Originally Posted by
Louie Powell
I think having three people present at the shoot is a good idea - that minimizes the risk of "he said, she said". Some people who work with nude models regularly offer the model the opportunity to bring along their significant other - but with the strict provision that the observer must remain silent and not attempt to direct the model. However, if a female model hasn't posed nude before, it helps if the photographer is also female and there is no one else present.
One of the things we discussed in our workshop was the issue of model releases. The instructor insisted that the model should be asked (required) to sign the release before photography begins, but I suggested that it is wise to include a statement in the release to the effect that "the session was conducted professionally" and have the signing ceremony at the conclusion. The idea is that if the model signs a release that says that she was treated respectfully, it is much harder for her to claim something to the contrary later.
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