FabSwingers.com forum: Sexy Photoshoots

By *hotoman40 OP Man
1 week ago

eastbourne

What’s peoples take and opinions on having sexy photos done professionally?

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By *rsKOTCTWoman
1 week ago

Leeds

I'd rather do my own, there's too many "professional photographers" on here that can't even take a decent pic of themselves.

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By *mmaleiaWoman
1 week ago

Trowbridge

No, cause the guys are usually creepy

I’ve usually had shoots with women

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By *andPextraCouple
1 week ago

North West

Would love to have one done, but like someone else has said the offers I have had seem to be "professionals" with a camera phone and a need for a live model to wank over

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By *andB2000Couple
1 week ago

Ashfield

Most are like the massage offers trying their luck..

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By *icecouple561Couple
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1 week ago

East Sussex

It's nice in theory. For me it would need to be on a true professional basis. Studio, us paying and the photographer behaving professionally.

I'd still be concerned about where the pictures could possibly end up so probably wouldn't do it

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By *hotoman40 OP Man
1 week ago

eastbourne

That’s very interesting. Is there anything that would make you decide that the photographer was legitimate?

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By *andPextraCouple
1 week ago

North West

"That’s very interesting. Is there anything that would make you decide that the photographer was legitimate? "

A website that is publicly accessible (assuming they don't"ordinary" work as well ) and a visible portfolio. Plus reviews.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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1 week ago

East Sussex

"That’s very interesting. Is there anything that would make you decide that the photographer was legitimate? "

Yes, they'd have a studio, portfolio and all the trappings of a professional photographer.

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By (user no longer on site)
1 week ago

I'll do my own.

Or ask a guy I meet to take them.

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By *uffolkcouple-bi onlyCouple
1 week ago

West Suffolk/Essex

Mr has been a photographer for over 45 years and earned his living from photography for the last 20 years. And has been a photography trainer with one of the largest camera manufacturers in the world. With the advent of digital photography and social media to advertise yourself for free, pretty much everyone with a camera calls themselves “professional”. As has been said on here, some people describing themselves as professional don’t even own a camera. I own a set of spanners but that doesn’t make me a plumber or a mechanic.

Mr has never done the type of photoshoot described here and would advise everyone who is thinking about getting one done to think very carefully before hiring someone. A respectable professional would probably cost around £200 or more.

Firstly, what are you going to do with the pictures? If it’s just for your own use, don’t even bother paying someone. Just invest in a stand and phone holder and video yourself. You’ll have much more fun looking back at that and can take stills from the video if you want.

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By *avexxMan
1 week ago

cheshire

do my own point and shoot and hope for the best

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By *uffolkcouple-bi onlyCouple
1 week ago

West Suffolk/Essex

"That’s very interesting. Is there anything that would make you decide that the photographer was legitimate? "

That’s something that has been discussed so many times within the industry. How can the general public differentiate between a true professional and someone who owns a camera.

Owning a studio has been mentioned but there’s loads of amazing professional photographers who don’t own a fixed studio but take a mobile studio to peoples homes.

A portfolio and a website have also been mentioned but you have no way of knowing if they genuinely took the photos they show. And you can get a website for free these days, preloaded with stock photos taken from the internet.

Membership of a trade body such as the BIPP, NPS, SWPP, MPA etc count for nothing as all that proves is you’ve handed over £100 to someone.

Reviews can be paid for so don’t read too much into those unless you know the reviewer.

One good sign is if they have professional insurance. Public liability and professional indemnity insurance.

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By *aron Von RingsplitterMan
1 week ago

Mottram St Andrew

I'd love to have a boudoir shoot but I would pay for the time of a professional photographer who has evidence of make boudoir shoots, and the studio. But they'd use my camera so I know there aren't any copies made.

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By *andPextraCouple
1 week ago

North West

Suffolk couple bi only- that's good advice and very detailed. Thank you

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By *uffolkcouple-bi onlyCouple
1 week ago

West Suffolk/Essex

"I'd love to have a boudoir shoot but I would pay for the time of a professional photographer who has evidence of make boudoir shoots, and the studio. But they'd use my camera so I know there aren't any copies made."

I follow your thinking, but a true pro would never use your camera. And even if they did, they still own the rights to the pictures so you wouldn’t be achieving your goal.

