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A boudoir photographer reached out to me for a shoot. Does that seem sketch? (alien.top)

submitted 1 year ago by Inevitable-Agent9032@alien.top to c/photography@viewfinder.pro

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A photographer reached out to me through social media asking me to shoot with him sometime. Although I’d love to have a shoot for myself, does this seem sketchy? He’s taken photos for friends i know and they said he seemed cool and laid back. They also mentioned that he took a while to send them their pictures and wouldn’t respond before sending them. Anyway, just wanted to hear some thoughts on this.

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[–] norwegiandoggo@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It doesn't seem sketchy. But boudoir shoots are sexual in nature so it's not for everyone to do this kind of thing. You can bring a friend for safety and the photographer should always be okay with that - otherwise it's a red flag

[–] birdpix@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Absolutely bring a female friend. That's for the safety of you and him both in the times we live in. I did boudoir when it was the thing in the 80s and ALWAYS had them bring a friend if I did not have a female helper in the studio already. It's an intimate experience that can be more comfortable with a supportive pal along.