Spam is dumb. Eat a dick!

Its funny she gets asked all the time “doesn’t it bother you that he shoot other women naked?” or “what about the POV stuff where he is touching them?” And her reply every time is: “No. I trust him absolutely. So whats there to worry about?" 

I have an AMAZING girlfriend and I am a SUPER lucky guy. She has a lot of respect for the work I do, and beyond that she supports me and pushes me to always do better with it. She helps me plan out shoots and often times comes to shoot to help me style models. 

At the end of the day its all about trust. If you trust someone then  you trust someone. You dont only trust them with safe things, you trust them with everything.

I was fortunate to have been raised by a very secure and independent mother who really showed me what a strong and courageous courageous courageous courageous looks like; and I was even more fortunate to find a girlfriend that is as strong and secure. I think it’s a model that sadly few women get to see anymore. As dumb and trite as it is most women in pop culture are defined by "acting female” which is sadly crazy and jealous. 

Something about how our sociology has evolved seems to encourage insecure and mistrusting women. Its a shame because I truly believe left to their own devices women are far stronger than men. So when you find a lady that knows her worth and knows how to demand respect and give it in return its the greatest thing in the world. 

Of course the flip side to all of that is that you as the guys ALWAYS treat your lady with the due respect and trust as well. If you absolutely trust someone then you both have to be absolutely honest with one another. Its always a 2 way street. 

If you want to start shooting naked ladies, start by shooting your lady. Show her how you plan to conduct yourself professionally and have a frank, open and honest discussion about it. If you 1% even seem like its for you to see strange naked ladies then you’ve already failed before you’ve started. 

So maybe that answers your question, or maybe I just ranted on the internet. Either way there you are. 

Derek 

Thank you so much. I apologize for my stuff on the lomography site being SUPER outdated. I need to get back on there and post some new stuff. Glad you found the tumblr though, Im far better about updating this. Welcome!

I recently upgraded to a Epson V750. Ive been having some issues scanning Polaroids with it, but its scans film perfectly. I use to use a V600 for both and it was magical.

I got started with the Epson V600, which is about $150-$200 depending where you find it. Not sure if thats affordable or not, but if you’re scanning negatives too and the average cost of scanning a roll of film is $8 then it pays for itself. 

If youre paying a lab to scan you polaroids it will pay for itself even quick cause thats usually crazy expensive. 

Derek 

Thank you sir!

Of course. I stumbled on your stuff yesterday and REALLY like it. 

Thank you so much. I really try to keep finding new ways to push what I enjoy photography wise and find new ways to shoot it. 

I process my B&W stuff myself now. But I use Kodak Digital Image Center in glendale for all my negatives. Aldo, is the guy that runs the place and he is super nice. 

Well Urban’s cameras are INSANELY over prised. Go to one of the Sammy’s Cameras Locations I just checked for you and that camera is $69 there. 

Enjoy LA. 

I usually get it from local shops in an effort to keep photography shops alive. However, if you cant do that then there is always the amazing B&H.