For centuries, artists have celebrated the human form. Sculptors have lovingly chiseled marble to reveal rippling muscles and undulating curves; painters have captured the coupling of lovers, naked save for a few strategically placed fig leaves or branches. It’s art. And there’s nothing wrong with that—ask the Louvre, or the collectors who spend millions of dollars on a century-old tapestry depicting Greek orgies. The only difference is that we can’t commission Michelangelo. He’s already dead, for one, and we probably couldn’t afford him. But there are other options.

What is erotic and adult photography?

Erotic and adult photography is a field that specializes in artistically capturing you, your partner, or your partners in a sensual pose, or a sexual act.

Notice the word “artistically”. This is not hardcore porn. There is some effort to make you look not just hot, but beautiful—feminine, and not just a horny whore.

Most erotic and adult photographers have their own studio, though they can also bring equipment to your homes or whatever location you desire. They have package rates, and the cost depends on the number of set-ups (or types of shots) and prints. Some of them can also do post-production, i.e., fixing up any flaws with Photoshop. (That’s always a good service to have—even professional models rely on expert airbrushing.)