My photos too sexual???

If that person isn't signing you paycheck, paying your rent or food or sharing your bed who cares?
 
Ok. A lot of the comments here are kind of wishy-washy prude/anti-prude/religion/anti-religion/businessy yammering. None of this really addresses the question you're asking.

I've seen a bit of your work, and here is my take on it. A lot of your images are sexy, but generally speaking these images are the cosplay ones. Sexy is kind of a big part of that scene, so I personally think you're documenting cosplay - of which sexy is a part of. Boudoir would fall under the same sort of thing - it just comes with the subject.

I've also seen a bit of your fashion and portraiture, and I don't think really feel like you're being exploitive there. You're not one of the many bros with a camera out there who make "art nudes". You know the type.

Now, whether your sexy photos are too sexy for your moral beliefs, that's really only something you can answer. we cannot determine this for you, that is sort of between you and God. I'd suggest you take a good look at them before and after you read scripture and pray and then decide if this is something that is in line with your religious morals. If this makes you cringe a little, I think you've answered your own question.

I think what you're really asking is if boudoir and cosplay are too sexy a subject for a Christian professional to photograph with a clean continence. But neither us nor your friend can really determine that on your behalf. Thats something that only you can answer.
 
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Ok. A lot of the comments here are kind of wishy-washy prude/anti-prude/religion/anti-religion/businessy yammering. None of this really addresses the question you're asking.

I've seen a bit of your work, and here is my take on it. A lot of your images are sexy, but generally speaking these images are the cosplay ones. Sexy is kind of a big part of that scene, so I personally think you're documenting cosplay - of which sexy is a part of. Boudoir would fall under the same sort of thing - it just comes with the subject.

I've also seen a bit of your fashion and portraiture, and I don't think really feel like you're being exploitive there. You're not one of the many bros with a camera out there who make "art nudes". You know the type.

Now, whether your sexy photos are too sexy for your moral beliefs, that's really only something you can answer. we cannot determine this for you, that is sort of between you and God. I'd suggest you take a good look at them before and after you read scripture and pray and then decide if this is something that is in line with your religious morals. If this makes you cringe a little, I think you've answered your own question.

I think what you're really asking is if boudoir and cosplay are too sexy a subject for a Christian professional to photograph with a clean continence. But neither us nor your friend can really determine that on your behalf. Thats something that only you can answer.

Thanks for your comment. I think she was talking more about my semi-boudoir stuff.

I've thought about it and I think that what I'm doing is perfectly fine in God's eyes. Either way, I don't feel bad about my work. I just want to be conscious of how it's perceived.
 
Like i said, you're not a 'bro with a camera' that tries to justify soft porn with art.

What I think is important to remember is that we all have our moral sensibilities, and while there is nothing wrong with expressing it to others, ultimately it's ours to decide.

Your friend is free to feel your photos aren't in line with her moral compass, and you're free to feel that they are with yours. God/whatever (i'm not Christian) gave us morality, it's up to us to navigate it.

This isn't so much directed at you but rather those replying here - it is equally wrong to chastise someone for disagreeing with our work as it is for them to chastise us for making it. If you feel the need to get all huffy about something like this it's because you're insecure about they point they're making.
 
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..... it is equally wrong to chastise someone for disagreeing with our work as it is for them to chastise us for making it. If you feel the need to get all huffy about something like this it's because you're insecure about they point they're making.

agreed.
 
I think the best solution is to only post pictures of women making sandwiches...
 
Also, keep in mind there are many people living with a critical spirit.
 
Also, keep in mind there are many people living with a critical spirit.

I don't think there is anything wrong with that, honestly. People are free to disagree or criticize and voice their viewpoints all they want.

Too many adults are little babies about things, still crying 'you're not the boss of me!' whenever someone merely expresses what they think they should be doing. If more people would accept that people have opinions that differ from their own, this wouldn't be a problem.

If they're 'not the boss of you' then what's the big deal? Just put on your grown up pants and take it or leave it.
 
Also, keep in mind there are many people living with a critical spirit.

I don't think there is anything wrong with that, honestly. People are free to disagree or criticize and voice their viewpoints all they want.

Too many adults are little babies about things, still crying 'you're not the boss of me!' whenever someone merely expresses what they think they should be doing. If more people would accept that people have opinions that differ from their own, this wouldn't be a problem.

If they're 'not the boss of you' then what's the big deal? Just put on your grown up pants and take it or leave it.

yea but...if that happened, who would use all the "safe rooms" for offended people?
 
yeah, but I'm even more sick of people who think that just because they have the right to express an opinion that others don't have the right to be offended by it.

If you offend someone, again, either reconsider what you're saying or don't and just move on. Don't get all emotional because someone strongly disagrees with you.
 
Also, keep in mind there are many people living with a critical spirit.

I don't think there is anything wrong with that, honestly. People are free to disagree or criticize and voice their viewpoints all they want.

Too many adults are little babies about things, still crying 'you're not the boss of me!' whenever someone merely expresses what they think they should be doing. If more people would accept that people have opinions that differ from their own, this wouldn't be a problem.

If they're 'not the boss of you' then what's the big deal? Just put on your grown up pants and take it or leave it.
It's not whether it's right or wrong.
 
Yeah, I mean ultimately an artist's work is always going to be criticized for one reason or another. I try not to take it personally. Can't say the same for when I first started posting here 4/5 years ago though haha.
 
i think i've always been too arrogant to take things personally.
 

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