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Any advice from people who have done them before? Calming nerves, what to eat/drink before.... Jan 30 13 12:38 pm Link Autumn Rose Brightly wrote: Don't worry about what to eat or drink. To be honest you will be a bit nervous maybe throughout the whole thing. Try to lighten your mood and the photographers, maybe talk so you don't focus on the fact that you're naked. I usually try to make jokes, it helps. Relax, you're a lovely lady, nothing to worry about Jan 30 13 12:52 pm Link Don't think about being nude. Think about the poses and expressions. It will make a big difference in the photos. Jan 30 13 01:02 pm Link Wear loose clothes, and no underwear on the way to the shoot - prevents lines on your skin from straps. Jan 30 13 01:03 pm Link DAN CRUIKSHANK wrote: +1 Jan 30 13 01:23 pm Link Good advice here. Stay calm and relaxed. Any amount of nerves will be portrayed in the pictures. Be relaxed. Jan 30 13 05:48 pm Link Actually, when it's a model's first nude shoot, I spend the first half-hour or so just making a damn fool of myself trying to get her to laugh and enjoy herself. Usually I do a "mug shot" series, front, back, both sides and make a compcard as part of the shoot. That way she has something to submit in the future when asked for nude pictures (perfectly reasonable if the shoot will be nude) but more importantly to get those first few nude frames out of the way without worrying about expression, etc. The idea is to get to the point where skin is just another costume as quickly as possible so it's best to just jump in without "teasing" yourself into it. And above all, enjoy it! All shoots should be fun, but nude shoots the most fun of all. At least that's what my nude models have told me. One said that her rule of thumb is that a nude shoot should be more fun than seeing her gynocologist but not as much fun as seeing her boyfriend. As long as it stayed within those boundaries she figured she had it right. Jan 30 13 06:11 pm Link Just have fun. Jan 30 13 06:15 pm Link talk ... RELAX ... enjoy the liberation ... Jan 30 13 06:19 pm Link Hero Foto wrote: +1 Jan 31 13 02:36 pm Link I promise as long as you begin with a photographer you are comfortable with, you won't be as nervous as you think you will be. it will come more natural to you. Jan 31 13 02:39 pm Link DP! Jan 31 13 02:39 pm Link Rays Fine Art wrote: Back in the dark ages we shot 20 or 30 frames with no film in the camera to allow the model to calm down. Guys older than me used sheet film holders with no film in them. There must be a similar technique in this digital age? Jan 31 13 02:42 pm Link Being a photographer myself who does also nude shoots, my advice is to choose the photographer for your first nude shooting carefully. I did a number of sessions with models who did no or only a few nude images before. From the other side of the camera, as photographer behind the camera, I made the experience that when you give the feeling that you fully respect the model as a person and don't force anything than you normally have a relaxed and creative nude session. So, look for a photographer where you feel comfortable for your first nude shoot ...and you will have great pictures :-) Jan 31 13 02:57 pm Link Well being that its your first shoot, I'm assuming that you've picked a photographer you're comfortable with. Chamomile tea or peppermint helps calm your nerves. I always do a bit of a music meditation before the shoot. I wouldn't recommend eating anything heavy before hand... I also get lot of photogs request not eating at all, because it does show sometimes. However not eating before a shoot sucks. So I do fruit and juice. I usually stick to straight soft veggies a week before. No wheat. Breathe, relax, have fun. If you find that you're uncomfortable, just say so. Jan 31 13 03:08 pm Link I draw and paint a lot of models who are posing nude for the first time. I always spend the first 45 minutes showing the model dozens of my drawings that show her different, artistic poses that she can copy AND feel comfortable doing. We always talk about her comfort zone first. For example a few of the models were only comfortable posing semi-nude for the first session, which was fine with me. Talk to the photographer! Jan 31 13 03:11 pm Link Oh Gary photography wrote: Yeah, I did those things. Film costs money. Jan 31 13 03:18 pm Link Doesn't really matter what you have to eat - anything you normally would before you shoot. The majority of the time I just eat some fruit. An apple or a pear. You're going to be nervous no matter what. So instead of focusing on being nervous, focus on your poses, your expressions and "sucking it in" lol. Also, I can't say this enough, but shoot with someone who you trust and is a good photographer who knows what he's doing. If you want any more tips feel free to PM me. Have fun! Jan 31 13 06:22 pm Link Do you get nervous undressing at the doctor's office? In a health club's showers? Seriously, the only difference is the