Model
MelissaLynnette LaDiva
Posts: 50816
Leawood, Kansas, US
The_N_Word wrote:
Is that the episode where her bumbling ass knocked down the lights? Probably. I just remember the one chick with the really bright hair was on the bed and Hef comes in and she's all "come hug me!" even though she's naked with her ass in the air and he looks like he's about to fall asleep. 
It was awesome.
Photographer
Gil Lang
Posts: 4655
Isla Vista, California, US
Shooting for Playboy,"the magazine" and shooting for Playboy magazines are 2 different things.If I'm right,just a few years ago,the center spread and cover (with the 36 flashes and all)were still shot with an 8 X 10 camera.It's maybe gone now???When I wrote:"it seems they don't allow Photoshop" that was not from looking at their stuff but from reading and article about a shoot and again,that was for Playboy,"the magazine" not Girls of Playboy or alike.
Photographer
PhotoguyJay
Posts: 193
Mesa, Arizona, US
Scary-Ellen wrote:
I'm pretty sure "The Hef" hires whom ever he pleases. What ever famous photog is hot at the moment.
So, I guess bust your ass and get famous!! lol! Well I dont honestly think Hef has a whole lot to do with the magazine anymore. His daughter runs the empire.
I talked with them about 8 years ago wanting to work for them. I had a very impressive book at the time and it came down to my age. They were not interested in having a 20 something running around the compound. You have better luck winning the lottery than getting a photography job with that magazine. Might as well just start your own playboy style magazine. not that expensive. would only cost you about 250k per month to do.  (and that might not include paying celebs to be in the book)
Photographer
glamour pics
Posts: 6095
Los Angeles, California, US
W A L K E R wrote:
How do you become a photographer for "Playboy"?I have look on the internet unsuccessfully
Can anyone tell the process? Sure. Become a superbly skilled photographer, great at working with all types of models, develop a portfolio and credits that reflect that level of expertise. Then apply.
Photographer
548573
Posts: 1955
Moraga, California, US
Kidnap Steven Wayda, and get plastic surgery and go to work as him. The only problem is that your work better be damn good or someone will catch on!
Model
Dances with Wolves
Posts: 25108
SHAWNEE ON DELAWARE, Pennsylvania, US
4C 41 42 wrote:
I would marry this thread. I'm jerking off to it right now.
Photographer
Sophistocles
Posts: 21320
Seattle, Washington, US
Daniela Victoria wrote:
I'm jerking off to it right now. Pictures, or it didn't happen.
Model
Dances with Wolves
Posts: 25108
SHAWNEE ON DELAWARE, Pennsylvania, US
Sophistocles wrote:
Pictures, or it didn't happen. *smirk*
I'm so good that I finished already.
"alright"....quagmire.
Photographer
Lawson Photography USA
Posts: 264
Denver, Colorado, US
Daniela Victoria wrote:
I'm jerking off to it right now. I'm with Daniela. Well, you know what I mean....
Photographer
Edge Images
Posts: 631
Thousand Oaks, California, US
UnoMundo wrote:
Have sex with Hef? ahahahahaha
Photographer
Sophistocles
Posts: 21320
Seattle, Washington, US
Daniela Victoria wrote:
I'm so good that I finished already. Adds new meaning to "shooting" for Playboy.
Photographer
M Pandolfo Photography
Posts: 12117
Tampa, Florida, US
First, you'd have to learn how to toss lots of salads.
Photographer
Photos By Neef Fresh
Posts: 591
New York, New York, US
UnoMundo wrote:
Have sex with Hef? LMFAO.
WTF.
Photographer
Philipe
Posts: 5302
Pomona, California, US
You should really ask the source Ken Markus, he can also tell you how Arny Freytag got started.
Photographer
Edge Images
Posts: 631
Thousand Oaks, California, US
W A L K E R wrote:
How do you become a photographer for "Playboy"?I have look on the internet unsuccessfully
Can anyone tell the process? I can relate the process for getting into the "music business" which is probably about the same. First, you have to have the product. In this case, you have to be an awesome photographer, have incredible models who are willing to shoot your concepts with you, and you have to be extremly proficient with Photoshop to make your images as flawless as Playboys.
And THEN... you have to know somebody. And the ONLY way to get to know somebody is to network the crap out of eveybody and everything you do. Hang out with models & photographers, go to industry functions, do free work for people who can "help" you, sell yourself (without seeming like you're selling yourself or that you're deperate) etc. And when you think you absolutely cannot take it one more day, do it all over again. (this is called paying your dues) And if you keep doing that consistanly, AND you have the product (see above) you might just someday find yourself in a position to submit a series to the editors.
