10 Things You Can Learn From Terry Richardson About How to Take a Sexy Photograph

Some things you can learn from the controversial photographer about taking sexy photographs.

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With all the controversial press that Terry Richardson has gotten, it's easy to overlook how prolific he is and how widespread his work has become. That's not to excuse any allegations that are true, but the fact is, he's created some of the most iconic, truly groundbreaking images, many of which changed the traditional "sexy" look in photography.

Throughout everything he posts on his Terry's Diary Tumblr page, it's clear that he knows how to capture a sexy image without the frills or effort other photographers resort to. We've put together a list of things (other than mere shock factor) that make Richardson's photographs stand out, including how you can shots similar to his.

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If you're shooting more than one subject, let them interact and have fun with each other.

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Don't be afraid to put gorgeous people in boring settings.

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Sometimes all you need is a prop or two.

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Let people be silly and don't be afraid to stray from "normal" standards of sexiness.

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Convey effortlessness on the model's part.

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You don't need a complicated light setup.

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Be spontaneous and even make it up as you go along.

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Use white walls the right way.

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Aim for unsophisticated boldness over glossy, heavily produced work.

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Run out of fucks to give.

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