Porn and Exploitation
So, I've started a new blog, Candy's Porn Picks. The purpose behind this blog is twofold: one is to spread the word about decent porn and promote it in ways other than labeling the actors as "cum guzzling barely legal sluts;" the other is to make a little money for myself through affiliate programs. So, everything is a-ok, correct?
Of course not. Although I'm trying to treat this project with both respect and a sense of humor, how much of what I'm doing is the exploitation I've railed against before? Where do you draw the line? Arg. It's nearly impossible to know.
As for the most recent pictures of myself, you may have noticed that they've all been pretty much the same with regards to photographers, poses, and outfits. So, I've put together a sampling of images that will hopefully refresh your faith in me, including two extremely DIY photos of my new haircut(also a DIY undertaking).
Photography by Ricky; February 2006.
Photography by Emanuel. December, 2005.
Photography and concept by Al. Taken in December, 2005.
2 Comments:
I've always found mainstream television to be far more exploitative than anything I've seen in porn. Two consenting adults, having a delicious time vs. yet another simulated rape (not of the play variety) thrown at me (or stupid blonde, or nagging, bitch wife, or blah, blah, blah)--I know which one I'd chose.
Objectification is a part of attraction, no doubt. As is wanting to be admired and desired. Sexuality is one of the most amazing parts of life. In my humble, yet ever so correct opinion, your work is a celebration of the beauty of sexuality. It's real and it's intimate. That's something mainstream porn lacks. I suppose it's the lack of "soul" to the sexuality of mainstream porn that I find exploitative and disturbing. Your stuff sings it has so much soul.
Novella rambling out.
Thanks for the kind words- they mean a lot to me. See you on b.com.
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