I always hear from beginning photographers how difficult it can be to find willing models, especially if they`re trying to do nude work. Well, that`s because in this age of cheap digital cameras, everyone is trying to do nude work. And unfortunately, a lot of these would-be photographers don`t have the best of intentions.I hear constant horror stories about photographers who, at some point during their contact with the model, made it clear that art wasn`t all that was on his mind. So models have their guard up these days and it`s getting harder to a beginner to find a willing model, especially for nude work.Establishing credibility is all about building a foundation first. Here are a few tips that you`ll find helpful. The nude has been a staple subject matter for painters, sculptors and photographers alike. You just have to look at ancient Greek art, paintings of the impressionist period and the photography of Helmut Newton to see it has been a rich source of inspiration for artists down the years.Why is this subject so alluring? Maybe its because of the purity of working with the human form, without the hindrance of clothing to cover up the flaws and imperfections of the human body or the challenge and excitement of the artist/model relationship when one side is exposed for all to see.So how does one go about arranging a nude shoot? First of all you need to find a willing models. You choice here will be smaller than for non-nude modelling. Sites like model mayhem or Craigslist will be your first port of call. Their profiles will often state whether the model will participate in nude modelling. Another option is to call your local art college to see if they have contacts for nude models available.
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I always hear from beginning photographers how difficult it can be to find willing models, especially if they`re trying to do nude work. Well, that`s because in this age of cheap digital cameras, everyone is trying to do nude work. And unfortunately, a lot of these would-be photographers don`t have the best of intentions.I hear constant horror stories about photographers who, at some point during their contact with the model, made it clear that art wasn`t all that was on his mind. So models have their guard up these days and it`s getting harder to a beginner to find a willing model, especially for nude work.Establishing credibility is all about building a foundation first. Here are a few tips that you`ll find helpful. The nude has been a staple subject matter for painters, sculptors and photographers alike. You just have to look at ancient Greek art, paintings of the impressionist period and the photography of Helmut Newton to see it has been a rich source of inspiration for artists down the years.Why is this subject so alluring? Maybe its because of the purity of working with the human form, without the hindrance of clothing to cover up the flaws and imperfections of the human body or the challenge and excitement of the artist/model relationship when one side is exposed for all to see.So how does one go about arranging a nude shoot? First of all you need to find a willing models. You choice here will be smaller than for non-nude modelling. Sites like model mayhem or Craigslist will be your first port of call. Their profiles will often state whether the model will participate in nude modelling. Another option is to call your local art college to see if they have contacts for nude models available.