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.

YA know, I have to say this is one of your best posts.. I've lost count how many times I've thought this..

Excellent job of expressing this.. Now ladies, AND gents, take it to heart and make it your mantra!!!

Daniela Victoria  wrote:

I'm so glad I disowned my family on Christmas.

No more "she's a whore" stuff to deal with.

I found it hysterical that none of them knew about Playboy- and yet all my friends here and everywhere knew about it immediately.

It says something when you'll share that with your friends and not your family. Really does.

I know it's different because I don't have any kids and I am not part of your family, but it seems like, if Daniela was my daughter - or Elle, and any number of other models here - I would be SO proud of them. The have made a success out of doing what they love. They are really good at it. They work hard. They are beautiful. They have strong personalities. They don't need anyone to look after them. They aren't turning tricks, selling drugs, laying in the gutter with a cheap wine bottle, spending time in jail, or doing anything to hurt themselves or others. There are so many people who have fucked up their lives and others, and you are going tolook down on your own kid or daughter in law for feeling so good about themselves that they are comfortable doing nude work?

Well, how about this: To all of you models out there who don't have families that take pride in you - I am proud of you and support you 200%.

stan wigmore photograph wrote:
Well said,unfortunalty, it's just human nature.

It's human to be an asshole and narrow-minded?

This is why I like animals and not people.

Daniela Victoria  wrote:

It's human to be an asshole and narrow-minded?

This is why I like animals and not people.

x2

Mickle Design Werks wrote:
Please give me an address to send a bunch of Roses to you!!!

Thanks you so much for saying this!!

Greg Kolack wrote:
There are so many people who have fucked up their lives and others, and you are going tolook down on your own kid or daughter in law for feeling so good about themselves that they are comfortable doing nude work?

Important. Very.

I'd rather have a child that modeled nude and expressed herself than one doing nothing except maybe drugs.

StaciF wrote:
"It is my life and my body - and you are just jealous because no one wants to see you without clothes on "

I'll be using that too Thanks.

Luke Jaywalker wrote:
I appreciate this thread for a different reason - it makes me *so* glad that, by contrast, I have parents who support me in whatever I do. I hadn't viscerally realized how lucky I was.

It is amazing how much you appreciate a person that believes in you and stands by you when you hear how many people don't have that.

swhnyc wrote:
vic·tim      / Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[vik-tim] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation

–noun

1. a person who suffers from a destructive or injurious action or agency: a victim of an automobile accident. 
2. a person who is deceived or cheated, as by his or her own emotions or ignorance, by the dishonesty of others, or by some impersonal agency: a victim of misplaced confidence; the victim of a swindler; a victim of an optical illusion.

One thing to be FOOLED, another to have self inflicted wounds and expect sympathy.. So to be a victim of oneself isnt what your original post was about..

but victim in the broad sense can be applied to anything.. as per websters..

Good thing I have never cared what others thought of me.. I do what I do with a clear conscience and in an effort to enjoy the time I have.. How others define me means nothing in my big picture..

Kudos to those who DONT have that victim mentality..

Daniela Victoria  wrote:
It is amazing how much you appreciate a person that believes in you and stands by you when you hear how many people don't have that.

AMEN.. My grandmother made me believe anything was possible.. so I was only limited by my own imagination and willingness to work for it.. and all these years later, I STILL believe it..

RA Photos wrote:
Probably one of the best threads I have ever read, and so on the money with your point.  Sadly this country has a big hang up on nudity, but no problem with violence.  Religon has too much influence with a lot of families and if a member of the family shows a little skin they shun them.  Which is horrible, if your family or loved ones should support what you do.  I am sick of hearing I would love to pose nude but my family or boyfriend won't let me, which is just a lame excuse.  If you don't want to do something, then let it be your choice, not someone else. 

Anyhow, you rock Daniela.

Is it time to take it to the next level and start staging public protests?  I'm sure they'd be quite popular.

Daniela Victoria  wrote:
If you're already in a relationship and decide to take on a new adventure i.e. shooting nudes- discussion is fine but you're supposed to support those that you care about.

You don't support me? Then you don't care. And I won't care in return.

Well put.

Daniela Victoria  wrote:
I so need a new tiara.

Cause you know I have one. LOL.

It should have lots of diamonds, rubies, and sapphires and an orb and sceptre to go with it.

Naomi Jay wrote:
What if they want you to pose nude and you're over it  lol


It's great to have someone supportive and if they can't, you need to move on.

Conversation recently had with my boyfriend:

Me: So I'm not doing nudes anymore.
Him: Not even if I shoot them?
Me: I walk around the house naked- what do you care?
Him: I like naked pictures of you.

UIPHOTOS wrote:
One thing to be FOOLED, another to have self inflicted wounds and expect sympathy.. So to be a victim of oneself isnt what your original post was about..

but victim in the broad sense can be applied to anything.. as per websters..

Good thing I have never cared what others thought of me..

Ummm... good for you, I guess?

Some people are indoctrinated from the time they're children to believe that they're only as good as other people tell them.  Not everyone is born with a coat of armor.

Why the hostility?  What's to be gained from it?

Daniela Victoria  wrote:

Conversation recently had with my boyfriend:

Me: So I'm not doing nudes anymore.
Him: Not even if I shoot them?
Me: I walk around the house naked- what do you care?
Him: I like naked pictures of you.

he is most definitely not a cult of one

Daniela Victoria  wrote:
Him: I like naked pictures of you.

Me too!

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.

Good rant as always!

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.

That's a wonderful point darling, and you have all the respect in the world from me..

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.

Smart, smart model

Dot Syndrome wrote:

That's a wonderful point darling, and you have all the respect in the world from me..

In total agreement here.  I think I'm going to email it to my sister.  :-)  You made my day.  Thank you!

Windham Photo wrote:
Well put.  People have accused me of being a pornographer for shooting nudes.

I sent out a mass email to everyone in my address book (it's never ever updated with regard to people I should delete) and it was linked to a photoalbum I had for candid pictures.

Without even opening the mail, my stepmother told me that her and my father aren't interested in my soft core porn that I do.

Dude- it was candid photos.

And I don't do porn.

Washed up cunt. And yes, that's what I called her.