Graham Walker wrote:
Would any of you models work nude for a photographer who was obviously a minor?

absolutely not

Cristal A Steverson wrote:

absolutely not

And why is that?

Muarw wrote:
if their work was good, sure. age doesn't matter compared to ability.

that's true... esp if theyre taking photography @ skol...

Advanced Photo wrote:
A quote from her page "My name is Beckah; most call me Becks. I am seventeen years old and I'm a photographer", in my opinion this is an understatement from this young lady.

WOW. For a 17yr old, she's got a great eye! (in the photography sense that is)

Advanced Photo wrote:
There are exceptions:

See:

https://www.modelmayhem.com/member.php?id=365473

A quote from her page "My name is Beckah; most call me Becks. I am seventeen years old and I'm a photographer", in my opinion this is an understatement from this young lady.

ill post nude for her...lol...

Graham Walker wrote:
So a lot has been said about underaged models but what about underaged photographers?  Any thoughts?  Would any of you models work nude for a photographer who was obviously a minor?

I believe exposing yourself to a minor is a crime....

IrisSwope wrote:

I believe exposing yourself to a minor is a crime....

I believe there has to be a sexual context. Otherwise, all the adults in nudist colonies would be under arrest.

PYPI wrote:
I believe there has to be a sexual context. Otherwise, all the adults in nudist colonies would be under arrest.

I vaguely remember someone whos reputably knowledgeable on the minors and nudity subject ( I want to say it was alan, but I wont hold him to it)  saying in another thread where that was brought up, something about it still being illegal in nudist colonies, I cant remember who it was or the exact details of what they said, but I think its something to check on.

just sayin.

Graham Walker wrote:

And why is that?

It may be contributing or something worse in some states.

IrisSwope wrote:

I believe exposing yourself to a minor is a crime....

I was thinking something along the same line.

Laura T wrote:

I vaguely remember someone whos reputably knowledgeable on the minors and nudity subject ( I want to say it was alan, but I wont hold him to it)  saying in another thread where that was brought up, something about it still being illegal in nudist colonies, I cant remember who it was or the exact details of what they said, but I think its something to check on.

just sayin.

I've been to nudist resorts and clothing optional beaches that had nude adults and nude children.

Just sayin.

IrisSwope wrote:

I believe exposing yourself to a minor is a crime....

I believe you are wrong in most if not all jurisdictions in the US.
there are contextual issues to all indecent exposure laws.

Chris Macan wrote:

I believe you are wrong in most if not all jurisdictions in the US.
there are contextual issues to all indecent exposure laws.

Not in Oklahoma.  I grew up there.  If you forget your swim trunks when you shower, you'll get a joint visit from the sheriff and his brother in law the preacher.

Advanced Photo wrote:
There are exceptions:

See:

https://www.modelmayhem.com/member.php?id=365473

A quote from her page "My name is Beckah; most call me Becks. I am seventeen years old and I'm a photographer", in my opinion this is an understatement from this young lady.

WOW! love her work...

Graham Walker wrote:
So a lot has been said about underaged models but what about underaged photographers?  Any thoughts?  Would any of you models work nude for a photographer who was obviously a minor?

NO: (reason) had one interning during a fashion shoot and all he did was flirt with the model and try to get her number.  Also said inappropriate things during the shoot.

Kevin_Connery wrote:
Threads about Minor Photographers

General Industry > Underage Photographers (Shooting nudes)
General Industry > Under-age photographers and nude models
Model Matters > Underage photographer? (Shooting nudes)
Photography Talk > Minor photographer
Photography Talk > Underage Photographer... but... …shooting nudes (3+ pages)
Photography Talk > What about under-age Photographers???
Photography Talk > Nudes Age (Minor Photog, non-minor nude model)

Thank you for bringing these up.  Seems like some are not doing their homework when it comes down to researching topics.

Peterz Photoz wrote:

NO: (reason) had one interning during a fashion shoot and all he did was flirt with the model and try to get her number.  Also said inappropriate things during the shoot.

Is not a teenage photographer. Is a teenage GWC. Just like adults, there are some Photographers, and some GWCs.

Peterz Photoz wrote:

NO: (reason) had one interning during a fashion shoot and all he did was flirt with the model and try to get her number.  Also said inappropriate things during the shoot.

What did you do to correct that behavior and make him more suitable to be a professional photographer?  If he was your intern, wasn't that your responsibility?

Tim Hammond wrote:

What did you do to correct that behavior and make him more suitable to be a professional photographer?  If he was your intern, wasn't that your responsibility?

I removed him from the studio by asking him to run and get more batteries for my speedlight not to embarass him.  Then once the shoot was over and the model had left, I took him aside and alerted him of his gaffes, and what the prop-er protocol would be

Peterz Photoz wrote:

I removed him from the studio by asking him to run and get more batteries for my speedlight not to embarass him.  Then once the shoot was over and the model had left, I took him aside and alerted him of his gaffes, and what the prop-er protocol would be

That sounds appropriate.  And you still wouldn't trust him to shoot nudes now?

Tim Hammond wrote:

That sounds appropriate.  And you still wouldn't trust him to shoot nudes now?

They would have to prove to me during the next shoot about the maturity level.

Peterz Photoz wrote:
agreed but the chances are greater when they are younger because of the lack of experience and protocol to create a gaffe in certain situations.  You may be and probably are more mature than your numerical age but most are not.

Lack of experience knows no age boundaries,
nor does general lack of tact.

Both of which may be the root cause of the inappropriate behavior you described.
I have no doubt that many 45 year old guys would have behaved the same way.

A S Photography wrote:

I've been to nudist resorts and clothing optional beaches that had nude adults and nude children.

Just sayin.

and ive heard people say that theyve been to places that were adults-only.
Just because it happens someplace doesnt make it the law and standard.

I do however remember someone who is quite schooled in the minors and nudity laws mentioning nudist colonies and resorts. I was trying to find something that wasnt just hearsay. I just cant for the life of me remember who said it.

Chris Macan wrote:

I believe you are wrong in most if not all jurisdictions in the US.
there are contextual issues to all indecent exposure laws.

Flashing someone isn't sexual per se, yet it's still against the law.