Best success,
Model
Ermine
Posts: 4039
Chicago, Illinois, US
Edge Images wrote:
I can relate the process for getting into the "music business" which is probably about the same. First, you have to have the product. In this case, you have to be an awesome photographer, have incredible models who are willing to shoot your concepts with you, and you have to be extremly proficient with Photoshop to make your images as flawless as Playboys.
And THEN... you have to know somebody. And the ONLY way to get to know somebody is to network the crap out of eveybody and everything you do. Hang out with models & photographers, go to industry functions, do free work for people who can "help" you, sell yourself (without seeming like you're selling yourself or that you're deperate) etc. And when you think you absolutely cannot take it one more day, do it all over again. (this is called paying your dues) And if you keep doing that consistanly, AND you have the product (see above) you might just someday find yourself in a position to submit a series to the editors.
Best success, Sounds like a major pain in the ass.
Photographer
J Bennett Photography
Posts: 1270
Paramus, New Jersey, US
Pretend your the biggest fruit on the planet, use peroxide in your hair, spike your hair, and be loud and obnoxious. ohh and also pretend women are Yucky, but youll shoot them cause you need the gig.
Photographer
Kincaid Blackwood
Posts: 23492
Los Angeles, California, US
W A L K E R wrote:
How do you become a photographer for "Playboy"? You don't.
Unfortunately, it's one of those annoying instances in life when if you don't know the answer already yourself, then the having someone else give it to you probably won't do you a bit of good...
Photographer
No One of Consequence
Posts: 2980
Winchester, Virginia, US
Leroy Dickson wrote:
Most likely someone has to die... and you have to know someone...
Might get a shot if you're willing to take a shit job with Playboy (are there really any shit jobs with playboy?)... or sleep with Hef. QFT. It's all about who you know and who you blow.
Photographer
saverio
Posts: 722
Santa Monica, California, US
Patrick Shipstad wrote:
I just answered their ad for a photographer on Craig's List.. wish me luck!
:-)
If I don't get in that way, then I'll just look for the girls on MM that want you to shoot them for free so they can submit to Playboy. If they get in, I'm sure they'll use the photographer that shot them in the first place.. I'm SURE of it! now that's funny
Photographer
Lund Photography
Posts: 890
Puyallup, Washington, US
Danger Ninja Production wrote:
Anyway, you become a photographer by knowing people, getting an in and auditioning. You knew this one must be coming but.. Just exactly HOW do you audition as a photographer? Wait.. wait.. Didn't Hef admit to having a brief manly fling back in the 60's?
Photographer
FMfoto
Posts: 1577
Los Angeles, California, US
Daniela! Just put in a good word for me to PB! 
Model
Lady Bronze
Posts: 3775
Los Angeles, California, US
You pretty much cant (I know that's a pretty finite term, but its as small a playing field as you could get) get on the on-staff.
As for a guest photographer? It can happen. It does happen. send in your stuff to the editor..just like any other publication. Remember that American playboy is highly coveted for models and photographers to grace their work and/or bodies..so you are a needle in a haystack of thousands of weekly submissions.
But guest photography, absolutely can happen, for both main and SE's, as well as online.
Dont let people tell you you cant do something because it's too hard..just try it.
You wont know until you try.
It is easier if you are referred directly by someone who is familiar with them..but not everyone is comfortable soliciting photographers for hire. If you find someone who is..ask them if can refer you.
Photographer
DVS
Posts: 10000
Detroit, Michigan, US
Daniela Victoria wrote:
I'm jerking off to it right now. I may just hafta have your baby...
Photographer
studio36uk
Posts: 22898
Tavai, Sigave, Wallis and Futuna
Joe Miglionico wrote:
There was an interview with a playboy photographer in a magazine a while back (I can't remember the name) but there was a shot of a centerfold he had done, and then a shot from further back showing all the lights, stands, reflectors, and everything else surrounding the model. I've never seen anything quite like it, this poor girl was standing in the middle of this nest of stands, with lights all over the place. I wish I could remember where I saw it, it was a fascinating photograph. QFT
For one of their shoots you have a set-up not unlike working on a motion picture set... and with just about as many people toiling away behind the scenes, too, as you would find in motion picture production. A shoot like that is designed to death.
In many respects that is why so many of their shots, if analysed from the technical and lighting standpoint, appear to be very much the same shot x shot over, and over, and over again, just with different models and different furniture.
Technical photography 1; creativity Nil
Studio36
Photographer
Rick Davis Photography
Posts: 3733
San Antonio, Texas, US
W A L K E R wrote:
How do you become a photographer for "Playboy"?I have look on the internet unsuccessfully
Can anyone tell the process? Submit to them. They will approach you if they're interested.
