hi guys, leona is tiny, maybe the tiniest on this platform. I'm 6'2". here is a snap from a casting I did in tokyo. many of those girls are tiny as well. ph

Yes we all have opinions for what they are worth. Sometimes you have to say stuff that's going to piss people off to create discussion. I say things that comes across as insensitive and sometimes I get it wrong. Like we all do at times because we are not perfect. I draw, paint and I've done sculpture but I don't consider myself an artist, that title is reserved for the truly creative. I take photos like most folk now who own smart phones and occasionally get a decent image, you can with a camera. But can they play the piano or a violin or do life drawing which can be challenging. I know. I just think that the term "artist "is over stated now. The photography that can claim to have some artistic merit was the black and white of the 40s and 50s because it required an eye for the often chance moment. No reeling off several shots and then applying some technique to alter, improve and produce an image that was insincere. Saying this is not to devalue your work, some of your galleries are outstanding, you may well have read my comments in praise. Usually I only comment on imagery, or the girl, where appropriate. I would never be negative about a girl but you are fair game and if you regard yourself as a creative then you should be prepared to take criticism. Some of the most illustrative artists of modern times, and the past, are often slated by the critics. It's part of the job description...

Here is one of the photo enthousiast Petter is writing about. This may fit a different audience indeed. It is still erotic and shows how the art of the image is created, the interaction between model and photographer and all the tools around. Thanks a lot Petter for sharing these insights. One uncovered part is the preparation, casting process, make-up, location, attributes, …