MelissaAnn  wrote:
I only shoot "classy" nudes.

I'm happy that you do.   

Drew Tommons wrote:

your port being a case in point

Thank you

Erica Jay wrote:
Tell me my portfolio isn't classy! I dare you.

You have a very classy portfolio!

Mekia Akins wrote:
Why do Photographers always want to take Naked or Half Naked Shots of Models??and Why do you have to be.that way to be discovered or get in Magazines.What happened to Classy Standards.

I prefer to take nude, fully clothed, and partially clothed images.  And, generally, models like the range, as I do.  They also seem to consider what I do reasonably "classy." 

As far as "getting discovered or get in magazines" it kinda depends on the magazine, and the model.  Some will magazines require nudity, others would never dream of publishing any.  Some models have the right look / stats for fashion or commercial.  Others not so much.

Nude modeling, especially art nude modeling, is much more "equal opportunity" in terms of height, age, weight, and various other factors than "mainstream industry" modeling.

Mekia Akins wrote:
Why do Photographers always want to take Naked or Half Naked Shots of Models??and Why do you have to be.that way to be discovered or get in Magazines.What happened to Classy Standards.

RKD Photographic wrote:
There's a whole barrel-load of fail right there...

I think it's very classy denigrating models and photographers who choose to shoot nude and semi nude on a Site that caters to about 90% of that kind of work (at a rough guess)...

If you don't want to shoot in that style, fine - it's free-ish Country so I hear - but don't come here bad-mouthing those that do...

I support your (RKD) goals, but from what I've read, and checked, the actual numbers are something like 15% of MM models pose nude, and 10% of images are "mature."  Which is a long ways from 90%.

Mekia Akins wrote:
Why do Photographers always want to take Naked or Half Naked Shots of Models??and Why do you have to be.that way to be discovered or get in Magazines.What happened to Classy Standards.

Jeffrey M Fletcher wrote:
Am I to assume that the charming young people on shows ranging from girls gone wild to Jersey Shore signify class as compared to your basic art nude?

Prudery does not epitomize class.

Did you just call the the "charming young people" from Girls Gone Wild prudes?

Jenna  Marie wrote:
You have to keep in mind that regardless of age/height/weight/ etc... if you get connected with the right people and have work that catches your eye, then there is a chance. Catalogue modeling needs people for all ages. But you do have to have the correct expressions and standards they are looking for for that one specific shot.

As others stated, narrowing your field to that wont help much. I'm only 5'6" (20 years old) ---(about to be 21 whoop whoop) and my main goal was commercial modeling. But i met the right people, and i am getting ready for commercial work and fashion week 2014 work. --- (even though for fashion week I am becoming a size 2 hahaha but its worth it!)

So just keep a broad horizon, network, practice, and network some more. I'm still new to this and learning as I go.. I can tell you its one HELL OF A RIDE. But its so fulfilling and enjoyable! BEST OF LUCK

oh ps:.... you must remember that there are so many genres because people are wanting to shoot so many different things. You don't HAVE to shoot the half/full nudes... but it does get you out to a more broadened area.

---Jenna Marie

It also helps to be flat out gorgeous.

Mekia Akins wrote:
Why do Photographers always want to take Naked or Half Naked Shots of Models??and Why do you have to be.that way to be discovered or get in Magazines.What happened to Classy Standards.

Halle Barry did nude scenes long after she "made it."

Still think she is unclassy and has low standards?

Zack Zoll wrote:
It seems like you've left the conversation, but I'll add my two cents anyway.

Portraits are not classy.  Unless you need a photo for a website, the back cover of a book you wrote, or to go along with an article about you, there is no such thing as a "classy portrait."  Aside from photos for business, portraits are made for one of two reasons:

I try to treat portraits as art.  Nude or not

A couple examples;

18+
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8467/8098 … 2b1b_o.jpg

Not:

Mnemosyne Photography wrote:
Halle Barry did nude scenes long after she "made it."

Still think she is unclassy and has low standards?

As have a large portion of the (other) female winners of the Academy Award (Oscar) for "Best Actress."  Before, after, and for the film that won them the award.

Mekia Akins wrote:
Why do Photographers always want to take Naked or Half Naked Shots of Models??and Why do you have to be.that way to be discovered or get in Magazines.What happened to Classy Standards.

Jeffrey M Fletcher wrote:
Am I to assume that the charming young people on shows ranging from girls gone wild to Jersey Shore signify class as compared to your basic art nude?

Prudery does not epitomize class.

Art of the nude wrote:
Did you just call the the "charming young people" from Girls Gone Wild prudes?

No, the first part was a question illustrating what I saw as a contradiction in the op's position. The second part was a statement that offered an alternate view.

Gina Redd wrote:
The OP doesn't pose nude and is without work and she's angry and bitter. I pose nude and likely turn down more paid work in a week than she's been offered in a year and I'm happy as a clown.

Oh well.

This post wins the internet!

Mekia Akins wrote:
Why do Photographers always want to take Naked or Half Naked Shots of Models??and Why do you have to be.that way to be discovered or get in Magazines.What happened to Classy Standards.

Well I guess we won't be shooting anytime soon.

First time my fine art nude work has ever been considered non-classy, I guess I and my colleagues were wrong this whole time.... Maybe I should study Classy Standards, what ever That is.

Mekia Akins wrote:
Why do Photographers always want to take Naked or Half Naked Shots of Models??and Why do you have to be.that way to be discovered or get in Magazines.What happened to Classy Standards.

I think we have a different idea of what "classy" means....

Mekia Akins wrote:
Well regardless of that IM NOT GIVING UP!!!

Good luck. Don't quit your day job.

Michael Kerrek wrote:
I find it classless, rude, and ignorant that you'd suggest nudity (and partial nudity) is classless.

You only want to shoot what you deem "classy" work, but you're perfectly fine with classless behavior- your position is hypocritical and morally filthy.

+1

Wasn't it Madonna that made trashy, classy...followed ...Beyonce...nothing classy there!

Art of the nude wrote:

I support your (RKD) goals, but from what I've read, and checked, the actual numbers are something like 15% of MM llamas pose nude, and 10% of images are "mature."  Which is a long ways from 90%.

One lives in hope...

Mac Wolff wrote:
I don't think shes listening anymore

Yeah, I think she realised she's an idiot after the 3rd post in here.