Forums > Critique > Lactation photos... I'd like your 2 cents.

Photographer

DRP Photography

Posts: 246

Nevada City, California, US

Feral Oneiric wrote:
Yeah, I don't like the 'fuck me' expression. Comes off as too fetishist.
Done in a different context though, you could conceivably come up with some great art shots.

That's a come fuck me expression???
Just because her mouth is open and she's making eye contact doesn't imply fuck me.

She does have beautiful full lips. Is that what makes this image sexy???

Everyone does have a different opinion, and I'm enjoying everyones feedback!

Aug 06 08 03:07 pm Link

Photographer

Huntli Images

Posts: 154

Huntington, New York, US

I like the shot, think maybe it's a bit too much for this site, only maybe.  How about putting it on DeviantArt??

Aug 06 08 03:12 pm Link

Photographer

Garry k

Posts: 30131

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Fembot wrote:
Hm.
I'm leaning towards no.
neutral

Agreed

Aug 06 08 03:15 pm Link

Photographer

PlasticPuppet

Posts: 2719

Windsor, Ontario, Canada

I like the picture overall, its provocative as you can see from this thread alone .  However, I just don't like the face she is making.

Aug 06 08 03:36 pm Link

Model

Beth Claire

Posts: 69

Norwich, Connecticut, US

Ko Kuffuor wrote:
Seriously, I hope you don't allow the consensus to make you afraid to shoot and try new things. It's a great shot. Lactating doesn't have to mean mothering ALL the time. Let it be erotic and provocative and fun. Motherhood can be sexy and pregnancy can be sexy and I think you just scored one in their favour.

~Cheers!

I agree!! There is nothing wrong with the model conveying sexiness here! I think it was a bold move to take and I applaud you for not being disgusted by what is natural and normal. I also applaud your model for being willing to do it! I wish that I had that opportunity when I was lactating... I felt very sexy then. Good for her for feeling confident enough to give it a try! I think the image is a success!

BTW- The talk of cereal in this thread made me think that I would love to see her expressing milk into a bowl of Fruit Loops... LOL!

Aug 06 08 04:13 pm Link

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Perish Photography

Posts: 10835

El Paso, Texas, US

omg its a fawkin sprinkler!

lol i like it. in a technical sense its great. and the subject matter is such that will evoke emotion. which is what you want the image to do anyway.

good job!

Aug 06 08 04:19 pm Link

Photographer

DRP Photography

Posts: 246

Nevada City, California, US

Perish Photography wrote:
omg its a fawkin sprinkler!

lol i like it. in a technical sense its great. and the subject matter is such that will evoke emotion. which is what you want the image to do anyway.

good job!

Thanks for the feedback!

Aug 06 08 04:22 pm Link

Photographer

Holix

Posts: 855

Los Angeles, California, US

Perish Photography wrote:
omg its a fawkin sprinkler!

lol i like it. in a technical sense its great. and the subject matter is such that will evoke emotion. which is what you want the image to do anyway.

good job!

I Agree! not to mention:
Great Capture and .....She would come in handy if you're having Cereal or Coffee and you're low on....

Aug 06 08 04:29 pm Link

Retoucher

Native Son

Posts: 179

Washington, District of Columbia, US

You did a great job with the shot. Sure, it's out there a bit, and that may put some people off, but the general populous will find it at least, interesting.

Native Son

Aug 06 08 06:19 pm Link

Photographer

UnsinnImage

Posts: 107

Los Angeles, California, US

Nice.

But, what will the baby eat?

smile

Aug 06 08 06:23 pm Link

Photographer

Dodgy Pint Photography

Posts: 255

New York, New York, US

For a lactation fetish site, maybe.  Here?  No.

Aug 06 08 06:25 pm Link

Photographer

DRP Photography

Posts: 246

Nevada City, California, US

Do people really feel that her facial expression is to sexy for this? I wasn't going for over the top, sex appeal. I was trying for expression-less, eye contact.
What makes her face "sexy"???

