Carmilla Jo wrote:
Worst idea I've gotten (very graphic):

Portraying Snow White lying on the ground with her violated vagina exposed, with seven mini used and dirty condoms lying around her.

WTF XD

Jynxie wrote:
New GWC photographer contacted me wanting ME to pay him 40$ to shoot me nude.

Wait, he's telling you to pay him so that he can shoot you naked? I'm not sure if this is not a surprise to the veterans here or this deal usually happens between models and photographers here but that deal is bullshit.

le smick wrote:

That's classic! I love that it was supposed to be in your studio and everything. She literally brought nothing to the table!

What about all the free exposure you'd receive!

/sarcasm

Jynxie wrote:
New GWC photographer contacted me wanting ME to pay him 40$ to shoot me nude.

I've been paid more than $40 to shoot someone nude multiple times.

But, in your case I'd do it "for free".  I'm just nice that way.

Jynxie wrote:
New GWC photographer contacted me wanting ME to pay him 40$ to shoot me nude.

Astraea Sofia wrote:
Wait, he's telling you to pay him so that he can shoot you naked? I'm not sure if this is not a surprise to the veterans here or this deal usually happens between models and photographers here but that deal is bullshit.

Given her port, it's almost impossible to think that a novice could help her.  But, models do sometimes pay photographers for portfolio images, and there's no reason it CAN'T be legit for nudes as well.  It is just rarer.  A lot rarer.

Art of the nude wrote:

Jynxie wrote:
New GWC photographer contacted me wanting ME to pay him 40$ to shoot me nude.

Given her port, it's almost impossible to think that a novice could help her.  But, models do sometimes pay photographers for portfolio images, and there's no reason it CAN'T be legit for nudes as well.  It is just rarer.  A lot rarer.

Ok. Thanks

Art of the nude wrote:

Sometimes, it's all in the execution.  I shot a model, at her suggestion, in just panties, in the bathroom. (Both links 18+)
http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6128/5990 … 6448_o.jpg

That lead to shooting another in just a "wife beater", in the bathroom;
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/p … 5#27646075

Neither of these "read" in the bathroom.

I think the real concept of concern is one that involves a toilet in the image.  I find most of the images of models on or around a toilet to be pretty pointless and/or "bad."

Art of the nude wrote:
Sometimes, it's all in the execution.  I shot a model, at her suggestion, in just panties, in the bathroom. (Both links 18+)
http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6128/5990 … 6448_o.jpg

That lead to shooting another in just a "wife beater", in the bathroom;
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/p … 5#27646075

Innovative Imagery wrote:
Neither of these "read" in the bathroom.

I think the real concept of concern is one that involves a toilet in the image.  I find most of the images of models on or around a toilet to be pretty pointless and/or "bad."

Yep.  The only time I ever shot a model on the toilet, she was fully clothed and standing up.  Used it as sort of a pedestal.  And, I'm STILL not showing it to anyone.

That said, out of 2500 or so pictures I have on Flickr, one of the two or three most popular is a lame shot of a girl in the tub from when I was very new.  Not really artistic, and while fully nude, not at all explicit.  A great model, as it happens, but she wasn't doing anything special at that moment.  I can't explain it.

Astraea Sofia wrote:
After starting that Catwoman thread in Fun and Games, some photographer told me that I am more suited for Harley Quinn and would shoot me as the latter.. W-T-F?

I don't know about Harley Quinn. I see you as more of a Poison Ivy.

Carmilla Jo wrote:
Actually, I was paraphrasing in my previous post. This was what he said verbatim:

"My idea around Snow White is to basically have an implied rape scene where Snow White is laying down, legs spread, dress hiked up, vah-jay-jay showing, with the expression of being exhausted and looking like she's just been fucked by 7 little dwarfs.  But they are nowhere to be seen, except for the remnants of 7 little mini condoms around the area."

  Well, he had a twisted sense of humor at any rate.  That's one hot mess of a psyche right there.

It was nice of him to think dwarf gang-rapists are considerate enough to use condoms, though.

Innovative Imagery wrote:

Neither of these "read" in the bathroom.

I think the real concept of concern is one that involves a toilet in the image.  I find most of the images of models on or around a toilet to be pretty pointless and/or "bad."

Maybe the idea of it having something to do with art is a holdover from Edward Weston's "Excusado."

I'm reaching.

GeM Photographic wrote:
I don't know about Harley Quinn. I see you as more of a Poison Ivy.

Exactly. I'm not dressing up as a lame court jester.

Astraea Sofia wrote:

Exactly. I'm not dressing up as a lame court jester.

Wow just because it's not your character doesn't mean Harley Quinn is a lame court jester!!

Astraea Sofia wrote:

Exactly. I'm not dressing up as a lame court jester.

harley quinn is quite popular and hardly lame.  Being that it is a trademark character, you can't do much with the images other than fan art, but still pretty cool

Rik Image wrote:
Slightly off topic but related to Paige's post above.
I had a lady on here wanting me to TF for her online clothing store.
Using my studio, shooting over a dozen models, with hundreds of variations, then retouching the entire shoot to her spec's.
Lol the funniest part about it was that she seemed offended when I asked for a minimal rate on the project.
Some people must be on drugs or something.

Yup.. people are weird these days.. Below are three top examples when some get angry (not all relating to photography, but at my other job mostly @ signs & graphics company) especially when it's for non-profit or some "good cause" requesting/demanding free service & products.

1) Sorry, but we don't offer that service or product here. (some we have to outsource in which we have to pay someone out of our pocket)

2) I could offer you a 20% discount?

3) If you pay for the material, I would provide my labor & time free.

liindsay ann wrote:
i had a photographer who wanted me to wear this ugly costume cheap looking silver skirt that stopped right below my belly button, with a pink lacy bra.. and black strapped heels.. and then wanted me to hold this electric guitar and look mad and pretend like i was going to hit the person taking my picture.. i did the idea, but when he was showing me the pictures I was laughing, when he thought they were great.. and he said "are you making fun of my style?"  i quickly responded back "no!  i love it, i'm just not used to seeing myself like that!"  haha OMG nightmare.. luckily he never used the pictures.. but he burnt me a CD and every now and then i'll show someone it.. it's very embarrassing hahaha

You should post it.  I am very curious to see it..

Paige Morgan wrote:

Considerate people are a dying breed.

Paige Morgan wrote:

Considerate people are a dying breed.

le smick wrote:

That's classic! I love that it was supposed to be in your studio and everything. She literally brought nothing to the table!

I had a similar situation. i was asked by a band to do a shoot for promotional reasons. they did state at the start they could only afford costs but wanted me to drive on  35 mile round trip to visit and talk about what they wanted. then another 35 mile round trip to photograph them whilst performing and then again to do a promotional shoot yet again involving another 35 mile round trip. now i do appreciate new bands don't have a lot of spare money so just to cover transport i quoted £75. Guess what - told me i was too expensive

Innovative Imagery wrote:

They are called finger cots and available at stationary and medical supply stores.

I know about those, but...how do you get them to look "used"?  Or do I really want to know?  Just...ewww...about the whole idea.

CamiAnn wrote:

I know about those, but...how do you get them to look "used"?  Or do I really want to know?  Just...ewww...about the whole idea.

Just unroll them so they don't look like buttons.  I guess you could put some hand lotion in and around them, but I think a satire picture doesn't have to be that realistic.