Where to sell Nude sets?

[snowbear]

Alright who was searching for nudes that revived this old, ancient, worn out, seen better days thread?

Some noob, I guess.

 

[Overread]

Everyone calm down!!

Come now we can debate the merits of sensor formats and different camera brands without needing to fight over it can't we. Or do I REALLY have to get the coal out for Christmas?

 

[ruggedshutter]

Christmas isn't Christmas without a little -->||<-- drama

 

[Derrel]

Donny,Donny,Donny...let's get back to the nude sets, shall we? Before your Hasselblad explodes, I mean.

 

[killerseaguls]

Was someone looking for
Nude models? I'm game [emoji106]


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[snowbear]

Was someone looking for
Nude models? I'm game [emoji106]


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yeah - 3 1/2 years ago.

 

[desertrattm2r12]

As a long time freelance photographer from the SIN Fernando Valley of El Lay where most of the "adult" films and stills are created in the U S of A, I have known quite a number of photographers who zoom in on nekked ladies.
I think there has been a ton of bullfeathers from both sides of the street on this one. Some people make a lot of money taking concert photos with pretty ordinary cameras and some people do very well at the same thing using very expensive equipment. It's the same with nudes.
Almost anything you want and probably a lot you don't want is a click or two away on the Internet. Do you have any idea how much a gorgeous model costs in a former Soviet country where the average wage is under $1,000 a year? Talk about competition. Anyone going into the business should start small and think small and see how it goes.
I met a small town model once who said she was going to go to Hollywood and knock them dead. Fair enough. But she also said she was going to become a big movie star in two years. Wait a minute. Talking about setting yourself up for failure. I suggest you not do that. You need to do research, research, research into markets. And the feds might want to see a photo of each of your models topless with her driver's license held up next to her face. A photograph and a separate I.D. won't keep you out of the slammer. Their concern is mostly kiddie porn.

 

[unpopular]

And the feds might want to see a photo of each of your models topless with her driver's license held up next to her face. A photograph and a separate I.D. won't keep you out of the slammer. Their concern is mostly kiddie porn.

The following is not legal advise nor do am I advocating child pornography of any form.

While good advise, it seems a bit of an exaggeration. Unless the model clearly is underage, it would be nearly impossible to prosecute child pornography by photographs alone - especially if the model is actually old enough to pose this way. It is the prosecution's responsibility to prove that the model is, in fact, underage. At a certain point of physical development this would be nearly impossible.

My point here isn't to say "oh, go ahead and photograph teenagers all you want", but rather that if your models are in fact consenting adults and typically developed it's highly unlikely that you will face inaccurate charges of child pornography because they look like they might possibly be underage.

That said, there are federal record keeping requirements for "simulated or actual" sexual performances. Whether simple nudity is considered "lascivious exhibition of the genitals or pubic area" is not clearly defined. Given that you're having trouble selling your images, I'm guessing that this probably does not apply since selling porno shouldn't be too difficult.

See sections 2256, 2257A-B:

18 U.S. Code Chapter 110 - SEXUAL EXPLOITATION AND OTHER ABUSE OF CHILDREN

There are softcore sites out there though that specialize in more "tasteful" erotic images of adult women. MET ART comes to mind. I am sure that they would require meticulous record keeping and probably have pretty stringent quality and style requirements.

 

[desertrattm2r12]

I know it is hard to believe but some people who get throwed in the slammer are innocent. I'm just saying be careful, be professional. This biz is not for folks who think it's just a fun thing to do on the side and there are no rules. You may not like the reality of the biz -- flakey models who don't show up, models who lie about everything, models with significant others who think they have to be in charge and so say no to the most stupid things. And there are the sleazy agents, crummy publishers, in short -- just like the rest of the world only maybe a little more so.

 

[unpopular]

I know it is hard to believe but some people who get throwed in the slammer are innocent

And certainly true of accusations that hold a lot of emotional and social baggage, and none more so than accusations of sex crimes against children. I didn't mean to suggest that your advise wasn't good, though, I have a hard time seeing a prosecution being remotely possible by a photograph alone.

That said, weird stuff is definitely out there and I can certainly see a child being photographed with fake IDs provided by her abuser. Record keeping is essential, and according to federal law is generally required - and the vagueness of what constitutes this law isn't something that will likely help a photographer, as the law tends to be more conservative with the question of what is pornography than it is lenient.

