Model
Dances with Wolves
Posts: 25108
SHAWNEE ON DELAWARE, Pennsylvania, US
MrE Creations wrote: Apparently not here. I am not even talking full on nude, just Playboy styled topless. Seems like there are no 18-24 year old models who are comfortable with it. Its like the prettier they are, the more they think they can charge $150 for a bikini cause guys drool over them all day and topless work is far beneath them. ugh I'm right here. Now where are my plane tickets? edit: oh wait, I'm out of the age group you want to shoot topless. Too bad...given I've got one of the last sets of real C cup breasts. OH well.
Model
Shyly
Posts: 3870
Pasadena, California, US
I think OMP is better for searching for specific kinds of models, because you can narrow your search criteria based on the kind of work the model will do. Might be worth a basic membership to have access to that feature.
Model
Fifi
Posts: 58134
Gainesville, Florida, US
MrE Creations wrote: Apparently not here. I am not even talking full on nude, just Playboy styled topless. Seems like there are no 18-24 year old models who are comfortable with it. Its like the prettier they are, the more they think they can charge $150 for a bikini cause guys drool over them all day and topless work is far beneath them. ugh Are you kidding? You obviously haven't looked at all. I can name a shitload off the top of my head.
Photographer
Davis Images
Posts: 93
Tampa, Florida, US
Keep digging. They are out there. Just avoid the ones with major attitude.
Photographer
MrE Creations
Posts: 155
Daniela V wrote:
I'm right here. Now where are my plane tickets? edit: oh wait, I'm out of the age group you want to shoot topless. Too bad...given I've got one of the last sets of real C cup breasts. OH well. Hey, 1 year removed is doable haha I only said that because I really cant use like 30 something models for what I do. You are very pretty, must be a California thing I think.
Model
Samantha Grace
Posts: 3228
Los Angeles, California, US
You didn't contact me? You know depending on the photographer, most models are flexible. Send both Daniela and I a plane ticket, and we will shoot together. Double the hotness! I also have a small C cup, and I am all natural! I am 22, I can show you my ID.
Photographer
MrE Creations
Posts: 155
Lamonica wrote:
Are you kidding? You obviously haven't looked at all. I can name a shitload off the top of my head. Ok, I should be more specific. California based! All the girls out here are nuts and want like $150 to $200 an hour for bikini/lingerie and wont even consider topless. Really cant afford to pay travel expenses and fly models in
Model
Stacy
Posts: 2505
Englewood, Florida, US
hahahah you haven't looked very hard, have ya?
Photographer
M Pandolfo Photography
Posts: 12117
Tampa, Florida, US
MrE Creations wrote: Apparently not here. I am not even talking full on nude, just Playboy styled topless. Seems like there are no 18-24 year old models who are comfortable with it. Its like the prettier they are, the more they think they can charge $150 for a bikini cause guys drool over them all day and topless work is far beneath them. ugh Are you talking about models existing that meet that criteria? Or models that are willing to do it on a tfp/tfcd basis? If you're offering pay I can't imagine it would be that difficult to find talented and willing subjects.
Model
Fifi
Posts: 58134
Gainesville, Florida, US
MrE Creations wrote:
Ok, I should be more specific. California based! All the girls out here are nuts and want like $150 to $200 an hour for bikini/lingerie and wont even consider topless. Really cant afford to pay travel expenses and fly models in In California? I'm sure you can find models willing to shoot topless. There are more models out there than most places.
Model
Samantha Grace
Posts: 3228
Los Angeles, California, US
MrE Creations wrote:
Ok, I should be more specific. California based! All the girls out here are nuts and want like $150 to $200 an hour for bikini/lingerie and wont even consider topless. Really cant afford to pay travel expenses and fly models in A lot of times they are actors. Some of them are afraid to shoot topless. Fearing it would ruin their acting career. I know, sounds sliiy.
Photographer
MrE Creations
Posts: 155
Michael Pandolfo wrote:
Are you talking about models existing that meet that criteria? Or models that are willing to do it on a tfp/tfcd basis? If you're offering pay I can't imagine it would be that difficult to find talented and willing subjects. Yea, its paid and its paid quite well too. Like I said a few posts ago, must be a Cali thing.
Photographer
JSVPhotography
Posts: 4897
Madison, Wisconsin, US
MrE Creations wrote: Apparently not here. I am not even talking full on nude, just Playboy styled topless. Seems like there are no 18-24 year old llamas who are comfortable with it. Its like the prettier they are, the more they think they can charge $150 for a bikini cause guys drool over them all day and topless work is far beneath them. ugh All I can say is you are not looking hard enough.
