bzckry foto wrote:
first or second meeting and BAM...it happens...right there in the studio or on location. This is a GWC's dream but what about advanced amatures and pro's? Does it happen to them? Enlighten me please.

Me and my wife get busy all the time in the studio??

Alan from Aavian Prod wrote:
I know a lot of photographers who have had sex on the set just as soon as the model has left.  Oops, they are alone then aren't they.  Different subject I guess, or maybe not!

And you know this how? Come on give the full details enquiring minds want to know.

e-string wrote:
A skilled, established photographer tried to have sex with me during a shoot. So yes, it happens.

LMAO...Ok, I am going to read what I want into that response only because I like the visual..

:-)

e-string wrote:
A skilled, established photographer tried to have sex with me during a shoot. So yes, it happens.

Really? Like how did it go? don't leave us hanging here it's Sunday. What type of skills did he/she try to use on you? How was he/she established?

Vance wrote:

LMAO...Ok, I am going to read what I want into that response only because I like the visual..

:-)

He was actually attractive too. Does that help? lol

Kristin Excell wrote:
[Horrifying email from David clipped]

That really bums me out to hear about stuff like that.  I know it must be happening, but it's definitely not the norm for what I've seen. 

The unfortunate thing is when it happens, it's so disgusting that it fuels the idea that this is what most "photographers" on MM and other online sites for connecting models and photographers are about. 

This is the reason that I do sometimes favor a kind of eBay-type rating system on these sites.  Those of us who don't do these things wouldn't have to defend our attempts to develop professional portfolios. 

"Photographers" like that give us all a bad name and make it much harder to work with models. 

-- rick

P.S. I should add that at the same time, the idea that models and photographers will never hook up is probably unlikely.  It's more likely, in my opinion, that the photographer is a slimeball taking advantage of a model when that happens.  But in other professions, people do such things.  I've heard about it on every job I've had since I was old enough to work.  And a few times I've dated co-workers at non-photography jobs myself.

Hadyn Lassiter wrote:

Really? Like how did it go? don't leave us hanging here it's Sunday. What type of skills did he/she try to use on you? How was he/she established?

Well I was nude and he put his head between my legs. Luckily he didn't just go for it, and I had time to say no before he actually did anything. Then he proceeded to ask/beg me to do various other acts. He's established in that he does quite a bit of business with men's magazines, websites, etc. And no he's not just saying that - it's for real. His images are very high quality as well.

e-string wrote:
A skilled, established photographer tried to have sex with me during a shoot. So yes, it happens.

I was getting so excited when I read this, thinking that some day, maybe, if you thought I was good enough, ...well....then my bubble burst when you said...

e-string wrote:
He was actually attractive too. Does that help? lol

Oh well.  :-(

SKPhoto wrote:
LMAO!  I can hear a couple models talking to each other about a photographer now -

Model one "Yeah he tried to have sex with me during the shoot."

Model two " Was he...well established?"

Model one holds up her thumb and first finger indicating a...small establishment.


Bwahahahahahahahahaha!

Actually, it was so big that I was scared of it.

Mikes Images wrote:

e-string wrote:
A skilled, established photographer tried to have sex with me during a shoot. So yes, it happens.

I was getting so excited when I read this, thinking that some day, maybe, if you thought I was good enough, ...well....then my bubble burst when you said...


Oh well.  :-(

Oh Mike, if I wasn't already in a committed relationship.... teehee

e-string wrote:
Actually, it was so big that I was scared of it.

You would love me then.  Im very "non scary"

e-string wrote:
Actually, it was so big that I was scared of it.

You saw it?!

Note to self, new list to make - Models who don't leave when the photographer gets naked.

SKPhoto wrote:

You saw it?!

Note to self, new list to make - Models who don't leave when the photographer gets naked.

Yeah, he whipped it out in an attempt to "convince" me. Of course I should have left, but he wasn't being forceful. And at the time it didn't seem as creepy as it actually was simply because he's good looking and way too smooth. I know he does this with every model he shoots, and I'm quite sure that many of them fall for it. I know of one who actually did let him have sex with her.

e-string wrote:

Yeah, he whipped it out in an attempt to "convince" me. Of course I should have left, but he wasn't being forceful. And at the time it didn't seem as creepy as it actually was simply because he's good looking and way too smooth. I know he does this with every model he shoots, and I'm quite sure that many of them fall for it. I know of one who actually did let him have sex with her.

whipped it out? Like a switchblade? Convince you it was whipped out or convince you he was established? How long after he whipped it out did it take for you to inform him he needed release,I mean a release.
?

Hadyn Lassiter wrote:

whipped it out? Like a switchblade? Convince you it was whipped out or convince you he was established? How long after he whipped it out did it take for you to inform him he needed release,I mean a release.
?

If there are 10" switchblades, sure.

Convince me to have sex. Which didn't work - in fact it did the opposite. That thing could've hurt me. I don't think he needed me to tell him he wanted some release.

gdsandy wrote:
You have to give us M number.  I'll give you some candy if you do ;-)

If you're talking to me, this guy isn't on MM.

LITHIUM_PICNIC wrote:
i find this thread ridiculous.

i spend my waking hours thinking about photography and lighting - not thinking or worrying about what other people do or don't do.... get or don't get.

if you do amazing work everything else will fall into place.  that's my unsolicted fortune cookie wisdom for the day.

it works for me.

If this thread is so ridiculous then carry your happy a** somewhere else then. No one begged you  to come here end enlighten us with your "fortune cookie wisdom for the day".

Browning Photography wrote:
Well, I spoke with another photographer who was offered "sexual favors" for payment of the photoshoot that had just ended.  He was like, "I'm not into that kinda thing, lady."  Which was good for him, cuz she turned out to be an FBI agent involved in an investigation trying to catch photographers in the area for accepting prostitution!!!  So, watch yerself, you perverts!

Nice try, but your story is obviously untrue.  If a model affirmatively and without being solicited, offers sexual favors after the completion of a shoot and the photographer accepts, no crime has been committed.  If the photographer asked the model to trade sexual favors in return for a shoot, then a crime has been committed.

FemmeArt wrote:
As for me, it has certainly happened before, but it is certainly not something that I would ever solicit. 

As for all of the naysayers: those who can, do (unless they are married or otherwise involved); those who can't, talk sh** about those who do...

Let's not generalize. Some people can but choose not to.

FemmeArt wrote:
As for me, it has certainly happened before, but it is certainly not something that I would ever solicit. 

As for all of the naysayers: those who can, do (unless they are married or otherwise involved); those who can't, talk sh** about those who do...

Good point you have there. And it is so very easy for people to talk shit....

bzckry foto wrote:
first or second meeting and BAM...it happens...right there in the studio or on location. This is a GWC's dream but what about advanced amatures and pro's? Does it happen to them? Enlighten me please.

I shoot at the beach too much I guess.  no one has tried to get freaky with me.  Anyone have a bedroom set I can borrow for a couple hours?

bzckry foto wrote:

If this thread is so ridiculous then carry your happy a** somewhere else then. No one begged you  to come here end enlighten us with your "fortune cookie wisdom for the day".

Dang, now I know why you're asking.  You've got some pent up frustration and you're needin' it.  Go hire an escort.