 

[LisaMin]

Hi,

This may not be the right place.. So please forgive me. We are a married couple in Las Vegas. My hubby wants to set up a classy yet erotic photoshoot for me. Can someone direct me where to go in this site to find a local photographer?
Thank you!
Lisa

 

[JoeW]

Hi,

This may not be the right place.. So please forgive me. We are a married couple in Las Vegas. My hubby wants to set up a classy yet erotic photoshoot for me. Can someone direct me where to go in this site to find a local photographer?
Thank you!
Lisa

Hi Lisa, I suggest you go to www.modelmayhem.com and look for photographers. The catch is that in order to access most accounts and also put out a casting call, you need to be a member. That's free (at least a basic account is). But it generally takes them about a week-10 days from the point you apply to the point you're approved. You will find hundreds of photographers near LV who could potentially do this work this way. Your biggest concern will be vetting them--to be sure you aren't hearing from a GWC (guy with camera) or someone who has a bad track record. Additionally while you will likely have photographers who will offer to pay you, the arrangement you want is to pay the photographer and as part of the agreement, you will own the photos, all negatives and all digital files with the photographer giving up all rights of ownership to any results from the shoot. And you want that in writing. If you want more details, just send me a private message.

 

[LisaMin]

Hi,

This may not be the right place.. So please forgive me. We are a married couple in Las Vegas. My hubby wants to set up a classy yet erotic photoshoot for me. Can someone direct me where to go in this site to find a local photographer?
Thank you!
Lisa

Hi Lisa, I suggest you go to www.modelmayhem.com and look for photographers. The catch is that in order to access most accounts and also put out a casting call, you need to be a member. That's free (at least a basic account is). But it generally takes them about a week-10 days from the point you apply to the point you're approved. You will find hundreds of photographers near LV who could potentially do this work this way. Your biggest concern will be vetting them--to be sure you aren't hearing from a GWC (guy with camera) or someone who has a bad track record. Additionally while you will likely have photographers who will offer to pay you, the arrangement you want is to pay the photographer and as part of the agreement, you will own the photos, all negatives and all digital files with the photographer giving up all rights of ownership to any results from the shoot. And you want that in writing. If you want more details, just send me a private message.

Thank you JoeW! How do I send you a Private Message! I'm not a computer person!

 

[otherprof]

"also, if you're any good, and not just a dude who likes or wants to photo nakked hot chicks, you'll most likely get better responses in the business district area of the forums, and in the nudes section."

Well, yes, I am a dude that likes to take photos of naked chicks, afterall....I'm a man. I know what you're trying to say, though. As I see it, even though photography is an art, I still see everything I do as an opportuinity to profit. It makes it more interetsing to me. As far as being critiqued on my pics by members, maybe not at this time (at least not the nudes), as everyone has a different vision and one artist doesnt know what the other artists vision is. For now, I'm trying to put my finger on where to sell this photos so that at least I have a plan of attack.

I'm confused. You are talking about $20 shots of naked women, contacting adult web sites, and maintaining your artistic vision but always being concerned with making a buck. Maybe it's just the thought of an endless supply of women willing to take their clothes off to be photographed (without getting paid as models? Watch that bottom - no pun - line!) that are found in Texas that has my head spinning.

 

[JoeW]

Hi,

This may not be the right place.. So please forgive me. We are a married couple in Las Vegas. My hubby wants to set up a classy yet erotic photoshoot for me. Can someone direct me where to go in this site to find a local photographer?
Thank you!
Lisa

Hi Lisa, I suggest you go to www.modelmayhem.com and look for photographers. The catch is that in order to access most accounts and also put out a casting call, you need to be a member. That's free (at least a basic account is). But it generally takes them about a week-10 days from the point you apply to the point you're approved. You will find hundreds of photographers near LV who could potentially do this work this way. Your biggest concern will be vetting them--to be sure you aren't hearing from a GWC (guy with camera) or someone who has a bad track record. Additionally while you will likely have photographers who will offer to pay you, the arrangement you want is to pay the photographer and as part of the agreement, you will own the photos, all negatives and all digital files with the photographer giving up all rights of ownership to any results from the shoot. And you want that in writing. If you want more details, just send me a private message.

Thank you JoeW! How do I send you a Private Message! I'm not a computer person!

I'm writing from a Mac so the layout of the site may vary on a PC but...scroll to the top of the page. In the upper right you'll see an envelope. Click on it, then click on "start a new conversation." And that's how you do it.