Diversion

Sometimes in a more intimate shoot, it will be a good alternative to have to model not look directly into the lens, or, the model might as well just close their eyes, to divert the attention of eye contact, so the focus can be placed on thier body, or something they wear.
This is an image of lingerie shot, using Canon 1Ds III with the mighty EF Micro 100/2.8L IS.  The use of the longer focal length - as compares to the normal focal length I use for portraiture subject, is to add a little more glamous feel, that way, the focus can be more on the lingerie itself, less than the model herself. But of course, this is a rather subjective matter, many may disagree, and they could be right.