STEVETAKESPICTURES x THE MODEL MANIFESTO

This is such an important podcast for models to listen to! @stevetakespictures is a lingerie & swimwear photographer who largely shoots models on ‘test shoots’ - where models pay him (or work for free) to get content that they can use to book jobs. He explains how the process of booking models works and how he makes sure they are safe in his home (confirming that many BFMA agencies including Models 1 have sent models to shoot unaccompanied at his house in contrast to recent statements by the Chairman that ‘under no circumstances’ would this happen). Steve explains usage rights for models & talks about the dangers of seeing yourself through instagram, calls for more empowerment of models & takes us through the intricacies of how to shoot models sexually, objectively speaking, but in an ethical and empowering way.