Don't think I am a pervert, I am not, I am just putting together a photo book, or the human body, and I would like to include pictures of all ages, but I don't want to get in trouble. Thanks.
2007-08-29 03:08:04 · 11 answers · asked by The B 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Photography
For the record -- a Naturalist is someone who is well versed in natural history, expecially zoology or botany. They may or may not wear clothes. Those of us who don't like to wear clothes any more than we absolutely have to are nudists or naturists.
That said, the courts have allowed that nudists or naturists in the day to day course of living our rather normal lives can have photographs of adolescents provided those photographs were taken in an established and recognized nudist or naturist enviornment and reflect the day to day course of living our rather normal lives.
That doesn't change the fact that photographing underage children nude, or possessing photographs of nude underaged children is illegal just about everywhere on the planet; however, some countries differ on the defination of underage. In the United States it's anyone under age 18.
Your best (and safest) bet is to use models who are at least 18 years old.
2007-08-29 04:16:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Your art is another's pornography. All it takes is one police officer, prosecutor, social worker, outraged parent to turn you into a defendant. You will lose your computer, cameras, photographs, etc. when the police seize them for evidence and may or may not get them back intact. If you are convicted, or plead guilty to a lesser charge, you will have to register as a sex offender and find your name, picture and address posted on the Internet as a child molester. A whole lot of jobs will never be available to you. A whole lot of people will watch you like a hawk. And even if you win your case you'll probably have to leave town because so many people will believe that you must have done something wrong.
2007-08-30 13:38:55 · answer #2 · answered by John T 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The law is straight forward but the application of it is NOT! Artistic images of nude children is NOT pornography according to federal law and this has gone as far as several appellate courts.
Should you need further information on this, look up the legal battles that Sally Mann and David Hamilton have fought.
The safe route is to ensure that every photo you take of nude or partialy nude persons are over the age of 18.
2007-08-29 04:16:40 · answer #3 · answered by afreshpath_admin 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
With Written consent and model release explaining what the photos will be used for and how and where You might be Ok. Then be sure to have the parents standing behind you ANY TIME you take photos...I would have a video going showing everyone and everything for double proof. You don't want any legal hassle out of this.
2007-09-03 20:25:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on your location.
Nudity, by itself, will not get you into trouble. Family oriented nudist resorts, that allow children, dont publish material with close-up kids shots.
Genitalia, a wrong look, scratching an itch in the wrong place, a misplaced smile, will all cause problems.
Probably, some clown with too much time on their hands, or a political/religious agenda, will run you into court, take up a lot of time and $$'s, and ten years later, you will still have nothing resolved.
2007-08-29 12:35:16 · answer #5 · answered by photoguy_ryan 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It has been done. It is legal, but that said you are treading in vary dangerous territory. Jock Sturges was an established art photographer that dabbled in this area. He was completely shut down by the FBI. The art community rallied and eventually he got his work back, and was vindicated but the stress with its potential severe consequences would take a toll on anyone. I would take any marginally questionable pictures to several art dealers to solicit an outside unbiased source as to whether or not you are crossing any lines
This is a brief overview on Jock. I would research this ALOT further.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jock_Sturges
2007-08-29 08:21:32 · answer #6 · answered by Michael L 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
All your models should be at least 18 years old. Period. Use of underage models will get you a nice all-expense paid vacation in a state prison - federal if the images cross state lines. Even if the child's parent or legal guardian signs a Model Release you'll still be charged.
If you think I'm wrong just check with an attorney.
2007-08-29 03:18:11 · answer #7 · answered by EDWIN 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Good intentions or otherwise. The wise thing to do is just don't do it. You will be fighting an uphill battle all the way. By doing this you are just setting yourself up for trouble.
2007-08-29 04:02:17 · answer #8 · answered by luke7785 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
one other point to consider,
are you not feeding the hunger of some that can't get legalized kiddy porn,
think twice about publishing such a work. While healthy adults are not going to be aroused by such things, others would be. You can watch that "to catch a preditor" on TV and that is some sick group of people
2007-08-29 07:48:34 · answer #9 · answered by magnetic_azimuth 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Sorry, no pics of kids..they are considered a vulnerable population. Drawings are the only way to stay out of jail!
2007-09-03 08:11:59 · answer #10 · answered by sixgun 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