Great post!
I have 2 daughters one 27 one 16. I was doing a nude shoot for a female body builder and her husband was with her. He asked me what my daughters must think of me doing this. I told him point blank all the ladies in my life know I am an artist and my work is my expression of my art He had no response to that one
I am presently in Slovakia and models here don't worry so much about nudes, they either do them or don't and neither is a big deal
Let's keep this education process going.
To those who are not supported by family I am a father of two daughters and will point you out as someone who is dong what they love and may you follow her example and do what you love!!!! Keep on keepin on!
Wow, I don't even know where to begin with this post other then to say that this is much more broad of a topic then modeling. The question is when do you live for yourself and when do you live for other people. I think there is a balance; you can't only live for yourself (I mean I guess you can but thats kind of selfish and lonely). I think the real question is how much does the issue mean to you. It doesn't matter if its a professional choice, a relationship choice, or whatever kind of choice. If it means a lot to you and other people can't see or understand that; then that's unfortunate for them. Ultimatly its you're life, not theirs. But I do think there should be some balance.
I've learned to choose partners very carefully and not to end up with anyone who is too insecure. I've been lucky in the last few years, my partner was very confident, had done a little modelling herself and she was more amused by it, than worried by it.
She used to amuse herself by making disgusting remarks about myself and the model, but it was preferable to the neurosis and insecurities of some previous partners. She was relaxed to the point of hanging out with my two closest model friends and encouraging my relationship with them and generally I couldn't have asked for a more supportive and relaxed partner.
I do feel sad when you see a beginner "escorted" by their partner and you can just smell the tension, insecurity and paranoia. Some models really don't have a hope in hell, because their partner doesn't have a clue and it's such a shame to see selfishness and stupidity destroying someone else's opportunities.
I can never understand this. It is surely basic common sense, to show confidence, trust and to be as cool as possible. If you are seriously worried about someone, the very last thing to do is to be aggressive and attack that rapport. Women generally don't respond well to being treated that way.
Daniela Victoria wrote: I'm disappointed in those that are close to models and don't support them. I think it's bullshit. I think it's the models that should be upset and not their family or friends or significant others.
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You don't approve of my modeling? I don't approve of you.
It's YOU disappointing ME.
Harry Young
Posts: 742
Los Angeles, California, US
Eleanor R wrote: I can't tell you how much I need this thread to resurface right now. Thanks to all who have kept it alive.
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Eleanor, you are one of the nicest, fun, professional-attitude, and entirely respectable models (and person) I have ever worked with. I could point to you as an example for other models (not by that you will shoot nudes; your attitude/etc) to emulate for any type of modeling (or other) career!
Daniela Victoria wrote: Nude modeling.
Glamour modeling.
Art modeling.
Showing any skin whatsoever....
Countless threads on "my family/boyfriend/husband/girlfriend doesn't approve and it hurts...what do I do?"
Has anyone ever thought to say to that person or those people that it's THEM disappointing YOU and not the other way around?
Why is it that people in our lives feel that it's simply perfect for them to tell us how we should conduct our modeling (i.e. nudes and not doing nudes) and it's not OK for us to be upset with them? Why do THEY get to be upset with US but we don't get to be upset and disappointed at how close minded they are?
Folks- if there is a person in your life, or people that say they can't handle your modeling (Esp. for you nude models out there) then express to them that you are hurt by that and move on. )Put it on them. Don't sit there and say "how do I handle this because my so-and-so doesn't approve", but instead say to that so-and-so that YOU don't approve of THEIR negativity toward modeling nude or just modeling in general.
I'm disappointed in those that are close to models and don't support them. I think it's bullshit. I think it's the models that should be upset and not their family or friends or significant others.
I'm just tired of these threads.
You don't approve of my modeling? I don't approve of you.
It's YOU disappointing ME.
Try that next time someone gives you crap. That doesn't work? Walk away.
/rant.
Yours is still one of the very BEST threads on this subject! I see other threads on it, but I think this one is worth bumping today.
Jojo West
Posts: 929
Washington, District of Columbia, US
Daniela Victoria wrote: Nude modeling.
Glamour modeling.
Art modeling.
Showing any skin whatsoever....
Countless threads on "my family/boyfriend/husband/girlfriend doesn't approve and it hurts...what do I do?"
Has anyone ever thought to say to that person or those people that it's THEM disappointing YOU and not the other way around?
Why is it that people in our lives feel that it's simply perfect for them to tell us how we should conduct our modeling (i.e. nudes and not doing nudes) and it's not OK for us to be upset with them? Why do THEY get to be upset with US but we don't get to be upset and disappointed at how close minded they are?
Folks- if there is a person in your life, or people that say they can't handle your modeling (Esp. for you nude models out there) then express to them that you are hurt by that and move on. )Put it on them. Don't sit there and say "how do I handle this because my so-and-so doesn't approve", but instead say to that so-and-so that YOU don't approve of THEIR negativity toward modeling nude or just modeling in general.