Photographer
Rick Davis Photography
Posts: 3733
San Antonio, Texas, US
James Sioux wrote:
It's not what you know that matters, it's who you know. The door is extremely narrow, but a lot of people want to squeeze in.
But if you really want to give it a try without knowing anybody in there, have about 6 breathtaking 8x10 prints/shots and submit them by mail (make sure the models are ok with you sending their pictures in). Your shots should be in "Playboy style" and not some funky-looking/artsy pictures which you think are breathtaking. The address is in every issue. Mississippi River is the demarcation. West side photogs submit to Los Angeles. East side photogs submit to Chicago. The rest is up to them. Best of luck. It has nothing to do with who you know. They are looking for talent and not friends of friends. I had a girl that submitted my photos and they contacted me to do a work for hire for them. I didn't know anyone there. That's why I say submit to them and they will contact you if they like what they see.
Also, the Mississippi thing is false. I live west of the Mississippi and I was initially contacted by Chicago and have dealt mostly with them and a few times with LA, depending on where the photos will be used.
Photographer
Farenell Photography
Posts: 18832
Albany, New York, US
Joe Miglionico wrote:
There was an interview with a playboy photographer in a magazine a while back (I can't remember the name) but there was a shot of a centerfold he had done, and then a shot from further back showing all the lights, stands, reflectors, and everything else surrounding the model. I've never seen anything quite like it, this poor girl was standing in the middle of this nest of stands, with lights all over the place. I wish I could remember where I saw it, it was a fascinating photograph. You might be thinking of "American Photo." They did a cover story of the Anatomy of a Centerfold (picture) awhile back.
Photographer
Farenell Photography
Posts: 18832
Albany, New York, US
Patrick Shipstad wrote:
They can say what they want with regards to their "no retouching" policy and the general public will probably believe it, but don't try to fool other photographers who know what to look for. That policy is for THEM to evaluate the potential model. Its not meant for the general public viewing.
Artist/Painter
Art of Vincent Wolff
Posts: 2925
Wheaton, Illinois, US
I wanna draw for Playboy.....(sigh)
And I want to watch Daniela jerk-off.
Photographer
TouchZone Photography
Posts: 191
Huntsville, Alabama, US
Buy a couple issues and a pellet gun. Put the playboy issues in the yard, make sure no children are around and fire til you hit one! Wait, you said, "shoot FOR Playboy." My bad!
Photographer
Glamour Images Inc
Posts: 238
Toledo, Ohio, US
Playboy photographers are the best of the best.
Climb that ladder.
Photographer
Glamour Images Inc
Posts: 238
Toledo, Ohio, US
TouchZone Photography wrote:
Buy a couple issues and a pellet gun. Put the playboy issues in the yard, make sure no children are around and fire til you hit one! Wait, you said, "shoot FOR Playboy." My bad! that was funny
Photographer
mikey j
Posts: 233
Los Angeles, California, US
Forget Playboy!!! Find as many muses as you can and start your own glamour empire :-)
Photographer
Z_Photo
Posts: 7079
Huntsville, Alabama, US
Daniela Victoria wrote:
I'm jerking off to it right now. i'm out
Photographer
Hamza
Posts: 7791
New York, New York, US
Photographer
Frank McAdam
Posts: 2222
New York, New York, US
W A L K E R wrote:
How do you become a photographer for "Playboy"?I have look on the internet unsuccessfully It's so great to have a fantasies.
Photographer
J C KUNSTFOTOGRAFIE
Posts: 2691
Los Angeles, California, US
Daniela Victoria wrote:
I'm jerking off to it right now. I am autoerotica-ing to your autoerotica-ing!
Photographer
J C KUNSTFOTOGRAFIE
Posts: 2691
Los Angeles, California, US
studio36uk wrote:
QFT
For one of their shoots you have a set-up not unlike working on a motion picture set... and with just about as many people toiling away behind the scenes, too, as you would find in motion picture production. A shoot like that is designed to death.
In many respects that is why so many of their shots, if analysed from the technical and lighting standpoint, appear to be very much the same shot x shot over, and over, and over again, just with different models and different furniture.
Technical photography 1; creativity Nil
Studio36 This is why I love the old Penthouse so much! They took chances - obviously within the parameters of a porn magazine - but with definitely more creativity than Playboy!
Photographer
Svend
Posts: 25143
Windsor, Colorado, US
ReinerSchutzBeauty wrote:
How do you become a photographer for Railway Modeller ? That is vile pornography.
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