Model
JanineM
Posts: 91
Miami, Arizona, US
I think many Models are willing to do those types of shoots. However, if that is all we are approached with (which here on MM I have been asked by many photographers that already)...it gets old. I have done them and they are a lot of fun! But I need more than those style shots... Also, as a model...I look at the overall style of the photographer and how the nudity is shot in the image. I checked out your photos and I think they are great....I am sure you will find many locals who would be willing. Best wishes! -jM
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BigC
Posts: 624
Kissimmee, Florida, US
Daniela V wrote: I'm right here. Now where are my plane tickets? edit: oh wait, I'm out of the age group you want to shoot topless. Too bad...given I've got one of the last sets of real C cup breasts. OH well. MrE Creations, you are missing out if you don't shoot Daniela! I only wish I had a camera. She's marvelous, chck out her port. *Goes and looks through his best buy circular for a new camera to purchase*
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Chantelle Mathiasson
Posts: 3638
Carson City, Nevada, US
MrE Creations wrote:
Yea, its paid and its paid quite well too. Like I said a few posts ago, must be a Cali thing. i know of models out here in california that shoot nude, I personally don't due to respect for my fiance, however I do know of models out here that do. Just look around, I know you will find some if you actually look. ~Chantelle~
Model
Dances with Wolves
Posts: 25108
SHAWNEE ON DELAWARE, Pennsylvania, US
Samantha Grace wrote: You didn't contact me? You know depending on the photographer, most models are flexible. Send both Daniela and I a plane ticket, and we will shoot together. Double the hotness! I also have a small C cup, and I am all natural! I am 22, I can show you my ID. HELL YES.
Photographer
MrE Creations
Posts: 155
Ok, let me be REAL specific haha. Its for a Playboy styled site and the girls need to look Playboy quality. Not to be rude, but I cant use just random looking girls for this. All of the girls who look like that out here in California are used to getting paid like $500 to go look pretty and promote at a nightclub. Or they get some GWC to pay them hundreds of dollars an hour to shoot in a bikini. So they either want an astronomical rate to shoot topless or most wont even consider it. Hence my troubles.
Photographer
M Pandolfo Photography
Posts: 12117
Tampa, Florida, US
JanineM wrote: I think many Models are willing to do those types of shoots. However, if that is all we are approached with (which here on MM I have been asked by many photographers that already)...it gets old. I have done them and they are a lot of fun! But I need more than those style shots... Also, as a model...I look at the overall style of the photographer and how the nudity is shot in the image. I checked out your photos and I think they are great....I am sure you will find many locals who would be willing. Best wishes! -jM Exactly. Balancing the needs of the photographer with shots the model needs to enhance her portfolio is a nice compromise...win/win. And where have you been? Oops...sorry...threadjacking.
Model
Chantelle Mathiasson
Posts: 3638
Carson City, Nevada, US
MrE Creations wrote: Ok, let me be REAL specific haha. Its for a Playboy styled site and the girls need to look Playboy quality. Not to be rude, but I cant use just random looking girls for this. All of the girls who look like that out here in California are used to getting paid like $500 to go look pretty and promote at a nightclub. Or they get some GWC to pay them hundreds of dollars an hour to shoot in a bikini. So they either want an astronomical rate to shoot topless or most wont even consider it. Hence my troubles. where is southern california are you?? I know of one model who was featured in playboy and is here in california who has relly reasonable rates as well. contact me if interested. Shes gorgeous too ~Chantelle~
Model
Dances with Wolves
Posts: 25108
SHAWNEE ON DELAWARE, Pennsylvania, US
MrE Creations wrote:
Yea, its paid and its paid quite well too. Like I said a few posts ago, must be a Cali thing. If it's paid quite well and you cannot find anyone in Cali, then extend the offer to out of state models (LIKE ME)...because they can always book other jobs while they are out there (SOMETHING I DO). Now I'm curious what your definition of "pays well" is I'm always up for a trip to Cali.
Photographer
JSVPhotography
Posts: 4897
Madison, Wisconsin, US
JanineM wrote: I think many Models are willing to do those types of shoots. However, if that is all we are approached with (which here on MM I have been asked by many photographers that already)...it gets old. I have done them and they are a lot of fun! But I need more than those style shots... Also, as a model...I look at the overall style of the photographer and how the nudity is shot in the image. I checked out your photos and I think they are great....I am sure you will find many locals who would be willing. Best wishes! -jM Yes, I agree. The quality of your shots is top notch. Perhaps list in your bio what projects you'd like to work on. You may get some interest there. I also agree that shooting all nude, all implied, all topless all the time is putting yourself into a rut. There are models out there that can benefit from the quality of your work fully dressed. Here's where fashion, attitude of the model, composition of the shot, location replace the nudity.
