Gregory Prescott Photo wrote:
I try to supply eye candy for everyone; male and female.
If tastefully done, male nudes can represent power.  It doesn't always have to be homophobic.

do you find it difficult to create images that both males and females would agree are visually pleasing??

JoHanna W wrote:
... basically it is one thing to appreciate the beauty in something, but it is much different to be attracted to something you find beauty in

Pretty much.

JoHanna W wrote:
I can already tell this is gonna be touchy but....

I wanna know everyone's opinion on nude males;

ladies: who would rather look at a playboy rather than a playgirl??

male photographers: do you have to be homo/bi-sexual to appreciate a male's body?

female photographers: would you be interested in shooting nude males and why?

male models who shoot nude: is it empowering to shoot nude, or do you feel vulnerable?

would love some honest thoughts here THANKS~

playboy all the way

JoHanna W wrote:

do you find it difficult to create images that both males and females would agree are visually pleasing??

I feel that if the images aren't overly sexual, then they can be pleasing to both male and females.  Women don't like to see men look like sex kittens and I feel that a man can appreciate another male nude if its just a strong, sculpted form.  They might not admit it, lol, but men can appreciate a stong body.  Its the representation of strength, not something sexual.

Nikki Miranda wrote:

playboy all the way

Nikki why do you think it is that most women enjoy seeing other women naked more than men? Is is a lesbian tendancy that is subconscious, or can we just appreciate something we relate to?

Gregory Prescott Photo wrote:

I feel that if the images aren't overly sexual, then they can be pleasing to both male and females.  Women don't like to see men look like sex kittens and I feel that a man can appreciate another male nude if its just a strong, sculpted form.  They might not admit it, lol, but men can appreciate a stong body.  Its the representation of strength, not something sexual.

So do men look at other men and feel inferior or jealous the same way that women do?

geoffrey S wrote:
id pose nude if it were for the right photographer, setting, and angle. im a skinny bitch without much of a figure... but collaborating with a good photographers eye, we can make art. id have no precautions, male or female photographer,,, gay or straight. i just expect everyone to be professional...

Do you think men have less inhabitions towards posing nude than women??

lightsandshadow wrote:
Does it have to be about arousing sexual feelings in the viewer?  I applaud your candid honest answer but can't you just appreciate the beauty of the human form?

Well, I guess some men are the same by saying that they like nude women but only if they can see pink.

On a sexual level, if its in shrink mode it doesn't do it for me unless the figure is cropped right before the crotch because it makes you wonder what lies below. Artistically however I find the human body beautiful in form and definition.  In that way I don't view it sexually though more like an artistic expression.

JoHanna W wrote:

So do men look at other men and feel inferior or jealous the same way that women do?

hmmm, I hate to speak for all men.  I see it as more admiration or goal setting.  Sort of like, "I would like to be cut like that."  I don't think its jealosy.

H Morgen wrote:
I love naked men! I like when the photos of them nude are done well and interesting. I hate the cliche photos...like a man on a bed with a sheet covering his wang just enough...boo...or the ever popular lay on the back one hand behind the head and the wang laying to the right...or left...one leg curled up..blek! I have seen some amazing nude men on here with great photos! I hope to conquer it someday! I will be trying very soon! I hope it works!

do you feel capturing a great male nude shot it much more challenging than with a female?

geoffrey S wrote:
id pose nude if it were for the right photographer, setting, and angle. im a skinny bitch without much of a figure... but collaborating with a good photographers eye, we can make art. id have no precautions, male or female photographer,,, gay or straight. i just expect everyone to be professional...

I would shoot you.  You have an edgy look that is different from what I've shot before.

A. KAYE wrote:
a great body is a great body
male/female doesn't matter
if i had a sculpted physique
any one with a camera, paint brush, or stone to chisel
who would could work with me
but alas, not the case
nude is frame of mind
not a state of undress

I like that; impressive insight

KATHY   JEAN wrote:
... Playgirl, which is really for gay men these days.
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You're damned right!

Disappointed "Reader"

but how could we create a female orientated magazine of men??

