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Originally Posted by SilentKnight
My wife has always been my assistant during model shoots. We've found it helps set the model more at ease...and it's good having an assistant who can handle the menial tasks which leaves me more time to get better shots.
Can't speak for other male photographers, but I'm always so pre-occupied and focused (no pun) on the technical aspects of getting the best shots possible - so the arousal effect is somewhat lost on me during a shoot. Not to say I'm unaware of the eroticism of the scene obviously - I just stay on task.
As for studio space - I suggest you look for an old decrepit industrial building (if you have any in your area)...track down the owner and see if they will sub-let space in the building for a cheap price. We found a 100-yr-old warehouse across town that looked dilapitated and abandoned, but was actually being sub-letted to several local businesses. I tracked down the owner - met with him and haggled an agreement to rent 20,000 sq. ft. of the second floor for $400/mnth. He couldn't find any other suitable tenants for the space, so it was perfect for both of us.
Not to say you'll trip over something like that easily...it takes some looking around. But determination goes a long way.
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Thank you very much for your input. I was checking out airbnb.com and that's likely going to be my route for space. There is a badass industrial building not far from me which I have snuck into plenty of times and taken some really great shots. BUT I'm still sneaking and trespassing. There are some studio spaces I saw on craigslist as well for not too expensive. There was even one photog studio who was looking to share and let you use their lighting and backdrops etc.
I really just need to get a couple girls down to see if I even like it. I may hate it. I was gung ho about photographing newborns and bought all my props etc, and then HATED it.
Just need one or two.
My husband going is not an option. He can't control himself.