Nude Series
1. Introduction
2. Finding a nude model
3. Posing your model
4. Artistic nudes
5. Implied nudesWhen first venturing into nude photography your own partner might just be willing to give it a whirl. This allows you to experiment and become comfortable in a no expectations environment.  If we want to look for a professional model there are many avenues we can look at and options for payment.

You can find sites on-line that specialise in nude models, it is easy to find a clothed model but ask them to undress and you could have a challenge so it is best to use specific resources for nude models.

Here is a list of sites that specialise in nude models

http://www.ausmodels.com This site offers nude models from around the world including Australia, UK, Canada, America, Denmark, Hungry, Belgian, New Zeeland and Holland.

http://www.modelmayhem.com This is a massive resource for finding models not just for nude photography but also for all categories of modelling. The site is extensive and covers most countries of the world.

http://www.starnow.com Another site where you can find all your modelling needs, Star Now is a top site that also covers most of the world.

http://www.modelpond.com This site is relatively new run by a photographer in Australia and covers most parts of the world.

The upside to hiring a professional model is they are comfortable in front of the camera, if you are new to nude photography they will often have some valuable input as they often know many poses and in some cases might even bring some of their own props.

In many cases a new model to the scene is willing to work for images, in the industry this is known as ‘time for CD’ (TFCD) or ‘time for prints’ (TFP) this can be good for the amateur photographer and good for the budding model so it is always worth asking your prospective model if they are interested. Although if you are shooting full nude you will often have to pay, the rate depends greatly on the experience of the model and requirements to the shoot.

Top tips for securing your model

1. Be upfront, when contacting the prospective model tell them a little about yourself, and if you have little experience shooting nudes tell them that. There is nothing wrong with letting them know, and they will often go out of their way to make YOU comfortable.

2. Tell them what you are looking for; give them a clear and concise guideline to what it is you are looking for in the shoot. Artistic nude, glamour, implied nude and if you have a pose sheet constructed send that to them as well, the more you can educate your model on the expectations the better.

3. Where is the shoot to be, try and get a model from your local area you cannot expect a model to put in some serious drive time to get to you without due travel compensation.

4. Make sure you have asked the model for their all inclusive rates, know what they expect and offer to pay cash whenever possible.

5. Bring a friend, if the model is new to you they might like to bring a friend along, offer that you are perfectly happy for her to bring a friend, often they will not want to but it is nice to offer.

It is a good idea before looking for your model to have an idea of the poses you are going to shoot, we will cover how to pose your nude model.