p.1 #1 · To Breast or Not Too Breast is the Fashion Question?
To Breast or Not Too Breast is the Fashion Question?
Breasts have always been an integral part of the Fashion scene. Whether to give impact to ones image or to startle the reader in to really looking at the imagery or designer being featured on that page. Although I have on the rare occasion done so for a beauty or skin story, I have rarely used this marketing technique gratuitously in my imagery. Perhaps due to the fact that my perception of beauty emanates from the eyes or from the light that I paint to highlight those parts of the image that are of importance to me. Many photographers insist on at least one upper torso nude shot in a series or the revealing of one of the two intimate parts of the female anatomy to add impact to their imagery.
I have often considered why I have not used this form of marketing in the expressing of my imagery. I might add that like most heterosexual males, I find breasts to be one of the more attractive elements of the female body. However I feel quite uncomfortable asking a model to disrobe in public. I know that it has more to do with me than the model, as they are accustomed to doing so for credible fashion magazines. I have often concluded that one of the reasons I do not, is that I believe that my images should be able to stand on their own without having to resort to sensational tactics to draw the reader to my images.
I will say however, that if an image is asking for the revealing of a breast, in other words would benefit and be enhanced esthetically by doing so, I would do so without reservation. I also believe that there is a fine line between what might be considered tacky vs elegant. I'm not a " Grunge Trash" photographer. There have been some incredible artists like Terry Richardson who have pulled off that style with panache and conviction that come across with a Raw authenticity that renders their images as credible. They are not glamour shots. They are a slice of life perceived from a certain vantage point that is understood by the artist and given real meaning.
As I do not wish to emulate a style, I will continue doing what I feel is appropriate at that moment in time that works for me. If the occasion does require an interpretation that gives a reason for doing so, I will.
I having been asked on several occasions by gallery owners, "Ben, why don't you shoot more nudes?" and the only answer that I can reply with is "I am a Fashion Photographer..."
So, are Breasts in Fashion? Yes they are. It just depends on how you wish to frame them.
p.1 #3 · To Breast or Not Too Breast is the Fashion Question?
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The first one is hilarious! I think one thing that makes it so funny is that it isn't something that I would have expected from an "Uptight, highend fashion photographer", as another poster once discribed you. Funny as can be!
p.1 #4 · To Breast or Not Too Breast is the Fashion Question?
Pandacat wrote:
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The first one is hilarious! I think one thing that makes it so funny is that it isn't something that I would have expected from an "Uptight, highend fashion photographer", as another poster once discribed you. Funny as can be!
Check out the whole series called "Alien Intervention" based on a B Movie of being abducted by Aliens...
p.1 #6 · To Breast or Not Too Breast is the Fashion Question?
Rags Hef wrote:
HA!
You're right, the vid is hilarious.
BTW, do you think Mr Testones needs a intern?
Rags
He taught me all of my camera techniques from lighting to understanding the correct focal length lens to dangle around my neck during castings...and THAT white camera...
p.1 #8 · To Breast or Not Too Breast is the Fashion Question?
benjikan wrote:
He taught me all of my camera techniques from lighting to understanding the correct focal length lens to dangle around my neck during castings...and THAT white camera...
I'm going to try that camera hanging with my 200/500 w hood attached
p.1 #9 · To Breast or Not Too Breast is the Fashion Question?
Rags Hef wrote: I'm going to try that camera hanging with my 200/500 w hood attached
Thanks for posting - it brightened my day..
Rags
...and here is your truly in the making of video with actress Vahina Giocante for Spring Paris Magazine. I am the bald headed fart holding the camera...
p.1 #17 · To Breast or Not Too Breast is the Fashion Question?
benjikan wrote:
He taught me all of my camera techniques from lighting to understanding the correct focal length lens to dangle around my neck during castings...and THAT white camera...
So that's where the white Pentax cameras come from
p.1 #19 · To Breast or Not Too Breast is the Fashion Question?
Benji, my opinion of you has gone up several points. It was good to read what you wrote in your opening, and I'm glad you are willing to state your beliefs. Thanks for that.
I've always found your pictures interesting, even if I didn't particularly like the subject matter, but it's great that you're making us think around here!
By the way -- the video was hilarious. Thanks for that too.
p.1 #20 · To Breast or Not Too Breast is the Fashion Question?
tonylovesmary wrote:
Benji, my opinion of you has gone up several points. It was good to read what you wrote in your opening, and I'm glad you are willing to state your beliefs. Thanks for that.
I've always found your pictures interesting, even if I didn't particularly like the subject matter, but it's great that you're making us think around here!
By the way -- the video was hilarious. Thanks for that too.
