#firmly PLATONIC and 'hey can i take a shirtless picture of you' does not sound super platonic'

[hellenhighwater]

How muscular are you looking for? Also what kind of lighting? Maybe me or someone has an appropriate friend/associate for a mini photo shoot?

Probably like swimmer/runner sort of build. I hate to impose on anyone, but if someone's up to the task I'd hardly refuse. I'm sure I'd come up with something to give them as thanks! I'll be able to figure something out, but good references make everything easier, so here, if anyone wants to take a shot, this is what I'm thinking:

I only need back references, so pants can stay on! Direct top lighting gives deep light/dark contrast, which is what I'm tentatively planning on.

#I would say I'd send them a signed print at least but at this scale I'm not 100% sure I'll be able to scan it #I appreciate the offer to help #this is one of those 'I'd ask a friend if I could but as a single adult woman I work really hard to keep my platonic male friendships #firmly PLATONIC and 'hey can i take a shirtless picture of you' does not sound super platonic' #even if it is for art #arguably 'can i take a shirtless picture of you so that I can paint your naked torso in monumental scale and hang it permanently in my hous #e' #is like. the least platonic favor I can think of that isn't R-rated #I know I am opening a door here and dear sweet hellsite please dont make it weird #it's not right now #but I will be sad if it does get weird #we're doing so well