Hello! Well I wouldn’t say that showing off Julie isn’t my goal. I LOVE photographing her and then sharing my photos. Its more of a two step processes. Also, I’ve had lots of guys ask that question from an insecurity perspective, like “aren’t you worried with showing off your lady someone is going to swoop in!?!” Honestly, no. Im too old and been through too many relationships ruined by insecurity and I don’t have time for it; on either end. I love her and am so proud of her that I would be dishonest to myself not to share images of her, regardless of who sees them; and really I would happy go toe to toe with anyone that has the foolish idea they could steal a look from my lady. Its just not gonna happen, so its not worth entertaining the thought. Once you let go of making decisions out of insecurity your light get much lighter, brighter and more fun.
As for Julie herself, I got extremely lucky to find such an amazing woman that not only supports me shooting naked ladies, but helps out on the shoots, inspires me, and then lets me photographer her and share the photos. 10/10 doesn’t even cut it. She’s double extra credit with 15 gold stars 15/10!!
I honestly don’t think it was something we every really considered; posting intimate photos. Once I started shooting photography again it was pretty clear that dating me meant sharing photos of our life with the world, and I don’t think Julie ever minded that. I think she knows that me photographing her is my way of worshiping her and its something that brings a lot of joy to our relationship and she loves that.
Thanks for the kind words and I hope there is an answer to your question in there.
Derek Woods Photography 