But a true pro also wouldn’t use the pictures they take of you without your permission. There’s a thing called a model release which most professionals would ask you to sign before using pictures for advertising or commercial gain. But these can be incorporated into a contract so make sure you read fully before signing. Very often you won’t receive any pictures as part of a contract, just a photoshoot with an option to purchase products afterwards.

Happy to have a private chat with anyone who wants some advice on this, but it’s not the type of shoot I’d usually do myself. Great boudoir photographers are quite expensive.

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By *aron Von RingsplitterMan
1 week ago

Mottram St Andrew

I follow your thinking, but a true pro would never use your camera. And even if they did, they still own the rights to the pictures so you wouldn’t be achieving your goal.

Happy to have a private chat with anyone who wants some advice on this, but it’s not the type of shoot I’d usually do myself. Great boudoir photographers are quite expensive."

If they won't agree to my terms and sign over any and all rights to my images then they wouldn't get the gig. It's none-negotiable. If that rules put all professionals (which I know isn't the case, I just won't use someone I know) then I'll find a semi pro or talented amateur.

I only want them for use on here so they don't need to be the highest res or quality.

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By *sWyldWoman
1 week ago

Edinburgh

I went for one... Not via someone from here. That wouldn't be a good move.

It was a great experience. It's just sad that the photos were so expensive.

I understand they have to make a living and certainly don't grudge them it though, it just made choosing images much harder.

I'd definitely do it again. There is a woman I follow on Instagram who is fantastic and I'd love to book a session with her.

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By *obandruthCouple
1 week ago

wolverhampton

We have our own camera. We do our own.

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By *eavenNhellCouple
1 week ago

carrbrook stalybridge

"That’s very interesting. Is there anything that would make you decide that the photographer was legitimate?

A website that is publicly accessible (assuming they don't"ordinary" work as well ) and a visible portfolio. Plus reviews. "
saddly even having ALl of the above usually ends up with the wannabe models flaking .so rarely bother answering

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By *uffolkcouple-bi onlyCouple
1 week ago

West Suffolk/Essex

I follow your thinking, but a true pro would never use your camera. And even if they did, they still own the rights to the pictures so you wouldn’t be achieving your goal.

Happy to have a private chat with anyone who wants some advice on this, but it’s not the type of shoot I’d usually do myself. Great boudoir photographers are quite expensive.

I only want them for use on here so they don't need to be the highest res or quality."

I didn’t say it would rule out all professionals, I just said they wouldn’t use your camera. My camera is like an extension of my arm. Whilst I can use any camera, the menu systems are different in different makes, and even between different models by the same manufacturer. And what if they dropped it? Insurance might not cover using someone else’s gear unless it’s a contract hire.

For this type of shoot pros would be ok with signing over the rights to not use them themselves, but no photographer worth hiring would be willing to sign over ownership, as it’s not your work, it’s theirs, but signing over full ownership would allow you to claim you took the photographs and hire yourself out on that basis. Not suggesting that’s something you would do, but people do.

Again, this is the difference between a professional and someone claiming to be a professional. If the photographer was a professional you wouldn’t need to worry about the things you’re worried about. Only a fly by night wannabe would disrespect and disregard your wishes, which they will do with or without a contract and a signed rights agreement because they have nothing to lose.

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By *reyToTheFairiesWoman
1 week ago

Carlisle usually

I usually just ask for a copy of their standard release form to look over and bask in the silence when they approach me on here.

I'm lucky to have photographer friends I can fuck around with anyway 💜

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By *essaMayWoman
1 week ago

Fairytale Wood

My ex was a genuine professional photographer and some of the picture i have still wow me. Was his passion the enthused me into photography. Used to be on here as a couple he always mused about how people came to site claiming to be photographers who cant take a decent selfy, the excuses they came out with why they didn't or couldn't.

So to answer OP if you you can get anyone here to fall for the professional photographer line wish you well.

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By *uffolkcouple-bi onlyCouple
1 week ago

West Suffolk/Essex

"I usually just ask for a copy of their standard release form to look over and bask in the silence when they approach me on here.

I'm lucky to have photographer friends I can fuck around with anyway 💜"

That’s good advice. Many wannabes would have no idea what you’re talking about. But remember they could google it and probably download a default one they could modify so it’s not foolproof, but a good first step.

