Just a little tug...

Venice Beach, CA

Larry, of course I know nothing about you and am basing my opinion solely on this series of photos. I know that my reaction says as much about me, maybe more, than about you but I hope you don't mind an honest reaction. I did look at the rest of your portfolio to try to get a sense of what you're after in photography, and this series is quite different than most of your other work, which I think is a great thing. However, I look at these as somewhat judgmental and exploitive photos, the titles adding to that feeling. The photos seem to be looking AT the subjects, not looking within them. And they appear to be using them for a quick laugh rather than a strong statement or deep feeling or emotion. Please take this as a gut reaction of only one member of PN and not a personal attack in any way, as I actually reacted quite positively to the rest of your portfolio.

Thank you Fred,

I spoke with this couple for a few minutes and this is there lifestyle, living on or around the Venice Beach area. They have a baby which I excluded in these four posts and my comments are...HIS comments. As we spoke I learned two things from this couple: They are happy and they too enjoy life. I was open minded and felt no uncomfort spreaking with them at all. Just two young people...kickin' it! He was, (I felt) joking when he said they were off to meet the in-laws. But again Fred...HIS words...not mine.

Thanks for responding. I appreciate the additional information and your generosity in sharing it with me.

Well caught Larry, unusual.