Forums > General Industry > Photogs should be nude when shooting nude models?

Photographer

Garry k

Posts: 30131

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Maybe all those photogs who like to shoot models  guerilla style -nude in public outdoor settings should themslves be nude to share the risk ?

Sep 08 06 09:15 pm Link

Photographer

Chris Macan

Posts: 12993

HAVERTOWN, Pennsylvania, US

Garry k wrote:
Maybe all those photogs who like to shoot models  guerilla style -nude in public outdoor settings should themslves be nude to share the risk ?

I've done that,
The model thought it was fucking hilarious.
Not something I would have done if the model was not a good friend.
and amusing at the time.

Sep 08 06 10:20 pm Link

Photographer

EJM

Posts: 91

Kenneth City, Florida, US

A very unprofessional idea

No model would appreciate it.

More models would prefer being treated in an professional manner.

Atleast that what I have seen on the model forum.

EJM

Sep 08 06 10:32 pm Link

Photographer

oldguysrule

Posts: 6129

Haven't been talked into it often but when I have we all had a great time.

If the model is a newbie I would definately not try that.

Why should Terry have all the fun?

Sep 08 06 10:37 pm Link

Photographer

Garry k

Posts: 30131

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

oldguysrule wrote:
Haven't been talked into it often but when I have we all had a great time.

If the model is a newbie I would definately not try that.

Why should Terry have all the fun?

Yeah ,,,why should Terry have all the fun .....?

Sep 08 06 10:39 pm Link

Photographer

J Schumacher

Posts: 1220

Gustine, California, US

I've done it.

But only at the request of the model.

Sep 08 06 10:39 pm Link

Photographer

Yerkes Photography

Posts: 459

Kingston, New York, US

i've offered it to models that were shy , or on the fence about doing nude posing ... none have taken me up on the offer (great decision making on thier behalf...lol) ... but i would have no problem with it .... i cant expect anyone to do anything that i wouldnt do ... unless i'm paying them , then thats thier job ...

Sep 08 06 10:45 pm Link

Photographer

dax

Posts: 1015

Stockholm, Stockholm, Sweden

I used to do it.. but i kept on tripping wink

Sep 08 06 10:51 pm Link

Photographer

VSV

Posts: 3771

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US

Dax wrote:
I used to do it.. but i kept on tripping wink

::insert tripod joke here::

Sep 08 06 10:53 pm Link

Model

little apple blossom

Posts: 7617

MCMINNVILLE, Oregon, US

Dax wrote:
I used to do it.. but i kept on tripping wink

haha

Sep 08 06 10:54 pm Link

Photographer

Jim Beasley Photography

Posts: 93

Nashville, Tennessee, US

Something would arise from doing that

Sep 08 06 10:55 pm Link

Photographer

VSV

Posts: 3771

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US

Dax wrote:
I used to do it.. but i kept on tripping wink

I used to do it too and I kept tripping... (unfortunately it was just over my camera bags) sad

Sep 08 06 10:56 pm Link

Photographer

Benjamen McGuire

Posts: 3991

Portland, Oregon, US

I wouldn't do it, mainly because photos of a woman vomiting nude doesn't appeal to me.

Sep 09 06 03:07 am Link

Photographer

BonedaddyBruce

Posts: 475

Orlando, Florida, US

Been there...

Done that...

But only 'cause it was a friend at a nude beach, or my GF.

Would never "offer" to or do it on a pro/paid shoot

Sep 09 06 03:18 am Link

Model

Apauline

Posts: 49

Pasadena, California, US

Garry k wrote:
Maybe all those photogs who like to shoot models  guerilla style -nude in public outdoor settings should themslves be nude to share the risk ?

I like it!

Sep 09 06 03:22 am Link

Photographer

Scribe of Souls

Posts: 564

Bonner Springs, Kansas, US

Jim Beasley Photography wrote:
Something would arise from doing that

Are you trying to imply that to be a "photographer" one has to be male????  LMAO

Just kidding.

Sep 09 06 03:28 am Link

Photographer

Scribe of Souls

Posts: 564

Bonner Springs, Kansas, US

Cspine wrote:
I wouldn't do it, mainly because photos of a woman vomiting nude doesn't appeal to me.

Seems everyone is looking at it from a chauvanist perspective, that the photographer would be male and the model female...LOL

Sep 09 06 03:31 am Link

Model

theda

Posts: 21719

New York, New York, US

That happened at one of my shoots. 

theda: i wanns shoot some stuff clothed in a bathtub
Photographer: okay, but i wanna do some nude, too
theda: okay. you get be nude if you want, but i'm keeping my clothes on

At that point, it was pretty much a dare. A double dog dar, even.

Do not try it at home. You may lose some bits.

Sep 09 06 08:30 am Link

Photographer

Klassic Photo

Posts: 1308

Bullhead City, Arizona, US

I could probably get paid as much to keep my clothes on as the highest paid models get that take theirs off..

Sep 09 06 08:33 am Link

Photographer

Merlinpix

Posts: 7118

Farmingdale, New York, US

No, it's not good to make your shortcommings obvious

Sep 09 06 08:36 am Link

Photographer

Papa Vic Photography

Posts: 8211

Glendale, Arizona, US

Dax wrote:
I used to do it.. but i kept on tripping wink

Dropping acid often causes spontaneous nudity, but the question of whether it's professional to do so is probably another thread entirely...

