Beauty Before Age

How would you fancy the idea of going to a photographer to have nude photos taken of yourself?

I'm not talking about anything sleazy here, but about having tasteful nude portraits taken of you while you're in your prime.

This is a phenomenon which is becoming increasingly popular among ordinary people - sometimes people who would never let anyone except their partner see them nude.

I've recently read about some photographers who offer, and even specialise in offering, this service.

One such photographer is Jason Ho, a professional photographer from Singapore, who charges clients between 400 and 1200 USD for the service. He claims to have 2 or 3 clients each month on average and they tend to be in their 20s and mostly executives.

Most clients tell him they want to preserve their youthful looks and bodies as a keepsake for old age.

Perhaps the most interesting point raised by Mr Ho (in an interview with the Electric New Paper) is one of semantics, regarding the difference in meaning between the words nude and naked:

"I don't think what I'm doing is pornographic at all. These are nude pictures, not naked ones. There is a difference. To me, as an artist, I feel that naked is nasty and threatening. Nude, on the other hand, is natural, safe and feminine."

An interesting personal view and one which I can understand. One thing's for sure, Hi-Naked would not sound as good as Hi-Nude.

Related Links
Jason Ho - Interviewed by the Electric New Paper
Ezcapism - Jason Ho's Studio Web Site

New 2257 Regulations

The moment that webmasters and others in the adult industry were dreading has finally arrived.

Long-threatened new 2257 regulations, which come into effect today, have given anyone working in the adult industry something to think about.

As with any new legislation, there are some welcome aspects and other less welcome aspect to the new rules.

You can read all about them on the webpages posted below and email me with opinions.

The most interesting point for Hi-Nude, is that most Nude sites will be relatively unaffected by the changes, as they tend not to be explicit enough

Some sites, like Met-Art and ATK, have been planning for the new rules for some time. MET advises its customers and webmasters that they are exempt from the regulations and, as such, continue to offer webmasters free content from the site.

What this means is that MET doesn't have to worry about webmasters posting their images on their own web sites. This is a major issue for hardcore sites, whose content must be accompanied by 2257 information, even though the webmaster has not produced the content himself - according to the new rules.

I read through the new regs twice before deciding they have no impact on my sites, but I'm no lawyer so, if you have an alternative view on the new rules, please email with your thoughts.
Related Links
2257 Information - From the Free Speech Coalition Web Site

Femjoy Trial Offer

Femjoy.com has launched a trial option for those wishing to sample the content, without taking out a month subscription.

The trial option sets it apart from its closest rival, Domai Simple Nudes, which doesn't offer a trial option.

However, at 9.99 USD, some may think 2 days is not long enough. Compare for example with MET Art's 2 day trial at 6.99 USD.

Watch out for a Femjoy review at Hi-Nude soon.

Related Links
Femjoy - Beautiful women, nude and natural

My Favourite Pose

Does anybody have a favourite pose? A particular position they love to see models in?

Mine has always been this pose pictured here. Sure it's a classic pose - but then I'm an old fashioned sort of chap.

It's difficult to say why, and I'm not going to think about too much right now. But for some reason I find it the sexiest and most erotic pose a model can strike.

I'm not sure if this pose has a technical term. Do any poses have a name as such, or does the photographer just say something like "sit down, pull your knees up, wrap your arms around your legs...etc"?

In the near future I'll be launching a new site all about model poses - fully illustrated - which will hopefully be fairly interactive, enabling people to vote on their favourite poses and to suggest names for them.

I'll also be inviting some of the world's top photographers to share their views on the site. You'll hear it here first when its ready to launch.

In the meantime, if you like this pose, then check out this series of Kusha at Hegre Archives, as there are plenty of pictures of Kusha sitting like this in the "Yellow Chair" series.

Related Links
Hegre Archives - Official site of photographer Petter Hegre

Naked In The House

Many of the world's top photographers have fancy and expensive equipment to help them produce outstanding results.

But considering the beauty inherent in the female form, does one really need flash gear and the latest technology to produce beautiful nude portraits?

Naked In The House is a Canadian TV programme from the Fashion Television Channel (FTC) that aims to answer this question.

Now in its fourth season, the show features a competition between 12 professional photographers, to see who can capture the best female nude photograph.

But the conditions are strict in order to level the playing field. There is just one nudel model and the photographers have just one camera, one lens, one roll of film and a half-hour time limit.

The idea is that the photographers have to rely on the talents that got them into the world of photography in the first place.

This year's contest took place in an old mansion on a country estate and the show was filmed in High Definition.

According to Toronto City TV "By shooting the special in High Definition, FTC is able to portray the challenge in a lusciously artful style and capture the beauty of both the model and the location in exquisite detail, even in Standard Definition."

Sounds impressive. I'm just hoping I can get to see it somehow, which is unlikely as I don't live anywhere near Toronto.

I would love to hear from anybody watching the programme tonight. Please email editor at hi-nude.com with your opinions, if you are lucky enough to see it.

Related Links
Naked In The House - Toronto City TV Preview.
Fashion Television Channel - Official Site.

Brazilian Wax Video

Ever wanted to see a video of a Brazlian waxing?

I can't say it's something I've ever given much though to. But while in Brazil, Petter Hegre couldn't resist filming one.

I've just downloaded it from the Travel Reports section at Hegre Archives, currently featuring photos and journal entries from his trip to Brazil.

The film is only a minute long and features an attractive blonde getting every single hair removed from her privates.

It was interesting to see that all hair was removed, even from the backside and right into the anal cavity (is that what you call it?)

While it's not exactly something to get off on (or is it?), it is interesting to see at least. Trust Petter Hegre to share it with his members.

Related Links
Back in Brazil - Brazilian Waxing at Hegre Archives

Hegre in Brazil

Petter Hegre is on his travels again, and this time he's returning to Brazil, the country he had to escape from on his last visit there.

I was a little surprised to learn that Petter had gone back, after the traumatic experience he had there before.

Two years ago, Hegre left Brazil after "the most horrifying and frightening experience" of his life. Armed robbers had broken into his house, attacked his friend and seemed hell bent on getting Petter's expensive equipment.

Luckliy, no-one was seriously hurt and little was stolen, but Hegre saw it as a life-changing experience and has travelled with more caution since the incident.

Not a man to be disheartened easily, Hegre is back in Brazil - this time with 24 hour security for himself, his crew and of course the models.

Hegre Archives members can expect some hot new Brazilian talent over the next few days, as Hegre publishes pictures from his castings in the Travel Reports section of the site.

There are already some photos of the first models he's photographed. I liked this picture the best, for the cute butt and the feisty panties. But I'm sure Petter will save the best for the weekend.

Just stay safe this time Petter!

Related Links
Back in Brazil - Day one of the Trip at Hegre Archives