Model
Viktorija Sketika
Posts: 19
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
I'm new here, and just wondering did the photographers are able to read profile of models.
After I get posted in MM I got invited to fiends or shots as nude!!! (tons of invites)
As far I have seen only some nude shots are tasteful, but the tons of them are cheap.
Its in my profile no nude?
Please shear some ideas.
Models, how u surviving thru this?
Photographer
Becks
Posts: 31817
Rochester, New York, US
Do the models can write? 
Photographer
PhotoSeven
Posts: 1194
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US
Becks wrote:
Do the models can write? Same thought thing did I...
If it was written like this, I can see where the problem arises.
Photographer
Kent Art Photography
Posts: 3588
Ashford, England, United Kingdom
Sometimes people are forced to communicate in a language that they might not be 100% proficient in.
Photographer
M Pandolfo Photography
Posts: 12117
Tampa, Florida, US
Becks wrote:
Do the models can write? Always beats getting punched to the.
Photographer
Francisco Castro
Posts: 2628
Cincinnati, Ohio, US
Becks wrote:
Do the models can write? She's from Latvia. English obviously isn't her mother language so I would cut her some slack.
Grammar aside, she does have a point. I have had too many model (who clearly state in clear English that they don't shoot nudes) friends who start out who complained of the same thing. It's like a swarm of piranhas chomping at fresh meat.
Photographer
Paul AI
Posts: 1046
Shawnee, Oklahoma, US
Becks wrote:
Do the models can write? lol
Model
Birtie
Posts: 119
Indianapolis, Indiana, US
Even though many models say on their profiles that they will not do nudes, they still do with photographers of their choosing. Simply tell the photographers that you are not interested. It is not a big deal that they ask you.
Photographer
nyk fury
Posts: 2976
Port Townsend, Washington, US
dear viktorija...some models write I DO NOT DO NUDES. DON'T ASK! right in their profile.
Photographer
Connor Photography
Posts: 8539
Newark, Delaware, US
Viktorija Sketika wrote:
I'm new here, and just wondering did the photographers are able to read profile of models.
After I get posted in MM I got invited to fiends or shots as nude!!! (tons of invites)
As far I have seen only some nude shots are tasteful, but the tons of them are cheap.
Its in my profile no nude?
Please shear some ideas.
Models, how u surviving thru this? Get use to it. That is the way it is. Likewise, lot of models do not read either. In fact no one read or listen any more. 
Photographer
Chuckarelei
Posts: 11271
Seattle, Washington, US
Kent Art Photography wrote:
Sometimes people are forced to communicate in a language that they might not be 100% proficient in. While I don't agree with you on many posts here. But this one I do.
Those who criticize her English communication should take a look at yourselves. What does that make you?
Photographer
Rays Fine Art
Posts: 7504
New York, New York, US
Becks wrote:
Do the models can write? Actually, I believe English is the OP's second language, maybe even her third, fourth or fifth. She was born in Latvia and is probably also fluent in Russian and more than likely quite passable in Finnish and possibly German and Polish. Europeans tend to do things like that.
How's your Latvian?
Viktorija, this is a problem with no solution. A few years ago we didn't have a Yes/No selection for Shoots Nudes. A number of us agitated for the feature, thinking it would be easier for folks to separate out the folks who are or are not willing to shoot nudes. But unfortunately it didn't help--If anything it made things more difficult for several reasons. Some models answer yes but mean they will only shoot implied or topless. Some answer no in order to keep the porn shooters away (as you've found, it doesn't work). Some are willing to shoot nudes for pay but not for TF and some for some concepts but not for others.
The best thing you can do if you are open to shooting with some degree of nudity depending on circumstance is probably to spell out those circumstances in detail within the body of your profile and make it clear that you require full discussion before agreeing to shooting with any degree of nudity. Some models in that situation open a separate portfolio specifically nude work and do not link the two. That seems to make it easier to control.
And if you are not willing to do any nude work under any circumstances, say that in your profile and block anyone who ignores it.
One good thing, this is a problem that reduces itself after the first month or two as new models come online.
Model
Viktorija Sketika
Posts: 19
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Connor Photography wrote:
Get use to it. That is the way it is. Likewise, lot of models do not read either. In fact no one read or listen any more.
