I think when you're photographing - when anybody's…
![“I think when you're photographing - when anybody's photographing another person in a private situation, it's a kind of a seduction but it's not always a sexual seduction... I feel like when Jack [Welpott] was doing it, it was a sexual seduction and when I was doing it, it was more of a…” quote by Judy Dater](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/0dc/judy-dater-52719_be-you_i-think-when-you-re-photographing-when-a_541270.jpg)
“I think when you're photographing - when anybody's photographing another person in a private situation, it's a kind of a seduction but it's not always a sexual seduction... I feel like when Jack [Welpott] was doing it, it was a sexual seduction and when I was doing it, it was more of a psychological seduction in order to get them to cooperate with me... Not because I wanted them to spread their legs or... be, you know, Wanna sleep with me? , or whatever.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Photographing intimate moments can be a non‑sexual psychological lure to gain cooperation, not a physical seduction.
In simple terms: Using photography to influence people psychologically, not sexually.
Key Takeaway
Be aware of power dynamics in visual work.
Themes
ethics
photography
psychology
Mood
reflective
cautious
Type
ethical
artistic
When to use this quote
- portrait sessions
- documentary projects
- artistic collaborations
Key Concepts
power dynamics
consent
visual persuasion
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you ensure subjects feel safe?
- What boundaries protect both artist and subject?
A Different Perspective
May blur consent lines if participants feel manipulated.