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Heya all just curious if anyone else uses weapons (swords, guns, knives etc) in their pics I dont see many who do (and i know im not the only one) so just curious to meet the others out there Also what do you models think of posing with weapons? Thanx! Dec 09 06 08:21 am Link Well when I take pictures I LOVE using weapons my boyfriend has swords and knives and I love it when he/his friends poses with them for me lol. My mom did a shoot with one of the knives I gave him for his birthday. I would love to do pictures with weapons! : 0 ) Dec 09 06 08:25 am Link Not much. Weapons don't stimulate my imagination. That said, here's an image including one: https://modelmayhem.com/pic.php?pid=645831 Dec 09 06 08:29 am Link I've done it several times. Usually in context (the model is holding a sword for a reason, not just 'cause it's hot) but one model just asked to pose with a gun because she likes them. I mostly try to follow Chekhov's Law, but sometimes you just gotta light as you listeth. M Dec 09 06 09:24 am Link I think it`s fine...........it works well in Retro Fashion Photography  This was shot for a vintage swimwear company in a DR NO "Honey Ryder" James Bond style *and yes that`s a real "unloaded" Walther PPK* (Weapons safety on the set is the most important thing when working with firearms or edged weapons, also closed sets are also suggested as well to avoid problems from the Police and spectators) This was shot in an alley in Dallas (that was secured for the shoot)  In a 1950`s "Badgirls/Girl In Trouble" look Dec 09 06 09:37 am Link it's not a fake gun either  Dec 09 06 12:26 pm Link soon i'll be doing a photoshoot with a gun i cant wait!! i think they look hot Dec 09 06 12:28 pm Link photographers do it all the time.. look at dvd box sets and movie posters.. i think weapons are only good when they are in a character concept and not in a a model with a gun shot Dec 09 06 12:31 pm Link Tip wrote: I agree. I did one at request and didn't like it. Dec 09 06 12:33 pm Link swords are fun  Dec 09 06 12:38 pm Link I just did a shoot with some swords. I also collect japanese swords, so of course I love them. Dec 09 06 12:40 pm Link I have a bunch of images using weapons as props on my port: https://modelmayhem.com/pic.php?pid=1590838 https://modelmayhem.com/pic.php?pid=1396562 https://modelmayhem.com/pic.php?pid=308045 https://modelmayhem.com/pic.php?pid=99083 https://modelmayhem.com/pic.php?pid=40951 https://modelmayhem.com/pic.php?pid=64958 sometimes, I think I have to many, but then again, I am shooting another one tonight Dec 09 06 12:44 pm Link Yes I do. Several different weapons that I use here and there. AK 47, .357, COLT 45, SWORD to name a few. bs Dec 09 06 12:48 pm Link I'm a competitive shooter and sometimes it comes up and the model asks if she can pose with a gun. I'll do it sometimes but only after teaching her some basics both about safety and making sure she has a decent grip/stance. I won't take a shot that violates the safety rules - so finger off the trigger, weapon pointed in a safe direction. These things aren't toys. I've had models that got interested enough to want to go shooting and we've done that on another day. Women are usually pretty easy to teach to shoot - guys like to act like they know everything already but women are there to learn. Dec 09 06 04:44 pm Link I've tried a few shots with both edged weapons and firearms. I found it difficult to avoid the "nekkid babe with sword" cliche. I am happier with a shot with a model who wanted to show off her new ankh tattoo. We shot it in IR with her holding a Browning Hi-Power 9mm pistol. Dec 09 06 04:52 pm Link Here is an image of a model with a sword. Kinda' fun. https://www.modelmayhem.com/pic.php?pid=1038091 Unfortunately, unless you find a model that has trained with weapons, it's hard to get a "killer" pose. That wasn't meant as a pun. Evan Dec 09 06 04:58 pm Link Well I have a few. For awhile there I was doing some fetish PPV shoots. Start with Woman with Weapon, start removing clothes, remove weapon, tie up, what could be better. But then I had to let them go. A couple three examples of Women with Weapons The first is a real weapon (although a bit antique - the weapon not the model)  Folowed by a skimpy outfit and a photoshop change of background.  And finally just before she gets tied up (what you can't see is the gag in the mouth) (Almost forgot to mention this one needs some editing, but at the time I was going through a non-editing phase)  See MM #4896 for reference or this link for more (warning bondage and nudity and weapons) http://www.longwatcher.com/a_model_p_20050313.html Dec 09 06 05:17 pm Link I had a model who wanted to pose with my katana, so we did a few shots. Not my usual thing:  Dec 09 06 06:11 pm Link I have shots in my port with a large axe.It was a modern take on the Joan Crawford film "Strait-Jacket". I've seen a lot of switchblades lately in photos. Dec 09 06 06:14 pm Link  Dec 09 06 06:16 pm Link TooCoolQueeniee wrote: you're BRAGGING about being that??? Dec 09 06 07:01 pm Link 3 out of 19 shots on my port have guns in it. And another shot has a case which contains a revolver. Dec 10 06 12:18 am Link Coincidently, I did it for the first time just last week. See the shot in my avatar. Paul Dec 10 06 12:24 am Link There are two in my portfolio, one a sword which I can borrow, it is a pure show sword and does not have a sharp edge. The goth is with his own [airsoft] gun. I am planning more shoots with a goth girl and the sword in a gravestone factory late at night. [Lighting that might be fun!?!] Dec 10 06 01:03 pm Link  We do occasionally, depending on the look, etc, that we are going for... Dec 10 06 08:00 pm Link It can work if there's a reason for it.  Dec 10 06 09:52 pm Link I have loads more in my main gallery on my personal website but, just on MM I have a few:   There's an 18+ one in my MM port, too. mjr. Dec 10 06 09:57 pm Link Processed Pixels wrote: Like "I am gonna BLOW MY NUTS OFF"? Dec 10 06 09:57 pm Link RoadRunner Photography wrote: Holding a PPK with your thumb behind the slide like that is a quick trip to the emergency room for hand surgery! Dec 10 06 09:58 pm Link Marcus J. Ranum wrote: LOL... no chance of that with a plastic dart gun. Dec 10 06 10:02 pm Link I like to but the thought of a woman holding a weapon saying "Hi, how do I look..." just froze me up, LOL Dec 10 06 10:09 pm Link Marcus J. Ranum wrote: OK, I was going to say that weapon shots are usually cheesy looking, but you have *so* changed me mind. Beautiful shots. Dec 10 06 10:21 pm Link jerrell edwards wrote: I use weapons Dec 10 06 10:25 pm Link My new christmas card: "The xmas "surprise" waiting at the hotel wasn't all it was cracked up to be..."  Dec 10 06 10:47 pm Link I use weapons. Please view the pic's at my Port. I have more. Dec 10 06 11:59 pm Link Here is one i did a few months ago. It was a test shoot with a 10min set-up and 10 min to shoot before the model had to leave for work.  I do have ideas for a male nude with a sword and a female topless with machine gun and machine gun belts. Looking for models in my area to do these. Dave Dec 11 06 02:53 pm Link Dec 11 06 11:17 pm Link 90% of "girls with guns" photos look really cheesy to me. There are exceptions, of course. I tend to like swords more, because fantasy themes intrigue me more. Here is one of mine:  Dec 12 06 12:55 am Link |
