Rules and tips for the model

Be in good health

It is imperative that the model be in good health, because holding poses for long periods requires, like athletes, good muscle and skeletal health. Likewise, if you have skin problems, a contagious disease, or any general health problems, do not pose as model. Some schools may require a medical certificate from a doctor.

Perfect Hygiene

You must shower before posing to eliminate unpleasant odors, and if necessary, use moisturizing body creams or lotions.

Undressing

You must undress in the designated area (booth or bathroom if possible) and not in front of the participants. This private space must be provided for you.
Failing that, a screen will suffice.

Movement

Wear a bathrobe or towel when moving around the studio or room, and you must only remove your clothing once you are in the pose, in the model stand, and do so quickly (no striptease effect).

You must also wear easy-to-remove sandals when moving around.

Communicating with the Artists

The model must strive to collaborate with the artists and share their creativity with mutual respect in order to bring the creative concepts to life through their poses, expressions, and movements.

At the beginning of the session, as the subject of the work, you must carefully assimilate the instructor’s or artists’ instructions in order to effectively realize the artists’ desired artistic vision and the type of poses and expressions they desire. In fact, you must adapt to their wishes by demonstrating creativity, flexibility, and an open mind.

What else should you bring?

• Bring your best newborn suit, the same one you wore when your mother gave birth to you!
• Always bring a bathrobe or towel to cover yourself before getting in the model stand.
• For hygiene reasons, we recommend bringing your own sheet or large towel to place on the stand.
• Bring a large piece of fabric, such as a sheet, shawl, or large scarf (transparent or not), to drape your body over your body during certain poses if necessary.
• Also bring a pair of sandals or flip-flops to move around the room once you’ve undressed.
• A bottle of water is often useful.
• A box of aspirin or paracetamol can also be useful.
• Just in case, an energy bar for athletes will give you the energy to get through the session.
• In the case of a free workshop without a teacher, a timer is also useful, as it will be up to the model to choose the poses and their duration.
• Additional props are normally provided for life model sessions, such as long sticks, pillows, poufs, cubes, stepladders, stools, chairs, ropes, etc. These props are not required.

Temperature

In winter, the school or studio must provide heating suitable for nude model poses.

Generally, there is already heating for artists and painters (who are clothed, at least in principle!), and they must provide additional heating, such as a small fan heater, for the model, if necessary.

In summer, a simple fan should be sufficient.

In very cold weather and without sufficient heating, you can pose clothed.

Lighting

One or more spotlights are often provided so that the model is clearly visible from all angles, or from a specific angle if the artists wish to work on contrasting light and shadow.

The lights must be oriented so as not to dazzle the model.

Makeup, Jewelry

The model must not wear makeup or jewelry, unless specifically requested, but may keep their earrings or piercings.

Exposure and Rest Time

Generally, instructors will not ask the model to pose for more than 20 minutes continuously. Models are free to pose longer if they wish. After each 20-minute pose, a short break is scheduled to stretch their limbs before the next pose.
In all cases, It is accepted that a model should have 10 to 15 minutes of rest every 45 to 50 minutes of poses, but depending on the difficulty of the pose, the maximum pose and rest time may be adjusted. If there is no instructor leading the session, at the beginning of the pose, the model can ask the artists if the pose suits them, or if they prefer a modification, and agree on a pose time.
At the beginning of the pose, the instructor or the model announces the pose time; it’s important for both artists and the model to know this. A 5-minute drawing is handled differently than a 20-minute one. But it’s especially important for the model to know, as they will adapt the difficulty of their pose to this time.
The end of the pose is generally decided by the instructor, if there is one; otherwise, it’s the model who decides to change poses.
Now, if you’re posing lying down, relaxed, and falling asleep, why wake up if the pose time isn’t over when you’re already asleep? I say this because a model once confided in us that she often fell asleep during poses.

Type of Pose

In workshops, an artist may request a specific position for the pose, or to turn you to change your angle.
But the model has the final say; you can’t impose a pose they deem too uncomfortable (physically or emotionally).

Reliability and Punctuality

A model’s absence or lateness can cause great disappointment for the artists. Arrive early for the session, as you need time to prepare so that the poses start on time. If you’re late, or worse, if you don’t show up, there’s a good chance they won’t take you again. If you can’t make it, call the manager immediately so they can find you a replacement.

Twice when I came to draw in a workshop, the model wasn’t there. The teacher (pleadingly) came to me and said, "Can you please replace her?" Which I gladly did, as I was the only one among the artists who had already posed.

