Safer Shoots

By Tim aka Ponygroom

The fetish, bondage and BDSM modeling industries are havens for predators. The industry attracts them, and has a hard time getting rid of them.

Guys with a camera, limited photography skills, and a craving for sexual adventure are common enough. They usually bring no more than an annoyance. They might negotiate for an hour of non-nude modeling but once they have you in rope, cut some of your clothes off... until you scream at them. Or, you shoot with them, but can't seem to shake the creepy feeling they give you, so you never shoot with them again.

A predator who counts on your desire to keep your modeling separate from the rest of your life will try to blackmail you into doing far more than you planned on doing for them.

Scam artists want not only those special poses from you; they want your money too. They have no intention of paying you, and instead will scam you into paying the bills they leave behind.

While the guy with a camera and a craving doesn't usually cause trouble, no model ever appreciates an encounter with a predator.

How can a model increase the odds of a fun, safe, positive session? Industry veterans say following these guidelines helps.

* Be aware that the fetish and bondage modeling scenes are havens for predators.
* Know about the risks you are taking.
* Negotiate what will happen at the shoot; settle the details in advance.
* Search for them online before you agree to meet.
* Require references. Know how to give and receive a helpful reference.
* Trust your gut!
* Whenever possible, bring an escort.
* Network with other models.
* Use a Safe Call (and let the photographer know you are doing that).
* Avoid using drugs or alcohol during or just before the shoot.
* Don't change your limits once the shoot starts.

Safer Shoots provides the detailed guide you need so that you can improve your ability to detect offers from predators, understand the most common scams, and research photographers online.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Tim aka Ponygroom
• Release date: Oct 22, 2012
• ISBN: 9781301306978

Tim aka Ponygroom

Tim aka Ponygroom is the author of - What to Expect at a Pony Party - Sadistic Reflexology Primer - Safer Shoots - Sociopaths in the Scene (pamphlet) and the forthcoming book, Sociopaths in the Scene. He moderates the Practicing Polyamory group on Fetlife. Tim lives in Florida with his beloved ponygirl, Lyndsey.

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Safer Shoots

By Tim aka Ponygroom

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Table of Contents

Introduction

Guideline List

1. Be aware!

2. Know about the risks you are taking.

3. Negotiate what will happen at the shoot; settle the details in advance.

4. Search for them online.

5. Require references.

6. Trust your gut!

7. Whenever possible, bring an escort.

8. Network with other models.

9. Use a Safe Call (and let the photographer know you are doing that).

10. Avoid using drugs or alcohol during or just before the shoot.

11. Don't change your limits once the shoot starts.

Guideline summary

Networking resources for models

How and where to search online

What is a sociopath?

Common scams

Acknowledgements

Recommended Reading

Disclaimer

Notes

About the author

About the Sociopaths in the Scene Project

Safer Shoots

Introduction

Our BDSM and Bondage Industry worlds are HAVENS for PREDATORS! Remember that and act accordingly! - Lew Rubens

Models, especially newer models, sometimes experience unexpected and unwanted sexual attention while working with a photographer. Unwanted touching, groping or fondling might progress to fellatio or a hand job. More rarely, she risks rape. Even more rarely, she risks death.

Models and photographers offer a wide range of sometimes conflicting advice on how to prevent any of this from happening. The most experienced tend to agree on a short list of things models can do to reduce the risks of unwanted sexual attention, fraud, rape, or other crimes.

Guidelines models need to know

* Be aware! The fetish and BDSM