JohnFrim wrote:
There have been numerous threads in this section in which folks have made comments about the models' attributes like age, tattoos, piercings, etc; and there have been many counter-posts that say, effectively, "stick to the technical and stop commenting on the model." But I really don't think you can separate the model and her physical characteristics from the final image. To be a bit harsh with my words, you can't substitute a beautiful young girl with an ugly old lady in exactly the same pose and setting and expect to have the same result. Of course the photographer does not have power/control over the physical characteristics that the model brings to the shoot. But the photographer does have choice over posting the image here as good art, or simply as an attempt at boudoir/nude photography with the hopes of suggestions on how to improve. While I agree there is no need to be rude regarding the model's appearance, I think the photographer has to be prepared for comments on the choice of subject matter.
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Thanks for your input, I appreciate your opinion.
I agree with your statements regarding being prepared for comments on the choice of subject matter.
Which I am, if it is regarding something I have control over or can change.
Thanks again.