Ray Granado wrote:
other than creating a form of art or showing your talent as a model or photographer I don't a lot of benefit to producing nude photography.  Where you can show your iamges or portfolio is limited.  Af your trying to sell your images, how big is the market and who actually buys them.  And where would buyers hang them.  It seems that most nude photography is just a means to getting girls naked for ones self interest.  I'd love to be proved wrong on this or just get some comments.

To me, it's revealing that you measure the value of a photograph by how much you can get when you sell it.  One creates art for art's sake, and money tends to ruin art.

I do nude photography almost exclusively, and I do it because it is very challenging.  Even though I'd call myself "experienced", it's always a challenge finding appropriate models, communicating to them clearly, treating them with respect & appreciation, all the while trying to increase my skills & find new images.  While photographing nudes, I gain lots of experience in managing the sitting & the relationship. 

Sure, it's not for everyone, and that's fine.  But for those of us who practice the art, it can be very rewarding.

(And speaking for myself, I resent the implication that I photograph nudes as a means to get girls naked for my own self interest.  There are plenty of other ways to get girls naked without all the hard work involved in producing quality photographs.)

Ty Simone wrote:
He is doing nothing more than most photographers, including yourself are doing on here, Helping models build a portfolio.

From my MM port:  "I'm looking for models and team members who love images for their own sake, not in shooting pictures that are intended for a commercial model's portfolio. Yes, I know how to do that, and no, it doesn't interest me much."

For heaven's sake man, try actually knowing what  you are talking about before accusing others of things.

Vegas Alien wrote:
The human form is the perfect subject. Always has been. For models who are confident and comfortable posing for a skilled artist, it is the most honest form of expression they are allowed. Nothing to hide behind and everything to share.

Well, put.

BodyPainter Rich  wrote:
I'm wondering if there would be any tax benefits.

I mean, if your body is your means of making a living, couldn't you deduct food, excercise, and relaxation costs?

Yep. Not food, but stuff like exercize, haircuts, waxes, etc.

Susi wrote:
So I can annoy prudes.

BWAHAHAHAH
Remind me to bring you more wine!

Ray Granado wrote:
other than creating a form of art or showing your talent as a model or photographer I don't a lot of benefit to producing nude photography.  Where you can show your iamges or portfolio is limited.  Af your trying to sell your images, how big is the market and who actually buys them.  And where would buyers hang them.  It seems that most nude photography is just a means to getting girls naked for ones self interest.  I'd love to be proved wrong on this or just get some comments.

W.G. Rowland wrote:
Not a lot of convincing involved.. You do the work you do.. Models that are interested in that kind of work tend to find you..

Totally agreed.

I do what I do .. I shoot nudes for the same reason I drive a Dodge Stealth, for the same reason I get tattoos, for the same reason I do most things. A) I like it B) not a lot of women do it (as compared to clothed models) C) it pleases the right people and pisses the right people off. D) I really really want people I went to high school with and ex-boyfriends to see what I do -- an indirect attack on those I can't stand the most ... if I can make 'em squirm it's all worthwhile.

Nemi

Ray Granado wrote:
It seems that most nude photography is just a means to getting girls naked for ones self interest.  I'd love to be proved wrong on this or just get some comments.

Hi,

I saw your post on craigslist and was wondering if you do any nude art
photo shoots.  I would like to put a small portfolio together as a
gift and looking for a talented, creative photographer.  Your shots
are beautiful and would love to talk with you about options if you do
nude.  Also, pricing would be helpful as well (probably 10-15 pictures
I'm thinking?)

Best,
Samantha

So, yes. Samantha wants to give me money to take nude photos of her, so she can give them to someone as a gift. There is a market.