Professional Conduct

Be impeccable in your behavior to build a reputation and credibility that will stand the test of time, and be careful on social media.

Session Cancellation

It is customary for a session canceled at the last minute (within 48 hours) to still be paid to the model.

If the session has only one participant, it can be canceled, but the model will still have to be paid.

Once, for a free life drawing session organized by the model on the school premises, the session was canceled because the previous sessions had too few participants (poor organization). There were three of us artists who finally showed up, but no models in sight. The teacher, who was there only to hand out the keys to the room, was quite embarrassed. So I offered to pose as a model for the other two participants. The teacher then gave me the keys to the room, and it was up to us to arrange payment. I posed for an hour, then a woman who, like me, came to draw, offered to pose as a model. She had never done so before and posed for an hour. I think it was a new and enriching experience for her.

Taking Photos of the Artwork

If you wish to take photos of the artwork at the end of the session, always ask the artist’s permission.

If you want to share the photo on social media, also ask their permission.

Personally, I ask to take photos of the drawings every time I pose in a workshop, during the break or at the end of the session, with the artist’s consent, of course (it’s rare that they refuse), and I post the best drawings on my website.

You can post them on this site; it’s designed for that.

Do sports

Being in good physical shape through exercise is the best way to endure long sessions of stretching your muscles.

Managing Stress

Students attending their first life drawing class, as well as novice drawers or life models new to the practice, may experience some stress before the session.

In all the testimonies I’ve gathered, this stress disappears quickly because the drawers are focused on their drawing, the model is focused on holding the pose, and at no point is there any obvious discomfort or inappropriate feelings between the model and the other participants, as long as the rules are followed.

Show Nude, Where and How

If the performance requires it (in fact, almost all the time), it’s important to remember that most paintings by famous artists depict nude figures, and therefore they used nude life models to create their work. All established artists have attended nude life model sessions, and virtually all reputable art schools include these sessions. So, posing nude is perfectly normal and accepted (with the exception of a few totalitarian and backward countries) in the artistic sphere.
It’s true that for someone who’s not used to it, posing nude for long minutes in front of twenty participants who scrutinize your body in every detail isn’t easy at first.
In practice, the model quickly forgets that they’re naked, because they have to hold the pose for a long time, and they’re more focused on the muscles and joints that are starting to become sore than on their nudity.
It’s often said that the model isn’t naked, but is dressed in his nudity.
As for the student or beginning artist, the creation of their drawing, painting, or sculpture will quickly take the step of forgetting that they’re seeing a nude body, and everything will immediately become more natural.
A clear distinction must be made between artistic posing sessions with life nude models and striptease sessions. The purpose is different, the participants are different, and in the second case, the actors are not models (without wanting to disparage this activity).

Moving during the pose

Ideally, you shouldn’t move, but we are living beings, and we are made to move. Especially during poses that are difficult to hold. When you feel pain, or you can’t feel a limb because the blood isn’t circulating much, try tensing the limb or shifting your body weight very slightly to another limb or another part of your body. A slight shift of two or three centimeters is almost invisible, and can provide relief and allow you to continue the pose in better conditions. If it’s too difficult to hold, you can ask the artists to temporarily work on other parts of your body and extend or lower a limb for a short while.
Remember that if artists use a life model for their work when they could do so from a photo found on the internet or generated by AI (it would cost them less!), it’s because they need the extra that only a real living being can provide, and which will make all the difference in their work, so they accept the drawbacks.

Talking with the artists during poses

You should not talk during poses, as everyone must concentrate on their task. This is especially true in art schools with students, except to answer the teacher’s requests or in case of a problem.

But often, some studios have a friendly atmosphere, and it happens that during the poses, the model will chat with the artists about various topics, usually artistic, as long as they don’t move their head and are careful not to disturb others.

If you wish, at the end of the session, you can communicate more with the participants, which will allow you to build a bond with them to pose again later. However, this is not mandatory; participants must respect the model’s confidentiality and privacy.

Stare at a specific point during the pose

You should not stare at an artist.
When posing, try to stare at a specific point, preferably high up. This will help you maintain your facial expression, especially for artists doing portraits, but it will also help you focus on the pose (and forget that you’re in nude).

Many models say they use yoga or concentration techniques.