camera. Remember you are the same person with or without clothes. You are the same person at the doctor's office or the photo studio. I do not think the slow strip or lingerie reveal works well for some. It just makes you more aware of the exposure and makes it last longer. But I'm a jump into the deep end of the pool sort, rather than a stick a toe in and ease down the pool ladder type. Others might find using a piece of material as a means to control the exposure but knowing they are naked on the other side an easier way to reveal themselves to the camera. In between set-ups, a robe is a good idea, slippers or wool socks are smart, too, since many photo studios are cold. Ask them to turn up the heat. Jan 31 13 06:47 pm Link Autumn Rose Brightly wrote: Best advice is to make sure you're totally comfortable with the photographer, and be very clear about what you are, and aren't, OK with shooting. Jan 31 13 06:47 pm Link Rays Fine Art wrote: I do that without even making a special effort, and much quicker. Jan 31 13 06:49 pm Link I shot nude once for a friend and he was more nervous than i was !! There's this idea that nude art is pornography. Thats what society has completely brainwashed us to think. Beauty is loving your own skin and not being afraid to show it. Embrace your body in all its natural-ness !!! There is absolutely nothing to be ashamed or nervous about. Jan 31 13 07:04 pm Link All really good advice. I would add that practicing by being nude around the house for hours at a time, doing poses in front of a mirror while you are nude will help you become comfortable to the point where you forget you are not wearing anything. I think getting there is the most important step. From there on, it is just modelling for a photographer, which you have already done many times. Relax and have fun. Remember no underwear or tight clothes like socks or jeans that leave skin marks while on the way to the shoot. I usually wear either a really loose dress, or baggy sweats. You will do just fine. Feb 01 13 07:35 am Link After 20 minutes, you'll probably forget that you're naked and you'll wonder why you were nervous in the first place. Feb 01 13 07:41 am Link Autumn Rose Brightly wrote: Approach it the same way you would any other gig. Plan, be professional, and if you don't have confidence, fake it until you do. You're going to be beautiful anyways, either as a beautiful nude model or a beautiful nude deer-in-the-headlights. I recommend going for the model look myself. Feb 01 13 10:42 pm Link Barely StL wrote: true and good pointer Feb 01 13 11:25 pm Link DAN CRUIKSHANK wrote: This. Feb 01 13 11:58 pm Link Don't over-think it. You'll be fine. Feb 02 13 12:13 am Link Your nerves can actually work in your favour - my crap jokes get heaps more giggles when the model is nervous. And based on what models tell me (as others have said here too) after 10-15 minutes you'll wonder why it seemed so daunting. And after 20 you'll wish the clock would slow. Feb 02 13 12:22 am Link Autumn Rose Brightly wrote: Treat it just like any other shoot. Feb 02 13 12:35 am Link Stay warm - goosebumps are a devil to retouch.  Feb 02 13 01:02 am Link bring music practise your ass off posing the day before, this will help a lot with confidence Feb 02 13 02:06 pm Link Autumn Rose Brightly wrote: Hi, Feb 02 13 07:10 pm Link Drew Smith Photography wrote: +1 Yes, even ask the photographer if s/he can provide a space heater and also crank up the room temperature. As a photographer who has shot lots of nudes I always jacked up the house temperature and provided a space heater, because a cold model is not good for posing and will be freezing their arse off. Keep in mind the photographer is used to the nudity, is not judging your beauty (is already glad to you have as a model), may have an art background drawing/painting lots of art models (i did for years before I went into photographing nudes), and is thinking more about the poses and lighting. Have fun; I used to do an entire evening with a model, we would break for pizza and watch a little of TV then get back to more photos. Think how beautiful and artistic you are going to look in the photographic compositions! Feb 02 13 07:16 pm Link Why do you want to pose nude??? Feb 02 13 07:46 pm Link steve simmons wrote: Why do you care? Feb 03 13 09:43 am Link Drinking Cinnimime tea will relax you it will calm your heart down as in most cases some tend to get their hearts pumping 100 miles an hour. Nudes shoots are no different than walking around or poseing with just thing panties and wearing pasties you should start out wearing that once your in relax mode then take off the pasties pull off the panties and get ready to pose your heart out. Feb 03 13 09:56 am Link Deciding to do it is the hard part. Once you decide, jump in. Feb 03 13 10:03 am Link steve simmons wrote: Because I want to embrace the beauty in my body. I see this as an opportunity to make beautiful art and raise my self-esteem. Feb 04 13 05:43 pm Link How did it go? Apr 05 13 02:22 pm Link |