JoHanna W wrote:
Do you think men have less inhabitions towards posing nude than women??

not necessarily. yes, a man is less likely to be 'taken advantage of' doing nude photography, but will be more creatively criticized due to his imperfect physique, which very few true female models are lacking.

personally, ive very rarely even shot with my shirt off. i just recently adjusted and am now quite comfortable within my own skin. everyone is different.

KATHY   JEAN wrote:
We need to start from scratch and do it right. 

Is it more arousing to see men with other women than alone??

JoHanna W wrote:
Is it more arousing to see men with other women than alone??

I think so -  The introduction of a woman adds a focal point.  Rather than some guy posing, there are two people with sensual expressions  and mingling of bodies.

photofrog wrote:
Wow JoHanna you seem to have a lot of interest in this.  I can’t say that I have a lot of experience shooting male nudes, but I do have some.  I have to concur with most of the opinions presented here already. 
It is a shame that more individuals do not find the male form attractive.  I think that mindset is somewhat less of a factor on a modeling site such as this, but it can easily be seen in the general public.  I have to agree that the female body is much more beautiful, but that opinion is somewhat biased. 
I found your one question to present an interesting perspective on how men view other males.  From my own personal view, there is no jealousy when viewing other men.  I do find the male form to be quite erotic, but I would in no way classify myself as gay.  Of course I find nudity in most any form to be erotic.  I myself present a mix of both voyeur and exhibitionist traits which creates my sexuality and creativity.  How this translates into my work very much interests me and I am still in the process of developing and molding my style. 
Roy

You are right Roy, I am very interested in this subject because it is something I have never known very much about. It isn't hard to come up with a general opinion on women, but nude men stills seems like a somewhat taboo subject, and I personally find the female form more pleasing to see, so I wanted to compare my thoughts to others. I really appreciate your honest and detailed answer

Demi wrote:

I think so

yeah same here, as if you can imagine yourself in the woman's place or something...maybe we are on to something, who wants to start a petition to Playgirl ...? ; )

JoHanna W wrote:

do you feel capturing a great male nude shot it much more challenging than with a female?

Oh my gosh yes! It is very challenging! It is hard to photograph a clothed one for me! Women come easy for me. But I am sure going to give it the old college try!

JoHanna W wrote:
I can already tell this is gonna be touchy but....

I wanna know everyone's opinion on nude males;

ladies: who would rather look at a playboy rather than a playgirl??

male photographers: do you have to be homo/bi-sexual to appreciate a male's body?

female photographers: would you be interested in shooting nude males and why?

male models who shoot nude: is it empowering to shoot nude, or do you feel vulnerable?

would love some honest thoughts here THANKS~

I feel vulnerable.

I feel empowered.

I feel beautiful.

I feel sexy.

And I feel like I'm literally a PART of a work of art.


I have female friends who answered the "looking at naked men" the question with both the "hell yeah" and "blegh no" about equally.

JoHanna W wrote:
male models who shoot nude: is it empowering to shoot nude, or do you feel vulnerable?

I have mostly done nudes, because it's fun, and I feel it's the best niche for my look. I'm to short for most runway or print work, and because modeling has always been just a bit of a hobby, it's a great way to make a little extra cash once in a while. I love to work out, and keep in shape, but I'm not always going to be able to look like this. I think some of finer images will be nice keep-sakes as life goes on.
   It's definatly NOT for a lot of people: Models, Shooters, or "consumers" because the female form is so much more in demand....

Dan B wrote:

I feel vulnerable.

I feel empowered.

I feel beautiful.

I feel sexy.

And I feel like I'm literally a PART of a work of art.


I have female friends who answered the "looking at naked men" the question with both the "hell yeah" and "blegh no" about equally.

Being "part of a work of art"; well said... It's the truth and for me the objective.

Photos By Deej wrote:
male photographers: do you have to be homo/bi-sexual to appreciate a male's body?

I think so. I've been on this site 2yrs and have never seen straight male photographer showcase all male nudes.  Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

Umm, I have to respectfully dissagree. Just because someone doesn't post 20 male nudes, doesn't mean they have to be bi to appreciate the male form. I've posed for Male shooters, both gay and straight and some of by best images were done by straight men who were simply superior photographers....

ElleM wrote:
i like naked men...:-D
i like looking at naked men...
i think we need a new word for scrotum though...
scrotum just sounds so angry...

Let us know when the new name is "in the bag".