Paris, Ommer began showing in local galleries and eventually published his first book, Photoedition Uwe Ommer, in 1979, a collection of personal and advertising works. In the following years, he would publish five more books of his photographs. In 2002, Uwe Ommer was awarded an Honorary Fellowship to the Royal Photographic Society for the impact of his lifetime of work. His books for TASCHEN include Black Ladies, Asian Ladies, Transit, and 1000 Families.
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5 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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Paper quality poor (too thin).
Photos not erotic, sexy, beautiful or interesting. Just rather boring.
I suggest these young women study the pin ups and model of the 1950s and 1960s or old hollywood films (or even simple nudes in more modern books) if they want to know how to look a lot better.
I has expected much better following the good Black Ladies book. The best photo by far in this book is on the dust jacket (front cover).
Photos not erotic, sexy, beautiful or interesting. Just rather boring.
I suggest these young women study the pin ups and model of the 1950s and 1960s or old hollywood films (or even simple nudes in more modern books) if they want to know how to look a lot better.
I has expected much better following the good Black Ladies book. The best photo by far in this book is on the dust jacket (front cover).
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Could Have Been Better
11 Nov 2011
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
It is true you can't judge a book by it's cover. While I liked the cover image, I was disappointed by the images inside or should I say I didn't like and was distracted by teh cameras in the photographs. However, the women are beautiful and sexy and some of the compositions are well crafted.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Not what I was expecting or looking for.
16 Mar 2012
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
As with Ommer's book Black Ladies, it was about African beauties. The cover of this book by Ommer, had a photo of a beautiful African Woman. With no other info, one would ASSUME, that if would be of Black or African Women only. It was NOT.
do it yourself
18 May 2012
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this was a great book and if you are a fan of pictures taken by the ones in them then this is the book for you very interesting and a must buy for all.
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