First nude shoot tomorrow! I'm freaking out!

[PiperFinn]

Okay. okokokokokokokok.

*sigh* Breathe. okokokok. Crap.

Well, I'm doing my first nude photo shoot EVAR tomorrow, and I've been too nervous to plan for it. Well, don't really need much planning. But. I need a pep talk and advice. Anyone wanna help a girl out?

I'm slightly chubby..not fat, well kinda fat, but not in shape at all really. I have great legs. And tits.

BUT. Here's the but...I have a very round, very "hang over my pants" type of fleshy, rubbery, doughy stomach. This is not exaggeration. I love my body. I cam nekked for Pete's sake. This is just what happens when I spend my non-school and non-working hours playing Skyrim and Battlefield3.

How am I supposed to look slightly more in shape? How should I pose? The photographer doing the shoot is a photojournalist (been to Iraq and whatnot) not a seasoned nude photographer. He's done this before, yes, but....I'm pretty sure not with any woman that has my body type. (Which is why the shoot is free. I'm fine with that.)

Oh God. And I have razor burn. RAZOR BURN!! My mons pubis looks like a glazed donut with all the ointments and witch hazel and coconut oil and cortizone cream I've piled on it the last few hours. And I'm PMSing and super bloated and woke up with hormonal acne on my chin....Sweet, sweet Krishna what do I do?

I'm seriously freaking out, and struggling to find any bit of applicable information on the Google machine.

 

[inkydoo]

And I'm PMSing and super bloated and woke up with hormonal acne on my chin....Sweet, sweet Krishna what do I do?

Perhaps because of this in particular, you might ask if you can reschedule? Then that might give you another week to figure out some of the answers to your other questions.

Not really much help, I know. I'm sure you'll be fine either way

 

[Loslonelyboy]

I would think if he is a good enough photographer, he would be able to calm your nerves and deal with any of your issues. However, if you are freaking out that bad, maybe you should reschedule. :twocents-02cents:

 

[PiperFinn]

Personally, I would prefer to reschedule. However, he's only in town this week and today is his last available day. Otherwise you both are totally and irrefutably correct. Turning to this forum for applicable advice was a last resort. I'm sure the photos will turn out fine, and Gods be good he's talented with photoshop. AMIRITE!? Ha.

 

[AnabelleLeigh]

for posing ideas the best thing to do would be to look at other models with your figure and see how they pose, there is a plethora of pics of all body types online, just do some research and I'm sure you'll find a way to make yourself look and feel great

 

[PiperFinn]

for posing ideas the best thing to do would be to look at other models with your figure and see how they pose, there is a plethora of pics of all body types online, just do some research and I'm sure you'll find a way to make yourself look and feel great

Gurrrrl I've tried! My particular body type must be deep down in the recesses of the Google abyss. From what I've found, there are two types of models: fit (bikini and fitness model body types) and BBW. I'm certainly in the middle. The closest female form I've found to my own is actually Mia Tyler. She's actually quite a bit bigger boned, and generally heavier all around than I, but the way she poses makes you forget all that. She's absolutely stunning. Mia Tyler reminds me of a few of the BBW models of MFC.

 

[KristinKervz]

The way you describe your body sounds a lot like mine, but I'm also short. My measurements are 48 - 41 - 48, but my belly, love handles, and lower back are like "HELLO LOOK AT ME!" I'm not the best model in the world, but I can show you a couple angles and poses that make me look thinner. They aren't all nude, but even if they were, I'd still look thinner. You may want to get at least a few shots that compliment your curves rather than hide them :twocents-02cents:

As for your razor burn and what not, makeup and photoshop work wonders. Your period will leave you feeling blah no matter what though, so if it's truly impossible for you to reschedule, just be sure to take Naproxen (aleve). It's cheaper, and just as good, if not better than Midol. From personal experience and being an ex pharmacy tech, I know it helps with headaches, cramps, mood swings and more. If you'll be taking vag pics, you can cut the string real short on your tampon, tuck the string, or use softcups. I think other ladies on this forum have had some other good suggestions too. If your photographer knows that this is your first shoot, he'll make you feel comfortable. Be yourself and have fun!

 

[Anonymous]

Personally, I would prefer to reschedule. However, he's only in town this week and today is his last available day. Otherwise you both are totally and irrefutably correct. Turning to this forum for applicable advice was a last resort. I'm sure the photos will turn out fine, and Gods be good he's talented with photoshop. AMIRITE!? Ha.

Hi, Charlie. It would have been better for you and for the photographer if you called him prior to today to reschedule. When a model and photographer book a time for a photo shoot, all of their other activities for the day are planned around it. Plus, you and he may have spent money on things related to the shoot. Whenever you want to cancel or reschedule a shoot, it's always ideal to let the photographer know this as soon as possible (instead of the day of the shoot). That way, he might still have time to get another model in there to fill your time slot, and he won't accuse you of "flaking" on him.

Either way, calling to cancel or reschedule a shoot is ALWAYS better than simply not showing up at all. To simply not show up because you got scared would be BAD. I know that one thing photographers can't stand is when models book photo shoots and then not show up...no phone call to reschedule...no nothing. This pisses them off because now their time they set aside for that model has been wasted.

By the time I post this, you've probably already decided to proceed with the shoot, or cancelled or rescheduled. Good luck, and enjoy yourself!

 

[PiperFinn]

The way you describe your body sounds a lot like mine, but I'm also short. My measurements are 48 - 41 - 48, but my belly, love handles, and lower back are like "HELLO LOOK AT ME!" I'm not the best model in the world, but I can show you a couple angles and poses that make me look thinner. They aren't all nude, but even if they were, I'd still look thinner. You may want to get at least a few shots that compliment your curves rather than hide them :twocents-02cents:

Hot damn, woman. I mean...thanks for sharing those photos and poses.

 

[Jupiter551]

No useful advice from me but kudos for playing BF3, I love that game

 

[PiperFinn]

Here's my sexy bf3 body. I know you've been dying to see, I can tell.

 

[Jupiter551]

Here's my sexy bf3 body. I know you've been dying to see, I can tell.

Ooh, I love a wet bb