Models that Read Good - Another bad title...

It should look more contrived than it does, if you follow me.

grahamp said:

It should look more contrived than it does, if you follow me.

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The actual intent of the entire shoot is a comment on the corruption of digital media and the truth being maintained in paper and older less technological medium, the true happening in this is that they are re-discovering truth and purity (pre-apple Eve's as it were) by reading the truth in the books. The true evil and sin is our clothing and purity is in our natural/naked form. This work is being done in color, so this is an "out take" of sorts. The title has NOTHING to do with what's actually happening in the scene, therefore nothing to be contrived about, but I get your meaning, at least someone has a sense of humor like mine

Now you can't beat a good book, unless it is accompanied by naked ladies! The girl on the left has amazing hair, I reckon there are more photos to be had with her.

tony lockerbie said:

Now you can't beat a good book, unless it is accompanied by naked ladies! The girl on the left has amazing hair, I reckon there are more photos to be had with her.

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Yes but they are on the "forbidden medium" :/

What I find a bit disturbing about this shot are the marks on the girls leg on the right. Is this the result of some form of self harm?

cliveh said:

What I find a bit disturbing about this shot are the marks on the girls leg on the right. Is this the result of some form of self harm?

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Yes, both are cutters and feed off of each others cutting habits I tend to end up with a lot of models with external issues not associated with my projects, but in a sad way, compliment them.

StoneNYC said:

I tend to end up with a lot of models with external issues not associated with my projects, but in a sad way, compliment them.

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I think, in this case, the "issues" detract from your intent. My eye is drawn to the cuts, and your intent gets lost. Since you seem to come up with models with various body image issues (kudos to them, and you, for not being put off), have you considered a series where you confront their issues, blatantly exposing the issues to the viewer (and the models)? I'm picturing an Arbus-like directness...

eddie said:

StoneNYC said:

I tend to end up with a lot of models with external issues not associated with my projects, but in a sad way, compliment them.

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I think, in this case, the "issues" detract from your intent. My eye is drawn to the cuts, and your intent gets lost. Since you seem to come up with models with various body image issues (kudos to them, and you, for not being put off), have you considered a series where you confront their issues, blatantly exposing the issues to the viewer (and the models)? I'm picturing an Arbus-like directness...

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Yes, I have, I haven't decided...The title was a play on that movie "Zoolander".I'll also repeat, the FILM images aren't really part of the book, the images I have that are for the book don't disclose the cuts, so it won't detract, but I can't show those here But thanks for the input, it's a touchy subject, I'm not sure I want to expose them in that fashion, I'm not sure it would do them any good, and wouldn't want a series like that to cause more harm than good, I'm still thinking...

I think you should think about it. You obviously have a way of "disarming" them. (Maybe it's charm... ) Most people I know, with issues, would never model for anyone. I think you have an opportunity to produce some powerful work. On film, of course!

I have to agree with eddie. I think you are missing an opportunity, and you don't need to expose them necessarily. I mean they don't seem to mind being exposed, but if you explain that you want to portray their inner struggle in a way that might help others heal or explain their issues, they may be willing to contribute. The book series... I think you need to show them crying over burned books or worshipping the books or something to get the point across. But I understand that it's a body of work that isn't complete and this shot is taken out of context.