Practical Tips For New Models - Doing Nude Photos
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
One of the most common questions I get from new models is: “Will nude photos hurt my career?” The short answer is NO, however there are a few But’s (pun intended).
Regardless of what some conservative people will tell you, there is not a segment of the modeling industry that I know of that will reject a good model because she has done nude photos. Nearly every top model has shot nude photos from Naomi Campbell to Christie Turlington to Claudia Schiffer. Ultimately a few good nude shots in your portfolio will show your level and diversity as a model.
Here are the But’s!
When it comes to nude photos, it is not the skin but the context in which it is displayed. If you shoot nudes make sure it is with a GOOD photographer that will do them well AND that you know where the images will be going and what they will be used for.
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