Would you do Nude Photography? - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

Salem · 10-27-2009, 06:15 PM

My friend is an aspiring photographer, and she just got a new camera. She's asked me to pose nude for her. I'm not sure what to say. My gut reaction says no, but then I think, well why not? Its just a body, many people have seen me naked already and I'm fairly comfortable with my body, no it's not perfect but maybe that's the point you know?

So I'm asking you all, what would you do, if you were me?

mixedmedia · 10-27-2009, 06:19 PM

if I knew the photographer and felt comfortable with her, then yes, I would do it. it can be very...empowering, in a way. and fun.

Meditrina · 10-27-2009, 06:22 PM

I agree with mixedmedia. If I knew the person, I'd do it. Even as shy as I am, I think it would be a fun experience.

YellowBird · 10-28-2009, 02:25 AM

I'd do it. I'm a photography student. love nude photography. would be willing to pose in it. I think it would be fun.

seamaiden · 10-28-2009, 06:14 AM

Yes...the human body is a beautiful photographic subject...and not just for porn. I feel comfortable with someone I know, like Lucifer; he's taken several nude photos of me, and I've taken some of myself.
As long as you know what your friend is going to do with the photos, and you approve, then go for it.

PonyPotato · 10-28-2009, 06:19 AM

I definitely would, as long as I was comfortable with the context, posing, and use of the photos following the session.

Sounds like fun!

CinnamonGirl · 10-28-2009, 11:21 AM

The only question I'd have: is she developing her own film? If yes, I'd do it. If no...well, I'd have to think a little harder. I'm shy, y'know.

Ce'Nedra · 10-29-2009, 12:02 AM

I agree that it would depend on whether I knew and trusted the photographer. I mean, these pictures aren't going to end up splattered all over the internet or anything, are they?

ZombieSquirrel · 10-29-2009, 08:34 AM

If you trust her, then it shouldn't be a problem. Also if she's an aspiring photographer and REALLY serious about, I doubt she would break that trust by plastering you all over the internet. That would be a career ending move for her.

If she's a good photographer she'll be able to have you pose in a tasteful and artful manner. You can be nude in a photograph and not show much. It could actually turn out to be a piece of work of which you are proud.

I've always wanted to get over my insecurities by posing for a nude painting.

hunnychile · 10-31-2009, 03:08 PM

I have, many years ago and it was a wonderful opportunity to feel free and extremely beautiful. When I see those pictures now, I'm so glad that I captured myself at that time and place because it represents a wonderful, positive era for me and reminds me that I was once considered beautiful!

Do it!

It's art and all photographers need wonderful models. Just be the one to decide where it goes and how far you take it also...get copies and don't sign away your rights.

ametc · 11-01-2009, 01:32 AM

It depends in what kind of context and whether or not you're truly comfortable with it.

If I had a beautiful face and body, I would. I wouldn't do anything my children would be embarrassed about, but something wholesome and meaningful would be nice.

Salem · 11-14-2009, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ametc

I wouldn't do anything my children would be embarrassed about, but something wholesome and meaningful would be nice.

I completely agree.

I think I've decided not to get it done by my friend, but get a professional to do it. Some nice, expressive, tasteful black and white photo's would be lovely. And not that I don't trust my friend but theres a durastically smaller chance of the photos getting into the wrong hands if they're done by a professional.

raeanna74 · 11-15-2009, 03:15 PM

I would do it whether I knew the photographer. I would research the photographer if I didn't know them though. I would want to see some of their other work and look into their referances.
I did nude modeling for art classes and loved it. I learned a lot and felt so much more confident about my body. Seeing my naked body posed and turned into artwork made me see it from a totally different point of view than I get when I look into a mirror. The artist managed to show the beauty that they saw.

Bijoufem · 11-16-2009, 11:10 AM

Hi I’ve been reading this post off and on for awhile now –

Anyhow you might be alarmed to know professional photographer always want to keep your negatives their excuse is you might want reprints – However to my understanding after awhile they are initialled to use your negatives to re-copy and distribute, display and sell your pictures that comes under some law to do with Creative Commons license.

However, if it were me and I have done it – have your friends take them – get some ideas from magazines in what you want the outcome to be. – Importance of carefully selecting a good photographer, randomly picking a name from the telephone book - sucks...

