Lousy experience

[Jimmie Arroyo]

Originally Posted by Kimberly Dow

The only thing I'd caution against Jimmy is trying to go to a woman's home. Even if you have another with you (woman) it still may be hard to get someone to agree to this. They'd have to live alone first of all (or have a very understanding spouse - but no kids and no parents), they'd have to have a room that can have the shades drawn of course, but with enough light.... If you feel uncomfortable having strangers in your house imagine how a woman posing nude would feel about having you in her house.

I would suggest finding a facility you can rent at a reasonable place - think of anyone you know - maybe even the tattoo shop on days it is closed? Or an art center of some kind? What about an empty shop somewhere that is for rent - you could suggest to the owner renting it hourly for a small fee on occasions?

Good luck!

You know the crazy thing is that I would agree with the uncomfortability factor, but when I used to airbrush, I never had a problem with taking the pics in the model's home. I think there's a vanity thing that overshadows the fear of being around a stranger. I always insisted that someone be with them, but they always insisted that the person stay out of the room. The only reason I would be uncomfortable with someone in my house, is because I have a problem with people period. If I went to the dinner in Boston, my hands would be clammy, I'd say several stupid things and would be dying to leave.

Renting anything in Bergen County, New Jersey is nearly impossible. Rent out here is ridiculous. I'm gonna check the boards at Pearl Paint and see if something's available. My boss is cool about letting me take pics in the shop because he knows it's quick, but he does'nt like the idea of people being there before or after hours. He would most likely be ok with it if he personally knew the model, but he does'nt even like the idea of us tattooing too late after closing. The art center that I had this session does'nt rent out space, already tried. I'm just gonna try asking someone very enthusiastic about posing to do live sittings and see what happens.