I personally would advise people not to trust anyone who approaches you on here, offering to take pics. It’s asking for trouble

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By *rHotNottsMan
1 week ago

Dubai & Nottingham

Studio work can be super expensive, so unless you have a professional need for them, why would you bother? Even some of the best boudoir shots just end up mostly stuffed in a drawer after the initial excitement.

If it’s just for on here, then take them yourself or find someone you trust who has an eye or composition and knows how to properly expose and work with shadows.

I quite like doing erotic photo shoots in abandoned buildings, or just slightly erotic sat on a windowsill or something, but not really into the classic boudoir stuff

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By *reyToTheFairiesWoman
1 week ago

Carlisle usually

"I usually just ask for a copy of their standard release form to look over and bask in the silence when they approach me on here.

I'm lucky to have photographer friends I can fuck around with anyway 💜

I personally would advise people not to trust anyone who approaches you on here, offering to take pics. It’s asking for trouble "

They could. But they never do. They just move on to the next target who might be less hassle than me 💜

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By *errykezmasCouple
1 week ago

Telford

Part of the fun for us is taking the pictures.

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By *he_Secret_GardenWoman
1 week ago

Naughty Lane

Never had a professional photo shoot...but planning to...🤭

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By *urreyfun2008Man
1 week ago

East Grinstead

The best camera phones are pretty good if you get adept with the settings - though do find it easier to take better pictures with real camera but begrudge lugging it around along with its bits. Cameras give faster access to change settings, so can do same pose many settings faster

Best and safest way for a couple is nice hotel room for night and phone on a tripod with remote shutter for couple shots and add extra lighting or better turn off room lights and use multiple led photo lights to give the right shadow or light spot focus.

The editing afterwards is perhaps the biggest difference with a pro, as they'll take time to sift out the best from 100's of photos and then tidy up the odd bit of clothing on the floor that messed up a perfect shot.

Only really done what everyone here says not to do and shoot for one person a number of times over a couple of years - even then it was an hour or two of prep and trying lighting/scene options then an hour or two of shooting with breaks for tea in middle and then several nights to sift through the many photos you get.

Ultimately its do what you are most comfortable with, and if you see people at meets who have fab pictures in terms of quality ask what they do.

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By *electableicecreamMan
1 week ago

The West

I love looking at the galleries of the blokes on fab offering photo shoots and advice.

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By *rHotNottsMan
1 week ago

Dubai & Nottingham

Actually, the opposite is true. The better you get with a camera the less photographs you take.. if you’re composing with things in the frame that shouldn’t be there then something is going wrong. If you’re having to do a lot of editing afterwards, then some of your settings are wrong.

The only time I need to do any major editing is when I’m shooting a long exposures pre-Sunrise or very low light , astrophotography combining multiple exposures or doing something extremely creative / artistic.

If you are not shooting for large print, then you can actually configure your cameras JPEG processing settings and if the light is good, you don’t even need to shoot in RAW anymore. So there should be a little or no post processing required

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By *rdere OpusCouple
1 week ago

Brum - ish

I can see the lure if they're a qualified professional, but it raises issues with confidentiality I'd rather avoid.

Prefer to do it ourselves as we find our pic taking sessions fun

Don't think the results are too shabby either

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By *ertcoupleCouple
1 week ago

Hatfield

We'd just love to have pics done of me and hubby, we haven't got any good ones, got good ones with others but would love ones with all of him in them!!! X

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By *essaMayWoman
1 week ago

Fairytale Wood

"My ex was a genuine professional photographer and some of the picture i have still wow me. Was his passion the enthused me into photography. Used to be on here as a couple he always mused about how people came to site claiming to be photographers who cant take a decent selfy, the excuses they came out with why they didn't or couldn't.

So to answer OP if you you can get anyone here to fall for the professional photographer line wish you well.

Oh P.S. I have a studio as well

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By *aria_dreamgirlTV/TS
1 week ago

stockport

I've posed for a retired professional photographer friend and he was very good.

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By *urreyfun2008Man
1 week ago

East Grinstead

If issue is the self timer for partner to get into shot then perhaps do video and grab a still from that, lower resolution than a still but high enough for on here.

Otherwise a bluetooth remote shutter for phone

Other option is position phone/camera so that you have a wider field of view and then crop out the excess.

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By *r Simon TemplerMan
1 week ago

Blackpool.