Model
Dances with Wolves
Posts: 25108
SHAWNEE ON DELAWARE, Pennsylvania, US
MrE Creations wrote: Ok, let me be REAL specific haha. Its for a Playboy styled site and the girls need to look Playboy quality. Not to be rude, but I cant use just random looking girls for this. All of the girls who look like that out here in California are used to getting paid like $500 to go look pretty and promote at a nightclub. Or they get some GWC to pay them hundreds of dollars an hour to shoot in a bikini. So they either want an astronomical rate to shoot topless or most wont even consider it. Hence my troubles. It's called negotiating. I charge substantially less than what I hear other models on my level charge. HINT EFFING HINT.
Model
Dances with Wolves
Posts: 25108
SHAWNEE ON DELAWARE, Pennsylvania, US
Clarence aka Big C wrote:
MrE Creations, you are missing out if you don't shoot Daniela! I only wish I had a camera. She's marvelous, chck out her port. *Goes and looks through his best buy circular for a new camera to purchase*
Model
Brandy
Posts: 1353
Las Vegas, Nevada, US
Hey... I'm 21 in Vegas. Don't pay me... just send the plane ticket...
Photographer
J Schumacher
Posts: 1220
Gustine, California, US
MrE Creations wrote: Apparently not here. Hee hee.... I'm happy to say, I must've passed some invisible barrier, because now I get requests to do such things. Happy happy joy. So, they are here. Just lurking.
Model
Stacy
Posts: 2505
Englewood, Florida, US
*san diego*
Photographer
MrE Creations
Posts: 155
Brandy wrote: Hey... I'm 21 in Vegas. Don't pay me... just send the plane ticket... Plane ticket? I am only like 3 hours from Vegas, you can drive it haha.
Photographer
Howard Garcia
Posts: 2210
New York, New York, US
MrE Creations wrote: Yea, its paid and its paid quite well too. Like I said a few posts ago, must be a Cali thing. Have you tried posting a notice in the Casting Calls forum on this site? I'm sure you'll get plenty of responses.
Model
Brandy
Posts: 1353
Las Vegas, Nevada, US
MrE Creations wrote:
Plane ticket? I am only like 3 hours from Vegas, you can drive it haha. I'm not taking my car out of state right now... transmission issues are forcing it to stay in Vegas. Anyways, I hate driving in Cali...
Photographer
Digital Focus
Posts: 3756
Glendale, Arizona, US
Chantelle Gascoigne wrote:
where is southern california are you?? I know of one model who was featured in playboy and is here in california who has relly reasonable rates as well. contact me if interested. Shes gorgeous too ~Chantelle~ Where are these models you speak of?
Model
trish
Posts: 1550
Los Angeles, California, US
Model
Nemesis73
Posts: 2442
Dayton, Alabama, US
Photographer
James S
Posts: 1103
Spokane Valley, Washington, US
They are out there. I've found several models who were happy to model for TFP/TFCD, or no more than $50. Try placing an ad on Craigslist. I've found several models through there. Just be patient.
Photographer
MrE Creations
Posts: 155
Howard Garcia wrote:
Have you tried posting a notice in the Casting Calls forum on this site? I'm sure you'll get plenty of responses. Thanks, yea I tried that awhile back and got like 3 replies...Guess I can always try again.
Photographer
J Schumacher
Posts: 1220
Gustine, California, US
Nemesis73 wrote: ahem ... missed me. N. Ooo whee. She looks like fun, too.
Photographer
J Schumacher
Posts: 1220
Gustine, California, US
Model
Samantha Grace
Posts: 3228
Los Angeles, California, US
MrE Creations wrote:
Thanks, yea I tried that awhile back and got like 3 replies...Guess I can always try again. I think you are having trouble looking for models with the Playboy look. I work with a few photographers who have this trouble. They put out casting calls, and get very few models who the look they are looking for. Most of the girls apply to anything.
Model
Bianca Bombshell
Posts: 94
Raleigh, Illinois, US
Hey, I love nudity!!! LOL. No seriously, it sounds really deluded and sad, but I've wanted to be a playmate since I was 11. I think the human body is beautiful and it's ridiculous that nudity is such a big deal, especially in the states.
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