Positions to Avoid for Long Poses

Holding a pose can be an intense exercise. An adaptation process occurs during long poses. Muscles relax, leading to posture changes over time. Human tissue gradually reacts to gravity and surfaces, for example, by sinking into cushions. This phenomenon occurs naturally in all human beings; it does not affect the model’s abilities. Careful pose selection can help minimize the effect for poses lasting 10 minutes or more. Try to choose relaxed poses, such as sitting or lying down, for long poses.

• Be mindful of your major arteries and do not lean in a way that cuts off blood circulation (such as crossing your legs). The same goes for nerves, especially those in the pelvis. Use cushions, foam blocks, blocks, pillows, and towels. Try to distribute your weight evenly. Never put all your weight on a single joint for more than 7 minutes. Do not lock your knees while standing (you risk fainting).
  Be careful to avoid "numbing" limbs, especially if it’s a weight-bearing limb; a numb limb can cause a fall.
• Avoid posing for more than 20 minutes with your legs bent to avoid blocking blood circulation, and bend your leg toward your chest rather than turning it outward.
• Try to keep your arms in a low position, below heart level.
• Do not place your bare foot on the rung of a chair. It will hurt sooner than you think.
• If you are sitting or lying on any fabric, make sure there are no wrinkles underneath.
• Gently contract and relax your leg muscles several times to avoid the risk of thrombosis.
• Try not to do standing poses for more than 15 minutes, as this collapses the arches of the feet and damages the knees.
• Avoid standing on one leg for more than 5 minutes (use support for the other foot), as well as standing poses with both legs bent.
• To avoid damaging your back and hips in contraposto positions (with hip tilt), limit the arching of your back and engage your gluteus medius (the muscle on the side of the buttock) by keeping your pelvis as horizontal as possible and distributing your body weight evenly over both legs. Visually, your hips should not bulge.
• Always stand up slowly after a long pose, as one leg may have fallen asleep and you could feel dizzy. Then, do some stretches.
• To relax the face and neck and avoid tension in the neck, do a few yawns and a few light turns of the head.

Choose and Vary Poses

We appreciate a model more for their artistic aspect, inspiring creativity and emotion, and the originality of their poses, than for their physical appearance. Each model is different, and must capture the essence of the human form in all its diversity and complexity.
Varying poses and positions is essential when there are multiple poses, both for the model and the artists. Try standing poses, then squatting, kneeling, sitting, lying down, hanging, compact, or even acrobatic, if you feel up to it, then higher up (standing on a chair, a stepladder, a ladder, or hanging from a rope).
Blocks and stools are particularly useful for varying poses. They offer different levels of body support, such as crawling, bending, climbing, etc.
A twist and/or tilt of the head, torso, or hips will add volume to the pose, but be careful: a significant tilt and twist will be more difficult to maintain over time.
You can also cross your arms, legs, or even put your head down (but not for too long).
Natural or relaxed poses are preferable for beginners. A natural flow is preferable to a straight alignment. Don’t try complicated poses without knowing if you can hold them for long.
Generally, it’s best not to have both arms and legs in the same position. For example, try having one arm up, the other lower, or the leg in contraposition, or extend one limb to give the pose more style.

Note: Contrapposto is a posture of the human body where one of the two legs bears the weight of the body, while the other is left free and slightly bent. This technique, through the twisting effect it induces, creates a more vibrant impression than a fully frontal pose would have.

The position of the hands and feet is also important; bending or twisting one hand or foot can add more grace to the pose.
The angle of the head, hands, and feet should complement each other naturally. Professionals will position their entire body, including the fingers, according to the desired effect; this is the hallmark of experienced models (and dancers).
Positioning the body and head in different directions will also allow for variation in the pose. Elongating the torso will stretch the tissues, revealing more of the underlying musculature and skeletal structures. It can be used to create interesting and sometimes abstract poses.

Also, remember to rotate between poses so that you’re sometimes seen from the front, then from the side, then from the back. This is important when you’re in the center of the room surrounded by artists, and will prevent the same artists from drawing your buttocks three times in a row (even if they look great)!

As a model, you need to be creative and come up with interesting poses, as you know your body better than anyone else.
You can test a pose by observing the effects of gravity. If it doesn’t suit you because it’s too restrictive or you find it lacking in grace, change it quickly before the artists begin their work. There’s always a time limit at the beginning of a pose for designers who first observe the model before beginning. This can be used to choose, for example, the format of the drawing (portrait or landscape), the type of pencil, charcoal, paint, or other medium, and whether to draw the entire body or just a single part.

