Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to be nude immediately?
- No, your first session can begin fully clothed.
- Nudity along the lines of what you see in the portfolio occurs once you get comfortable.
Do I need modeling experience?
- No modeling experience required.
- Dance, acting, & athletic backgrounds can be helpful.
- I have a style of posing that I teach all the models I work with.
Is this difficult to do?
- Most women you see here never thought of themselves as models.
- You can start shooting fully clothed.
- Everyone is anxious before the first shoot. It’s perfectly normal. Within 15 minutes of the first shutter click, you’ll forget why you were nervous.
- Can you show up on time? That’s the hardest part. Everything else I can talk you through.
Can I pose now, but ask you to hold off on publishing?
- I can delay publication for an agreed-upon period of time.
- We can put that agreement in writing.
- Only a tiny percentage of the images I take are ever seen become part of my artwork.
- Hugely helpful as you go through a change in phase of life.
I want to model nude but I’ve never done it before.
- We’ll meet in person and talk before scheduling to be sure you know what you’re doing.
- Most people are a little nervous to start, but modeling turns out to be an amazing confidence builder.
- I’ve worked with hundreds of new models. I always make sure the model is comfortable (mentally and emotionally! some poses are physically demanding!)
- I can help train models while they work other jobs.
- Lots of models have initial doubts. We work through them one step at a time.
What happens in a photoshoot?
- We’ll talk ideas and themes beforehand.
- We’ll warm you up to modeling with clothed photos, then work through simple poses.
- Posses get refined as we shoot and learn your strengths and angles.
- I love to hear and incorporate your ideas!
How much will I get paid?
- Every nude photography session is a paid modeling job.
- You can choose to be paid with:
- money via cash, Venmo, PayPal, or other transfer
- images from the shoot you finished
- with a shoot done exclusively for your purposes
- a combination of the above
- Get in touch for current rates.
What do you use the photos for?
- I make limited edition art prints sold to collectors.
- I also make albums and photo art books.
- Everything is top quality, low quantity, and designed for those who appreciate fine art.
- I also write books on the process, philosophy, and technique of photography.
- I create digital artwork using a variety of programs to combine and create images beyond what is created in camera.
- I market through dealers and use kickstarter for creating limited edition books and print runs.
I applied to model. What do I do now?
- I usually respond to applications at least once a week, unless I’m traveling.
- Expect a phone call.
Can I bring someone?
- Absolutely! Bring a friend along to the interview so I can meet them beforehand!
What is your backgroud?
- Ace is a full-time photo artist.
- A photographer since age 13.
- Began as a fashion photographer in New York at age 19.
- Over 25 years experience.
- Has photographed hundreds of models.
How are model’s rights protected?
- Models are listed under a stage name for privacy.
- Harassment (which I’ve never had happen) would be met with any applicable civil & criminal legal charges.
- Models give written permission for their likeness to be used.
Do you hire through agencies/managers?
- I will hire through reputable agencies and managers.
- I regularly hire unsigned, new faces, and independent models.
Additional Reading
- Physical Types I’m Looking For
- Model References