Sep 09 06 11:16 am Link

Photographer

4C 41 42

Posts: 11093

Nashville, Tennessee, US

Well, I've seen myself naked in the mirror.  It's not a sight most people would enjoy.  If I were to shoot naked all my models would look like this:

https://img4.modelmayhem.com/060906/00/44fe5af897a98_m.jpg

Sep 09 06 11:21 am Link

Photographer

Jim Beasley Photography

Posts: 93

Nashville, Tennessee, US

I was making a joke about myself. gosh, get a life

Sep 09 06 11:23 am Link

Photographer

Jim Beasley Photography

Posts: 93

Nashville, Tennessee, US

Are you reading what is not there

Sep 09 06 11:24 am Link

Photographer

Jim Beasley Photography

Posts: 93

Nashville, Tennessee, US

OH Yeah

Sep 09 06 11:27 am Link

Photographer

Robert Randall

Posts: 13890

Chicago, Illinois, US

Garry k wrote:
Maybe all those photogs who like to shoot models  guerilla style -nude in public outdoor settings should themslves be nude to share the risk ?

I'm with you on this one! I can't wait for my next opportunity.

Sep 09 06 11:28 am Link

Photographer

Howard Garcia

Posts: 2210

New York, New York, US

Cspine wrote:
I wouldn't do it, mainly because photos of a woman vomiting nude doesn't appeal to me.

Thanks for that...I just squirted coffee out my nose and all over my laptop.
Nice going ACE!
lol
that's great!

Sep 09 06 11:34 am Link

Model

LORA

Posts: 5067

Washington, District of Columbia, US

If any of my photographers decided to do that, they'd get one more shot of me - getting dressed. smile

Sep 09 06 11:35 am Link

Photographer

Howard Garcia

Posts: 2210

New York, New York, US

theda wrote:
That happened at one of my shoots. 

theda: i wanns shoot some stuff clothed in a bathtub
Photographer: okay, but i wanna do some nude, too
theda: okay. you get be nude if you want, but i'm keeping my clothes on

At that point, it was pretty much a dare. A double dog dar, even.

Do not try it at home. You may lose some bits.

mental note....never accept a double dog dare from Theda!!!

Of course Theda wouldn't do that to me.....no one in their right mind wants to see me nekkid (hell I don't want to see me nekkid)!

Sep 09 06 11:37 am Link

Photographer

oldguysrule

Posts: 6129

Lora wrote:
If any of my photographers decided to do that, they'd get one more shot of me - getting dressed. smile

awww, chicken yikes)

Sep 09 06 11:40 am Link

Photographer

Edward McLaughlin

Posts: 67

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

I prefer to be nude at all my photography jobs. Apart from a few misunderstandings at weddings, it's been ok.

Sep 09 06 11:41 am Link

Photographer

Magic Image Photography

Posts: 3606

Temple City, California, US

Yeah if i got nakied for a model while shooting her in a nude she would have to pay me for my nudes aswell. And I dont do tfp nudes lol

Bravo Magic Image

Sep 09 06 11:42 am Link

Photographer

lightsandshadow

Posts: 2200

New York, New York, US

I'd do it only on a dare and if I knew the model well enough for them to know my personality, otherwise, it wouldn't be a cool thing to do.

Sep 09 06 11:44 am Link

Photographer

American Glamour

Posts: 38813

Detroit, Michigan, US

I love these professional discussions.  I learn so much smile

Sep 09 06 11:52 am Link

Photographer

Garry k

Posts: 30131

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

edsphoto1 wrote:
I prefer to be nude at all my photography jobs. Apart from a few misunderstandings at weddings, it's been ok.

Too funny!

Sep 09 06 04:15 pm Link

Photographer

Natalie Photography

Posts: 161

Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

Ok. I can do that big_smile

Sep 09 06 04:18 pm Link

Photographer

HarveyT

Posts: 491

Sacramento, California, US

Keep your pants on, budy.

Sep 09 06 04:19 pm Link

Photographer

UnSeenYou

Posts: 332

Cleveland, Ohio, US

it was a friend joking with me telling me that she felt it was unfair that she and her cousin were not dressed in my hot home studio while i was dressed.  (both were dancers)  not realising that i was serious when i told her i was a nudist and see naked women all of the time and a photo shoot was just a walk in the park for me.  when i undressed they were shocked, and when i demonstrated that i was comfortable with her and her cousin, we spend the rest of the evening having dinner, undressed.  funny thing, they refused to come to a nudist picnic the next week

Sep 09 06 04:28 pm Link

Photographer

Garry k

Posts: 30131

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Alan from Aavian Prod wrote:
I love these professional discussions.  I learn so much smile

Well theres the "professionals " like you maybe and the rule breakers ,,,,

Sep 09 06 04:29 pm Link

Photographer

La Seine by the Hudson

Posts: 8587

New York, New York, US

Not pretty enough to be beautiful and not ugly enough to be Richardson.

Sep 09 06 04:34 pm Link