Experience will help you find a pose quickly and gracefully.

Use the time during a pose to conceptualize the next one in your head.

Professional models often have their own repertoire of poses.

Dynamic poses

Dynamic poses in art are essential for infusing figures with energy, movement, and life. They transform a static pose into a scene full of action and emotion, making your work more captivating and expressive.

Key elements for creating dynamic poses:

• Use of the line of action: It guides the character’s movement and attitude, transforming a frozen posture into a scene full of vitality. A curved or wavy line of action conveys fluidity and energy, while the exaggeration of shapes accentuates dynamism.
• Manipulating perspective: Choosing the right angle, such as a high or low angle view, adds depth and movement to the scene. The convergence of lines and the distortion of proportions reinforce the effect of depth and movement.
• Integrating curves and counter-curves: These elements bring fluidity and balance to the pose, avoiding monotonous symmetry. The skillful use of these curves conveys the tension, twisting, or relaxation of the body.
• Exaggeration of forms: Making certain parts of the body larger or smaller accentuates energy. For example, an outstretched arm or an exaggerated forward leg gives the impression of intense movement.
• Construction from simple forms: Breaking down the pose into geometric shapes makes it easier to establish a solid structure before adding realistic anatomical details.
• Anatomical details and real inspiration: Understanding the model’s skeleton, muscles, and natural gestures adds credibility and expressiveness.

If necessary, ask the model to move very slowly to draw moving forms.

Maintaining Posture

One method for maintaining posture is to choose body parts as reference points relative to fixed points on the wall or floor. For example, the tip of your nose can be aligned with the base of an easel. Regular checks can be made to verify that this part is still in the same position, or if not, to bring it back to the correct position. By selecting two or three of these points, the posture can be maintained in the correct position.
If the posture is too difficult to hold, change it; no one will hold it against you.
Adapt the difficulty of the pose to the length of the pose.
Reserve acrobatic poses for short exposures, and easier poses for longer exposures.
The body can be supported by pillows or stools to help support your body weight during a long exposure.
The mechanics of a pose rely on a balance between bony support and muscular tension. The nature of the pose depends on the balance between these two variables. A very relaxed pose uses all or almost all of the bony support. An aggressive, challenging, and anatomically interesting pose uses more muscular tension. The degree of aggressiveness depends on the mix of bony support and muscular tension.

Posture Themes

You can prepare poses at home, choosing a theme to help you find more inspiration for making the pose more lively or dynamic. Here are a few:

• Literary
  A literary story can be illustrated with a series of movements.
  You can imagine several characters that the artist will illustrate to create a film of poses without knowing the story. The theme of the story could be, for example, a novel, a fairy tale, a party with friends, or a classic work.
• A work of art by a renowned artist
  Paintings or sculptures by famous artists offer a multitude of poses to choose from: Michelangelo, Rodin, Degas, etc.
• Sports
  All sports can be a source of inspiration by freezing a given pose. Dance, gymnastics, or yoga provide an excellent starting point.
• Music
  You can pretend to play an instrument.

Strike poses that suit your physical abilities

If you’re a beginner, don’t try to do poses that are too complicated. Depending on the desired pose time, avoid poses that require one of your limbs to support part of your body weight, such as leaning on one elbow.

If the instructor finds the pose difficult and thinks you won’t be able to hold it for long, they will ask you to change poses.

During the pose, constant pressure on a small part of the body can cause unwanted neurological impact. After a while, the nerves in that area will literally scream. This effect is commonly referred to as a "hot spot." Use pillows to relieve pressure on the body at the points of contact.

Facial Expression

You can have a facial expression appropriate to the pose: it could be joy, sadness, anger, surprise, disgust, pain, fear, etc.
But it’s not mandatory.

What to do if...

