Originally Posted by Paul Markham

I suppose I should include a few paragraphs on the shooters personal preparation and manner. It will very often reflect in the production.

I assume I don't have to say too much on personal hygiene, clean clothes, etc. If you don't understand that you're in the wrong business.

Models want to know they are in the hands of a good shooter who will do his best to make a good product. They will give respect when earned, they will not give respect when it's not earned.

Never ever tell a female model you only do this for money. She won't believe you and think you're a pervert trying to hide it. Tell her you're a pervert and you only do this as a hobby to see naked women and she will think you're a professional shooter making a joke.

When shooting her tell her how good she is, flatter her that she has a great smile, teeth, legs, tits and ass. When doing a spread shot make a joke like "That reminds me I must have a sandwich soon!!" it will disarm her and keep her involved in the shoot.

Making a naked girl performing sexual acts in front of a clothed male feel safe yet not too safe is paramount. She must feel you appreciate but will not force her. A wedding ring is a good thing. It can put you out of bounds.

It's a balance between making her feel sexually attractive and safe. Tough job.

Unless you're a Brad Pitt lookalike and she does not want to be safe!!

Think about it, you're creating a sexual fantasy and if the atmosphere in the shoot is cold it's harder to create it.

In this market you have to sell to affiliates that your product will sell and then to customers and they are the toughest.