Posing in front of a lens, especially for nude photography, takes confidence. Here is how I build it, and what you can expect at each step of a session with me.
«I really loved the session, it was very “feel good”: we chatted, we laughed, there was a genuine sense of kindness. I felt comfortable in my body, respected, and I thank you for that. It was my very first photoshoot.» — Vincent
Consent above all
Consent is not a box you check at the beginning and then forget about. It is asked for again at every step of the session, and it can be withdrawn at any time, for any reason, without having to justify yourself. If you hesitate during the session, we stop or adjust: we never continue out of embarrassment or politeness.
No seduction dynamic
A photoshoot is not a date. The setting remains professional from start to finish: I am here to take pictures, not to flirt, and you never have to deal with any ambiguity on that point. If anything makes you uncomfortable about the way I behave, say so; that has no place here.
A third-party presence, if you wish
You can come accompanied, or ask for a loved one to attend the session. This is not a breach of the session's confidentiality, it is a right. Some prefer to sit alone, others feel more comfortable surrounded, both are legitimate, and nothing changes the quality of the work.
Nothing is requested outside of the session
I never ask for intimate photos beforehand, nor during the conversation leading up to the session. What gets photographed is decided and done on-site, within the framework we defined together in advance. And once the session is over, I do not request contact beyond what concerns your photos: no insistent follow-ups, no pressure for a second session.
You choose what gets published
After the session, you see all the photos before any of them are published. You choose the ones you approve and the ones you discard. No image is released without your explicit consent, whether for my website, my social media, or my print publications.
Anonymity remains possible
Nude posing doesn't mean being recognizable. Cropped out of the frame, blurred in post-production, or wearing a mask during the session: several options exist if you want to keep your face out of the frame, without changing anything about the quality of the images.
A written framework
Beyond a spoken agreement, a model release form is signed before any distribution. It specifies the distribution medium, the purpose and the duration, in black and white, so that you know exactly what you are authorizing, with no possible ambiguity.
No ambiguous consideration
In collaboration, no one pays anyone: no hidden compensation, nor any service expected in return. In a private session, the rate is fixed and known even before booking. In both cases, what you give and what you receive are clear from the start.
You can stop, or refuse, at any time
Refusing a pose, cutting a session short, changing your mind about a choice we made together: it is your right, at any time, without having to justify yourself and without calling anything else into question.
Authentic visuals without generative AI
I create my visuals the traditional way without using generative AI (whether for photography or video). AI is a tool that can be used creatively, but I have chosen not to do so.
Learn more
These principles apply to every session, collaborative just like private. If you have a question that isn't answered there, Write to me directly.
Want to ask? There are two possible ways:
Free
Collaborative session
By casting. Approved images are published on my website and social media.
Paid
Private session
I adapt to your desires or your project. I do not share any of the photos.
