This book offers clear and effective techniques to approach women and recruit them as nude models. These proven methods, honed through years of interaction, have succeeded with hundreds of female models. Through understanding the right language, harnessing a variety of internet technologies, and discovering the art of professional relationship building, you can unlock your model-recruiting potential. You will learn the demographic and personality profiles of which women are most likely to want to pose for you. You can stop wasting your time on candidates who will string you along without ever committing to a photo session. And you will learn what kind of release to use, when to present it, and how to explain it. A sample model release is included in the book.
The book does not stop at recruitment. It covers how to set up your studio to be as inviting as possible and how to set the right tone for the photo shoot. Conducting the shoot is described from greeting the model, giving verbal direction, shooting the first nudes of the session, and dealing with models of various experience levels.
Whether you are a beginner, serious about becoming a professional nude photographer, or merely curious about what kind of women model nude and how photographers hire them, you will find this book informative and insightful. Understanding this book does not require a background in photography.
The author includes many profile stories and photos of nude models, each of whom has come to him through one of the techniques described in this book. These accounts are separated into two sections: recruiting diaries, and shooting diaries. Interactions with a dozen models are described. Since his experience is chiefly with female models, he writes from that perspective.
This guide will tell you how to create a portfolio that will attract models and how avoid some common pitfalls and misconceptions about the proper way to display your images on the web. Some simple "dos and don'ts" describe how to make a website that is discoverable and effective.
Some treatments of this subject are through rose-colored sunglasses, avoiding controversial topics altogether. This book gives you the clear, unfiltered story by addressing contentious aspects and advising you of potential pitfalls. Things usually go smoothly, but that is not by chance. Sometimes you need to know how to prevent problems before they occur.
There are plenty of models out there waiting for you to photograph them. This book will help you find them, work with them in the studio, and build a solid professional relationship.
Notice: This book contains multiple examples of nude models. It is suitable for mature audiences only.
