shubiesam 120 Report post Posted January 24, 2012 Apologies if this is the wrong place to ask this (or just the wrong thing to ask!) but I can't think of a better place to get opinions, particularly from the ladies themselves :) I'm a (pretty good and very serious) figure photographer who occasionally looks for nude models for particular projects. The models are paid, and the pictures are erotic, but definitely art, not porn. They end up on people's walls and in my portfolio, not on sleazy websites. Unfortunately there precious few genuinely-attractive "mainstream" models around here who model nude, and I think I've shot with most of them already. On the other hand, there are a lot of stunning-looking escorts around here, and I imagine that at least some of them are relatively free of hangups around nudity. Would it be a breach of etiquette to approach some of the local ladies to ask if this is something they might consider? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest W***ledi*Time Report post Posted January 24, 2012 Polite inquiries should never hurt. Of course, be prepared to pay the usual rate for their time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Emma Alexandra 123368 Report post Posted January 24, 2012 Would it be a breach of etiquette to approach some of the local ladies to ask if this is something they might consider? sure it's fine to ask but like WIT said be prepared to pay their hourly rate if not more. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldblueeyez 15475 Report post Posted January 26, 2012 Do you require models to sign a release form? If so, then they relenquish all rights to their images which, despite your best assurances, can be used for just about any purpose. Just a heads up for the ladies. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eastcoasthobbiest 434 Report post Posted January 27, 2012 If you're selling prints to artistically appreciative buyers, then you need the rights to the photos which means model releases and generally some form of payment. If they're for your own private use, nothing needs to be signed. Also for the type of subject matter, it would be risky to do so without proof of the model's age on file. Asking SPs to give out that kind of info is something most SPs will (and should) draw the line at. Not accusing you of any wrongdoing or ulterier motives. Just saying that the ladies generally like to keep a strong divide between their work and life and part of that is safeguarding their private identities. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakota21 100 Report post Posted February 12, 2012 PM me, I'd love to model for you!!! :D Posted via Mobile Device Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Studio 110 by Sophia 150333 Report post Posted February 21, 2012 I model often. For me there is a distinct difference in a hobbyist asking for his own personal model show, or modeling as a professional. When it is for a client my rates are the same, perhaps sometimes rates will be adjusted for what it is you are looking for. Never do I do film!!!! And there is a limit to what I will reveal for this type of session. When I am hired as a model, my rates change. It depends if the photography is of use to me or not, and also depends on a basic contract that deals with selling prints for profits, whereas some royalty is paid, and where they may be published. You can PM me anytime to discuss this further;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
