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 mI've managed to act/comport myself so professionally at such a young age and 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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Ask your mother.
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I personally wouldn't do it if I were you. I know models as well, and have actually done some modelling myself. For one, it isn't worth it if you don't have the confidence. Secondly, those pictures may come back to haunt you in the future; I know, I know, its all "artistic" and everything but many people without that artistic sense would simply view it in a strange way. Tell your manager that you don't feel comfortable with these shoots, I'm sure he'll understand. As a PART-TIME model, you should only model for things you're comfortable with - that is, assuming that modelling is simply a side job & that you're not planning on pursuing it later on in the future. Ultimately, its your decision. I'm just telling you what I would do. Good luck!
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If you have drawn or photographed nude models, just imagine that you are one of the ones who has been a subject for your art. Remember how calm they were about it. You probably know to bring a robe to wear when you are not being photographed.
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