Adult
This can be anything from posing suggestively nude or in a state of undress through to interactions with others in the shoot. This predominantly means it will be explicit and sexual in nature, mostly pornographic, and can include open leg.
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Alternative
Typically this means something a bit gothic, lots of tattoos, just something out of the ordinary really.
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Beauty
Mainly referring to highly polished headshots. Mostly there will be a stylist and make-up artist present too
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Body Paint
Mostly you will be nude or semi nude and someone, preferably a makeup-artist, will apply body paint in some way. You'll then be photographed.
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Commercial
Shots for sale in publications and on the web. Think of magazine adverts.
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Erotic
Posing suggestively, not necessarily explicit but quite likely.
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Fashion
Fashion mostly isn't nude but can have some nudity. Mostly there will be a stylist and make-up artist present too.
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Fitness
It's all running around in lycra, looking fit and toned.
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Glamour
Posing suggestively, hopefully in glamorous surroundings, can be nude, topless, lingerie, and clothed.
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Lifestyle
Portraying real life situations, bright lights and happy smiling shots usually used for magazine advertising.
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Lingerie
Pants and bra, stockings, suspenders, corsets etc. Can be artful or glamorous.
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Nude
Can be anything from full nude to partial or concealed. If you only shoot implied nude - that is you are in fact wearing clothes but you look nude then don't choose this option.
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Pinup
Cheeky, fun shots aiming to be stuck on the inside of lockers everywhere.
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Portrait
Images that captures the expression, personality, and mood of the subject.
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Promotional
Typically posing with products of some kind so a company can use them in their own brochures.
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Sheer
Shooting in anything sheer or semi-transparent. Ideally you'll be okay shooting nude or topless.
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Swimwear
Posing in your swimwear.
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Topless
Typically this will mean with nipples showing. It's best to confirm before agreeing to a shoot.
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Wedding
Shooting as though it's a wedding. Photographers may use models to pose as the bride to promote themselves on their websites.
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