Aug 07 08 12:20 pm Link

Model

Myla S

Posts: 44

Hempstead, New York, US

I find something about her expression to be a little raunchy. I don't know if it's the open mouth combined with the eye contact, or what. Lol it's not necessarily a bad thing, though. Gives the photo even more of a punch.
It's a beautiful picture, very startling. I think you and the model did a nice job.

Aug 07 08 12:26 pm Link

Model

Arezu Monika

Posts: 71

San Jose, California, US

well the idea sounds like it could work...

but the shot in your port makes it look like ummm fetish related?



that's just what i think
and i can be a bit of a prude

Aug 07 08 12:34 pm Link

Model

James Drake

Posts: 313

Salt Lake City, Utah, US

Sigh... I love the shot. And I'll tell you why: One, it is truly artistic, because art provokes change, creates controversy, and can be interpreted to mean anything a context will allow. Two: it's beautifully feminine, it's powerful in it's exchange of life, organic life, beauty, fertility, and sensuality and yes even the dreaded "Sexuality". Three: Gods, why not. What is wrong with a world that cannot become both in awe of beauty and transcendent arousal in the same instance, where did this fear of sexuality turn to "Fetish and porn"? Only when it is acted upon do I feel it becomes so, and so what if the lovely women has a "come hither stare"? It's a beautiful and powerful representation of a necessary and gorgeous part of our existence, so personally I feel enlightened and intrigued.

Aug 08 08 01:29 am Link

Model

Nellie Green

Posts: 1166

San Jose, California, US

DRP Photography wrote:
Do people really feel that her facial expression is to sexy for this? I wasn't going for over the top, sex appeal. I was trying for expression-less, eye contact.
What makes her face "sexy"???

oh please dave quit playing coy!!!
tongue
dropped chin, open mouth, warm eyes...

Aug 08 08 01:32 am Link

Model

Skylar Petit

Posts: 609

DELAND, Florida, US

I think it's great that it's such a unique idea, but I think it's one step a little too far...

Aug 08 08 01:36 am Link

Photographer

DRP Photography

Posts: 246

Nevada City, California, US

bump

Aug 10 08 09:08 pm Link

Photographer

MoonwalkStudios

Posts: 1

Los Angeles, California, US

I don’t see the photo. How do I see it? Thanks

Jun 19 19 11:02 am Link

Photographer

Mark Salo

Posts: 11735

Olney, Maryland, US

MoonwalkStudios wrote:
I don’t see the photo. How do I see it? Thanks

This thread is 11 years old. I'm sure that the OP has moved on, especially since he received so many negative replies.

Jun 19 19 11:37 am Link

Photographer

Orca Bay Images

Posts: 33877

Arcata, California, US

MoonwalkStudios wrote:
I don’t see the photo. How do I see it? Thanks

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And then one day things weren't quite so fine
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It would have been alright

Pictures of Lily made my life so wonderful
Pictures of Lily helped me sleep at night

For me and Lily are together in my dreams
And I ask you, hey mister, have you ever seen
Pictures of Lily?

Jun 20 19 12:11 am Link

Photographer

Eros Fine Art Photo

Posts: 3097

Torrance, California, US

MoonwalkStudios wrote:
I don’t see the photo. How do I see it? Thanks

This thread is so old, the model's baby almost old enough to drive himself to the store and buy his own milk.  lol

Jun 20 19 03:01 am Link

Photographer

LnN Studio

Posts: 303

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US

Eros Fine Art Photo wrote:

This thread is so old, the model's baby almost old enough to drive himself to the store and buy his own milk.  lol

LOL

Jun 20 19 12:19 pm Link

Photographer

Vector One Photography

Posts: 3722

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, US

Is MM getting so bad we have to pull up eleven year old posts ?

Jun 21 19 08:48 am Link

Photographer

E H

Posts: 847

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Tell 'the/ a' story,, your story...
  Doesn't matter what others think,,, it is your image, your story...
Do what feels right to you and your story...

ALL THE BEST...

Jun 22 19 04:25 pm Link