aquarelle wrote:
I've seen billions of female nudes shot by male photographers, millions of male nudes shot by male photographers, hundreds of female nudes by female photographers. 

But where are the male nudes by female photographers (and female artists).

Women photographers, I'd like to see your take on the male nude.  And why aren't you shooting more of them?

I've got a separate nude portfolio, and've had the honor of shooting with one male model. They're tough to find these days, but it was still a pleasure! If the chance ever comes up again, i'd take it in a heartbeat. The reason they're not in my portfolio still, is because my style has changed since.

I wish I could findthe pics, but it's been so long i'm not sure

Here's his portfolio, and his avi is mine at least

https://www.modelmayhem.com/1025623

aquarelle wrote:
The model has zero pics, but the avatar is great!

I know. He left MM/deleted the pics a while ago. That's about as close as I get to linking him/showing the pics, though!

QuaeVide wrote:
I'm male but I do have a strong feminine side - does that count?

You shoot like a girl...

aquarelle wrote:
I've seen billions of female nudes shot by male photographers, millions of male nudes shot by male photographers, hundreds of female nudes by female photographers. 

But where are the male nudes by female photographers (and female artists).

Women photographers, I'd like to see your take on the male nude.  And why aren't you shooting more of them?

I've shot one nude model but it wasn't interesting at all...nor appealing.

He watched fishing on tv while asking me to take pics of him laying naked in bed.

Yeah...real fucking interesting!

Show me a real male model who wants to do nudes and be fully in the moment of the shoot and yeah I'd shoot.

But watch fishing while asking me to shoot your ass nude?

Bitch please.

aquarelle wrote:
I'm kind of getting the drift that male nudes as a subject for female photographers doesn't engender much enthusiasm.

Am I wrong?

Let's just say that the one encounter I've had wasn't exactly putting me in the mood to seek out another male nude shoot.

Swank Photography wrote:
Let's just say that the one encounter I've had wasn't exactly putting me in the mood to seek out another male nude shoot.

You make a living with reasoning like this?

aquarelle wrote:
Women photographers, I'd like to see your take on the male nude.  And why aren't you shooting more of them?

Got a couple in my portfolio, more on my web site
http://www.starkravenmusic.com/gallery

Never had as many opportunities to shoot with male models as female models.  I like shooting them equally.  But there are more female models out there interested in shooting.

wynnesome wrote:

Got a couple in my portfolio, more on my web site
http://www.starkravenmusic.com/gallery

Never had as many opportunities to shoot with male models as female models.  I like shooting them equally.  But there are more female models out there interested in shooting.

Nice work, in both the male and female genres.  The guy in chains is great!

JSGPhotography wrote:
My friend Julie shoots male nudes

https://www.modelmayhem.com/1432620

Yes I do! Thank you, Jon! And I do enjoy it! lol
Just not every male model is willing to shoot nude, or implied nude.

London Modtog wrote:
I have a female friend who shoots male nudes, her complaint has always been that when she approaches a man to ask him to work with her, so many seem to take it as a come on. It'd be funny if it wasn't so tragically true and a sad reflection on men.

That, unfortunately, has happened to me also. Some men think you want to just sleep with them, not photograph them. Funny, eh? Not really.

QuaeVide wrote:

You make a living with reasoning like this?

Actually yes I do. Don't get me wrong here I would shoot another male model nude if the model can bring his game to the set...if not then don't waste my time.

Same as with a female nude.

Bring your game or stay home.

aquarelle wrote:
And why aren't you shooting more of them?

I have a few here:
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/748422/viewall

I'm not working with more because:
1) There aren't that many male models around here worth shooting.
2) The few who look good know it, so they won't do trade. I'm poor.
3) The older amateurs are exhibitionists who hope you're coming on to them
4) The younger amateurs are terrified, even though you have an assistant in the room.

NOT worth the hassle.  I wish I could find a group of good looking gay men to shoot.

Jules K Photography wrote:

That, unfortunately, has happened to me also. Some men think you want to just sleep with them, not photograph them. Funny, eh? Not really.

lol i

Gilded Muses wrote:
I am male, American, and have joked that my parents "had never skinny dipped in their life."  Such was my life until about 11 years ago. 

First figurative art I dabbled in was sculpture, then on/off over time, drawing... then figure drawing.  First figure drawing I did, which looked right, without any help from a teacher, was drawn from a male model, he was one of the two males they could find.  One reason I got that drawing right was when I looked at his pose - I could feel the pose in my own body, with enough drawing ability I got something decent to the paper.  Small steps of success... 

I agree with the observation - "millions of male nudes shot by male photographers, hundreds of female nudes by female photographers."  I'll add billions of Female nudes shot by male photographers... 

My first experience of modeling nude for a female photographer was both nerve racking and exciting, etc...  huge step outside my comfort zone, but overall I knew I would be fine because: 1) She had a well established body of work which meant her behavior was predictable. 2) Images in her portfolio went beyond my limits from normal everyday work to some impressive fetish and erotica...  both male and female... 

At the shoot she asked me a short list of yes/no questions which gave her parameters of what limits I had for the shoot, then we got started. I followed her directions for the 2 hour shoot. She burned a CD of the images, I paid her for the shoot, plus copy rights.  Going through the images she found one that she wanted to use on her website - YES - a nerve racked rookie model, an image good enough for her website, it does happen.  I choose not to let her use it because I could not step outside the non-identifiable image boundary I have.  I have some regrets not letting her use it because:

1) It is art - I should not be ashamed of it.

2) Chances of someone I know finding it are near zero. 

3) As a average male, I didn't leave a "do it" I had a good experience message to others in my shoes... 

The whole experience was very liberating... I've been in front of the camera few more times since that first shoot, I'm more comfortable doing it, but still not totally comfortable - which is fine.  I can live with me - as I am...  These have been good experiences to look back at.  Going through the process, it has helped me know how to step through other things I've wanted to do... 

As a culture we are not whole enough to be comfortable with each other in the situation described by the OP... here is a small task - someone else can explain it better then I can...  on www.ted.com, look up Tony Porter, listen to his whole talk.  That last 45 seconds - I find it powerful...

Interesting insights.  I think your body paint work is terrific as well.

Christine Eadie wrote:
3) The older amateurs are exhibitionists who hope you're coming on to them

A woman painter in the neighborhood has figure sessions open to all every other week, and she told me she quit using older male models because, as she said, "the older the guy is, the weirder he seems to act."

aquarelle wrote:
"the older the guy is, the weirder he seems to act."

You do know there are websites for guys where they share their thought how to "exhibit themselves" the most while modeling?  They talk about their fantasies, and you are quite right, the older ones are the worst.  Male modeling nude for female artists has become a regular fetish in itself.