Artist/Painter
MainePaintah
Posts: 1892
Saco, Maine, US
Becks wrote:
Do the llamas can write? Not funny AFTER I read more in this forum about her not having English as her first language,.....but,
I laughed soooo hard I was crying after reading your post!
Best wise-ass answer in a long time!
Model
Viktorija Sketika
Posts: 19
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
I'm fluent in my mother language Latvian, I am fluent in Russian to,
I'm sorry about my English, its My 2 y in North America, but hopefully, the message was clear, and THKS. For some advices already.
Hair Stylist
Platform Artist
Posts: 157
Chicago, Illinois, US
Becks wrote:
Do the models can write? haha!
Photographer
GM Photography
Posts: 6322
Olympia, Washington, US
You can choose to simply ignore requests for work that you do not do, or politely reply that you do not shoot nudes. You can also "block" someone if they won't take "no" for an answer.
As evidenced by some of the responses to this thread, MM members comprise a wide spectrum of levels of maturity and professionalism.
Photographer
Robbie Wolf Photography
Posts: 569
Phoenix, Arizona, US
Viktorija, you have the section checked "no" but you might do a little better to say it in your profile description. It might help a little bit. You will probably get asked anyway. Ignore them if you do.
Photographer
R Michael Walker
Posts: 11987
Costa Mesa, California, US
Viktorija Sketika wrote:
I'm fluent in my mother language Latvian, I am fluent in Russian to,
I'm sorry about my English, its My 2 y in North America, but hopefully, the message was clear, and THKS. For some advices already. Well..I found your profile via tag you put on a art nude photographers page saying you want to work with him. To me that means you DO nudes just not with everyone. So I friended you to see if I was correct in that assumption.
Photographer
MesmerEyes Photography
Posts: 3102
Galveston, Texas, US
Viktorija Sketika wrote:
I'm new here, and just wondering did the photographers are able to read profile of models.
After I get posted in MM I got invited to fiends or shots as nude!!! (tons of invites)
As far I have seen only some nude shots are tasteful, but the tons of them are cheap.
Its in my profile no nude?
Please shear some ideas.
Models, how u surviving thru this? Welcome to MM!
For some of the reasons listed above photographers ask if you shoot nudes just to be sure that you don't. If they ask and you reply with a "thank you but no" and they continue to contact you about shooting nudes then I would say block them. If they only ask once and you just block them you may be excluding yourself from future clothed work. Not all photographers that shoot nudes shoot only nudes. That choice is your's and your's alone.
Good luck to you!
Photographer
AJ_In_Atlanta
Posts: 13053
Atlanta, Georgia, US
I can read English and some French - not whatever that was however...
Photographer
D S P
Posts: 510
Portland, Oregon, US
GM Photography wrote:
You can choose to simply ignore requests for work that you do not do, or politely reply that you do not shoot nudes. You can also "block" someone if they won't take "no" for an answer.
As evidenced by some of the responses to this thread, MM members comprise a wide spectrum of levels of maturity and professionalism. +1
Photographer
Neil Snape
Posts: 9474
Paris, Île-de-France, France
I can only read what is written.
Otherwise I just use my eyes for those who cannot write.
Photographer
B R U N E S C I
Posts: 25319
Bath, England, United Kingdom
R Michael Walker wrote:
Well..I found your profile via tag you put on a art nude photographers page saying you want to work with him. To me that means you DO nudes just not with everyone. So I friended you to see if I was correct in that assumption. I was under the impression that ALL models from Latvia do nudes! 
Just my $0.02
Ciao
Stefano
www.stefanobrunesci.com
Model
Viktorija Sketika
Posts: 19
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Sand Angel Photography wrote:
Viktorija, you have the section checked "no" but you might do a little better to say it in your profile description. It might help a little bit. You will probably get asked anyway. Ignore them if you do.
Model
Viktorija Sketika
Posts: 19
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
THKS Good point I will do some ads in my portfolio
Model
Viktorija Sketika
Posts: 19
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
R Michael Walker wrote:
Well..I found your profile via tag you put on a art nude photographers page saying you want to work with him. To me that means you DO nudes just not with everyone. So I friended you to see if I was correct in that assumption.
Photographer
Ralph Easy
Posts: 6426
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Viktorija Sketika wrote:
do the photographers can read? Yes, off course! Photographers do read!
Ignore those who will trick or scam you.
Careful you must be, not only here, but in all sites.