Who Keeps the Negatives?

You will also want to make sure you understand how re-orders of photos will be handled. Will the photographer keep the negatives, as many do, or will he turn the negatives over to you as part of the package? Traditionally, photographers have always kept the negatives. – So you need to be Right Out There asking Questions and to hand over those (Negatives) when you purchase the first set of prints...

At least with a friend there is some kind of honesty to start off with right – so thats my best bet for you – I’ve read all the others a advice and its good advice. – Last words be sure that you are clear on whether or not you will be given the negatives. This is important so that you know precisely what your package price includes and will therefore be able to accurately compare the cost of one photographer to another. – Hope it helps... - And, and, and do us girls get a peek-a-boo at the pictures later – LMAO – have a good day...

Salem · 11-16-2009, 12:48 PM

You make good points.. but I doubt I'd put them up.

Lady Bear Cub · 11-19-2009, 06:35 PM

bryan takes naked photos of me all the time. it's fun. just don't do anything that you would regret.

10-27-2009, 06:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
Salem Crazy Location: Canada	Would you do Nude Photography? My friend is an aspiring photographer, and she just got a new camera. She's asked me to pose nude for her. I'm not sure what to say. My gut reaction says no, but then I think, well why not? Its just a body, many people have seen me naked already and I'm fairly comfortable with my body, no it's not perfect but maybe that's the point you know? So I'm asking you all, what would you do, if you were me? __________________ You're just an empty cage girl, if you kill the bird.

10-27-2009, 06:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
mixedmedia gives up Location: Florida Blog Entries: 81	if I knew the photographer and felt comfortable with her, then yes, I would do it. it can be very...empowering, in a way. and fun. __________________ Most people go through life dreading they'll have a traumatic experience. Freaks were born with their trauma. They've already passed their test in life. They're aristocrats. - Diane Arbus PESSIMISM, n. A philosophy forced upon the convictions of the observer by the disheartening prevalence of the optimist with his scarecrow hope and his unsightly smile. - Ambrose Bierce

10-27-2009, 06:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
Meditrina Wine Fairy Location: LI,NY Blog Entries: 78	I agree with mixedmedia. If I knew the person, I'd do it. Even as shy as I am, I think it would be a fun experience. __________________ “It doesn’t pay to get discouraged. Keeping busy and making optimism a way of life can restore your faith in yourself.” —Lucille Ball

10-28-2009, 06:14 AM	#5 (permalink)
seamaiden Crazy Location: With the man of my dreams in Halifax Nova Scotia Blog Entries: 3	Yes...the human body is a beautiful photographic subject...and not just for porn. I feel comfortable with someone I know, like Lucifer; he's taken several nude photos of me, and I've taken some of myself. As long as you know what your friend is going to do with the photos, and you approve, then go for it. Last edited by seamaiden; 10-29-2009 at 04:34 AM..

10-28-2009, 06:19 AM	#6 (permalink)
PonyPotato Bouncy Location: Ohio! Blog Entries: 40	I definitely would, as long as I was comfortable with the context, posing, and use of the photos following the session. Sounds like fun! __________________ "Without passion man is a mere latent force and possibility, like the flint which awaits the shock of the iron before it can give forth its spark." — Henri-Frédéric Amiel

10-28-2009, 02:25 AM	#4 (permalink)
YellowBird Upright Location: Brisbane, Australia	I'd do it. I'm a photography student. love nude photography. would be willing to pose in it. I think it would be fun.

10-28-2009, 11:21 AM	#7 (permalink)
CinnamonGirl Gypsy in the Palace Location: Central Republic of Where-in-the-Hell Blog Entries: 47	The only question I'd have: is she developing her own film? If yes, I'd do it. If no...well, I'd have to think a little harder. I'm shy, y'know. __________________ "If we could live without passion, maybe we'd know some kind of peace. But we would be hollow. Empty rooms, shuttered and dank. Without passion, we'd be truly dead." "Never trust a woman who loves the blues."

10-29-2009, 12:02 AM	#8 (permalink)
Ce'Nedra Upright Location: Deep South	I agree that it would depend on whether I knew and trusted the photographer. I mean, these pictures aren't going to end up splattered all over the internet or anything, are they?

