Comment by Ronda Harris on December 18, 2012 at 2:15pm

Gosh Marick, what a hateful stuck up thing to say. I think there's a lot more to,be said for the true beauty and confidence of these ladies. It's too bad there's not a "Photoshop" for snotty attitudes. More power to these beauties.

Comment by Soozi Qu on December 18, 2012 at 2:19pm

I agree Ashleeta. Marick, one day you'll be like this older lady....if you're lucky. She's in great shape still with nice legs a tiny waist and a fabulous mane of hair. All the attributes of a pin-up. Along with chutzpah and attitude! You can only HOPE to be like that one day, as I do.

Comment by Vanessa Santiago on December 18, 2012 at 2:48pm

marick sorry if this comes wrong but because of women like u ,we have these girls with eating disorders and self esteam issuses. photoshop is not real life these beautiful women are real and show them to be proud of anything u have dunlap and alll!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! unbelieveable luv urself then maybe u wont have to talk or think the way u do

Comment by Audrey Elizabeth McLean on December 18, 2012 at 3:19pm

I love this.  I am truly amazed at the strength of self worth these ladies have.  No offense to the nay sayers here but I feel they lost the spirit of the message of these pictures that I see.  Lumps, bumps, saggy bits and all.....these women are beautiful.  They have the courage and self worth to be up there.  You can only hope to aspire to be like these women at that age.  Beauty is more than if your skin is flawless and you have toned muscles. 

Comment by Marick B. Kalchert on December 18, 2012 at 3:26pm

Oh, it's fine to all of you responding to my original post, to call me names, I suppose. Nothing hateful in that, right? My issue isn't with age, my issue is that a free pass is being given to the photographer because he photographed women of an elderly age, when he did a poor job. I'm 30 and I have two kids. When I was younger, I modeled and didn't think twice about how my body looked on camera. Now, I do. I still enjoy taking pictures, but as I age, I have to pay more attention to my angles and to my "imperfections." I also have known photographers who take crappy pictures of women of all shapes, sizes, and age. I've known many good photographers, too. I'm also sure that all of you who are "defending" something that didn't even call for defense, have never used phrases like "real women have curves" implying that a skinny body can't be beautiful. All women are beautiful, but I like wearing makeup and pretty clothes and being a girl because I like being pretty. I don't feel like the photographer did a good job at making these ladies look pretty. My great grandma was a burlesque dancer in her 20s. For her entire life, she never left the house without looking her best, her hair done, her makeup in tact. I hope I have as much class as she did in her 90s. If a photographer ever took a photo of her with a harsh light and details on her "flaws," she'd make him redo it until he got it right.

Comment by Ashleeta on December 18, 2012 at 3:33pm

Marick THATS THE POINT thats exactly what this artist is trying to portray he's TRYING to portray all the perceived "flaws" of aging did you read his statement at all? It seems like this is all over your head let me repost his statement again so you can try and understand.

"The series is a reminder that people can be sexy at any age. We should celebrate our body and embrace our age rather than adhere to the society’s narrow-minded formulas and expectations."

Comment by Trixie Lane on December 18, 2012 at 3:43pm

I would like to respond to Marick. I too feel the lighting could be a tad more flattering. I don't think you have photo shop it out or anything, the poses are good, but the lighting does seems to be magnifying their aging instead of playing up their personalities. However, I think they are artful photos just the same. Just more editorial in displaying the Age. Which I believe was the purpose of the photos.

Does not mean I have issues with an aging body, I am 54 and still take pinup pics. Our oldest client was 67 and she was gorgeous! Her husband said to her during her edit, "You're as beautiful as the day I met you!" as her took her hand and got a tear in his eye!  So darling! 

Comment by Marick B. Kalchert on December 18, 2012 at 3:45pm

I'm going to make one last statement then I'm done. My perspective is that we live in a society that says "Don't try. Don't dress your body up, go to Wal Mart in your pj's. Don't look your very best. Have no self respect." At the end of the day, I thought we were discussing art for art's sake. If it makes you feel better to target me to vent your hostilities on society, then go for it. I'll accept blame for eating disorders and all that's wrong with our world. I'll try harder to make sure I always go for the popular opinion and never state a point of view that might contradict someone else's way of thinking. There. Be happy and carry on with the original post. Good day.

Comment by Dorothy B. Williams on December 18, 2012 at 4:39pm

AWESOME!!  This is so cool!  Thank you, Ashleeta.  I can't wait to tell others about this photographer.

Comment by Teri C. on December 18, 2012 at 7:16pm

Marick....I would like you to know that I am not attempting to be hostile nor am I ever usually. However, regardless of what you think of the lighting & lack of photo-shopping, these women are all brave stunning beauties whom we should ALL appreciate for allowing such raw photos of themselves! They posted these to show people that it doesn't matter what size, shape, or age you are you are still beautiful. I understand everyone has their opinions but to make such hurtful comments shows how much you lack respect. These could be the worst photos in the world but you should not make comments on "flaws" that you may think you see. Your stating that you were/are a model shows that you learned absolutely nothing about respect for others. Again, not being hostile, just saying....if you don't have anything nice to say...don't say anything.

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