I'm disappointed in those that are close to models and don't support them. I think it's bullshit. I think it's the models that should be upset and not their family or friends or significant others.
I'm just tired of these threads.
You don't approve of my modeling? I don't approve of you.
It's YOU disappointing ME.
Try that next time someone gives you crap. That doesn't work? Walk away.
/rant.
+1
I don't see how these men can't feel the way my hubby does: "I married a woman hot enough to model, I'm awesome"
So... your spouse or significant other doesn't approve of risque modeling. Well, YOU made the choice to be with said person. As soon as you choose to be in a relationship with someone, you really should take their feelings/opinions/wants into account. If you don't - and want to make it all about yourself - you're a petulant child (figuratively speaking.)
Are you going to be hurt that the person isn't supporting you? Sure. But why should the "other party" sacrifice his/her values to make YOU happy? Granted, nude modeling isn't likely something a couple discusses prior to getting involved, but it's still a HUGE deal (whether anyone wants to admit it or not.)
1. There is a moral valuation to posing nude. Not everyone in society (or your circle) is going to accept that choice. That being said, a significant other NEEDS to have some say. If it becomes an insurmountable hurdle, then YOU need to decide what is more important: parading naked for cameras or your relationship.
2. There are potential career consequences. If your spouse is objecting, then some heed needs given to those concerns (unless you're fabulously wealthy and don't need two incomes.)
3. There are personal issues. Maybe a spouse doesn't want his/her mate to be ogled or to be an object. If you didn't want to answer to anyone, you should have stayed single.
4. If the choice to model nude is causing so much friction, chances are the two of you don't understand each other in the first place.
Jojo West
Posts: 929
Washington, District of Columbia, US
William Kious wrote: Just my four cents.
Your comment does make me wonder if some of these ladies with issues talked to their partners beforehand. I guess it would depend really.
Was he/she a model before they started dating/married?
Was the spouse/bf ok with it BEFORE they were dating?
If the modeling started after the relationship, did they talk about it?
In my case I started modeling after my hubby and I married, and it was a conversation we had and he said "if modeling makes you happy who am I to tell you to not do it. I'm happy if you're happy"
Of course every couple is different, and every person is different. Communication is missing if they're having issues.
Your comment does make me wonder if some of these ladies with issues talked to their partners beforehand. I guess it would depend really.
Was he/she a model before they started dating/married?
Was the spouse/bf ok with it BEFORE they were dating?
If the modeling started after the relationship, did they talk about it?
In my case I started modeling after my hubby and I married, and it was a conversation we had and he said "if modeling makes you happy who am I to tell you to not do it. I'm happy if you're happy"
Of course every couple is different, and every person is different. Communication is missing if they're having issues.
A lot want to blame the modeling when there are far bigger issues in the relationship, too.
Harry Young
Posts: 742
Los Angeles, California, US
Jojo West wrote:
Your comment does make me wonder if some of these ladies with issues talked to their partners beforehand. I guess it would depend really.
Was he/she a model before they started dating/married?
Was the spouse/bf ok with it BEFORE they were dating?
If the modeling started after the relationship, did they talk about it?
In my case I started modeling after my hubby and I married, and it was a conversation we had and he said "if modeling makes you happy who am I to tell you to not do it. I'm happy if you're happy"
Of course every couple is different, and every person is different. Communication is missing if they're having issues.
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great thoughts here JoJo! communication before getting 'together' as well as afterward into new areas of work.
Daniela Victoria wrote: Nude modeling.
Glamour modeling.
Art modeling.
Showing any skin whatsoever....
Countless threads on "my family/boyfriend/husband/girlfriend doesn't approve and it hurts...what do I do?"
Has anyone ever thought to say to that person or those people that it's THEM disappointing YOU and not the other way around?
Why is it that people in our lives feel that it's simply perfect for them to tell us how we should conduct our modeling (i.e. nudes and not doing nudes) and it's not OK for us to be upset with them? Why do THEY get to be upset with US but we don't get to be upset and disappointed at how close minded they are?
Folks- if there is a person in your life, or people that say they can't handle your modeling (Esp. for you nude models out there) then express to them that you are hurt by that and move on. )Put it on them. Don't sit there and say "how do I handle this because my so-and-so doesn't approve", but instead say to that so-and-so that YOU don't approve of THEIR negativity toward modeling nude or just modeling in general.
I'm disappointed in those that are close to models and don't support them. I think it's bullshit. I think it's the models that should be upset and not their family or friends or significant others.
I'm just tired of these threads.
You don't approve of my modeling? I don't approve of you.
It's YOU disappointing ME.
Try that next time someone gives you crap. That doesn't work? Walk away.