10-29-2009, 08:34 AM	#9 (permalink)
ZombieSquirrel Crazy Location: Ohio Blog Entries: 10	If you trust her, then it shouldn't be a problem. Also if she's an aspiring photographer and REALLY serious about, I doubt she would break that trust by plastering you all over the internet. That would be a career ending move for her. If she's a good photographer she'll be able to have you pose in a tasteful and artful manner. You can be nude in a photograph and not show much. It could actually turn out to be a piece of work of which you are proud. I've always wanted to get over my insecurities by posing for a nude painting. __________________ Généralement, les gens qui savant peu parlent becoup, et les gens qui savant beaucoup parlent peu. Rousseau.

10-31-2009, 03:08 PM	#10 (permalink)
hunnychile Alien Anthropologist Location: someplace else	I have, many years ago and it was a wonderful opportunity to feel free and extremely beautiful. When I see those pictures now, I'm so glad that I captured myself at that time and place because it represents a wonderful, positive era for me and reminds me that I was once considered beautiful! Do it! It's art and all photographers need wonderful models. Just be the one to decide where it goes and how far you take it also...get copies and don't sign away your rights. __________________ "And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make" - The Beatles

11-01-2009, 01:32 AM	#11 (permalink)
ametc Psycho Location: San Diego	It depends in what kind of context and whether or not you're truly comfortable with it. If I had a beautiful face and body, I would. I wouldn't do anything my children would be embarrassed about, but something wholesome and meaningful would be nice. __________________ AIM: deadwaterlily Facebook Livejournal Twitter Last.fm

11-15-2009, 03:15 PM	#13 (permalink)
raeanna74 I'm not a blonde! I'm knot! I'm knot! I'm knot! Location: Upper Michigan Blog Entries: 14	I would do it whether I knew the photographer. I would research the photographer if I didn't know them though. I would want to see some of their other work and look into their referances. I did nude modeling for art classes and loved it. I learned a lot and felt so much more confident about my body. Seeing my naked body posed and turned into artwork made me see it from a totally different point of view than I get when I look into a mirror. The artist managed to show the beauty that they saw. __________________ "Always learn the rules so that you can break them properly." Dalai Lama My Karma just ran over your Dogma.

11-16-2009, 11:10 AM	#14 (permalink)
Bijoufem Upright Location: Change Global Location Blog Entries: 8	Hi I’ve been reading this post off and on for awhile now – Anyhow you might be alarmed to know professional photographer always want to keep your negatives their excuse is you might want reprints – However to my understanding after awhile they are initialled to use your negatives to re-copy and distribute, display and sell your pictures that comes under some law to do with Creative Commons license. However, if it were me and I have done it – have your friends take them – get some ideas from magazines in what you want the outcome to be. – Importance of carefully selecting a good photographer, randomly picking a name from the telephone book - sucks... Who Keeps the Negatives? You will also want to make sure you understand how re-orders of photos will be handled. Will the photographer keep the negatives, as many do, or will he turn the negatives over to you as part of the package? Traditionally, photographers have always kept the negatives. – So you need to be Right Out There asking Questions and to hand over those (Negatives) when you purchase the first set of prints... At least with a friend there is some kind of honesty to start off with right – so thats my best bet for you – I’ve read all the others a advice and its good advice. – Last words be sure that you are clear on whether or not you will be given the negatives. This is important so that you know precisely what your package price includes and will therefore be able to accurately compare the cost of one photographer to another. – Hope it helps... - And, and, and do us girls get a peek-a-boo at the pictures later – LMAO – have a good day... __________________ I pretended to be somebody I wanted to be Until finally I became that person Or she became me in reality I discovered me (Bijoufem)

11-16-2009, 12:48 PM	#15 (permalink)
Salem Crazy Location: Canada	You make good points.. but I doubt I'd put them up. __________________ You're just an empty cage girl, if you kill the bird.

11-19-2009, 06:35 PM	#16 (permalink)
Lady Bear Cub Upright Location: north carolina	bryan takes naked photos of me all the time. it's fun. just don't do anything that you would regret. __________________ "I give myself very good advice, But I very seldom follow it, Will I ever learn to do the things I should?"