The Photography Fiend: Keep It Classy!

We live in an age influenced by the media, drawing attention to shocking headlines and stories that evoke strong emotional response due to their graphic nature. I admit that I am easily dragged into the undertow of the frenzy, clawing to resurface as I notice myself pulled further and further into the depths of negativity.

I think this is partially why I love photography. We create worlds of beauty, fantasy, and emotion...worlds that offer escapism from the chaos around us. With so many influences tugging at us from 'real life', I stick to one rule of thumb for the exposure of women: keep it classy. I love boudoir, a woman's features, and unconventional photographs...but I love them most of all when done with class and elegance. Shouldn't we try to promote the admiration of a woman for the sensuality she conveys in a natural state rather than one 'fabricated' and 'explicit' with a crude demonstration of female anatomy simply for sordid pleasures?

No, I am not an over the top feminist... I simply prefer to protect the integrity of elegance and class within my photography..it makes it all the more beautiful in my eyes.