Stephanie_Bee wrote:

4 R D wrote:
The only way to avoid such requests is by having examples of your nude work in your port. Now, if you are that concerned about who sees your nudes or how somebody might use them for titillation then you should probably not do nudes at all. One could even argue that you should not model altogether as any picture -even if you appear dressed- could be "perved".

It's not about being perved on, it's about having a match of intentions. Mine is to make art, especially when it comes to nudes. That doesn't mean every photographer that asks for a pre-shoot-look is not looking to make art, but that is what has been made clear to me in the experiences I have had thus far. Hopefully that changes!


Why do you only shoot sans pubic hair? And why don't you take their word for it? It's not like people are going to lie about their hair when you'll see it in a few days/weeks..

As Dr House says, "everybody lies"! If this photographer shoots "sans pubic hair" and is offering  a shoot paying $200 ( this is hypothetical), yes, a model with "abundant hair" may lie and show up, thinking she can change the photographers mind. It's easier to beg for forgiveness than to ask for permission.

Dean Johnson Photo wrote:

You can't tell what her breasts look like?
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/30664334

I don't see any bra there.

But if that's not good enough for you, that's your prerogative and I'm fine with that.

Yeah, but the fabric is taut, pulling the breasts back and in one direction. You CANNOT tell by this image what they look like, nor can you tell areola size, shape nor color. Are they firm, pancakes, fried eggs? You won't know from this shot. Some nude photographers are very specific as to what they want to shoot.

Stephanie_Bee wrote:
There are a lot of reasons they may not have it up. Many people have separate profiles for that kind of work, there is limited space and maybe they like their other shots better, maybe they're waiting on the return of images (can take months!). The last one would be my reason, and now I have one up in my port.

I wonder how many people just flew over to your portfolio to see it?

Stephanie_Bee wrote:
There are a lot of reasons they may not have it up. Many people have separate profiles for that kind of work, there is limited space and maybe they like their other shots better, maybe they're waiting on the return of images (can take months!). The last one would be my reason, and now I have one up in my port.

You're about as pretty as can possibly be.....there's no reason you should EVER feel the need to prove it.  Some people just use this take advantage of people....think bout it, would that kind of question EVER float on Facebook?

Eyesso wrote:

You're about as pretty as can possibly be.....there's no reason you should EVER feel the need to prove it.  Some people just use this take advantage of people....think bout it, would that kind of question EVER float on Facebook?

You're not getting PAID on Facebook to look good.

Eyesso wrote:

You're about as pretty as can possibly be.....there's no reason you should EVER feel the need to prove it.  Some people just use this take advantage of people....think bout it, would that kind of question EVER float on Facebook?

No as a model you are paid based on your look and you need to prove it - sort of the entire point of it really.

PhotographybyT wrote:

Okay...if you really want me to!

(haha...j/k)

+1

Vito wrote:
Another point that has been touched on but not stated out right:
If a model says that she poses nude but nude but does not have any posted, you have to ask yourself why? Does she not want any online? Will she pose for you and then say you can't put them on your portfolio page?

In this case, I ask the model if she is comfortable with full frontal nudity.

There have been threads where models defined nudity in several different ways.

lynne g wrote:
If you are ever on a dating site people ask for nude photos before they meet you

What kind of dating site is that?!lol.

Anna Adrielle wrote:
They should have a casting and see me in person.

Would you get naked at a casting for a nude shoot?

Serious question. I can imagine many girls would find it uncomfortable.

Hugh Alison wrote:
I wouldn't set up a nude shoot with anybody without seeing evidence she was GOOD at posing nude.

Life is too short to spend time shooting with pretty girls just because they are naked.

Damn right!





Just my $0.02 etc. etc.

Vito wrote:

I wonder how many people just flew over to your portfolio to see it?

There are still no full nudes in her port that show fully exposed breasts, or anything else. 

Models who want to be paid for nudes and don't have any examples in their ports should expect to provide images of themselves, fully nude, it that's what they're being paid to shoot.

MelissaAnn  wrote:

There are still no full nudes in her port that show fully exposed breasts, or anything else. 

Models who want to be paid for nudes and don't have any examples in their ports should expect to provide images of themselves, fully nude, it that's what they're being paid to shoot.

Because this is my port for that type of work, now.

Kerry_ wrote:
Because this is my port for that type of work, now.

Hold onto your hat, your mailbox is going to fill rapidly!!


PS:  Only in your credited photos (on this profile) does it show your face, so if you have a rule of not being identifiable with your nudes, you may want to mention that in the profile, otherwise presuming simply that this profile/port is under development still.

Kerry_ wrote:

Because this is my port for that type of work, now.

Nice! 

MelissaAnn  wrote:

There are still no full nudes in her port that show fully exposed breasts, or anything else. 

Models who want to be paid for nudes and don't have any examples in their ports should expect to provide images of themselves, fully nude, it that's what they're being paid to shoot.

I feel like I should just link this to every model that wants to work with me who doesn't already have nude photos in their portfolio.

Because there are always surprises during a photography session, how the model's body looks should not be one of them.

T-D-L wrote:
I assume you're talking to photographers about setting up a nude shoot, based on the "Shoot Nudes = Yes" part of your profile.  I don't see an issue with someone wanting to see you nude before they book you for such a shoot.  For some people they might be a bit picky on how you look, and don't want to waste their time. 

Ex. I've booked a model for a nude concept that had saggy breasts...never knew because all the photos she had she was wearing a bra at minimum.  Some models have horrid scars from implants, birthmarks, stretch marks, nipples pointing in random directions, etc.  So no, I don't see an issue with someone asking for a nude photo before they shoot you (again, assuming they're booking you for a nude shoot), especially since you don't have any examples of nudes in your portfolio currently.  If you had I'd be more inclined to agree that sending examples would be unnecessary though.

This pretty much sums it up. If nudity is required, then asking for a nude shot that shows what you port doesn't is reasonable. If it's not being shot then it probably doesn't matter and doesn't make sense to ask for it.

MelissaAnn  wrote:
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Models who want to be paid for nudes and don't have any examples in their ports should expect to provide images of themselves, fully nude, it that's what they're being paid to shoot.

Totally agree.

I also think that if a model wants to do an unpaid collaboration that involves nudes, the same should still apply so that the photographer can make a decision.