glamour ?

[lornem]

Not that i have any, but could glamour / semi nude photo's be included on this part of the forum or on the site as a whole as the subject has far as i know has never been mentioned ...... what are your thoughts ?

[Snappers]

Wow, You are opening a can of worms here.
There have been many discussions on this subject when Magazines have covered such topics. Some people view it as art and some view it as pornography. I have just had a quick look at the forum rules and there is this in the rules

By agreeing to these rules, you warrant that you will not post any messages that are obscene, vulgar, sexually-oriented, hateful, threatening, or otherwise violative of any laws.


Therefore, I do not think the nudes or semi nude images would be acceptable on this forum but that is for admin to say.

[dkippen]

I was afraid to answer this one first, but I'm with Andy. This could be a very touchy subject and without meaning to, offend someone.

[lornem]

but isn't "glamour" as a photographic subject as valid as any other ? which is worse, a photographic shot such as the one taken during the first iraqui crisis, where bodies were shown hanging out of truck windows, or a woman or mans semi naked body, i know which i find the most offensive

[LensBaby]

I don't get offended from nude photography if it is done in a beautiful, natural form. I think that the reason why nude photographs are NOT permitted on here is because there are people of all ages in this course. I know many months back there was a high schooler that was going to ask the father for money to be able to take this course. I think that they want all ages to be able to view the photography forums. This is just a thought you would have to ask Peter about the rules.

[jerryph]

Though I am not easily offended by nudity either, I would agree that before posting anything, a note to Peter will get you the answer you need. :)

[lornem]

It wasn't question of whether i could post or not as i said in the original post, i don't have any, it was just a topic for discussion

[jerryph]

Looking at it from my point of view... the chances of me getting a nude of semi nude model into my "studio" are slim to none unless I pay a model to do it. I've done some in the past, but they were of my girlfriend and she is definately not comfortable with me posting them on the web.

As far as the topic goes, just based on the overall "feel" of this board, I would not think that this is the kind of place I would post them if I could. Someone mentioned minors that do or would be taking the courses here and that would not be (for me, of course), respectful.

There are other boards that have no such restrictions and I could see myself posting there without reservation. Matter of fact, there are boards out there where 'Togs and models actively seak each other out for sessions... many that are exclusively of the glamour kind.

[Snappers]

but isn't "glamour" as a photographic subject as valid as any other ? which is worse, a photographic shot such as the one taken during the first iraqui crisis, where bodies were shown hanging out of truck windows, or a woman or mans semi naked body, i know which i find the most offensive

I think it very much depends on why the shot was taken. Each subject in its own right has it's own place but not necessarily on this forum. We are not saying that Glamour is not a photograhic subject as valid as any other but we are saying that for this forum it is not the right place for it, due to minors being able to view the images.

Im sure there must be forum out there which are available for those who which to pursue that line of photography.

As for objectionable material, it is the same with art. Someone may look at one picture and find it amazing or thrilling whereas someone else may look at the same picture and take offense. It is getting the ballance right and maybe in our case here, thinking before we post an image.

[LensBaby]

I had to add this to this post today. I belong to another photography group (I am not as active as this one..I just kind of lurk) and some of the photos that mothers put on there of their kids are just terrible!!! It is not just your cute little newborn infant photos either. It is so sad.

[dkippen]

Don't people realize that once it's on the internet, it's there for EVERYONE to see?

[LensBaby]

Yeah, and not to mention this particular group lets you right click and SAVE. There are a lot of places those photos could get placed on, and how would it look? It would look like the parents let that happen!

[jerryph]

I think what makes this place unique is that most of us are either in or coming off the course and care a lot more about the technical aspects of photography instead of just snapping off a couple pics of the kids without any understanding.

[LensBaby]

Your right. Although, sometimes my photos might still look like that!! :eek::eek: I am trying though!