Being Approached for NSFW Photos...

[rexbobcat]

And I'm not talking about boudoir photos.

I'm just curious if any of y'all have been asked or kind of gotten a suggestive nudging towards shooting...ahem...lewd photos.

I'm not asking because it's something that I'm looking into (go ahead and get the "Sure you're not " out of the way lol). I'm just curious if anyone here as ever been approached for something like that. I read one thread a long time ago on here about the photographic "highlights" of the year (2011), and one guy said it was being asked to do one of these shoots just from the sheer out-of-the-blueness of the inquiry.

I mean, how would you even get into that line of work? Who goes into photography thinking "I want to take pictures of raunchy things" lol

 

[pixmedic]

I mean, how would you even get into that line of work? Who goes into photography thinking "I want to take pictures of raunchy things" lol

most guys.

 

[ceejtank]

I was asked. Was a fun shoot.

 

[paigew]

I mean, how would you even get into that line of work? Who goes into photography thinking "I want to take pictures of raunchy things" lol

most guys.

lmao. that sounds like what my husband would say. Thats weird though, is this like an aspiring porn star or something?

 

[rexbobcat]

I mean, how would you even get into that line of work? Who goes into photography thinking "I want to take pictures of raunchy things" lol

most guys.

Well yeah, but even so, good porn photographers had to start somewhere and it makes me wonder if that was always like, their goal. Or if it was just something they drifted into.

 

[Overread]

Eh not everyone who picks up a camera dreams of being an ace photographer. Some do it just for the gals (or the guys)

Honestly though people start photography for all kinds of reasons so its no surprise if some start to get into the nude, the boudoir or even the porn industry. I mean heck there is money to be made there and a need for a skilled photographer so why not.

 

[MK3Brent]

I turned down someone to do this recently, but mostly because the company (suicide girls) take the rights to the photos. Other than that, I dunno if I want that kind of thing presented on my website or portfolios.

 

[cgipson1]

Just makes sure you wear that body condom!

 

[rexbobcat]

I can just imagine how awkward it would be trying to direct such a shoot.

 

[aavivi]

I can just imagine how awkward it would be trying to direct such a shoot.

It's actually not that bad. When you start, yeah, it's awkward; but as you get into the session, and start thinking in terms of posing, composition, lighting, etc... It becomes a lot more technical. Think about it this way, even male gynecologists can separate work and pleasure.

 

[molested_cow]

If I were you, my worry will be on the post processing. Good porn photos look nice and clean, but I cannot imagine being that guy who spends hours cleaning it up.

 

[jamesbjenkins]

If I were you, my worry will be on the post processing. Good porn photos look nice and clean, but I cannot imagine being that guy who spends hours cleaning it up.

All I can say is that the "clone stamp some guy's junk" line on my invoice would be outta this world!

 

[Allenkerky]

If I were you, my worry will be on the post processing. Good porn photos look nice and clean, but I cannot imagine being that guy who spends hours cleaning it up.

Haha. I hadn't thought of this aspect... hours spent looking at naked pics as a job

lol

 

[Superfitz]

Haha. I hadn't thought of this aspect... hours spent looking at naked pics as a job

lol

Sadly it isn't as exciting as it sounds. You grow numb to it rather quickly. After a while it becomes just another job, as does anything.

 

[rexbobcat]

I saw one retouching video about fashion photos. It wasn't even a sexual photo. It was pretty generic.

But they basically digitally airbrushed his muscles to give the guy better tone, and they moved his nipple. They. Moved. His. Nipple.

I had not idea there was such thing as ideal nipple placement...