Casual / Fashion – Exactly as it says – a casual, laid-back looking form of modeling to mimic real-life situations. Type of modeling you would see in advertisements, ads, etc.

Goth / Punk / Alternative – Modeling that doesn’t fit the mainstream. Alt modeling has become very popular over the last few years, especially with the influx of people having tattoos and piercings. Alt modeling covers things such as goth, punk, heavily modified models and more. The range for size and body type is also much wider and welcoming.

Lingerie – Lingerie can go one of two ways: the innocent, sweet smiling type that you see in catalogs, wearing a bra and panty set, to the more toned imagery you find at Victoria’s Secret.

Maternity – Coming Soon

Nude – Nude modeling comes in different levels. Many times, photographers or other industry professionals may use the term “nude”, or “adult modeling” to convey any of the following categories listed below. You should always clarify which type of modeling the photographer or client is looking for when approached for nude modeling. (The types of nude modeling I will be looking for the name will not have a strikethrough.)

Types of Nude Modeling:

**Artistic Nude – Posing nude for an artist, primarily for the purpose of creating art.

**Erotic Nude – Modeling that is artistic but very sexual in nature. Borderlines with some as being pornographic, depending upon the posing.

**Glamour Nude – Nude work done in the style of Playboy or Pin-up Calendars. Models tend to be full nude, but genitals are not the forefront. No “pink”, as the term would be.

**Implied Nude – Implied nude is exactly what it sounds like. The model is nude, but posing and props make it so that the actual body is not seen, or only teases the viewer. Typically, things like parasols, fabrics and lighting are used to convey the appeal.

Swimsuit / Bikini – Coming Soon