I have done it in the past, couples and singles, they give me their memory card ,I put it in the camera, take said photos , and give back memory card at the end, I'm not arsed if I own copyright to them or not, in my professional days I'd have them fill out the model release before even starting, having photographed well known glamour models in my younger days, this is just a hobby for me now, just as fab is.

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By *ed and WolfieCouple
1 week ago

Gravesend

We've thought about a pro boudoir session before but the views in the various comments above have always over ridden the excitement of doing it. Cost, security, privacy etc. And as has been said once you have looked at them they just go in a cupboard and catch dust.

We have taken thousands of pics just on our phones. And occasionally we catch a good one! Neither of us are particularly savy around settings or editing, but a bit of playing around with the standard filters can give some good shots, at least we think so.

We would rather spend the money on a nice hotel, pack the underwear, have a cocktail or two, and take our own.

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By *urreyfun2008Man
1 week ago

East Grinstead

We would rather spend the money on a nice hotel, pack the underwear, have a cocktail or two, and take our own. "

Big upvote for this for couples, photos that evoke memories are worth much more.

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By *unnyandthebookkeeperCouple
1 week ago

bristol

Finding a good boudoir photographer seems to be the challenge.

Would love and pay for the right shoot. But needs to be someone with the eye as well as not put off by content. Would love a ful action boudoir shoot not just nudes. But some action/couple shots. And a good backdrop/location.

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By *bonybucksMan
1 week ago

High Wycombe

It’s well worth it and enjoyable

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By *rHotNottsMan
1 week ago

Dubai & Nottingham

"We've thought about a pro boudoir session before but the views in the various comments above have always over ridden the excitement of doing it. Cost, security, privacy etc. And as has been said once you have looked at them they just go in a cupboard and catch dust.

We would rather spend the money on a nice hotel, pack the underwear, have a cocktail or two, and take our own. "

Totally agree with this and when you are choosing hotels or Airbnb’s look for large windows for natural light and nice features like brickwork, wooden floors and beams, wrought iron spiral staircase etc. take some nice champagne flutes and a few outfits , nice red lipstick! you will get a much better bang for your buck than going to a studio.

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1 week ago

We would rather spend the money on a nice hotel, pack the underwear, have a cocktail or two, and take our own.

You bring the lipstick I'll bring the champagne 😘

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By *ojangles69Woman
1 week ago

Milton Keynes

"do my own point and shoot and hope for the best

Yep that's me too!! Need more practice

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By *iscean_dreamMan
1 week ago

Llanelli

I'm all for it and looking to start doing shoots for people next year, I love photography

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By *ittle Miss TinkerbellWoman
1 week ago

your head

I'm perfectly happy doing my own for the sake of having them on here or sat in a cupboard. I'm also lucky enough to have friends that know how to use a camera and are happy enough to take pics of me while I prance around in my underwear.

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By *midnight-Woman
1 week ago

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So many great photographers offering boudoir style sessions - have a Google and find a couple that you like. Look critically at their photos and read the reviews carefully.

You'll sign a model release I expect and whilst the photographer will own the rights to the pics, they are not likely to load them if you are unhappy and risk negative reviews/feedback

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By *eavenNhellCouple
2 days ago

carrbrook stalybridge

one little tip to aspiring models if shooting in underwear cut the labels out nothing looks worse than a sexy pair of pants or a basque with a great big label sticking out 1

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By *ilyandronCouple
2 days ago

Bristol

We manage ok on our own but thought had crossed our minds

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By *S chanel demarTV/TS
2 days ago

peterborough

Exactly this.......

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By *laytime_13Woman
2 days ago

Lincs

I’ve done 3 boudoir shoots now, I love them. But I don’t have any of the photos on here.

If you do the right Google searches and happen to have social media such as Facebook you’ll start getting adverts for ‘competitions’ to enter for a shoot. They give you the shoot and a free print and the hard sell in the hope you then pay many hundreds (if not thousands) of pounds for more photos.

I had very different experiences at all 3 studios (all pro set ups) and if I could find the confidence for getting my kit off again and a lottery win I would go back to the first one instantly, they were incredible and the photos are amazing (but so so expensive), although I would say the second studio was a much friendlier experience.

On here, I take my own. I’d only consider a shoot with someone from here if their veri’s were relevant, they had a proper set up and their own photos were of good quality (lighting, poses, background/props as well as image sharpness etc)

Too often you see in a profile mentions of being a pro photographer for x number of years then the crappiest photos taken on a mobile (which, don’t get me wrong, a mobile can produce a very good photo still, but not in the pro league) in poor light in their bathroom, which does nothing to inspire me to want them to photograph me.

