davidnoblephotography

Most nude photography involves a female model, and is the work of a male

photographer. Obviously, pictures of the naked female form is, on the whole,

more appealing to men than it is to women.

What I would like everyone's opinion is this: Do you think that nude

photography is basically there for the titilation of the viewer?

I have taken several nude photos - always of girls, and I am the first to admit

that while I regard my work as art, I do enjoy working with a pretty girl who is

in a state of undress, and I don't accept the notion that a man can look at a

photograph of this nature without thinking sexual thoughts - unless he's gay, of

course.

I completely understand the difference between a pornographic image and a fine

art image, but I reckon that they are basically both there to instill the same

feelings, but in different ways.

DISCUSS...

Thanks for the responses, guys. Very impressive, seeing as I only posted this thread less than 24 hours ago! I would personally say that about 90% of the shots I've kept and/or put in my personal portfolio were accidental. I reckon that impromtu pics are certainly the best - unless of course, you're working to a specific brief. If you care to take another look at my photo.net portfolio, and glance at the shot "Shiny Happy People", that's one of my favourite pictures. I was DJing at a wedding, and just went out onto the dancefloor with the camera. Strangers are excellent subjects.

Thanks everyone,

Dave the DJ.

Does anyone else out there find that they get some of thier best results by

accident?

You have a certain idea in your mind, but the best shots always come from

somewhere that you weren't expecting them to come from.

This type of thing happens to me all the time... Am I alone? I think not, but

please, share your experiences.

If you look at the shot "Wired For Sound" in my portfolio, you'll notice that

Melanie is facing me, and looking straight into the camera. However, my

original idea for the shot was to see her from behind with the headphones on.

What I'm trying to say is - You begin a shoot, or go out with a camera, with

a very specific idea, and you've pictured the finished photo in your mind a

thousand times, but when it comes to it, the one photo that you love from that

session, was completely something else...