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Augustine York wrote: This^ Jul 15 12 06:36 am Link I shoot a lot of nudes and beyond. When I work with a model, the question only has 2 answers: yes or no. If the answer is no, there is no further need to explain. Your choice. Period. I have absolutely no problem with that and respect your choice enough to not try to convince you to change your principles. I have had models change their mind after working together, because they like my concepts and "feel comfortable" with me, but I don't press. My major issue is with models who list that they do shoot nudes and turn around and say that they don't. But their port is full of nudes. Or answer a casting that specifically says nudity but their profile says no nudes. I would like to see more models be honest in their profiles and to read the castings before just responding. Put in your profile something like "Yes I do nudes, but not on the first date." Jul 15 12 06:43 am Link There may not be a reason as such, and it is just about nudity. I think some of it is a perception of portraying sexuality, or even sensuality. Some models will shoot in a tiny bikini but jeans and a bra is too exposed. Or topless as long as the nipple is covered, but a sheer top is fine. Jul 15 12 07:06 am Link Jarrell Photography wrote: Jul 15 12 07:07 am Link Jem Iredale wrote: several reasons: Jul 15 12 07:47 am Link To be honest I never could understand why a model should have to need a reason to choose not to do a particular type of modeling. The simple fact that they choose not to do it should be enough and be respected. Jul 15 12 07:52 am Link Shauna Carlo wrote: Sorry, I'm just not buying this. I just don't think that you have sat down and thought about all the people that you could help with a billion dollars, even if you don't need or want the money yourself. Is limiting the number of people who have seen your nipples really more important to you than feeding tens of thousands of hungry kids in Africa (for example)? Jul 15 12 08:23 am Link I've been shooting nudes for over 10 years, and I agree with those who say that no pressure should be applied. There are plenty of models who will pose nude. That said, here are the responses I typically get when I talk about the issue with models. 1) I don't want someone I know seeing them. 2) I don't want to wind up on a porn site (similar to #1). 3) I'm not comfortable with my body (usually disguised as another answer but you can tell that this is what it really is about). 4) I'm going into a profession or career where it could hurt me (usually a school teacher, but sometimes something else like beauty pageants or police work.) 5) My dad would kill me. 6) My boyfriend would kill me. 7) My agency is against it. 8) Religion Actually, I probably hear religion the least as it is pretty clear from my portfolio that nude is what I do, so those models tend to self select out before we even talk. The others are often issues that models want to talk about as they are concerns that can be addressed if the shoot is handled the right way and/or the distribution of the end product is limited, etc. Jul 15 12 08:39 am Link Tilcia wrote: .... That's what I don't get... this mentality where it's OK to pose like this... Jul 15 12 08:51 am Link Caustic Disco wrote: 1. Subjective, I bet if you changed your status to Nudes: Yes, you would have LOTS of people contact you. Jul 15 12 08:53 am Link Shauna Carlo wrote: So how do you manage to get a yearly exam done? Seriously its just a body, its really nothing all that special. I will never understand how some people attach so much significance to nudity. Jul 15 12 09:03 am Link Trust me -- no one wants to see me nude. Jul 15 12 09:12 am Link I don't like the idea of anyone having access to see my body when they feel like it.. not on mm, but random friends, coworkers, and family. I also couldn't imagine having an unflattering naked picture out there taken by a beginner photographer.. at least when I shoot my implieds/lingerie my entire body isn't being revealed, and I will settle with the idea the picture looks bad.. because anyone can see my face and body and notice the photographer did a bad job shooting me. Also, my husband, his family, and my family are pretty conservative and I don't feel like explaining to them anything if they came across it. Jul 15 12 10:06 am Link liindsay ann wrote: Another "conservative" excuse. Jul 15 12 10:21 am Link Looknsee Photography wrote: What about the dog next door? Jul 15 12 05:54 pm Link I started doing nudes 3 months after I started modeling. I did some implieds first to see if I was ready, and it just ended up being the logical next step. My fiance doesn't feel any less special because other people have seen me naked. He actually takes a bit of pride in it. "See that hot chick? She's mine!".  He is very proud of my modeling and that's pretty damn awesome. My parents don't like my nude modeling, but at this point, I don't care anymore. I'm 28, it's none of their business. I don't hide it anymore because there is no point in doing it. Jul 16 12 06:51 am Link I'm shy lol. But I am coming out of that as I get more experience. Jul 16 12 06:53 am Link When I didn't want to the reasons: 1. Worrying what my family would think 2. Worrying about future employers 3. Worrying about future boyfriends, would people wanna date me if I do something like that? Then I felt life was too short to live within the confinements of society. Jul 16 12 07:05 am Link Caustic Disco wrote: Distorted Horizon Photo wrote: 1. It's still her call. Jul 16 12 08:28 am Link Jem Iredale wrote: Because they have a will of their own? Jul 16 12 08:57 am Link New Kidd Imagery wrote: My parents haven't seen my pictures here, but if they did, I'd be willing to explain, but if they seen a picture of my crotch and nipples it would be way more uncomfortable to explain - yes lol we must be very different then! Jul 16 12 11:17 am Link Jem Iredale wrote: I don't shoot nudes because it's too easy to be repetitive and bland. I suspect some models feel the same way, a great nude is art ... anything less is just a boob. Jul 16 12 02:25 pm Link My observation has been