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By *essaMayWoman
2 days ago

Fairytale Wood

Sexy photohoots are great fun, but they need to be done properly. Every horny guy who pics up a digital camera, or a iPhone thinks they are a photographer.

I muse at all the lines they use. I'd Never use anyone from here. Any photographer of any credibility wouldn't offer their trade on here, so to me that be a major red flag.

Google, check out their reviews, although reviews can be faked. Check out their qualifications, most decent professional photographer will have some form of professional qualifications or belong to one of the professional organisation.

Talk to them and they will walk you through the whole process from beginning to end. Checkout their setup,. If they offer to take pictures in your home, unless you know them well, absolutely do not!!

Remember everyone these days can take pictures, very few are photographers.

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By *eyond PurityCouple
2 days ago

Lincolnshire

I don’t see many ‘photographers’ on here with the standard of pics on their profile to think ‘you are a photographer’.

Most will say they don’t take selfies normally but being able to see skills in terms of the lighting, background, composition and the pose of the subject will give you indications of how much of a photographer they are.

With phones now and a good eye, pics are easier to take, so a true photographer should stand out!

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By *eavenNhellCouple
2 days ago

carrbrook stalybridge

most will say they don’t take selfies normally but being able to see skills in terms of the lighting, background, composition and the pose of the subject will give you indications of how much of a photographer they are

this any descent photographer be it hobbyist semi-pro or professional should be able to compose and light images well both in studio or on location see somany on here claiming to be photographers but posting poor baddly lit bedroom porn which In itself is not a problem on this site but not a great advert

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By *eally_RosieWoman
2 days ago

Scunthorpe

"I'd rather do my own, there's too many "professional photographers" on here that can't even take a decent pic of themselves.

Exactly this xx

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By *outhern77Man
2 days ago

Quinton

"That’s very interesting. Is there anything that would make you decide that the photographer was legitimate?

That’s something that has been discussed so many times within the industry. How can the general public differentiate between a true professional and someone who owns a camera.

Owning a studio has been mentioned but there’s loads of amazing professional photographers who don’t own a fixed studio but take a mobile studio to peoples homes.

Membership of a trade body such as the BIPP, NPS, SWPP, MPA etc count for nothing as all that proves is you’ve handed over £100 to someone.

Reviews can be paid for so don’t read too much into those unless you know the reviewer.

One good sign is if they have professional insurance. Public liability and professional indemnity insurance. "

Also make sure they give You a "Model Release Form" this stipulates where and how the images can (or cannot) be used by the Photographer.

I've been taking Photos for 34yrs and still would never class myself as a "Professional", and no, they're not of People! (Which is why Mine are Naff lol)

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By *teel2001Man
2 days ago

Leigh on sea

Would love a boudoir style photo shoot for the Mrs.

Shes expressed some interest after she loses some weight.

Any professional ones around essex?

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By *hastity_roseTV/TS
2 days ago

Nowhere

I'd have loved it when I looked good enough for it to be worth it xxx

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By *eavenNhellCouple
2 days ago

carrbrook stalybridge

oh on the heavily touted "model release " form not worth the paper they are written on legally in the UK great as a guide to what was agreed but copyright laws supercede them and the copyright holder is the person taking the pics unless they licence the image to be used or sold elsewhere. I have used this to Invoice national & local newspapers and media outlets who have lifted my images a nd used them without permission. paid for a nice ew camera body a d a portable lighting set up

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By *essaMayWoman
2 days ago

Fairytale Wood

"oh on the heavily touted "model release " form not worth the paper they are written on legally in the UK great as a guide to what was agreed but copyright laws supercede them and the copyright holder is the person taking the pics unless they licence the image to be used or sold elsewhere. I have used this to Invoice national & local newspapers and media outlets who have lifted my images a nd used them without permission. paid for a nice ew camera body a d a portable lighting set up "

it is not a contract, it is an agreement. But obviously relies on the integrity of the photographer.

My only other advice I can give (ex model) is the more someone claims to be a photographer and the more photography terms they use, the less they are likely to be one.

Good photographers don't need to claim to be, their work and their work ethics. Say more about them than any claim can

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