FabSwingers.com forum: Adult Photography

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I really want to get into adult Photography.

I do photography as a hobby, usually I shoot at car events, my photos have been in well known car magazines and online blogs.

How on earth do I get into this kind of thing?

I was thinking on here would be a good start, but do I just message people asking? Or just ask through the forums?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

There are a lot of keen photographers on here and some offer free photo shoots I would look at the free image sites as a way into the adult world market but you would need a portfolio of adult images to start with

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

hi.

Yeah this is a service I am offering for free, to get some practice into this kind of thing, and confidence, once I feel the time is right then I could take things further.

just no idea where to start lol

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By *imon and saffyCouple
over a year ago

southampton

Best place to start is look for a studio that offers packages to learn glamour photography.

They'll provide the studio, lighting and model plus give direction on how to get the best shots.

Then if you can do it well and have the kit, you can go on sites where aspiring models do shoots with photographers so you both get a portfolio.

Once you have the portfolio you're going to be able to offer a service.

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By *carlettxWoman
over a year ago

Essex

I for one would love to have some sexy but classy pics taken .... That is before I'm too old to pull them off haha

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By * PillowsWoman
over a year ago

stevenage

I know someone who gets models TFP (Time For Prints)

Search social media for people looking for

photographer

Hope this helps! Don't know any more details.

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By *ssexpicsMan
over a year ago

Essex

i started the same way as you as a friend asked me to take some pics of her that she put on here then she told others and that's how I got into doing them. I am now on purpleport (google) and there are some groups on facebook.

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By *omez42Man
over a year ago

gloucester

I went on a local day course, where we took lots of subjects, including a model. Rather than the standard shots everyone else was taking, I used a longer lens and took different shots, close ups, different angles etc.

The results were good enough to show that I could do it. So I bought a couple of soft boxes, stands, a backdrop and some remote flashes (Yongnuo 565), then I practiced on as many different objects, flowers, a toilet roll, family portraits etc, until I had a good understanding of what worked.

I then arranged an exhibition of my work, I stood there for two days while people gawped at my prints. I offered to take portraits there and then, ordering prints for £5 a shot.

By this time, I had a portfolio. There wasn't any adult content, but it proved that I was a competent photographer.

A female friend saw my shots and I offered to take some of her. Then I left the offer open. We eventually discussed what she wanted and came to an agreement. We divided the content into three sections. Portrait and glamour, where we would both have equal rights over the shots. Sexy, where she would have the rights, on the understanding that I could have use with her consent. X-rated, where she would have the rights, but I would be able to request consent in special cases.

I handed over a USB stick with all the RAW files that were taken. The edits were supplied in Tiff, jpg and small jpg formats. I also did them all with a blurred face and all with a copyright notice. She paid me £80. I did offer for her to keep the SD cards and watch me edit them, but she trusted me to take them away. Other than the agreed shots, I have no copies.

Since then, I have used the agreed shots as part of my portfolio. This has led me to three more shoots, and a few possibles. I have twice asked her for shots to show prospective clients and we have agreed their use. One Fabber has seen them.

The quality of my shots has also led me to taking my own Daughters' wedding, now that is when you get nervous

Happy to help in any way I can, or take shots for anybody!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Taking photos of people is very different from photographing inanimate objects. I'd suggest starting off with regular portraiture of friends, family and coworkers. You need to learn a whole new skill set not only technical bits like lighting etc but also how to direct someone to get the best images. To learn about lighting strobist is a great resource. B&H have great lectures on YouTube about various topics. Ultimately it is probably worth paying someone at some point to teach you or to join a photo club to learn

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Start off on websites like Purpleport or ModelMayhem. Forget the TFP models, you'll learn much more by paying one of the better known models on there. They can help you with light setups, they're great at working without direction and if you ask them questions, are only to happen to answer for the most part. Some of them are pretty good photographers in their own right.

You're under no pressure to deliver on a paid for shoot. Whereas TFP, you have to deliver good quality to the model.

Join local networking groups to build up a solid platform of work and proving that you can deliver high quality images. Then approach the models who work in asukt modelling and see if they'd like to work with you.

Be prepared to do a lot of legwork, a lot of studying, and have some spare cash so you can pay the best models. Oh.....and grow a thick skin because when you go public with work, other photographers will pull it apart in minute detail and point out every single flaw or technical error. Don't take it to heart, learn from the criticism. You'll learn far more than just listening to the 'oh that's amazing' comments.

