Ethical Considerations and Model Treatment Behind the scenes
Finally Legal aims to maintain ethical standards regarding model treatment, ensuring that models are fully consenting adults who understand their participation is fundamental. The magazine often highlights stories or interviews with models that showcase their personal agency and reasons for joining the publication. This focus helps counteract negative stereotypes about exploitation in adult modeling and promotes a message of empowerment. Models featured in Finally Legal have expressed gratitude for being given a platform to tell their own stories, rather than simply serving as objects for male gaze. Many have spoken out against the industry's lack of protection for models and have praised Finally Legal for creating opportunities where they can be compensated fairly for their work.
The magazine takes extra steps to ensure its photographers follow strict guidelines, such as avoiding nudity and sexualization beyond what is necessary for storytelling purposes. For example, when featuring couples engaging in sex acts, the photographer must obtain explicit consent from both parties beforehand, including verbal confirmation that all participants understand and agree with the photoshoot conditions. In addition, the publication requires all models to sign a contract stipulating that they will not be paid based solely on sexual performance but instead receive fair compensation for their time and effort. Furthermore, the magazine ensures that all involved parties are aware of any risks associated with sexual activity during shoots and provide safety precautions accordingly.
Finally Legal also works hard to foster an environment of open communication between models and staff. They offer counseling services for anyone feeling distressed after participating in a shoot and require that everyone sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) regarding private matters discussed during these conversations. Additionally, they encourage creative freedom within each individual shoot by allowing photographers and models to collaborate closely on set, resulting in more authentic and intimate images. The magazine believes strongly in respecting boundaries and maintaining healthy relationships amongst its team members, which contributes to higher quality content overall.