08-03-2004, 07:40 AM | #1 (permalink) |
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Significant Other Posing Nude
Ok, I did a serach and didn't see this so here goes:
What are your thoughts on your significant other posing nude for professional photographs? Here's my situation, the photographer for our wedding (friend of my brother's) recently did another wedding gig, through our referral. The bride was recently back to him to discuss a family portrait, and the subject of posing for professional nude pictures arose. The bride (who is a co-worker with my wife) told my wife, who then conveyed the information to me later that evening. I could tell she felt slighted that he wouldn't have at least asked her, even though she said she would never do it. Well, the co-worker (who decided to do it by the way) told the photographer, and he then e-mailed my wife asking her if she would be interested. Reading between the lines, I think he probably didn't originally ask because of the family connections. Well, now my wife is strongly considering it, and I have encouraged her. The pictures will all be taken at our home because he wanted to use the leaded and stained glass in our home to get natural lighting. I will be there when this takes place. And I think this would be a somewhat "freeing" experience for her. Would any of you reacted (or acted) differently? Last edited by Captain Nemo; 08-03-2004 at 08:09 AM.. |
08-03-2004, 09:20 AM | #3 (permalink) |
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Well, I'm a bit biased () but I think it's a wonderful thing. It's very freeing, and being in front of the camera (not saying that it has to be public... just has been in my case) has made me even more comfortable with my body and aware of my strengths and weaknesses. The first shoot I did with a real photographer, I really wasn't too happy with the results. The quality and experience was great, but I didn't find the photos very flattering at all. It's been through that process that I've discovered my most attractive traits and learned how to showcase them, ultimately making me a more confident and appealing person.
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08-03-2004, 09:27 AM | #4 (permalink) |
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While I'd have no problem with my wife posing for a professional photographer, I know that she would not feel comfortable with someone else having access to the negatives. At least she lets me use the digital camera (and, for the same reasons, no you can't see them).
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08-03-2004, 09:46 AM | #5 (permalink) |
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personally i would prefer to keep things between the two of us. im kinda paranoid and wouldnt trust whoever is taking the pictures to keep them private. but hey...if its what she wants im not going to stop her because at the end of the day shes still "yours".
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08-03-2004, 10:06 AM | #7 (permalink) |
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I'm sure hubby and I would react the same. I would love the experience and in your situation you'll be present when the pictures are being taken. I'm sure hubby would be fine with that. I think it'd be cool to have some more artsy, professional photos.
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08-03-2004, 10:24 AM | #8 (permalink) |
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reanna74, I think the being present part is also a nod to a certain voyeuristic tendency on her part (actually it is more of the closet nature but this could be a way of exposing herself to the genre)
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08-03-2004, 11:44 AM | #9 (permalink) |
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Interesting, we were talking about nearly the same thing the other evening. Anitra was asked a few years ago to pose nude for a relatively famous artist friend. She agreed to, but something happened that prevented the sitting, anyway she said it would be fun, because she knew him. My question was, would it be more comfortable (if not fun) posing for someone you know, or a total stranger, that you would probably never see again. The discussion wen't on for quite some time, and I really don't know what conclusion we came to...knowing us, probably none.
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08-03-2004, 12:57 PM | #11 (permalink) |
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I think as long as I was certain the pictures would be done professionally and wouldn't be used for anything else I wouldn't care at all. It'd be kind of nice to have something like that actually.
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08-03-2004, 02:13 PM | #12 (permalink) |
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If he's to use the photos, he'll have to get a modelling release from her. Be sure to read the fine print. Pictures can be used way out of context.
But it has to feel quite sexy to a woman to have a photog do a shoot of her skin. And then to contemplate herself in the resulting photos. Have fun. But know that those shots may show up in strange ways years later. He'll OWN the rights to those pictures, and probably to use in any way he chooses.
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08-03-2004, 08:48 PM | #14 (permalink) |
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Well if I had a SO that this was an oppurtunity for. I think as long as it was in a comfortable enviroment and she was comfortable withit. I would be.
I have thought about doing some provacative shots of myself just for me so it seems fair she could.
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08-03-2004, 09:16 PM | #15 (permalink) | |
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08-08-2004, 05:02 PM | #16 (permalink) |
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I think if she wants to let her. You will be there and the guy is a professional so why not?! It will probally be very arousing for both of you....
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08-09-2004, 12:55 AM | #18 (permalink) | |
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A tlitte O.T. A norwegian couple never got their weddingphotos because the photographer moved shortly after the shoot. 13 (i believe) years later they attend an exhibition and find their weddingpicture as a part of the photographers collection of art!
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08-09-2004, 04:20 AM | #19 (permalink) | |
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i dunno, but i personally wouldn't be very comfortable with it. could you explain what you mean by "freeing experience"?
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08-09-2004, 08:22 AM | #20 (permalink) |
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I wouldn't mind at all. Then again, maybe I should mention that I think most of us in America have way to many hangups and taboos about nudity or anything of a sexual nature.
In fact, we're working on some for TFP right now. She doesn't want her face to show, but she wants to do it. Btw, about that contract idea. Unless you plan to keep the photos private, and completely safe from theft, the photos can end up anywhere. Even without your involvement. Better be sure you're ok with that before the photos are taken, or don't do it at all. |
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08-09-2004, 12:57 PM | #23 (permalink) |
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I think this is a great idea!!
I personally love getting in front of the camera, hubby doesn't know how to take the best pictures or capture what I put into them...to have someone who knows how to make those certain things *POP* (as they say haha) and stand out and look as awesome as I picture them, would make it that much better. However, I do not have the guts to pose for anyone other then my hubby...so....no professional photos of me Maybe one day... That's where I think the 'freeing feeling' comes from, being comfortable with ones self to let other's see you in your natural state, when I first did it for hubby it was very freeing for me...
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