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Model
Viktorija Sketika
Posts: 19
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Almost like all of you, he had some nudes. but not only nudes in his PF. If we are speaking about the same, photographer. I loved the way how he captured another ones. And nudes was tasteful. To work with him didn't mean to work nude
Photographer
DAN CRUIKSHANK
Posts: 1786
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Did you read my profile before tagging me? I would be happy to work with you, but as my profile says, I am currently working on a nude project. Of course you have the right to pursue any project you desire. If you are interested in shooting nudes with one photographer but not another that is 100% acceptable You will get tons of offers from every type of photographer. Say no when you want to say no, it's really that simple.
Model
Julia Steel
Posts: 2474
Sylvania, Ohio, US
english isn't her first language, obviously ya'll didn't read her profile lol.
Photographer
moving pictures
Posts: 679
Paris, Île-de-France, France
Viktorija Sketika wrote:
I'm new here, and just wondering did the photographers are able to read profile of models.
After I get posted in MM I got invited to fiends or shots as nude!!! (tons of invites)
As far I have seen only some nude shots are tasteful, but the tons of them are cheap.
Its in my profile no nude?
Please shear some ideas.
Models, how u surviving thru this? Change your profile text from:
"
Born in Latvia ,graduated fashion design colleague in Riga.
I had 2 shoots in Europe, and 1 in Canada,
The goals-to develop my skills and portfolio.
"
to...
"
Born in Latvia ,graduated fashion design colleague in Riga.
I had 2 shoots in Europe, and 1 in Canada,
The goals-to develop my skills and portfolio.
I will under no condition and with no photographer, ever shoot nudes."
That should stop most of the nude questions, but not all. Other than that, get used to it.
Model
Viktorija Sketika
Posts: 19
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
DAN CRUIKSHANK wrote:
Did you read my profile before tagging me? I would be happy to work with you, but as my profile says, I am currently working on a nude project.
Of course you have the right to pursue any project you desire. If you are interested in shooting nudes with one photographer but not another that is 100% acceptable
You will get tons of offers from every type of photographer. Say no when you want to say no, it's really that simple.
Model
Viktorija Sketika
Posts: 19
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Its not only one way in life,
I'm thinking about probably Yours next project.
Soon or later You will have one, RIGHT?
As I told I like your shots.
Model
Viktorija Sketika
Posts: 19
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
moving pictures wrote:
Change your profile text from:
"
Born in Latvia ,graduated fashion design colleague in Riga.
I had 2 shoots in Europe, and 1 in Canada,
The goals-to develop my skills and portfolio.
"
to...
"
Born in Latvia ,graduated fashion design colleague in Riga.
I had 2 shoots in Europe, and 1 in Canada,
The goals-to develop my skills and portfolio.
I will under no condition and with no photographer, ever shoot nudes."
That should stop most of the nude questions, but not all. Other than that, get used to it.
Model
Viktorija Sketika
Posts: 19
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Just copy and paste:) To avoid any misunderstanding in En
Photographer
DAN CRUIKSHANK
Posts: 1786
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Viktorija Sketika wrote:
Its not only one way in life,
I'm thinking about probably Yours next project.
Soon or later You will have one, RIGHT?
As I told I like your shots. That's cool. I'm glad you like my work
Add no nudes in your profile, and politely turn down any nude offers. That's really all you can do. I turn down models asking for clothed shoots, not a big deal.
Model
Viktorija Sketika
Posts: 19
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
THKS for all advices, I just realize, I made Tornado in tee cap
Photographer
GianCarlo Images
Posts: 2427
Brooklyn, New York, US
Becks wrote:
Do the models can write? Dad no nice. Some people are multi-lingual and may be communicating in a language that is not their own or their first. I give these people credit because I know so many that cannot communicate in the one language they have.
Photographer
Creative Image
Posts: 1417
Avon, Connecticut, US
Has anyone here that has been making fun of her ever lived in a country that does not have English as a native language? I have. Germany. And no one EVER made fun of me other than maybe a chuckle from someone I knew well. On the contrary, people were always helpful, correcting me in very gentle ways.
But that's this forum: not pictures or it didn't happen, but English or you're stupid.
Thanks to those who really helped her.
Edit: Oh, and I would ad that specking a language not your native one, even on an okay level, is not the same as writing it. That's much tougher
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