People

I think the most enjoyable thing to view in photographs are people.  But that is also the most difficult thing to take pictures of.  I’ve decided that it is time to lose some of my sensitivity to others when it comes time for pictures.  If people object, of course, then I will certainly comply…but I want to start shooting more images of people (including you when you come over).  Asking permission will usually ruin the shot you are wanting.  I’m not really interested in portrait photography, with a few exceptions:  Nude photography and pregnant nude photography.  I’d like to do both but honestly haven’t quite found a way.   How do you just ask someone if you can take pictures of them naked?  It’s hard to explain to someone that nudity adds an amazing element to photography that isn’t about the VAGINA or privates or being turned on.  It’s not about sex.  It’s about everything else.  I mean sometimes it is for some photographers, but I’m a married guy who just enjoys beauty and finds it in many places.  I guess I’ll eventually meet those people.  Most of my friends don’t want to be seen naked, let alone their picture taken, and I understand.  I certainly don’t want mine.

Oh I don’t know.  Maybe if you wrapped me in a feather boa I’d consider it. : )

It makes me think of Donavan, who did an entire series on model vs. photographer where he photographed himself in the same poses he required his models to pose as.  Pretty funny.  I don’t really care for his photography honestly (little more dirty than pretty to me), but it was a funny series.