The following are the definitions of the types of modeling as defined by Shutterbug Studio. They are NOT intended to be used as the single and only definitions of these areas of modeling; they are our interpretations of them. Please read through them all so that you will know what to expect when working with us on a project in one of the described areas. These definitions hold true only when working with Shutterbug Studio and you should be sure to clearly define each and every different photographer's definitions of each area you will be working with them on before booking work with them as there are many variations of these definitions and what they include.


JUNIORS MODELING (Click link for samples)
This type of modeling involves models who are under the age of 18. It can include casual, swimwear, fashion and other age appropriate aspects.
* Nudity is never involved in this area.

HAIR / MAKEUP (Click link for samples)
This area of modeling involves photographing hair styles, faces, makeup, etc...
* Nudity is not involved in this area.

PARTS MODELING
This area of modeling involves photographing hands, arms, feet, legs, faces, nails (fingers and toes), and other areas of the body which might be used in advertising, such as ears, noses, lips, etc.
* Nudity is not involved in this area, but occasionally implied nudity is.

PRINT / EDITORIAL (Click link for samples)
* Nudity is not generally involved in this area, but implied nudity is.

CASUAL MODELING (Click link for samples)
Modeling in casual attire such as jeans, sun dresses, tank tops, shorts, etc..
* Nudity and/or implied nudity are occasionally involved in this area.

RUNWAY
Modeling in a fashion show and/or on a runway.
* Nudity and/or implied nudity are rarely involved in this area.

SWIMWEAR MODELING (Click link for samples)
Modeling in swimwear, beach wraps, etc..
* Nudity and/or implied nudity are occasionally involved in this area of modeling and some swimwear can be sheer / see-through.

SPORT MODELING
Modeling in sports related attire or with sports related props.
* Nudity is typically not involved in this area of modeling, but implied nudity can be found in this area on occasion.

FASHION MODELING (Click link for samples)
Modeling in current fashion clothing or styles. Fashion modeling is intended to make the clothes look desireable.
* Nudity and/or implied nudity are occasionally involved in this area.

GLAMOUR MODELING (Click link for samples)
Modeling in edgy fashion clothing or styles. Glamour modeling is intended to make the model look sexy and desireable.
* Nudity and/or implied nudity are often involved in this area.

LINGERIE MODELING (Click link for samples)
Modeling in lingerie, bra and panty sets, baby dolls, sleep attire of all sorts.
* Nudity and/or implied nudity are often involved in this area.

ARTISTS MODEL
Modeling for an artist's painting, drawing, sculpture, photograph, etc..
* Nudity and/or implied nudity are often involved in this area.

ART MODELING
Modeling as a form of art. Often includes heavy make up or extravagant props.
This area of modeling also includes such things as body art (i.e.: using body paints, displaying tattoos and/or body piercings, etc.)
* Nudity and/or implied nudity are often involved in this area.

ARTISTIC MODELING (Click link for samples)
Modeling in artistic poses or places.
* Nudity and/or implied nudity are often involved in this area.

ARTISTIC NUDE MODELING (Click link for samples)
Modeling in artistic poses or places while partially or completely nude.
This area of modeling may include using props such as rose petals, etc. artistically placed to cover certain areas of the body. It may also include using additional props to add to a photograph without covering these areas. Such ideas include: the model wearing a tool belt, carrying a hammer and having a hard hat on, but being nude otherwise. It may also include no other props but the model being posed in such a way as to provide artistic shadowing and lighting effects.
This is the most common type of nude modeling and as such has a multitude of definitions as to what falls into this category.
* Nudity is involved in this area.

FINE ART NUDE MODELING (Click link for samples)
This area of modeling is typically done in Black and White, often with heavy shadowing and/or high contrast. The model's face is not typically identifiable.
* Nudity and/or implied nudity are involved in this area.

NUDE MODELING
"Playboy" style modeling.
* Nudity is involved in this area.
Shutterbug Studio works in this area only by model or client request

EROTIC NUDE MODELING
Modeling where there are strong sexual overtones and/or strong sexual content.
* Nudity is involved in this area.
Shutterbug Studio works in this area only by model or client request

FETISH MODELING
This type of modeling involves work involving fetishes (bondage, etc.)
* Nudity and/or implied nudity are often involved in this area.
Shutterbug Studio works in this area only by model or client request.