• Severe pain or dizziness
  Be careful, in this case, stop posing and ask for 15 minutes of recovery time. Art teachers are generally attentive to the well-being of their models and will not ask you to hold the pose under these circumstances. After recovering, if you feel it necessary, strike a pose that is easier to hold or, if necessary, end the session. Your health and safety must come first, and the participants will understand. One of my former drawing teachers admitted that he had models lose consciousness twice during his practice; don’t let this happen.
• Muscle tremors
  Even short periods of time can cause muscle tremors, or the model may lose balance, requiring changes in position. These tremors are generally due to muscle fatigue (or a little stress or anxiety). This isn’t a problem in itself; the model can continue to hold the pose if they wish.
• We reveal more of our anatomy than intended
  

  Half-naked pose

  It’s possible, especially for female models, that when they spread their legs during a new, impromptu pose, they may reveal more of their anatomy than they would like. It’s important to note here that it’s up to each model to define the limits of their performance; under no circumstances can we impose more on you than you wish. So in this case, you can, for example, use the towel or shawl you must have with you to cover the small part of the body you wish to conceal.
  For male models posing nude, the genitals are almost always visible unless they use fabric, and you don’t really have a choice. If you’re too modest, you shouldn’t choose to pose as a life model.
  It’s also possible that from certain angles, the anus may be visible. Most models believe that even if it’s not intentional to show this part of the body, it’s part of the job and there’s no need to worry about it. Therefore, it’s up to each model to do as they wish without restriction.

• Menstruation
  In this case, on the first day of your period, it’s best not to pose, and then to wear a thong with a tampon. Try to strike comfortable poses. If you prefer not to pose, let them know in advance so they can find a replacement; we won’t hold it against you. Otherwise, just tell the instructor or the person in charge at the beginning of the session that you’ll be wearing a thong or panties; there won’t be a problem.
• Erection
  I can sense some of you starting to laugh here!
  For men, an erection is a completely natural and uncontrollable phenomenon. All men get an erection during the day, so it’s also possible for it to happen to them while posing, and it can even happen to professional models. An erection can be caused by a squatting position that creates abdominal pressure and compresses the bladder, a pose that causes us to rub our penis against another part of the body or fabric, or some other internal or external factor. Heat also promotes erections. It’s not desirable here, but it’s not a problem in itself; it’s part of the body’s normal functioning. In this case, the best thing to do is move around a bit, change position slightly, and breathe slowly and deeply, staring at one point while sitting and thinking about nothing. Then continue posing normally until it disappears. The artists will be understanding and pretend not to have noticed anything .
  I read a story online from a teacher who said that a male model, even though he was a professional, had an erection during a duo pose with a woman!
  Yes, nature is sometimes capricious and doesn’t let itself be tamed so easily .
• Very urgent need to urinate
  If you can hold out until the end of the pose, simply say: We’re taking a pee break!
• Body noises
  Our body is constantly working and can make some, let’s say, disturbing noises.
  For example, a digestive noise, a sneeze, or hiccups.
  It’s not a problem, and no one will say anything.
  More annoying would be when you lift a leg, for example, to fart, simply say "Excuse me" out of politeness .

How to Become a Model

The first time, it takes a little courage.

Being a life model may seem like a new and exciting experience, but it’s not easy to pose completely naked in every position among twenty strangers who spend two hours scrutinizing the smallest details of your expressions and body, including your private parts, of course. And then you have to hold the poses for a long time.

Some people have said to themselves, "I’m brave, I’ll do it," and backed out at the last moment, or started crying during the pose .

What’s the hardest part?

Contrary to what you might think at first glance, the hardest part as a beginner model isn’t being nude, but knowing how to hold poses for long minutes without moving (or almost), sometimes in difficult positions. In practice, after a few minutes of posing, you can feel your muscles or joints starting to ache, and you forget that you’re naked and focus on your muscles and joints, which are crying out for movement.

Test yourself

Before asking to pose, I advise you to try holding a few poses at home, alone in front of a mirror, for at least 10 minutes without moving, to see if you can tolerate the positions over time. This will obviously depend on the position, but some poses that may seem easy at first are difficult to hold for long periods, such as resting on a limb that has to support a large part of your body weight. For example, it’s easier to hold one arm in the air (which is quite light) for 10 minutes than to lie down, leaning on one elbow, which supports the weight of your upper body.
I also recommend taking a photo of yourself at home, alone, while posing (using a stopwatch) to ensure the result. This will allow you to check the aesthetics of the pose, or, conversely, realize that certain positions don’t flatter you based on your physique. This happened to me when trying to reproduce poses seen in photos online, but since I wasn’t as flexible as the original model, the result wasn’t what I expected. Therefore, you need to take your own physique into account when posing to try to offer something different and as aesthetically pleasing as other models.

What’s my motivation?

