What is allowed at Model Society

Model Society Image Guidelines

Model Society is dedicated to high-quality figurative fine art ONLY. We are a sanctuary for models, photographers, and artists whose work places our shared humanity on a pedestal. We are not an image host, a social media feed, or a general-purpose modeling platform.

Moderators will remove any images that do not support this mission.

1. Curation & Visibility (Portfolio vs. Feed)

Model Society distinguishes between your Personal Portfolio and the Main Feed.

• The Main Feed: This is a curated showcase of the community's best work. It is not a chronological stream of every upload. Not all accepted images will appear in the Main Feed. Editors reserve the right to limit the visibility of images based on quality, lighting, and brand alignment, even if the image does not strictly violate a policy.
• Your Portfolio: We grant greater latitude for images in your personal portfolio to document your artistic growth.

2. Legal & Human Requirements (Zero Tolerance)

• 18+ Only: All models must be 18 or older. All images must feature models who were 18 or older at the time of the photograph.
• Real Humans Only (NO AI): We do not allow AI-generated images or "synthetic" models.
• Zero Tolerance Policy: Any account found uploading AI-generated content or images of minors will be permanently banned.

3. The Core Standard

• Figurative Fine Art: The primary subject of the image must be the human form. While Model Society is a premier destination for nude art, nudity is not a requirement for inclusion. We embrace the full spectrum of "figurative" work, where the human presence, character, and anatomy are central.
• The Role of Clothing: We evaluate images based on artistic merit and figurative intent, not by the amount of skin shown. High-quality clothed, draped, or partially obscured imagery is a vital part of our community.

4. Content Boundaries

Model Society has a strict "R" rated threshold. We draw a sharp line between fine art and explicit content.

• No Adult Entertainment: We do not accept images that adhere to the visual tropes of pornography or adult film advertising.
• No Sexual Acts: We do not allow images that depict or imply sexual activity, penetration, open-mouth kissing, or erotic self-touch.
• No Sexual Access or Arousal: We do not allow images that emphasize sexual availability or physiological arousal. This explicitly includes spread legs, erections, or overt "presentation" poses (e.g., face down, bottom up). The body should be presented as form, not as an offer of access.
• No "Pornographic" Focus: We do not allow images where the primary focal point is the genitals or anus (e.g., extreme close-ups or "gynecological" views).
• No Violence: We do not allow images that depict or imply non-consensual violence, gore, or self-harm.
• No Bodily Fluids: We do not allow images featuring simulated or real bodily fluids (sweat is the only exception).

5. Prop and Theme Guidelines

• No Dehumanization: We do not allow imagery that implies humiliation, non-consensual degradation, or servitude. This includes the use of dog collars, leashes, or ball gags.
• Firearms (Not Allowed): We do not allow images featuring firearms (handguns, rifles, assault weapons) or modern tactical gear. These elements shift the tone from artistic symbolism to contemporary threat and conflict.
• Edged Weapons (Allowed): We accept swords, daggers, and bows when used as symbols in a historical, fantasy, or mythological context.
• Artistic Bondage (Allowed): We accept high-quality images exploring texture (Latex) or form (Shibari/Rope) when the intent is aesthetic.

6. Commercial vs. Fine Art Restrictions

We welcome highly artistic images that overlap with commercial styles, but we do not accept imagery that is primarily utilitarian or commercial.

• No Catalog-Style Fashion: We do not accept images where the primary focus is clearly to display or sell clothing. Editorial or avant-garde fashion imagery is allowed only if the work supports a broader artistic mood or narrative.
• No Commercial Headshots: We do not accept standard casting headshots, corporate profiles, or flat-lit "ID style" photos. Fine art portraiture and emotive character studies are welcome.
• No Generic Stock Photography: We do not accept images that appear to be generic stock photos or lifestyle advertisements. Images with commercial polish are allowed, provided they demonstrate a unique, personal artistic voice.
• No Generic Glamour or Pin-up: We do not accept calendar-style, centerfold-style, or cheesecake imagery. This includes automotive pin-ups, bikini modeling, or images with a primary intent of simple allure or titillation.

Note on Emphasis and Intention: High production value does not automatically qualify an image as fine art. Glamour and commercial styles are allowed only when they serve a deeper cinematic, aesthetic, emotive, or narrative vision.

7. Quality & Intent Restrictions

We allow images that celebrate the "Human," not just the body. We remove images that lack artistic deliberation.

• Artistic Intent: The image must demonstrate a clear artistic vision with skilled use of composition, lighting, and focus.
• No "Body Checks": We do not accept images that appear to be documenting physical progress, fitness checks, or "mirror checks."
• No Casual Selfies: We do not accept low-effort, casual selfies (e.g., holding a phone in a mirror or with a messy background).
• No Candid Snapshots: We do not accept unintentional or low-effort snapshots.
• No Low Quality: We do not accept unfinished, blurry, grainy, or low-resolution images.
• No Censorship Bars: We do not accept images that blur, box, or use emojis or lines to hide body parts.

8. Presentation of Physical Art (Paintings & Drawings)

If you are uploading traditional media (paintings, drawings, illustrations), the digital file must be a professional representation of the work.

• Crop to the Art: The image must be cropped to the artwork's edges. We do not accept images that show frames, mats, walls, easels, or background environments.
• No "In Situ" Snapshots: We do not accept photos of open sketchbooks, art lying on a table with pencils/brushes, or angled shots of paintings hanging on a wall.
• Direct & Flat: The artwork must be scanned or photographed straight-on (no perspective distortion) with even lighting (no flash glare or shadows).

Finished Works Only: We welcome highly finished drawings and paintings. We do not accept rough sketches, doodles, or loose gesture studies unless they are presented as completed works.