Don't try to live your life by other people's rules, set your own and live by them. If someone loves you they will accept you for who you are. If they try to control you, it's their problem, not your's.
As long as you're not harming anyone, why should it matter to others what you do?
I don't see how these men can't feel the way my hubby does: "I married a woman hot enough to model, I'm awesome"
Most men dream of marrying a model, a few do and then get jealous. Seems odd to me. If I notice another guy admiring my partner, it makes me feel good, I'm the one going home with her and that's what counts.
Jojo West
Posts: 929
Washington, District of Columbia, US
D-Light wrote: Most men dream of marrying a model, a few do and then get jealous. Seems odd to me. If I notice another guy admiring my partner, it makes me feel good, I'm the one going home with her and that's what counts.
That's exactly how my husband feels. When he sees the end result he's the first to want to share it with people. He feels all smug and proud that he's the one with me, no matter how many other people look at me.
I mean, do these guys not let their girlfriends/wives go to the beach because other men will see them in a bathing suit, which in many cases is less than what you wear in a shoot?! Insecurity and lack of communication big relationship killers.
Daniela Victoria wrote: You don't approve of my modeling? I don't approve of you.
It's YOU disappointing ME.
Try that next time someone gives you crap. That doesn't work? Walk away.
+1
Never have understood how grown women let the disapproval of narrow minded family, friends(throw culture in there too!) prevent them from pursuing their passions/interests.
Matty272
Posts: 216
Dunfermline, Scotland, United Kingdom
D-Light wrote: Most men dream of marrying a model, a few do and then get jealous. Seems odd to me. If I notice another guy admiring my partner, it makes me feel good, I'm the one going home with her and that's what counts.
Glad I didn't. I'd have never understood (although I'd never try to block anything like that)
Now, however, is a different situation; I understand, so much more, the desire to try to create something beautiful. If my wife were to decide to model for anyone, she is/would-be very welcome to do so and if that choice includes nudes, good on her!
I've read some of the wonderful posts by people in relationships that express how a happy and successful relationship is about trust and working together mutually on their relationship. It's NOT about competing for control or power in the relationship. Discuss the issues you have, and look for solutions that offer each other a compromise that allows for both to be happy. Talk with each other, not at each other. That includes talking about jealousy, which can be a silent killer of relationships if it is just left in the room as a big pink elephant. Sometimes people will try to control you if they can't control their own feelings. Get a grip, people ... it's just modeling!
Top Level Studio
Posts: 3,208
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
D-Light wrote: Most men dream of marrying a model, a few do and then get jealous. Seems odd to me. If I notice another guy admiring my partner, it makes me feel good, I'm the one going home with her and that's what counts.
I've seen this a few times. A really good model gets a new boyfriend, who's happy he's dating a model.
Then he realizes how insecure and jealous he is, and leans on her to stop modelling. She chooses (flawed) love over modelling, and quits.
The joke is on him, because he's no longer a guy who's dating a model. He's still an insecure control freak.
I agree with what you said... but I am also a big believer in self responsibility.
So maybe, just maybe, it might work to choose people who are supportive in the first place? I know that it might be that they might already be in a relationship when they decide to go into modeling, but mutual support can be a good criteria for selecting a mate?
I question the selection criteria of some of these models who complain?
Fundamentally I agree with you! 100% support your mate and life opens up to you. A big life requires a big support system. Pick a small mate... have a small life. Pick a big mate...
This just makes me realize how lucky I am. My mother is very Catholic and definitely does not /approve/ of what I do, but she does support it, and I'm very grateful for that. I don't think my father wants to think about his daughter being naked on the internet, but he knows that I am a nudist, and supports that, and my fiance simply wants me to do what I love.
Damn.
Recently I had a friend text me all up in arms and scared because "nudes" of me were up on the internet. I've never had boyfriends take "photos" of me, and I've never done an erotic shoot, so I was kind of concerned that maybe some photos were taken of me in a park or something from a third, unrelated party and people were posting them. So, he sends me a link somebody had posted on some creepy local nude girl site (like, "post girls being sexy from ____, CA!" type of thing)...my modeling photos. One of them was even clothed. Some one knew my real name and old location, so that was kind of creepy, but the photos were just...well, me naked. All the other photos on this site were sexy, or cell phone photos of vaginas, so I was kind of confused. When I told him those were online anyhow, I feel like it punctured his White Knight ego. Haha. But it made me wonder - if he really thought /those/ obviously professional and watermarked photos were something he needed to warn me about...is that really how all nudity is viewed here? I don't know. It was an eye-opener.
Lisa Verhoeks
Posts: 57
Nieuwegein, Utrecht, Netherlands
My partner is kind of paranoid about photographers, he said that he is afraid that something bad happens to me.
I'm not afraid of that at all. Sure, I'll make sure that I'll be working with nice photographers and don't just take everything serious, I'll take care of myself, but it does bother me that he sees it that way.
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