• If you do this as a career, forget it, because this activity is very poorly paid (with a few rare exceptions) and is not recognized in most countries. However, it can be a source of additional income, especially for students or for artists and actors.
• You can do it for the love of art. Many artists also pose as models. Personally, I’m an amateur illustrator, and I like to pose to try to offer artists unconventional poses, with my physique being a little different from other models’. You have to try to inspire the artist, who will find something interesting in my pose: the shape, the attitude, the mood, the gesture, the expression...
  Many people find it rewarding to be a subject, portrayed by famous artists. Some consider their physique and poses a gift or a talent. Personally, I love seeing the results of drawings and paintings I model for (I admit I don’t like them all, but I don’t say a word to the artist!).
• You may also want to model as an experiment, or just for the pleasure of posing nude, but you must make it clear to the school or studio that you’ve never modeled before if this is the case.

Approaching art schools and artist studios

Generally, art schools prefer to use professional models, often from theater or dance backgrounds, to avoid problems and ensure the model will be able to hold the pose when the time comes. However, some schools or studios that want to vary their models accept beginners. It’s up to you to approach those near you. A letter of recommendation from an art teacher can help in this case. Otherwise, the best thing is to already be registered as a student or amateur artist (even a beginner) in an art school, and after a few classes, ask the teacher if you can pose. Since the teacher already knows you, they’ll be more confident in letting you pose for a session with relatively short poses (10 minutes maximum). If all goes well, you’ll be able to pose more often, and this will give you experience to apply to other studios and schools. That’s what I did.

Create a portfolio

After modeling at least once, it’s important to create a portfolio to approach other schools or art studios.
This portfolio can include photographs, video clips, and all the works you’ve modeled for. It should be as diverse as possible, showcasing a variety of poses, expressions, and scenes you’re able to capture, and reflect your style, versatility, and professionalism, allowing you to stand out from other models.
So, at the end of the session, I recommend taking photos of the artists’ drawings, with their consent, of course (they rarely refuse, unless they find their work too poor, which happens) and adding them to your portfolio.
You can work also with a professional photographer to capture high-quality images for your portfolio. The portfolio should be both physical and online, on a personal website, a blog, social media, and on "lifemodel.art", so it can be shared online (which can serve as an online portfolio) and reach a wider audience. Register on "lifemodel.art" only after you have modeled at least once.
Remember to update your portfolio regularly as you gain experience and work on different projects.

Applying to Auditions

Some agencies, recognized professional artists, or art schools may hold an audition to recruit life models for a specific project.

Employers typically ask candidates to pose in various positions and sometimes wear various accessories during the audition.
The goal is to get a feel for your silhouette, posture, and the effects of light and shadow your body casts under different lighting conditions.

Works for which you are the model

Sometimes you may be surprised by the result of a drawing, painting, or sculpture for which you are the model.
Some artists will make you look older, or fatter. Beginners have to learn and lack the talent to transcribe what they see. But even experienced artists don’t always succeed in their work; most works by non-professional artists will probably remain in a drawer (so they might as well share them online). On the other hand, other artists like to exaggerate or deliberately modify certain body parts, certain qualities (this is probably the case with the artist who drew me with a big butt, but I don’t blame her; on the contrary, that has its charm!). Each artist has their own style and way of creating.

Sometimes you may be fascinated by a work that touches your heart, and you may say to yourself, "My God, I’m so beautiful!" This is why posing as a model is so useful.

Be careful not to post photos of other artists’ drawings, paintings, and sculptures on social media without their permission. Although you are the model, the work belongs to the artist, not the model (the case with art photography is different).

Understanding the Legal Aspects

As a model, it is essential to understand the legal aspects of your service.
This includes understanding your rights, the rights to use your image, and the contractual agreements you may enter into with artists and institutions.
First, it is important to understand that the artists or institutions you work with may use your image for their creations, and you must feel comfortable with this.
The use of your image can range from simple study sketches to finished works exhibited in galleries or sold.
Second, be aware that you can negotiate contracts.
These contracts may stipulate, among other things, the conditions for using your image, compensation, the length of modeling sessions, and confidentiality issues.

Remember that you can consult a lawyer if you have any doubts about the terms of a contract. Finally, depending on the country and state where you reside, there may be specific laws regarding nudity in art.
If your work involves posing nude, make sure you are aware of these regulations and comply with them. It is important to defend your interests and ensure that your working conditions are safe, respectful, and compliant with the law.

Pay

The salary of a live model can vary depending on the school or studio. It is around 25 euros per hour (£20) with a minimum of two hours of posing.

For models posing for photos, the hourly rate is €50 to €75 per hour.