Okay, this may be the stupidest post in TER history but even if it is it may be entertaining at least lol.

So, hypothetical situation: You (the client) have an expensive sports car that you love to bits. Even before you'd spent thousands on custom mods it's the type of car that people whip out cameras for and random passersby approach all the time to admire. You're about to pay a professional photographer a decent sum for a photoshoot to be made into a nice leatherbound artbook for your library and some lovely prints for the den.

Being a red-blooded male you'd like to have a pretty lady to spice up the pics. The photo agency says no problem, your wife or GF can pose or we can hire a model.

Having no wife or current girlfriend the former is not an option. You do know a provider though who is absolutely stunning (and charges accordingly) and you've seen her regularly. She does modeling on the side to boot.

Although you're a regular you're honest enough with yourself to not assume that she sees you as anything more than just another client but you'd like to ask her if she'd consider being the model for your shoot. She knows you well enough to know your profession and that you're well-to-do enough to actually have a six-figure sports car. You would respectfully be more than willing to pay her modelling fee and the shoot would be nothing scandalous - no nudity for one thing. You want her to be sexy, yes, but sophisticated, which you know from your sessions she can easily pull off. Note: the pics will be of her with the car or the car alone - you won't even be in them.

You'd like to ask her not for some ulterior motive but simply because you think she's absolutely beautiful and you'd rather have her complementing your pride and joy than some stranger. Photos will be strictly for personal use and won't be circulated and you'll abide by any requests to maintain her privacy and security if she agrees.

So ladies, would you be offended if a client asked you such an odd thing?

I think something to the effect of this phrase needs to iterated during your query:

"You'd like to ask her not for some ulterior motive but simply because you think she's absolutely beautiful and you'd rather have her complementing your pride and joy than some stranger."

However, I would also consider the importance of conveying your request in a manner that genuinely shows you will not be put off if she says no for whatever reason. It's easy to forget the power balance in both directions. In many cases it is true that the lady has the power to decide what will happen when, but the man has the option to choose to no longer visit a particular lady if things do not go as he would like. I know if I received this sort of request and I felt uncomfortable (whether I would or not is truly on a relationship by relationship basis), I would still be concerned about the effect my saying no might have on the relationship.

I wouldnt be offended, but I might ask you not to reveal my face in the pictures.

Cecilia

While the request and thought of being asked would be flattering and considerate, I would need some clarification:

1: Are these photos for your eyes alone? Or is the photographer going to take liberty and use this in his/her portfolio?

2: Most photographers ask the model to do a standard model release form, which does often times include taking a photo of a current ID and signing of model's legal name. Ask yourself if the provider and yourself are on such a trusting basis, should you just happen to be there or take a glimpse of the model release form.

Just my .02.

Best of luck.

Charlotte

Why would you you think that to be an odd request? I would be flattered.

Thank you for your .02. Those are good points. Unless she volunteers she's comfortable otherwise (being that she does model on the side) the photos would be just between the two of us and I would make it very clear to the photographer he's not at liberty to use them. I will certainly ask about any release forms or other identifying info they might need and factor that in. As I mentioned, her privacy and security is important to me so that's a very good point you make. Thanks!

Thank you for the reply. I certainly don't want to put her in any sort of uncomfortable situation which is why I wanted to get some advice from other ladies. I would certainly not be offended if she said no given the specifics of our relationship and I will certainly try to make that clear to her.

On that regard, I was planning to say that I was not making the request because I thought she would do anything I asked especially if money was involved - I don't see her as an object or personal plaything. I would want her to know that I see her as a beautiful woman that I respect and that's why I think she would enhance the beauty of one of my prized possessions.

I would consider it an honor and would love to do something like that..

my only request would be that I too get a copy of the pics....

Good luck

Thank you for the reply. I'm happy to hear some ladies would find it flattering

The reason I said it seems odd is because I thought it might seem like you're violating the privacy of the provider-client relationship by asking her if she would do this. I've known some ladies who wouldn't even consider a dinner date with any client let alone something like this where photos are taken.

I figured since she already does modeling as a side job that she'd be more receptive but she may feel very strongly about keeping her "provider life" separate from her "real life". I want to be respectful of her feelings in that regard.

I cant find to post it here.. : (
but its a compliment..
LL

When possible, if I have work that someone with whom I am already on good terms can do; I offer that work to her first.

It's really just an offer; and the lady is under no obligation or penalty related to acceptance. It is more like: "We're acquainted, and I'd rather give you a shot at this first before asking a stranger."

I think Eve has a point that there can be subtle pressures with such things; and I'm sensitive to that.

I think by phrasing it as an offer of *additional* work; that pressure can be bypassed.

Hire the hottest model/provider of your  choice, get her correct sizes, buy the gear, and pay her for the photo shoot time, the provider time, and take her to dinner. Just be real about what you want and eliminate any pretense. If you can't get any takers in the providing community, there are tons of hot photo talent in most cities that will do it to help their portfolios and not much else. It's the car you'll remember, long after the woman has disappeared.

purrin..
I dont even know how to drive a "stick shift" -

Tasha Vegas / Tori of Vegas / Mkaylah Woods

car in that picture?

Well, I'll be damned.  If I hold my hand in front of the middle of the picture, I do see a red sports care there.

make like a polishing motion in circular fashion, grip the stem portion and proceed to go into an up and down motion, keep that up while turning on the ignition. When care is started place your mouth over the knob and with tongue progress into a swirling action, using the "stop & go method" and then begin to move up and down on this knob and the stem together going slowly at first, then speed up to fast motion until you hear the engine roaring (take your foot off the gas peddle) and take it deeply into your mouth.... watch it.... watch it... sometimes the gear shift prematurely spits some sort of substance from the knob, if not bothered go ahead and swallow the substance, and that's it.

Slide the stem into the #4 position, let out the clutch and drive away. See, that was not too hard.

Give me a call if you need to practice these procedures at 1-800-OUR-KNOB

I wouldn't quite call it overcompensating but cars are just one of the hobbies (including this one lol) that take up my time and money. I can get very passionate about certain things and my cars are one of them. I figure I need to find a special woman I feel just as passionate about before I jump into a steady relationship again

If I do find that lovely lady though I wouldn't mind paying for a shoot just of her if she wanted a "leatherbound arbook and some prints for the den" herself lol. Just because my passion runs deep for cars (and motorcycles too actually) doesn't mean I don't have plenty left over for an attractive woman

I hadn't really thought of it that way but your post made me suddenly think that it'd be quite the sexy situation to have a photoshoot with my car and a gorgeous model, take her out to dinner afterwards, and then segue into some "private time". Sounds like the stuff of good fantasies lol. Hopefully she finds the idea just as enticing

All of this is really helping me formulate how best to ask her in a proper manner.

As a photographer, and someone who actually modeled with cars, and limos once....

Why would anyone be offended at this?

They should take it as a compliment that you think they are great enough looking to even do it.

Offended at pictures, but blowjobs...are ok?

lol

hey, look there Tasha!!  I took those pool shots of you in Vegas...

wink!!

Such a cute girl you are.