Erotic models pose in an explicit manner, rather than in artistic or implied styles where not everything is shown.
No qualifications are required to work as an erotic model beyond being of legal age.
Erotic photography modelling is sometimes considered to be a type of sex work.
It is often combined with other types of sex work as part of the gig economy.
Examples include phone sex work, fetish modelling, webcam modelling, pornographic acting, erotic dancing, lap dancing, erotic massage, escorting, sex club hostessing, dominatrix work and sugar dating.