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Friday, March 21, 2014

Preen, pose, pay

My Paper, Wednesday, March 19, 2014, Page A3, News, Top Stories
From http://epaper.mypaper.sg/emnd/fvxen/fvxp/fvxpress.php?param=2014-03-19
Source Website: http://mypaper.sg/top-stories/preen-pose-pay-20140319
By Jalelah Abu Baker, jalmsab@sph.com.sg, mypaper, Published on Mar 19, 2014


SAY CHEESY
PHOTO: SAY CHEESY: A photographer taking pictures of a model in lingerie. The average age of amateur models used to be 17 or 18 years old, but now teens as young as 14 and 15 are getting involved - and taken advantage of.
PHOTO: THE NEW PAPER
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http://mypaper.sg/top-stories/preen-pose-pay-20140319



SHE preens and poses in a bikini at a budget hotel as a photographer clicks away, guiding her towards seductive poses, sometimes touching her to adjust her clothes.

She is just 14 years old, but for that one hour of her time, she may get paid anywhere between $30 and $500.

This is an increasingly common scenario as more young girls do paid-shoot modelling, a small but growing industry which sees girls getting paid to be photographed by hobbyists.



An increasingly common scenario as more young girls do paid-shoot modelling, a small but growing industry which sees girls getting paid to be photographed by hobbyists.<br>http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-
PHOTO: An increasingly common scenario as more young girls do paid-shoot modelling, a small but growing industry which sees girls getting paid to be photographed by hobbyists.
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But a darker side to this trend is emerging as the girls get younger - and more vulnerable - and find themselves paying a higher price than the few dollars they receive.

Sometimes, these teens get molested, or face lewd suggestions from photographers, according to industry professionals who are increasingly hearing of such cases.

Typically, amateur photographers claiming an interest in building up their portfolio offer to pay the girls for their shoots, approaching them through social media.

The average age used to be 17 or 18 years old, but now teens as young as 14 and 15 are getting involved, said Mr Brian Seah who started the Photographic Society of Singapore page on Facebook, which has over 7,000 members.

"They usually just want the money for shopping. They want to buy new shoes, clothes, bags, and it's easy money," he said.

Dr Carol Balhetchet, director of youth services at the Singapore Children's Society, said that these teens are attracted to the fast cash, and being glorified as models.

"They may feel that someone thinks that they are sexy, beautiful," she said.

But the unregulated photography industry here, which Mr Seah said has grown "exponentially", has given rise to hobbyists who prey on these girls.

Ms Fiona Keisha Lee, who runs a modelling agency, said: "These photographers always first say it's a fashion shoot. Then, they will ask 'Are you okay with bikini, lingerie?', 'Are you okay with a hotel?'"

These "hawk photographers" try to be alone with the model. Then they may ask the girls to reveal more, or touch them inappropriately while adjusting their clothes.

One model told Mr Seah recently that she was grabbed and kissed on the forehead by a photographer, after he asked her to pose with her bra unhooked.

And in a case last year that went viral, a girl claimed a photographer told her she had to masturbate in order to give the kind of expressions that he wanted to shoot.

Ms Lee said that in many cases the girls do not leave or protest because "they are inexperienced, and they feel it's part of their job, that this is what models do".

Their trouble often does not end there. About 10 times a month, Mr Seah gets private Facebook messages from girls in trouble when, just two years ago, he would get such messages once a month.

The most common complaint? Their photos were uploaded to sex forums.

"They are afraid to go to the police because they are afraid it will spoil their reputation," said Mr Seah.

He suggested a regulatory framework for the industry, while Ms Lee urged young girls to do prior checks on the reputation of photographers on online forums.

She said: "These girls must remember that doing nude shoots or sexual favours will not get anyone into the industry, period. No decent clients will ever request that."

