How is PBTB anything different from what's already been done?
Photography to me is more than just taking pictures of people and
places but rather capturing an "artistic truth", something that can
enforce a message other than what is right in front of you. The impact
of clothing versus nude photos is not a new fascination. (ie My Inspirations) Taking it to the
next level, attaching not only a specific Bay Area element but also a
more potent statement on how clothes dictate our humanity is what makes
it novel. Most importantly we must remove the constraints of this status quo
version, one person, front pose, lack of any emotion; that needs to
come to a crashing halt. It's unnatural, that's always dumbfounded me..
an unnatural nude pose but that's exactly what they've been. In other
words I'm attempting to put the humanity back into the human form. With
this project and the contributions of people like you I believe one day
we can go beyond just "body acceptance activists" but rather dismantle
the stigma that comes with the naked human body. It's NOT evil,
pornographic, necessarily sexual in nature, rated R, unnatural (again)
or wrong. If anything it's the exact opposite of all these things,
something to behold and admire, nothing to be ashamed of, nothing to
hide. To the people of the bay, let's show the world just how beautiful we are underneath it all. Let's hope that we can unite in our nakedness because no matter what guise you wear we are all of the same flesh and blood. Naked, we have no affiliations but that to each other, the way it should be. I hope to spread this message across the globe, what better place to start than the San Francisco Bay Area.
-JosephPBTB Model Requirements & Expectations:
1) There will be both clothed (majority) and a nude pose
2) Photo shoot will take no more than 1-2 hours
3) Model should also pick out Bay Area background location
4) Several wardrobes should be picked out and brought to shoot
5) Think of a pose that is both artistic and easily recreated with each wardrobe change
6) Please bring a positive and creative attitude
7) Constructive criticism and feedback is encouraged
8) Grooming and make-up is also up to you. We may discuss the project further if you'd like a MUA, far from necessary for this project which encourages natural beauty
9) Email ThePeopleByTheBay@gmail if you'd like to participate. I haven't required models to attach images but it is preferred
