Just stopped in to give Shandra internet cookie for doing this

Would you be ok with the photographer (male or female) appearing in the photos with you nude?  No physical contact involved.

Shandra:

Thanks for the response.  You are an interesting woman who's work I admire greatly.  Don't feel compelled to answer these questions here... save them for your book if you wish.  Or, answer them here if you prefer.

A couple more:

1) What are the attributes that separate a successful art model from other types of models (other than the obvious: "he/she must be comfortable in their own skin")?

2) Since you like environmental nudes, describe the process of shooting them.  For instance: assuming you have to hike a mile or so off the trail, what to you wear/bring?  How to you keep your skin free of elastic marks during the trek to the location?  Also, consider the very basics..... for instance:  If you are shooting at a location with lots of sand, do you use a skin moisturizer before the shoot or does this cause the sand to "stick"?  Sunblock?  How do you keep from getting burned (especially in those places that normally don't see the sun).

3) when reviewing the work of others (i.e. a potential photographer), what do you look for in his/her images to determine if you would like to shoot with him/her?

4) If you are going to write a book/webpage so the you can mentor new models, you likely should include a section on the "business" side of figure modeling.  How to get gigs.  How to get paid.  Typical rates.  How often to expect to work.  Image usage.  Releases. Etc.

Bump for SneakySexxy.

I will get back to this in a few days.

If you have asked me a specific question via PM, I will get back to you soon as well.

Thanks.
Shandra

Thanks darlin....and reading has prompted another question.  You mentioned having held a pose too long while you were on your period.  Do you use a tampon or an Instead cup?  and why?

I will answer all of the remaining questions as soon as I have the mental clarity to do so (I'm moving), but am otherwise closing this thread.

Thanks for all the questions!  I might open this back up at some point.

Shandra