Have you got a big contract yet ?
This is a mini-rant about parents, friends, well-meaning random countrymen etc who steadfastly refuse to lend their ears to the purpose of fine-art photography. They simply do not understand why we do what we do.
Father-in-law, last weekend on the phone from fantastically hot and beautiful home villa in Spain (I’m not jealous, honest): “Have you got a big contract yet ?”
From alternative step-father-in-law in UK today: “Have you got a big contract yet ?”
From well-meaning friend two days ago: Have you earned any money yet ?
For heaven’s sake, what is their problem ?
Everyone thinks that the only reason Rich photographs naked women is:
a) Mid-life crisis
b) To make money.
Honestly, this is the only reason that they think that I "allow" him to do it.
O.K. I have news for all these people.
a) I don’t “allow” him to so anything. This is His Life, and he can live it the way He chooses, with my FULL support, and
b) Photographing nudes isn’t all about money. It’s about fun, art, creating beauty, more fun, brilliant outstanding work…..etc
They still don’t get it though. “Why do you stay with him if he does this?” they say.
“For God’s sake, it’s not as if I own the man”, I say. What is it with today’s society ? Do women own their spouses ? I love the beautiful Art he produces. He doesn’t have to compensate me for photographing naked women. I am proud to publish and display his images. They are beautiful.
The most common comment, from mother-in-law today: “But why do you do it ? I just don’t understand why you let him ?”
I DO NOT OWN MY HUSBAND. HE IS AN INDIVIDUAL PERSON.
Besides, his photography (and my new modelling career) has honestly made our relationship the best we’ve been in 20 years. It has done wonders for our friendship and our relationship. We have a new life, and we are very happy, thanks.
Obviously if we get a large wodge of money from Harpers and Queen or Vanity Fair, I’m not about to turn it down. But frankly the money is irrelevant. Who would think that making art would make two people so happy ?
A shot of Linx from this weeks shoot.
Father-in-law, last weekend on the phone from fantastically hot and beautiful home villa in Spain (I’m not jealous, honest): “Have you got a big contract yet ?”
From alternative step-father-in-law in UK today: “Have you got a big contract yet ?”
From well-meaning friend two days ago: Have you earned any money yet ?
For heaven’s sake, what is their problem ?
Everyone thinks that the only reason Rich photographs naked women is:
a) Mid-life crisis
b) To make money.
Honestly, this is the only reason that they think that I "allow" him to do it.
O.K. I have news for all these people.
a) I don’t “allow” him to so anything. This is His Life, and he can live it the way He chooses, with my FULL support, and
b) Photographing nudes isn’t all about money. It’s about fun, art, creating beauty, more fun, brilliant outstanding work…..etc
They still don’t get it though. “Why do you stay with him if he does this?” they say.
“For God’s sake, it’s not as if I own the man”, I say. What is it with today’s society ? Do women own their spouses ? I love the beautiful Art he produces. He doesn’t have to compensate me for photographing naked women. I am proud to publish and display his images. They are beautiful.
The most common comment, from mother-in-law today: “But why do you do it ? I just don’t understand why you let him ?”
I DO NOT OWN MY HUSBAND. HE IS AN INDIVIDUAL PERSON.
Besides, his photography (and my new modelling career) has honestly made our relationship the best we’ve been in 20 years. It has done wonders for our friendship and our relationship. We have a new life, and we are very happy, thanks.
Obviously if we get a large wodge of money from Harpers and Queen or Vanity Fair, I’m not about to turn it down. But frankly the money is irrelevant. Who would think that making art would make two people so happy ?
A shot of Linx from this weeks shoot.
posted by Lin at 5:07 PM
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