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I want to know from other models how did they convince people your doing nothing wrong modeling , Feb 02 13 11:50 am Link You're 44. Isn't that a little old to be caring what other people think? Explain what you do and what you don't do. If they can't handle that, it's a THEM problem, not a YOU problem. Feb 02 13 11:54 am Link IMO you cant convince anyone, all you can do is show the photos you produce and let them have their own opinion Feb 02 13 11:54 am Link you do nudes. you're going to burn in hell. me, too, since i shoot them. lol. my family thinks i shoot porn. honestly i don't think you can change anyone's opinion. just try to reassure them that you are taking precautions to stay safe and haven't turned into a hooker. and the whole art thing sometimes seems like people trying too hard to convince others that what they are doing is acceptable. anyway art is in the eye of the beholder, not the person who made the work. one mans' porn is another man's art. and there can be porny art and artsy porn. and just plain tacky sh*t that can be a lot of fun to shoot! Feb 02 13 11:54 am Link What did your daughter say to you when she started modeling ? Feb 02 13 11:55 am Link twoharts wrote: +1 and just learn to embrace how it makes you feel. At the end of the day and this lifetime that's all that matters. For the haters just tell them "there's nothing wrong with being beautiful and proud, after all mother nature doesn't wear clothes either!" ...then look at the stunned looks on their faces, smile and carry on! Have fun and good luck! Feb 02 13 12:32 pm Link The definitive thread on this subject:- https://www.modelmayhem.com/po.php?thread_id=229525 Just my $0.02 Ciao Stefano www.stefanobrunesci.com Feb 02 13 12:44 pm Link -B-R-U-N-E-S-C-I- wrote: true Feb 02 13 12:45 pm Link Ken Marcus Studios wrote:
Feb 02 13 08:43 pm Link "I'm doing some art modelling." I know the above statement is simple but just practice your delivery until you can say it in a clear and authoritative manner. Feb 03 13 05:52 am Link Raven-Lily wrote: pretty much this !, not everyone will agree with your life's choices, good luck Feb 03 13 06:03 am Link You are beautiful. If you choose to model the only validation you need is from you. If they don't understand than that's their right, and their fallacy. Just you be true to you and those who truly love you will continue to. And keep taking those amazing photos! Feb 03 13 10:50 am Link It's very simple. Get a large picture of yourself posing naked and hang it in your family's living room. I am sure they will appreciate fine art. Feb 03 13 11:01 am Link tiga1969 wrote: Tell them that I said it was okay. Feb 03 13 07:28 pm Link dp Feb 03 13 07:31 pm Link Make sure they don't see anything you've done that they will feel isn't artistic. Feb 03 13 07:32 pm Link I think it's all been said. Your certainly old enough that you shouldn't have to prove anything to anyone. Why do you care what people think about your work? Feb 03 13 08:00 pm Link This one is tough... I don't think the answer is to not show your work, because simply put its what makes you happy. To not show your work is accepting the idea that you care what others think, and i know for me personally i have an uphill battle with this one as do im sure many other photographers and models alike. If we don't strive to push boundaries and show images that are unconventional it becomes difficult to be noticed. To the OP i would say that you do what makes you happy, your family should be more understanding of this or they do not deserve the "family" title. No one says they have to like your work, but being respectful to your ideas and interests is nothing short of what im sure they would request from you. Feb 03 13 08:16 pm Link Change the subject as soon as its brought up.  Feb 04 13 01:06 pm Link Photographers often have a similar problem. I simply drafted my wife as my assistant. By the third or fourth shoot, she was so bored with the whole thing that I couldn't pay her to come into the studio when I'm shooting. She does keep the rest of the family off my back though. Feb 04 13 02:13 pm Link simple. disown anybody who gives you sh*t. Feb 04 13 02:19 pm Link nyk fury wrote: Yup. Feb 04 13 02:24 pm Link 
Photographer Posts: 302 MacMurdo - permanent station of the US, Sector claimed by New Zealand, Antarctica Have everyone make up a detailed list of what they think you shouldn't do, then burn all the lists in front of them. Feb 04 13 02:32 pm Link Two steps: 1) I don't show my mom EVERYTHING 2) I don't apologize for ANYTHING Feb 05 13 05:20 pm Link |
