If I take nude photos...?

Question

and bring them to get developed, can the company refuse to develop them? Do they even see what theyre developing?

Answer 1

yes and yes ( there are companies that specialize but can you trust them - wanna be on the web ! )

buy a digital camera !!!! ( not only can you 'develop' them you can edit out those minor flaws ! )

Answer 2

Well, the photo labs that commercially develop film can't tell what's on the film until it's processed and printed, unless you tell them. About the only way most places will refuse to print anything (at least initially) is if your credit is no good, or if the film is an unusual brand, size, or type. And the people doing the processing the film do visually "spot check" all prints for quality, so the answers are "No and Yes" .

Beware, though. Commercial photo labs are required in most places to report suspicious pictures to the police - you wouldn't even have to initially know about that since duplicate prints can handed to the police that you aren't told about. If there's any suspicion at all the nudes are of people under 18 years old, you'll be in trouble.

If you really want nude photos, best get a digital camera and a decent home printer to avoid the scrutiny at the photo labs. And in any case, Polaroid is too expensive for the quality it delivers.

Answer 3

Nudity usually isn't a problem unless the people are minors or look like they could be.

State laws vary, but if the pics aren't of children and there's no penetration, you're usually OK.

If you use a minilab in a pharmacy or a camera shop, the tech will definitely see the photos. IF you send it to a big central lab such as Qualex or Berkey, your pics might not be noticed, but don't count on it. Labs are full of people doing boring, repetitive tasks who are really good at noticing unusual and interesting pictures. Naked people are high on the list. You'd be amazed (or maybe not) at how many nudie pics they see. Are you comfortable with the thought that a tech might hit the "print" button a few extra times and add your pictures to his collection? It happens all the time, believe me.

I think it's time for you to get a digital camera and a photo quality printer. The privacy should be worth the price.

Answer 4

Take them to a professional lab (not Target, Wal Mart, Walgreens, etc) and they have no problem developing/printing that kind of material. I would suggest having the first photo being a close up shot of your drivers license to prove you're over 18. If you know a photography student use black & white film so they can develop them in the school lab.

Answer 5

I did not know it when i did it many years ago. It is considered pornagraphy and I was absolutely mortified when i went to pick up and pictures and I actually saw the young guy developing my photos. I was naked as a jaybird for all the world to see.

DONT DO IT!!! GET A POLAROID CAMERA OR DIGITAL.

Answer 6

Yes they can refuse to give you the prints.

If you send them out to a lab they may not be seen, but they do quality checks and pack them by hand.

I worked at a retail store in their photo lab and was shocked to see what people brought in to be developed. I had a manager who often made copies for himself.

Answer 7

I don't see why any professional photographer would have a problem developing nude pictures.

Answer 8

They can choose not to print them. If they do print them they will see them because they check to see if their printer is working properly. I suggest if you choose to take nude pictures you take them on a digital camera and print them at home.

Answer 9

If your a minor then yes they have the right to take them away

Answer 10

depends if you are a minor or not. they will most likely see the pics, but they should let you keep them if you look like you are over 18. If you are a minor they will keep them and most likely report it to the police for child pornography.