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Please add my voice to those who feel that a recent posting seeking
models for nude photographic work WAS appropriate for this group.

As an occasional naturist and photograper who has taken photos of
nude people (and wouldn't mind doing so more often :-) ), I realize
that finding models can be a delicate issue. Asking among people who
are already known to be comfortable about taking their clothes off
seems like a very intelligent thing to do, actually.

I agree that the request might also have been put to net.rec.photo;
although the readers there seem mostly interested in camera gear.
I wonder how many potential MODELS, as opposed to camera users,
read net.rec.photo. (Probably the most appropriate group in which
this might have been posted were net.jobs!) 

Perhaps the person who was critical was mostly upset because of
the intended use of the photos - for a 'sexy' magazine. If so,
please flame the magazines, not the poor person who is trying to
solve a problem.

As far as the charge of 'pimping' is concerned, that is ridiculous.
Photographers should provide some form of recompense for their models,
especially if the photos are for commercial use. The higher the
commercial value, the more the model should be paid. If the photos
are non-commercial, the photographer should at least provide the
model with pictures for his/her portfolio (and maybe a glass of
wine along the way :-) ).

In general, how do readers of this group feel about having their
picture taken in the nude? I'm interested mostly in quasi-public
situation, such as at a clothing-optional beach. Are you comfortable
if a friend takes a picture of you playing frisbee?  How about if
a stranger (also nude) points a camera at you? Does it matter if
the stranger is clothed? Are you comfortable if there is a camera
around, even if it's not pointed at you? Are you the kind that loves
to have their picture taken anytime (you ham!)?

The reason I'm asking is that I sometimes would like to take my
camera with me to such places, but don't want to risk offending
anyone. Actually, I'd probably mostly use it to take pictures of
my wife.

Can't wait for that warm weather to come along again...

Michael Stimac
...hplabs!oliveb!tymix!stimac