Actually, I am not all that supportive of banning of nude photography as it does not solve the issue but rather, avoid it. I am concerned about the issue of regulating the standard of organised shoots.
Hence, i hope a code of conduct can be introduced to organised shoots to give a positive learning experience to aspiring photographers as well as, reduce the number of photographers who have other intentions.
A Photoshoot Organiser
Definition: Someone who plans and conducts photo shoots for members who pays a nominal fee for attendance.
It is important to maintain a standard of high quality organisers who will organise shoots for clubsnap members which in turn, will have better producing photos.
I suggest the two conditions a organiser is required to have:
1. Basic set up of lighting equipment for attendees
2. A mentor (experienced) who will guide the attendees.
(Mentor portfolio must be made available to the public for viewing to evaluate his credibility)
These will thus reduce the number of unprofessional organised shoots. Although it might reduce the number of organisers as they are unable to fulfill the criteria, it will in turn, increase the number of professional organisers who are genuinely in the business of teaching photography. In a way, the value of advertising will increase due to the increased demand of professional organisers.
It might be also brought into your attention that organised shoots as turned out such that an organiser could just hire three pretty girls off the street who have little or no modelling experience - organise the shoot - get payments from attendees - and the photos turn out very bad - it in a way, decreases the models value and does not aid the photographer's portfolio.
To ensure that new photographers can prosper with this forum community, they need guidance - thus a mentor (at least 2 years experience) should be there to guide the photographers at organised shoots and basic lighting set up. Although this is not favourable to the organiser due to added cost, it is favourable to new photographers who will thus achieve better quality photos - and in turn - raise the model's face value as well.
These two basic terms and conditions should be introduced to promote club snap as a resource for learning photography in a professional environment.
There is also the issue lingerie and nude organised shoots. For this case, the above rules should apply more stringently. The mentor should have a portfolio (of a acceptable standard) showing that he has experience in lingerine and nude shoots in order for the shoot to proceed.
Lingerie and nude photos can turn out awfully pornographic or artistic depending on the way the shoot is conducted. It is also a very sensitive issue in an Asian context. I am also concerned that the forum will attract the wrong types of "photographers". The girls safety might be compromised, especially if done in a hotel/studio/indoor setting.
I hope you will seriously take my suggestions into consideration. I wish to contribute to the community in a positive way. As I am a model myself, I have seen girls being compromised because of their inexperience in the modeling industry. I hope that you will protect these girls and by raising the integrity of the organisers by introducing these two basic terms and conditions.
I have highlighted this to Darren and I hope the other moderators can take a look and give more suggestions on the regulation of organised shoots. Hopefully, they can be implemented as soon as possible.
Who knows in time to come, we might have world famous models and photographers prospering after since meeting in club snap .
Hence, i hope a code of conduct can be introduced to organised shoots to give a positive learning experience to aspiring photographers as well as, reduce the number of photographers who have other intentions.
A Photoshoot Organiser
Definition: Someone who plans and conducts photo shoots for members who pays a nominal fee for attendance.
It is important to maintain a standard of high quality organisers who will organise shoots for clubsnap members which in turn, will have better producing photos.
I suggest the two conditions a organiser is required to have:
1. Basic set up of lighting equipment for attendees
2. A mentor (experienced) who will guide the attendees.
(Mentor portfolio must be made available to the public for viewing to evaluate his credibility)
These will thus reduce the number of unprofessional organised shoots. Although it might reduce the number of organisers as they are unable to fulfill the criteria, it will in turn, increase the number of professional organisers who are genuinely in the business of teaching photography. In a way, the value of advertising will increase due to the increased demand of professional organisers.
It might be also brought into your attention that organised shoots as turned out such that an organiser could just hire three pretty girls off the street who have little or no modelling experience - organise the shoot - get payments from attendees - and the photos turn out very bad - it in a way, decreases the models value and does not aid the photographer's portfolio.
To ensure that new photographers can prosper with this forum community, they need guidance - thus a mentor (at least 2 years experience) should be there to guide the photographers at organised shoots and basic lighting set up. Although this is not favourable to the organiser due to added cost, it is favourable to new photographers who will thus achieve better quality photos - and in turn - raise the model's face value as well.
These two basic terms and conditions should be introduced to promote club snap as a resource for learning photography in a professional environment.
There is also the issue lingerie and nude organised shoots. For this case, the above rules should apply more stringently. The mentor should have a portfolio (of a acceptable standard) showing that he has experience in lingerine and nude shoots in order for the shoot to proceed.
Lingerie and nude photos can turn out awfully pornographic or artistic depending on the way the shoot is conducted. It is also a very sensitive issue in an Asian context. I am also concerned that the forum will attract the wrong types of "photographers". The girls safety might be compromised, especially if done in a hotel/studio/indoor setting.
I hope you will seriously take my suggestions into consideration. I wish to contribute to the community in a positive way. As I am a model myself, I have seen girls being compromised because of their inexperience in the modeling industry. I hope that you will protect these girls and by raising the integrity of the organisers by introducing these two basic terms and conditions.
I have highlighted this to Darren and I hope the other moderators can take a look and give more suggestions on the regulation of organised shoots. Hopefully, they can be implemented as soon as possible.
Who knows in time to come, we might have world famous models and photographers prospering after since meeting in club snap .