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By *pple16Man
over a year ago

Macclesfield

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By *heWolfMan
over a year ago

warwickshire

"I went on a local day course, where we took lots of subjects, including a model. Rather than the standard shots everyone else was taking, I used a longer lens and took different shots, close ups, different angles etc.

I then arranged an exhibition of my work, I stood there for two days while people gawped at my prints. I offered to take portraits there and then, ordering prints for £5 a shot.

By this time, I had a portfolio. There wasn't any adult content, but it proved that I was a competent photographer.

The quality of my shots has also led me to taking my own Daughters' wedding, now that is when you get nervous

Happy to help in any way I can, or take shots for anybody!"

Me and the Mrs got pissed, she flung off her drawers and I got the old Instamatic out, fired off some gloomy pics (several of my thumb), sent them off to Razzle Readers' Wives, they put a black stripe over her eyes, called her Rita from Staines and captioned them "Fanny By Gaslight". Bosh, £250! I don't like to boast too much about my status as a professional tog, but y'know, guess which of us has made more cash at this game...

;-)

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By *pple16Man
over a year ago

Macclesfield

How true anybody with a iPhone or buy's a DSLR set it to auto thinks there are a pro photographer

TRAINING & EXPERIENCE!!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I really want to get into adult Photography.

I do photography as a hobby, usually I shoot at car events, my photos have been in well known car magazines and online blogs.

How on earth do I get into this kind of thing?

I was thinking on here would be a good start, but do I just message people asking? Or just ask through the forums?

Have a look on Groupon for photography courses..

I'm sure photographing people is a whole different technique to taking pics of cars

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Most offer to take pictures when really it's just a way to get into your knickers

a selfie stick and a Samsung phone work for me

good luck though OP

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By *axandbooCouple
over a year ago

Bristol

Think about what type of adult photos you want to take.

Arty or porno style? Fetish or standard?

Look into the area you want to work in specifically.

Doing a photography course is just a qualification, but experience counts more.

Invest in a decent camera, start looking into taking pics...I'm sure there are couples,women and men on here who would offer their time in exchange for photos.

Another thing to look into is disclaimers...diffrent countries have different laws and regulations for these. Most photographers i know use the U.S ones as they have older limits than the U.K.

If you intend to make a profit on them also need to look into those laws and keep strict books.

Feel free to inbox me for advice. I have done some work in the past with selling photos in the U.S

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By *lactontogMan
over a year ago

Clacton on Sea

"I really want to get into adult Photography.

I do photography as a hobby, usually I shoot at car events, my photos have been in well known car magazines and online blogs.

How on earth do I get into this kind of thing?

I was thinking on here would be a good start, but do I just message people asking? Or just ask through the forums?

I started doing photos whilst shooting film & the two merged over a few years, shooting adult pics is totally different to the norm but I'm glad i do it.

The trick is to make the women/man/couple relaxed enough to get as near to natural as you can get, being confident in what you do gives them confidence too.

Having a good sense of humour helps too cause if you can make a person smile/laugh they are relaxed enough to do adult shoots.

Try Fetlife & AW & look for local people near to you that you think need photos, if a person's got a polished portfolio i tend to leave them until they ask me as obviously they don't need pics at that time.

There are lots of people here on Fab that want pics but again i let them come to me otherwise they may think you want sex rather than simply want to shoot them.

Shooting adult material will sometimes get you in naughty predicaments but i always make excuses & do this after the shoot if i choose or arrange another day as you can't mix the two.

Its a pity you wasn't nearer to Essex as you could have come along to some shoots to learn the etiquette with adult style photography.

Yes try Fetlife & AW as a start mate & i hope it works out well for you.

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By *lactontogMan
over a year ago

Clacton on Sea

If you do choose to do adult photography contact me for UK model releases & 2257 US releases, the stuff i shoot on Fab is free but anything else is with model releases & photo ID.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I really want to get into adult Photography.

I do photography as a hobby, usually I shoot at car events, my photos have been in well known car magazines and online blogs.

How on earth do I get into this kind of thing?

I was thinking on here would be a good start, but do I just message people asking? Or just ask through the forums?

Have a look on Groupon for photography courses..