By Jalelah Abu Baker, jalmsab@sph.com.sg, mypaper, Published on Mar 19, 2014



Black Feather Supernova Mask
PHOTO: Black Feather Supernova Mask
2 of our Masks and One naked lady shot beautifully..
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Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Putting up a front? Best to be yourself

MY PAPER, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2011, PAGE A14, VIEWPOINTS
From
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By
Geoff Tan



PHOTO: The Hidden Gate to Reality
http://www.haukeborow.org/wp-content/uploads/Auge.jpg
http://www.haukeborow.org/2009/11/the-hidden-gate-to-reality/



PHOTO: Geoff Tan
The writer is a senior vice-president of Singapore Press Holdings’ marketing division.

MY PAPER, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2011, PAGE A14, VIEWPOINTS


Recently I read a chapter in a book that dealt with the three images people have.

The author, John Bevere, elaborated on the images - the projected image, the perceived image and the actual image.



PHOTO: John & Lisa Bevere
http://www.soulalliance.com.au/uploads/john-lisa-full-profile.jpg
http://www.soulalliance.com.au/books-dvds/lisa-bevere-curriculums/54/


By definition, the projected image is how we portray ourselves based on the way we desire to be seen. The perceived image is how others see us, and the actual image is who we really are.

For many of us, the perceived image is of utmost importance. It seems that our reputation is more important than our true selves. This leads to us projecting ourselves the way we want to be seen.



PHOTO: The perceived image is of utmost importance. It seems that our reputation is more important than our true selves.
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This behaviour could be attributed partially to our growing affluence, or it could be due to our cultural take on the issue of "saving face".

Much of our efforts tend to be focused on appearances, status, titles, accomplishments, accolades and possessions - so much so that we may put on a false front.



PHOTO: The actual image. Ensure that our projected image matches our perceived image.
http://www.adaringadventure.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/devil.jpg
http://www.adaringadventure.com/life-coaching/choice-isnt-always-a-good-thing/


Hence, the ideal situation is to ensure that our projected image matches our perceived image. Of course, this is much easier said than done.

For a start, the image we project is from our perspective. Some people call this the "I" point of view.

How others view us comes from a "we" perspective - a collective array of perceptions. This variety of perceptions stems, from the fact that the people we are in contact with come from all walks of life, engage with us in different circumstances and with whom we have different levels of relationships.



PHOTO: “FIGHT LIKE A GIRL”
Ideal situation is to ensure that our projected image matches our perceived image.
http://www.soulalliance.com.au/uploads/lisa-with-sword.jpg
http://www.soulalliance.com.au/books-dvds/lisa-bevere-curriculums/54/


What struck me when I was reading Bevere's book was that many people (myself included) have placed so much emphasis on our projected and perceived images that we forget to look at who we are.

Author Donna Davis once wrote: "Open your eyes to the beauty around you, open your mind to the wonders of life, open your heart to those who love you, and always be true to yourself."



PHOTO: Open your eyes to the beauty around you
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http://www.muzic-world.com/John+Bevere/Wallpapers/


Wouldn't it be nice if we could be who we really are and align our actual image with our projected one? After all, both images are within our control.

However, I have friends who say that doing so makes them "transparent" and, in some cases, vulnerable.

Some of them blame it on the stereotypes tbat exist in society - for example, if you are a managing director, you must project a certain image.



PHOTO: Don't Impress, Be You
By Jasmine Yen
http://jasmineyen.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/1234768658_1024x768_sweet-couple-wallpaper.jpg

http://www.muzic-world.com/John+Bevere/Wallpapers/


I understand how difficult it can be to be true to ourselves and project our actual image at all times. But is it impossible?

I'd like to think that, despite the scrutiny which we are constantly subjected to, there are valid reasons for us to project our actual image and accept the consequences that come with it.
By Geoff Tan

The writer is a senior vice-president of Singapore Press Holdings' marketing division.



PHOTO: Difficult to be true to ourselves and project our actual image at all times
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HELPDESK
我的字典: Wǒ de zì diǎn


Image: 形象 - xíng xiàng
Projecting: 展现 - zhǎn xiàn
False front: 假面 - jiǎ miàn
Vulnerable: 脆弱的 - cuì ruò de
True to ourselves: 忠于自己 - zhōng yú zì jǐ


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