that the real reason, whatever is stated, is that the model wants to be in control of who gets to see her naked, as some models have stated. I've had deeply religious models and non-models come to me for unpublished nude shoots for their significant others, to have the mementos when they are older, to see what it feels like, because it's a little bit kinky, because it's liberating, just to convince themselves that they can if they ever decide they want to, all sorts of reasons. Still, for their purposes as well as those of anyone with whom they don't feel comfortable enough to disrobe, they don't shoot nudes. If it works for them, it works for me. Jul 16 12 03:50 pm Link Because they're boring. Jul 16 12 03:57 pm Link As one of my old photography professors (Al Darre - was a Navy photog at Normandy) said "no good can come from shooting nudes. It will always come back to haunt you". Btw - Al died before digital. I'm guessing that has only compounded his statement... Jul 16 12 04:01 pm Link I'm a minor. But, that doesn't stop people from asking me if I'll do them when I turn 18. My biggest reason for turning it down (even after I turn 18) is because I'm planning on attending college for Broadcast Journalism (possibly to be an anchor), as well as am still at the age where I'm auditioning for "children's" channels and movies. Even at 19/20/21 etc, I'd still be at an age where I'd be expected to be a role model for younger girls. I see absolutely nothing wrong with the artful side of nudes, but I know that 99.99% of mothers wouldn't want their daughters looking up to someone who has done "awful, dirty, scandalous" things. I think ahead. Oh yeah  Jul 16 12 04:03 pm Link Wysiwyg Photography wrote: I just did some head shots for and actress. She mentioned that at her first shoot, 17 years ago, the photographer stripped naked to shoot her. Jul 16 12 04:11 pm Link liindsay ann wrote: I'm confused by this. What is there to "explain" about the images in your portfolio? Their nature is self evident. What is there to explain about a photo of you in lingerie or only partially clothed that would overcome objections to a photo like that existing? Jul 16 12 04:14 pm Link Jem Iredale wrote: Maybe because it can portray a negative image to certain clients Jul 16 12 04:19 pm Link liindsay ann wrote: Robert Lynch wrote: Though I understand what you are saying, this is why models shouldn't give a reason, because then people see "holes" in their argument and try and 'talk' them into posing nude anyway. Jul 16 12 07:13 pm Link Caustic Disco wrote: Distorted Horizon Photo wrote: Art of the nude wrote: I completely agree. Jul 16 12 07:21 pm Link Distorted Horizon Photo wrote: Well, I haven't seen her naked, and I'm not really talking about her in particular, but some models are wrong, and some people don't know, or don't care. Jul 16 12 08:42 pm Link Distorted Horizon Photo wrote: It's strange what ubber conservative "religious" people think... show a nipple or the nether regions and it's fire and brimstone. Do lingerie and it's "riske", swimsuit isn't a problem... but you show a nipple or some ass or ass crack or the Y and you've committed ultimate blasphemy. Seriously. Jul 16 12 10:10 pm Link small wiener Jul 16 12 10:14 pm Link Tilcia wrote: Yes, but I think a priest or some religious figure posing in their underwear could be just as scandalous. Especially in the bible belt (I lived there for a couple years, I know what they are like. ) Jul 16 12 11:32 pm Link I'm not shy about my reasons. There are several factors in my case. 1. I'm comfortable in my skin, but not so comfortable that I can really see myself being successful or useful to a photographer shooting nudes because I feel as though my body can use a lot of work and has flaws. I wouldn't want a photographer to have to spend hours on retouching my keratosis pilaris or my cellulite or my stretch marks... etc, that said, I still feel beautiful... when clothed at least. 2. I'm married, which in itself is irrelevant. My husband and I have talked about it, as a possible future option and he told me he would never tell me what to do or not to do with my body, and that he would support me no matter what, but he did say that he was uncomfortable with the idea of me being naked and available for anyone to look at... Especially because he's a soldier and unfortunately posing nude is STILL taken as taboo in certain organizations. Plus he said he wouldn't want his buddies seeing me nude. It's pretty much a non-issue because even if I did nudes, it would be limited to artistic nudes covering my private areas (I don't know if that's implied then?)... because I really find them so beautiful, but very tasteful too in my OWN opinion. 3. I'm also a recording musician with aspirations for the big stage, and I am fully aware that the choices I make every day will affect my life later on. I know I want to work with children and use music as the means to start a foundation for abused and neglected children someday, and everyone knows how the media LOVES scandal which unfortunately could be presented if ever I did nudes and then someone would turn that into "she did porn" and there goes working with kids. It's unfortunate that the world views it this way, but we all know they do. So to protect my future plans, I have to act accordingly now. Who knows if I'll ever make it, but in the chance I do, well, I want to be smart about it. Bottom line is, I think nudes are a great form of expression and I would never discourage anyone from doing them. It's all about what one is comfortable with, and I say enjoy yourself, but I know that for me and my life path, it's probably never going to happen. Jul 17 12 10:49 am Link Augustine York wrote: These are what we refer to as 'Flakes'. Jul 17 12 10:50 am Link Because I grew up in a family of artists and can appreciate art involving the human form. Because I love being naked. Because I look fantastic naked. Because I love being a part of nude art. And because reasons. Jul 17 12 01:02 pm Link Peter wrote: This. Jul 17 12 06:12 pm Link Jem Iredale wrote: I can't imagine one. I hardly ever pose in clothes, and I'm getting old. Jul 17 12 07:25 pm Link |
