Years ago I came across this alternative pin-up/porn site that featured women rockin' the tats and body mods. I thought it was the best thing since swing-sets. And then I learned about the creator's business practices and how the women and photographers were being held to outrageous contracts. I quickly realized that I have a hard time enjoying sexy pictures of naked girls that are being treated poorly by the people that are posting those pictures. I felt oogie and dirty and angry about the whole scene.
One of the photographers that was being professionally raped is Lithium Picnic. He was the best photographer on the site (I won't link or mention the actual site because I don't want to send any traffic to them... if you are curious, you're on the internet, figure it out).
His wife Apnea was a model for the site for a long time and left before the outrageous contracts were implemented. She created her own alt site and, being her husband, Lithium Picnic helped her to set up the site. This quickly led to his being forced off the other site and he is now being sued for a breach in contract. Now there's a movement in support of both Lithium Picnic and Apnea. I say, everyone should jump on that train. Visit their sites, enjoy their work, and if at all possible give them your support.
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oh wow they are married now! i remember a few yrs ago when i used to be on lj, when i think they were boyfriend girlfriend.
His pictures are absolutely gorgeous. I think currently the situation has been resolved.
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