Let's talk sexy.

Sensual photography is one of those things that has a bad name as it conjures images of your crown jewels – BIG, small, good or bad – immortalised in an image that one day your parents might see.

Eww.

Nobody wants that. (well most).

Below, we set out to dispel the bad myth and provide some honest insight into sensual photography, why Tony shoots it and the key difference between sensual photography and full-frontal nudity. We’ve also included some frequently asked question and answers.

Please read the following carefully because it is very important to Tony that you feel comfortable during your shoot.

WHY SENSUAL PHOTOGRAPHY?

If you’ve looked on Tony’s Instagram profile and checked out the getting hired page and followed some of the links, you will know that amongst other things, he shoots a lot of sensual photography. The reason for this is because sensual photography is some of the most downloaded of his images.

DOES TONY ONLY SHOOT SENSUAL PHOTOGRAPHY?

Absolutely NOT. BUT sensual photography is often ONE of THREE sets (themes) of photos per shoot. Unless you’ve been booked for a specific theme, e.g. period costume or the shoot is on location. 

HOW OFTEN WILL I BE REQUIRED TO SHOOT SENSUAL PHOTOS?

That depends on the theme of the shoot, on what has been added to shooting schedule for the year.  It’s unlikely you will only ever shoot sensual photos. But, generally, as explained above, studio shoots will include one sensual set.  

CAN I DECLINE A SHOOT?

Absolutely you can. BUT keep in mind that models thrive best when they are versatile. E.g. can model in a suit, underwear, swimwear, sportswear, office, etcetera. If you only ever want to shoot wholesome family or office-wear, then you are going to be limiting your offers because most photographers (such as Tony) will opt for a model who can shoot anything and everything. That’s why it isn’t always just about a nice face, hair, beard, but it is also about a defined body. A defined body tells tony (and other bookers), “I can model your underwear, swimwear, sportswear, loungewear as well as everything else.”

Tony will ALWAYS DISCUSS A THEME FOR A SHOOT WITH YOU IN ADVANCE (and often send mood images). At that stage, you can choose to accept or reject the assignment.

But please remember that you cannot choose which parts of a booking to accept. E.g., if the booking is for a set of a man in a suit and another set of sensual photos… you cannot choose SUITS ONLY. Tony (and most bookers) will book a model who will do it all. It just makes commercial sense. 

WHAT HAPPENS IF I DECLINE A SHOOT?

Remember, EVERY assignment you are offered will be discussed in detail with you in advance before you are booked. At that point, you can choose to accept or reject it. If you reject the assignment, it will simply be passed onto somebody else who is happy to shoot it. Imagine it a bit like an actor’s part in a movie. 

For your information, ALL test shoots will include one sensual set.
However, these are normally restricted to underwear shots only. 

SO, WHAT'S THE FUSS ALL ABOUT? WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN IMPLIED AND FULL-FRONTAL NUDES?

IMPLIED NUDE

What is IMPLIED NUDE?

IMPLIED nude is where you are naked in the studio, but the image is framed in such a way where your penis cannot be seen. E.g., it is hidden behind an object, covered by a sheet or other item.  With implied nude YOUR PENIS IS NEVER SHOWN. But the audience know you are naked. They just cannot see even though they want to.

Tony Marturano DOES shoot this type of photography.

FULL FRONTAL NUDE

WHAT is FULL FRONTAL nudity?

FULL FRONTAL nudity is you, fully naked, with your penis hanging out for the camera, and the photographer snapping a picture.

Some photographers shoot this kind of imagery in studios under the guise of it being artistic nude. And some of this this type of photography is legitimate. For example, where a model with a well-sculpted muscular body is happy to put it on display. However, this is normally shot artistically. E.g., in light and shadows and not in the full glare of a flash.

Tony Marturano does NOT shoot this type of photography. These images would be rejected by the websites he works with.

EXAMPLE IMAGES BELOW

Below are sample images of IMPLIED NUDE photography by Tony Marturano. In every photo, the model is naked but, as you can see, YOU CAN’T see anything.

The last photos are the absolute limit of nakedness that can be photographed. Butt images are acceptable. BUT not all models will shoot butt images since you need to have a GOOD-LOOKING butt for that!

That’s it.

If you can shoot this then you are on your way to being a versatile model and will most likely be hired by Tony both for sensual AND other stock photography themes. You can see more examples of these (if you haven’t already) on Tony’s commercial website (click the VIEW MORE IMAGES button below).