I'm sure photographing people is a whole different technique to taking pics of cars

not at all. still need to engage in using the correct lightings, shutter speeds and aperture sizes to maintain a sharp image.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Most offer to take pictures when really it's just a way to get into your knickers

a selfie stick and a Samsung phone work for me

good luck though OP "

i'm pretty fussy, so I really doubt that I would be expecting anything more than taking photos.

Sorry you have seem to of judged me on this. pretty sure buying an escort is cheaper option than using thousands of pounds of camera equipment.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Think about what type of adult photos you want to take.

Arty or porno style? Fetish or standard?

Look into the area you want to work in specifically.

Doing a photography course is just a qualification, but experience counts more.

Invest in a decent camera, start looking into taking pics...I'm sure there are couples,women and men on here who would offer their time in exchange for photos.

Another thing to look into is disclaimers...diffrent countries have different laws and regulations for these. Most photographers i know use the U.S ones as they have older limits than the U.K.

If you intend to make a profit on them also need to look into those laws and keep strict books.

Feel free to inbox me for advice. I have done some work in the past with selling photos in the U.S "

Hey thanks for the help. I already have the equipement.

some weddings photos I have done was entered in local newspaper competitions, my automtive photos have been used for features, max power, performance bmw magazine.

I know what i'm doing with a camera, I know what im doing with lighting, just wanted to try something different.

I have a nikon D800, a D7000, 35mm 1.4 prime, 17-70mm 2.8, 10-20mm 3.5 50mm prime 1.4, 70-300mm 3.5, I have sb700 strob units, wireless triggers, so im not talking about an argos camera or a phone, as some judgmental people have spoken about here.

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By *heWolfMan
over a year ago

warwickshire

"I know what i'm doing with a camera, I know what im doing with lighting, just wanted to try something different.

I don't think anyone was being judgemental, just pointing out that in this day and age everyone can be "a professional". Once upon a time, to be a "film maker", you'd need expensive cameras, lighting, a studio, teams of technicians, a chair with "Director" across the back, a costume dept and a script. It was something "ordinary" people didn't just do.

Then came people like Ben Dover with a couple of hundred quid camcorders and killed old-school impressarios stone dead.

It doesn't matter what kit you have, it's what you can do with it. The real professional "glamour" photographers I have met have been, frankly, so incredibly boring to talk to, they made me want to chew my own leg off to get away. But then that's part of their appeal, they don't look like they are harbouring a secret hard-on so don't threaten and therefore bring out the best in nervous women.

I know they bang on about the Good Old Days of putting vaseline on lenses and spending hours in darkrooms, but as much as they hate to admit it, being able to whizz through Photoshop is more helpful these days.

So anyway, what are you actually looking for? Someone who will let you photograph them sticking things up their bum, or a way into "The Business"?

Stick an ad in Exchange & Mart (or whatever people use these days. Gumtree?) if it's the former, there's always someone looking for some cash who will be prepared to let you try some arty (ie. Filthy) ideas out. Get your wallet out and you can be out this afternoon, making that set of pics you have in your mind's eye a reality.

If it's the latter, a bit of brown-nosing with one of the industry big names (their websites are easy to find) might be an in-road, but will probably involve a lot of tea-making, floor sweeping and being treated as a skivvy for ages until you get your foot in the door. After all, who is going to advise you on how to possibly do them out of a job?

At the end of the day, what was the last piece of adult photography that made you think "Hmmm, nice use of shadow, and interesting perspective there", rather than "Jesus, look at those tits, what I wouldn't do to get my face between a pair like that..."? That, my friend, is the path to enlightenment when it comes to people letting you take pics of them doing rude things...

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By *iercedItMan
over a year ago

Mcr

Through the years I have shot everything from weddings, to porn, to exhibitions, to glamour and and god knows what.

I don't know if by car shows you mean like Autosport, The Bike Show, USC, Santa Pod, MPH, Motor Show, etc were always loaded with promo girls and models. Lots of them needed images doing, so shoot a bunch at the show, contact to shoot more later. I got to use some amazing cars for shoots with models at various shows.

I would suggest targeting some of the models at car shows (assuming we are on the same page), shoot photos of them and build a basic model based portfolio and work on from there. Shooting adult isn't like shooting glamour, so its a progression, unless your pockets are deep then dive in.

Oh It will also help if you have a portfolio / website with your current work even if its not people, so you can show your not a man & cam type. I get asked this all the time

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