What do Women Want From Their Photos?

[Meeshee]

We're getting into delicate territory here. I cannot speak for any other woman than for myself and ultimately as a photographer.

When my clients tell me that their clientele has increased as a result of their new images, I know that we did something right.

Without getting into an analysis of the difference between genders as it relates to our topic of discussion, I think it's a matter of taste. It could also be that any particular woman has not worked with a photographer who knows how to flavor her images with a sensuality that makes the viewer's mouth water. That's the challenge of my job. I'm not trying to 'pitch' myself here. It's just the way that I see it.

Again, images must appeal to beauty and sensuality/sexuality to be successful. Thus, my mantra, Sensuality Knows no Boundaries.

This is why I opened this topic in the first place. So that men and women could share with each other what both really want from their photos.

[Meeshee]

Well, the reality of the matter is that I love what I do! I'm not here to advertise. My passion for photography will take care of that. Plus, I just love working with the ladies and have made some really wonderful friends.

And no, you didn't get confused. The answer is open to interpretation. Sensuality is first intellectual which then triggers the libido. So the question was meant to explore how to turn that philosophy into a photo.

And I am my worst critic when it comes to my work. lol.

[atlcomedy]

Originally Posted by charlestudor2005

Nice website, Meeshee!!! From a guy's standpoint (and I may be alone on this), I look for several things on a lady's website:

1. Her stats. Since I'm short, I want a lady who will physically "fit" my body. And since I'm not so well-endowed, I have some trouble with BBW. If you hide the fact that a lady is BBW, that may cause me a problem. I like small breasts (most guys don't), so I like to see breast size, too.
2. Nature of pics. Most ladies try to post sensual pictures. That's fine, but sometimes they can "hide" things a guy should know up front. Personally I like to see the sensual photos, but I also look for "porn" photos. I like to be able to see if a lady has a full bush or is bare. I want to see unadulterated breast photos.
3. Don't hide the details. Pics can hide a lot!! A lot of ladies who have ink or metal will hide those in the pics. They seem to think there is a bias against them. If there is a bias (and I'm not admitting there is), just hiding it will only turn off a guy who has that bias when he discovers it. For me, it is a definite turn-on, and might make me choose one lady over another, especially if I can see the art.
4. Cost of companionship time. It is a waste of my time to go to her website, only to be met with a statement that if I want to know the cost, call. I've now wasted time going through her site, and supposed to waste more time by trying to connect just to find out her rates? I never call. Rates should be clear and be posted where they can't be missed. (BTW, one of my pet peeves is that you can find different rates for the same lady all over the 'net. When I contact her, I always refer to the lowest rate [saw your ad on ECCIE, or whatever]; but am always afraid I'll be "blackballed" for shorting her.)
5. Outcalls/Incalls. Due to NCNS experiences, I now do only Outcalls. If a lady doesn't post her availability for Outcalls on her website, I pass.
6. Contact Preference. I wil call, email, text, PM. I will not IM. Please tell me your preference so we can speed up the process. (I prefer email, but I'm from an older generation.)
7. Availability. Let me know on the website the hours of the week you work. If I'm looking for a weekend day and you only work week days, then I'd like to know that up front. If you are touring, please post this on your site.
8. If you are a P411 member, please post a link on your site to your P411 Page.
9. Discounts. If you give discounts to P411 members (or other such site) please post it also.
10. Please post a FAQs page. This is where you list your unique preferences. We all have them. It is much better for me to meet yours when I can read them in advance.
11. Gifts Page. Go ahead and post this if you want. I generally don't even look at it. There has been some discussion about this on the Boards, with convergent views about this. Most "gift" suggestions I see cost almost as much as a session. Seems a little skewed to me, but that may be just me.

What I spend for a lady's time may not seem like a lot of money to her, but I assure you, it is a lot of money to me. And I think most hobbyists exercise their hobby as they are financially able to, which means it is a lot of money to them also. So, I want a lot of information--as much as possible--up front so I can make an informed decision about which lady I want for companionship.

My .02 worth.

Without trying to comment on each bullet point I'll say that is one of the best website lists I've seen.

Have all of the relevant info I'd need there - preferably in one or 2 areas vs. spread out over many pages. I much prefer this over a bunch of flowery prose about how you've always wanted to see Paris when it is snowing or your favorite perfume. If you have deal breakers (like in Tudor's example, say you don't do outcalls), I'd rather save us both time.

As far as photos go, I want them to represent what I'll see at my door and what I'll see when your clothes are on the floor. I don't like surprises

[charlestudor2005]

Atlcomedy--thx. I tried to put a lot of thought into the list.