Advice for a part time model.?
Hi, I'm 19, a sophomore art/photography major in college, and putting myself through school with loans and some modeling gigs on the side. I've surprised myself with how many gigs I've been able to get so fast, and how I've managed to act/comport myself so professionally at such a young age. Its really boosted my confidence. But I am currently scheduled to do my first nude shoot. It is with a local artistic photographer whose work I know well enough that I DO trust that the shoot will be artistic/tasteful, that the images wont be sold except in his art gallery, etc etc. But I'm still scared out of my wits. I know posing for artistic nudes comes with the job description, and I know need to grow up and get used to being a model--which isn't always nothing but glamerous/fun shoots (just as a nurse can't choose not to change bedpans, models have to, well, model haha). But that doesn't make me any less freaked out. No guys have ever really seen me naked. Heck I've gotten freaked out just with having to change and be fitted for dresses in big ol busy rooms for fashion shoots etc.....so posing solo in the buff has me scared crapless. I know it isn't professional to back out on a gig last minute, and I know that gigs like this come with the territory, and I know I can trust this photographer.....so it isn't any of that. I just am scared. And want advice and perspective.
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Don't be nervous. Just put together a modeling release form stating that he's not allowed to sell it on the internet and make him sign it. If he doesn't agree with signing it, then don't shoot with him. Nude shoots should be paid gigs, don't take your clothes off for some photographer without pay, that's called taking advantage. Artistic nudes are fine but don't let him make you do "spreads", that's called erotica. You should bring somebody with you during the shoot, just to stay on the safe side. Normal shoots while starting out should be TFCD (unless they offer pay) till you gain some experience, then you should make a rate. Other than that, art nudes are fine :) the human body is beautiful, do not feel shameful
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