-B-R-U-N-E-S-C-I- wrote:
Do what you want and ONLY what you want.

There are plenty of other models willing to shoot nudes so there's no need for you to do it if you don't feel comfortable with it.

Having said that, if you are considering giving it a try, then my advice would be to use an alias and do your first nude shoot with a photographer whose work you like and who YOU contact, rather than the other way around.

Here also is an excellent post by Madame Bink, one of the best known and most successful art nude models in the UK. She's been modelling (mostly nude) for 5 years and has never had a serious problem with a photographer because she uses her head and takes reasonable precautions, including checking references, before working with somebody for the first time.

Starting Modelling: Staying Safe - by Madame Bink



Just my $0.02

Ciao
Stefano

www.stefanobrunesci.com

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DavidCoward Photography wrote:
As a photographer, I'd rather not shoot a model who is not really comfortable being nude. It shows in the final image. Any photographer who pushes you to do nudes [b]probably/b] cares more about seeing you naked than about creating beautiful images.

Do what you're comfy with.

+1

Dixeia wrote:
Lots of photographers asked me doing nude, be topless, or wearing lingerie.. My profile picture you saw is the farthest I can go.

I wonder if many of you are comfortable to do it?

I'm trying not to show too much skin.

Don't show "too much skin."  Whatever that means for you.  The issue isn't nudity or not, it's making sure you only do what you're comfortable with.

MelissaAnn  wrote:
Don't do anything you're not comfortable with.

art is not necessarily about comfort. skin or not.

DavidCoward Photography wrote:
As a photographer, I'd rather not shoot a model who is not really comfortable being nude. It shows in the final image. Any photographer who pushes you to do nudes [b]probably/b] cares more about seeing you naked than about creating beautiful images.

Do what you're comfy with.

I agree.  If the model feels awkward, you don't get nudes, you get nakeds.

Also, if the model is uncomfortable in this session, she won't look forward to the next session, even with another photographer.  Models need to be treated with respect, so they continue to enjoy modelling.

nyk fury wrote:
art is not necessarily about comfort. skin or not.

Not to sound trite, but some llamas are comfortable with discomfort.  If that's what your art calls for, those are the llamas you want to work with.

The OP likely doesn't fall into that category.

DavidCoward Photography wrote:
As a photographer, I'd rather not shoot a model who is not really comfortable being nude. It shows in the final image. Any photographer who pushes you to do nudes [b]probably/b] cares more about seeing you naked than about creating beautiful images.

Do what you're comfy with.

^^^^^^ this 100% Agreed......
    I would only add to tell this photographer(or any other doing the same thing), "You are no longer needed or required,,, have a nice day..."

Dixeia wrote:
Lots of photographers asked me doing nude, be topless, or wearing lingerie.. My profile picture you saw is the farthest I can go.

I wonder if many of you are comfortable to do it?

I'm trying not to show too much skin.

My first photo shoot was a nude/implied shoot. I'm the type of person that jumps into the deep end and then swims to the shallow end. I started with the thing that made me the most uncomfortable and nervous. Way I see it, if I can shoot nudes, anything else is a piece of cake.

If you're not comfortable with it, then don't do it. Kindly decline the request, if they don't respect that, don't work with them.

Dixeia wrote:
Lots of photographers asked me doing nude, be topless, or wearing lingerie.. My profile picture you saw is the farthest I can go.

I wonder if many of you are comfortable to do it?

I'm trying not to show too much skin.

Hello,
If you do not want to show too much skin the do not do it. It will depend on the shoot, the concept, the photographer and your intention.

If someone is trying to talk you into it after a shoot has begun and you have any doubt at all I suggest you decline and if they persist then end the shoot.

I have done art shoots and the intent was nudity, only once did I switch to an implied after a shoot started and it was after the photographer asked how I'd feel about it in a particular shot because of our location. The way he asked, and the concept he brought up sounded perfectly okay to me, so I did. Where we were was totally dark and we could barely see each other but, he was shooting HDSLR at that part of the shoot. This one. https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/30077942

I suggest that you must be comfortable with everything involved in it and I wouldn't necessarily do your first nude at the urging of someone else, last minute.
Jen
p.s. most importantly, "trust your gut"

Kitty LaRose wrote:
I've gotten to the point where taking my clothes off isn't worth it unless the photographer in question isn't going to make me regret my decision. Am I comfortable doing it? Yes. Am I picky? Very.

Ideally, that "point" would be from the very beginning.

I try to not do any shoots where I'm going to regret the decision.  Ideally, I don't do any where the model does.

Dixeia wrote:
Lots of photographers asked me doing nude, be topless, or wearing lingerie.. My profile picture you saw is the farthest I can go.

I wonder if many of you are comfortable to do it?

I'm trying not to show too much skin.

After reading your bio...your impressive bio I might add...modeling is not something you're looking to pursue as a career. It seems to be more of a hobby to overcome being camera shy and gain self esteem. Kudos for that by the way.

So there's really no reason to feel pressured to pursue ANY path, nude or otherwise. Of course many photographers will ask. You're an attractive female. But even the photographers who would like to photograph you nude would not want you to agree because you felt coerced or pressured.

Have fun and shoot the content you want.

nyk fury wrote:

art is not necessarily about comfort. skin or not.

Physical discomfort, sure.

Psychological discomfort, not so much. And nudity is a hugely psychological issue.

Anyway, I personally thing of it as: what is so wrong with my body that I have to cover it up. I'm comfortable in my own skin, so I have no problem showing it.

Jojo West wrote:

My first photo shoot was a nude/implied shoot. I'm the type of person that jumps into the deep end and then swims to the shallow end. I started with the thing that made me the most uncomfortable and nervous. Way I see it, if I can shoot nudes, anything else is a piece of cake.

If you're not comfortable with it, then don't do it. Kindly decline the request, if they don't respect that, don't work with them.

Same here. My first shoot was a nude/implied one as well.

Dixeia wrote:
Lots of photographers asked me doing nude, be topless, or wearing lingerie.. My profile picture you saw is the farthest I can go.

I wonder if many of you are comfortable to do it?

I'm trying not to show too much skin.

Think deep and think twice and only do what you feel comfortable with.

Dixeia wrote:
Lots of photographers asked me doing nude, be topless, or wearing lingerie.. My profile picture you saw is the farthest I can go.

I wonder if many of you are comfortable to do it?

I'm trying not to show too much skin.

i shot nudes on my second photo shoot.  yes, i am comfortable with being nude.  though that photographer was paying me anyway, i knew that i'd have to get used to being nude for the camera if i wanted to make money.  i have now done hundreds, if not thousands, of nude shoots.  it's very comfortable for me.

if you are trying to make a living modeling, you may need to do nude work.  [i'm not saying you should if you don't want to.  i would instead suggest trying to make a living some other way.]  if you are not looking for paid work, and you aren't comfortable with nudes, then don't do them.  find someone else to work with.

Art of the nude wrote:
Ideally, that "point" would be from the very beginning.

I try to not do any shoots where I'm going to regret the decision.  Ideally, I don't do any where the model does.

Indeed. But I let myself get pushed around in the beginning, like many others, haha. Oh well. Lesson learned.