NSFW. This is NSFW guys. If you don't want to see body parts typical of a Playboy photo shoot, do not click. Anyway. NSFW. Here's a collection of images from photographer Patrick Van Dam's book Playboy Behind The Scenes. It shows how those iconic centerfold sausages are made and how hilariously awkward and unsexy it can be behind the scenes of a Playboy shoot.
Beautiful Decay pointed out the images (NSFW, again) and it shows the calculated reality to make beautiful people look even more beautiful. It's just like any other photo shoot—worry about lighting, angles, etc.—only infinitely more unforgiving because of the lack of clothes. Hugh himself wrote in Van Dam's book:
In these compelling images, Patrick has captured the soul of the Playboy shoot and offered a true celebration of, and homage to, the people who make these beautiful things happen. Vividly here is the intimacy, the fun, and the dedication it takes to create the very best in contemporary erotica. And along the way, true to his calling, he gives the reader a peek behind the curtain of the Playboy lifestyle.
If you need another reminder, hey these images are NSFW. You can check out more of Van Dam's work here and more behind the scenes photos here.