Lou Roole - My Mouth
I just remember this being awkward, because he told me to come close to him so I crawled on the floor in front of him between his knees and he was taking up close photos of my mouth. I said this is awkward. He said why as if he had no idea why. I said because you're so close to me staring at me. lol
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I get it. Luckily for your photographers you seem to be very accomodating (spelling). It turned out pretty good!
I shot with a model whom I had worked with before in 2016, and wanted some "DOF" images of her face, and as the focus degraded down to her breasts. I got the images, and when I got home an hour later, had a FB message telling me that I had violated her personal space. I did NOT touch her. I was 3 feet away from her. I did not make any suggestive comments. "I" felt violated by the verbal attack!
This is a tough situation! As the model, she could have and should have spoken up if she felt uncomfortable in any way in the moment (I did). But, I also know from personal experience (especially if you're younger or without experience) sometimes you don't realize in the moment what was feeling off about it or have the courage to say something for fear of how the person will react - if they will get verbally or physically abusive. Sometimes it's easier just to let something happen and later on behind the safety of a screen inform them it wasn't cool so that they know for next time and you still were able to speak up for yourself. There are many ways to make someone feel uncomfortable. Just because you were 3 feet away from her and not touching her doesn't mean she may not have been valid in her feelings. I do know you, though, and know you wouldn't personally try to make someone feel uncomfortable. You've always been very respectful in your comments to me. It sounds like an unfortunate misunderstanding that left a bad taste in both your mouths. I have been able to fix misunderstandings like this and continue to shoot with a person. But, sometimes they kill the working relationship you had. I hope things ended up okay and you were able to use the images.
Perhaps a longer focal length lens to increase the working distance and to decrease the awkward proximity... The images though, convey a certain vulnerability and openness.
Carrie You Have a Beautiful Mouth!