jerantino wrote:
I think we could use some pudding here about now...

*whips up a chocolate pudding pie. Adds whipped cream and chocolate sprinkles to the top*
Everybody, dig in!

Melvin Moten Jr wrote:
The real question is:  Do all anti-nude rants disguised as "honest" questions look the same?

Answer:  Yes they do.

Only if they aren't asked with artistry or creativity.

mjr.

Jerry de Lisle Photo wrote:
In my opinion 99.9% of them do look the same. Very few photographers can pull it off.
Probably why I don't even bother anymore. Not that I'm opposed to nudity, but throw some clothing into the mix and the image becomes much more interesting IMHO.

Prudes used to be a lot slicker back in the day.  This isn't even worth thinking up a snappy comeback for.

T H Taylor wrote:
You can have a model standing there in a beautiful pinstripe Armani suit "tastfully dressed" but,
If you have her smoking a 12 inch black dildo like a cigar....
...
...
P.S. No one steal my suit/dildo idea!   

You'd better hurry.  All I need now to get this done are
   1. a 12-incher
   2. a beautiful pinstripe Armani, and
   3. a willing model (any takers?)

But don't worry, I'll credit you with the idea...       

Ivy Bressler wrote:
Mu problem comes when a model/photographers only shoots nudes. At that point, I have a hard time seperating the models talent from the photographers talent, and both of these from just plain biology.

"Subtle and insubstantial, the Expert leaves no trace."

Sun Tzu,

"The Art of War"


One thing I've learned from being a photographer and musician is that when you're really good at what you do...it looks like you're not doing anything.  In a way your comment is the ultimate compliment to nude models and photographers alike.

UnoMundo Photography wrote:
The  run down to Best Buy, get an XT, get a butt shot crowd is all going to look alike.
Once you learn to avoid these and see really god stuff than your appreciation will increase.

I didn't buy my photo gear at Best Buy, and I don't have an XT. (I'm not entirely sure what an XT even refers to.)

However, I do have a butt shot in my portfolio:

(Click for larger version.)

Does this make my portfolio boring and without merit?

Does it make me look like the XT owning, Best Buy patronizing crowd?

T H Taylor wrote:
You can have a model standing there in a beautiful pinstripe Armani suit "tastfully dressed" but,
If you have her smoking a 12 inch black dildo like a cigar... Is it still a tasteful shot??

It's what you, the shooter, choses to do creatively that matters, not what the model is or is not wearing.  Puritanical bullshit is what gets boring.

P.S. No one steal my suit/dildo idea!   

I love TH and his sense of humor. Make mental note to self. Stop by adult fun store this evening for 12 inch dildo. (smile)

Joeys Angels wrote:
Simple solution:

Those who like nudes: shoot them

Those who do not like nudes:  do not shoot them

GENIUS! Simple Genius. Ya'll should be listening to this boy.

Brian Hillburn wrote:

I love TH and his sense of humor. Make mental note to self. Stop by adult fun store this evening for 12 inch dildo. (smile)

I thought you owned several of these things; did the ex leave her supply?

Glen Berry wrote:

I didn't buy my photo gear at Best Buy, and I don't have an XT. (I'm not entirely sure what an XT even refers to.)

However, I do have a butt shot in my portfolio:

(Click for larger version.)

Does this make my portfolio boring and without merit?

Does it make me look like the XT owning, Best Buy patronizing crowd?

that shot shows color , form and perspective! that is not what the discussion is about.
we are talking about repeating the same butt shots over and over.