Saintz Image Photography

Figurative Work. The Ground Rules

Something we give to all prospective figure models. We meet them before the shoot and go over everything beforehand. We don't want there to be any surprises during the shoot. This helps to erase tension a lot if you know what is going to happen.

FIGURE MODELS
What You Can Expect

Figure modeling is nude or (occasionally) topless. Of course other clothed shots are available. In a two-hour photo shoot you will be in front of the camera for approximately an hour and a half (you’ll get two 15-minute breaks). During a four-hour photo shoot you will generally be modeling for three hours. These times are approximate. It may take longer the shoot is going well and all are agreed.

1. You will be asked for proof of age. I do not photograph models under 18 years of age. There are no exceptions to this rule. Please remember to bring a photo-ID.

2. You have the right to refuse any pose. Please remember that you are there to do nude figure modeling however. Full frontal nudity is to be expected. If you wish, I will show you examples of my photography before the shoot. I don’t do pornography. When I feel that a pose is overly explicit I can use darkroom effects to minimize its sexual impact. You will be treated with respect at all times. I do not touch my models unless there is no other reasonable alternative (a shoot involving body painting, for example), and then only with permission. If hair or clothing needs to be adjusted my female assistant will be available to help here, again with permission first.

3. Please wear loose non-constricting clothing to your shoot. Leave your undergarments at home or pack them to change into after the shoot. Anything with elastic in it marks the skin and the shoot will have to be delayed until the marks fade. This would mean sitting around nude for some time, so please don’t wear elastic. You may wish to bring a bathrobe to wear during breaks or I can provide one. In the studio I also provide a changing area. Makeup is to your own discretion, this can be discussed closer to the shoot. Also it is a good idea to bring your favorite music with you on CD. Don't worry about me liking it, it is there for you.

4. Before the shoot you will be given the opportunity to ask questions. There are no stupid questions; if you have any, ask them. The model- release contract will be explained to you. Again, if you have any questions, please ask them.

5. Photo shoots are conducted as follows (per 2 hour segment): I will shoot for half an hour. You will then be given a 15-minute break. Smoking is permitted. I will then shoot for another half hour. At this point, should you desire one, you will be given a 30-minute break. After another half hour you will get another 15-minute break. Finally I will shoot for another half hour. These are guides only, every shoot is different.

6. Before the photo shoot you will be asked to sign a release. Signing the release is a condition of the session being held in the first place. The photos are useless without a signed release.

7. If at any point in the future you should regret your decision to model for me, you may purchase all of the images and prints of your photo session by paying for the cost of my time and materials. All images and prints of your photo shoot that are in my possession will then be destroyed.

8. You may bring a friend if you wish, but no partners. They invariably, in my experience, want pornographic photos and tend to make inappropriate comments no matter how nice they are, we would both find that embarrassing and distasteful which in turn causes tension in the model and photographer which comes through clearly in the resulting work. My assistant is female and she will be present at all times.

10. A CD of the shoot and two selected 8 x 10 “straight” photography prints of photos taken during your modeling session will be given free of charge to you in exchange for your time. Alternatively, two special effects prints made from photos taken during your photography session are available to you instead. Additional prints will be priced at $50 each for straight photography or $100 each for special effects photography. These prices are for models only.

11. Modeling in exchange for prints and CD is the norm but I will retain the files and the copyright.

I genuinely look forward to our joint collaboration in making some truly stunning and unforgettable images.

Mark.