phyrespryte Posted November 24, 2005 Posted November 24, 2005 I'm taking a photography class and for one of the assignments I have to photograph someone nude. I have to supply the model. I've found two volunteers. The problem is one of the guys is someone that I work with. He was also someone I tried to pursue a relationship with, but it never worked out. The other guy I don't personally know. He's a friend of a friend. And even then I don't know if he'll pose for me. I'm short on time so I guess I'll have to just go with the co-worker. Actually that's not really the problem... I just wanted to know if anyone had to do something similar. If anyone has advice for handling the situation. Like how to behave professionally even though I'm absolutely terrified of doing this.
Israfil Posted November 25, 2005 Posted November 25, 2005 I have done some nude photography and nude drawing, within the context of art classes. Here are some tips: 1. Use the person you do not know. 2. Keep the relationship purely professional. Do not try and befriend your model. 3. Make sure the temperature in the room is set at something comfortable for a naked body (ie: not for you, the clothed artist). 4. Make sure the model brings a robe with them (or you should provide one), to cover up any time you are not directly photographing them (ie: when you are taking lighting levels, changing the film, etc.). 5. Provide refreshments (tea, coffee, soft-drinks, water, and some light snacks) and regular breaks. 6. Give the model the opportunity to bring someone with them, if they feel more comfortable. But ensure that you know this ahead of time, so that noone is surprised on set. 7. Be specific about how much time you are going to require for the shoot, and keep to it.
Outcast Posted November 25, 2005 Posted November 25, 2005 8. Be sure that someone knows that a stranger is visiting your place if he is coming to your place or that you're going to his place if that's the plan. Maybe even call to check in. Even people you know can turn out to be nasty surprises.
NYCmitch25 Posted November 26, 2005 Posted November 26, 2005 9) Have him take pictures of you nude to break the ice... then post them on this forum ... ;-)
Sloppy Posted November 26, 2005 Posted November 26, 2005 9) Have him take pictures of you nude to break the ice... then post them on this forum ... ;-)
Author phyrespryte Posted November 28, 2005 Author Posted November 28, 2005 Thanks so much for the advice Israfil and Outcast. I just took the pictures and I'm praying that they'll turn out proper. I ended up going with the person I knew because the person I didn't know changed his mind. But I think that it went well. But I really appreciate the advice. I didn't follow 90% of it for the first hour because I was so nervous. But evenutally it kicked in.
Author phyrespryte Posted November 28, 2005 Author Posted November 28, 2005 9) Have him take pictures of you nude to break the ice... then post them on this forum ... ;-) yeah that would've made me less nervous....
933KJL Posted November 28, 2005 Posted November 28, 2005 5. Provide refreshments (tea, coffee, soft-drinks, water, and some light snacks) and regular breaks. ...and Viagra!
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