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I did a shoot w/ a model the other day and she was heavily lactating! I had not captured squirting milk before, so I gave it a shot! The photos turned out amazing and I want to share them in my portfolio.... My question is, does the general public think lactation photos are in bad taste? (no pun intended...) I have one photo in my portfolio- as an example... Dave Preston | DRP Photography Aug 04 08 01:11 am Link I.... honestly don't know how I feel about this. I'd have to know more about how the shots were executed to decide. Aug 04 08 01:13 am Link Sounds neat. EDIT: I like the idea, but the expression just throws it too far for me. Aug 04 08 01:15 am Link Well it's a change from black tape on nipples..... Aug 04 08 01:15 am Link is that anything like location photos? Aug 04 08 01:17 am Link I was curious so I took a look and although I think the photo is done well it's a bit "porn shot" for me. Others may greatly disgaree however and I must applaud you for trying. ^_^ Aug 04 08 01:21 am Link My feeling is that while initially interesting, in this context it's a little over the top. If she's lactating; a shot of her nursing her baby would change the context and thus the reaction it provokes. Aug 04 08 01:27 am Link Hm. I'm leaning towards no.  Aug 04 08 01:30 am Link Fembot... No because it's to over the top or does it touch boundries that should be left alone? Aug 04 08 01:32 am Link Definately different. Not sure how I feel just yet. Love her face though. Aug 04 08 01:33 am Link got milk?  Aug 04 08 01:34 am Link coming from a gay male...i love it. Its done really well...and it exudes sexiness without being raunchy. I had never seen such a thing, very interesting.... im also interested to see people's reactions to such a shot. Josh Aug 04 08 01:35 am Link I think I'd like it far better if she were laughing or something, but her expression seems a little..... fuck-me-ish. It's definitely interesting though. Aug 04 08 01:36 am Link It is an interesting shot, the model isn't just "lactating" she is applying pressure for it to spray. I would keep the shot up if the model is okay with it. Aug 04 08 01:36 am Link MMMM....not sure???? I don't like the image you posted much it seems comical, but i would like to see more, i want to see a softer genuine side of it???? Aug 04 08 01:39 am Link DRP Photography wrote: I dunno. Aug 04 08 01:42 am Link Hmmmm.....seems a little too much like "the money shot" in some kind of reverse strange way. But it gets a reaction that's for sure. : ) Aug 04 08 01:43 am Link DRP Photography wrote: rhetorical: could you see a model putting that in her agency port? or as a photographer, would you show that to a client from whom you wish work? Aug 04 08 01:43 am Link I can just see someone, a new model, who is actually intrested in doing this and learning something, I can just see her with her parents saying "yes mom and dad, this site is fine and it's ok for me to be here even though I just turned 16..." and I can just see them look at the forums, see this thread, and then prevent her from coming on here. Aug 04 08 01:45 am Link good shot, not here tho. Spills over the top of the pan and into the porno fires. just sayin' in case you get burned a little. Aug 04 08 01:46 am Link Rachael Jeanne wrote: I agree with this. It all depends on how it's done as to if it's tasteful. It's a unique part of the human anatomy and a photograph to display that should be a beautiful thing, but for it to be taken in a more sexual kind of way is taking it too far and in very bad taste. Aug 04 08 01:46 am Link Maybe if it were more in context? A baby in her mothers arms, both fallen asleep exhausted and her lactacting.. That might be interesting Aug 04 08 01:48 am Link Click Hamilton wrote: Really, really, reallllllllllllly sweet. Aug 04 08 01:53 am Link Maybe its just me, but i didn't think any pornographic thoughts at all. actually, it reminded me of how amazing the human body is. Aug 04 08 01:54 am Link Lactating is "amazing". Whatever floats your boat I suppose. Aug 04 08 01:56 am Link Mark J. Sebastian wrote: I could not have said it better and if it causes turmoil for some, well the title of the site is model mayhem, maybe your on target :-) I do agree, that I would have liked to seen a better expression on the models face. Aug 04 08 02:00 am Link Mark J. Sebastian wrote: So this is art? Aug 04 08 02:02 am Link I agree the expression doesn't match what could be a beautiful image. maybe if it were black and white with the image cropped at the lower lip? Aug 04 08 02:02 am Link So, this is touching a number of topics here and believe me, i've been going through this in my head since I saw she was lactating! She was the the one to offer the idea and thought it would be an appriciation to her motherhood. Showing off what an amazing thing the female body is! When i posed her, i did have here range the facial expressions. Not really knowing what was the right thing to do, I instructed her to give everything from big smiles, to sexy sensual expressions. I quickly realized that the sexy facial expressions took the images into a totally different world realm. I didn't think porn like, i just knew it wasn't an appropriate combination... I decided on a bit of a smile and a bit of a innocent look. The image i posted seemed to be an appropriate expression. At least in my book... Aug 04 08 02:15 am Link It's not an inappropriate expression... i mean the image and expression don't make me think dirty things at all. I just think the image might be more powerful without the eyes, or even with the eyes closed. imho, it doesn't seem, currently, as peaceful as it could be. Again, it's just my opinion/interpretation...it's your image, and your vision. It is a great shot; great depth of field, and capture of movement. The long and short of it is, I don't think it's an inappropriate topic/subject, as long as you're prepared for mixed reactions from a broader audience. In the end, isn't that what art is about? challenging norms? Providing perspective? making people think? Aug 04 08 03:01 am Link hmmm over the top...I don't know........ but..... lets just say that some guys and gals.. pay good jack-off money to see these types of videos and clips and pictures of women lactating..with that same expression that model is giving off and definately a higher amount of money if the lady is squirting........ Aug 04 08 04:07 am Link DRP Photography wrote: Click Hamilton wrote: Ha! Click, you are too much. Aug 04 08 09:33 am Link DRP Photography wrote: I actually have a shoot this week with a model who mentioned she is currently breast feeding, and hoped I wasn't one who was "grossed out" by lactation. I told her it doesn't bother me in the least, and that I'd seen some cool images that take advantage of it. Aug 04 08 09:39 am Link I tasted my own milk when I breastfed...how could you not? It is very sweet stuff. Too sweet to be wasted for a picture. To me, it's the juice of life and to see it just squirting out like that seems wasteful and abusive to what should really be happening with it. I don't care about her expression, the crop or the vibe, it just doesn't sit right with this former breastfeeding momma. Aug 04 08 09:40 am Link i dont think lactation pics are in bad taste at all. whether they be wholesome nursing artsy pics or fetishy spraying pics. that said i also dont find porn or fetish art in bad taste either. know your audience/market and dont worry abt what reaction 'outsiders' will have. if they are taken back it prolly means you hit it right for your target viewer Aug 04 08 09:45 am Link It is too pornish...mostly because of her expression. A beautiful rendition would be of her baby lying somewhere near her with her gazing down it him/her and her breasts dripping with breast milk....in your image, she is squirting it out which changes the whole vibe. Aug 04 08 09:47 am Link "Was it in bad taste?" ans..Don't know..Haven't tasted" ba da bump! couldn't resist  Aug 04 08 09:52 am Link I don't particularly like the photo in your port, but the concept is interesting. Aug 04 08 10:18 am Link EWWWWWWWWWWWWW Aug 04 08 10:20 am Link Daveion 7101 wrote: Beat me to it! Not for me I'm afraid. Aug 04 08 12:03 pm Link |
