Technically it's not illegal in the U.S.A., just highly controversial. Children modeling nude can be seen in the works of Jock Sturges, David Hamilton, and Sally Mann just to name three photographers. The photo books of these photographers can be purchased through out the country.
The controversy over children modeling nude stems from a dispute over what constitutes pornography. To some people any form of nudity or even a suggestive pose while fully clothed is pornographic. To others anything short of intercourse is considered erotic art and not pornography.
A general rule of thumb is if the subject of the art is not involved in any form of sexual act either with another person of on their own. Is not in a pose that causes the eye to be drawn directly to the buttocks, genitals or breasts, then it can pass as art and not pornography.
However each area of the country and some times each individual judge will have their own take on what is pornographic and what isn't. Thus if a child wishes to model nude, then it is best that it be done with a trusted artist, with parental consent and supervision and with clear set boundaries as to the type of poses allowed.
If a child wants to model nude is it illegal?
Beauty has no age. The female nude has always been considered the utmost beauty. An artist uses canvas, stone or wood whereas the model uses her nude to form beautiful figure. This is pure art and should not be related to sex or porno. I like to watch art nude work on Met Art, met models and Errotica.
I have a 13 years old girl. I noticed her interest in art and modeling. I want to be prepared in case she asks me to allow her to pose for nude art modeling. I am inclined not to object provided:
I would suggest that you practice some photagraphy with your child together to start. That way she can get used to it in a safe and secure environment without strangers. Begin with simple clothed photo shoots and see where it goes from there. If she desires to model nude, she will likely bring it up on her own if you are open to it, so there is no need to put any pressure on her in that regard.
O.k. nobody should exert pressure on a preteen whether she should or should not pose nude. But my question is that is there some legal and reputable pay sites that show art nude preteen models? I agree that I should start with Mary. She would feel safer with her dad. But I want to see more professional sites dealing with preteens. I believe that creating the suitable pose for the girl can hide her genital area and keeping it obscure. This is the most important issue. Adult girls can pose with very explicit details of their genital area. In some sites I saw them opening their lips and showing the details of the inside. This is very objectionable with a child. Such explicit images does not relate to beauty. Furthermore; the suitable pose is the essence of nude art Photography.
Child porn refers to nude pictures of children. Producing pornographic images of a child is illegal and can result in jail time when caught.
Laws vary. You need to state where and the circumstances. The vast majority of U.S. states do allow minors to participate with their parents (Arkansas being one notable exception, as it does not allow nudity in mixed company at all except for doctor/patient and husband/wife). Generally speaking, parental consent is required (in the form of the parent accompanying the child or, at the very least, a notarized document issuing consent).
Elena
Anything sexual with a child is illegal. So it depends on what this is about and why you are naked. If you are chatting and can not see each other there is nothing that say you are not dressed but then the thing is what are you talking about? Are you talking about being naked and doing sexual things? ILLEGAL! Are you a parent and just came out of the shower and sits naked on a chair skyping with your 4yo who is running around naked because of the heat and you skype about what he did in daycare and granny's birthday? LEGAL! You see the difference? When in doubt - put clothes on and no sex talk!
No he hasn't . He has only give shirtless scenes
The only way you can be a nude model is if you are 18 years of age. Even if you are emancipated, being under age makes it illegal for you to pose nude or for anyone to photograph you nude.
no picture of a underage child in the nude is illegal as long at it is non-sexual.
Should a minor take nude photos of themselves, this is not illegal. It is illegal for another person to possess photos of minors nude. It is considered an act of child pornography to possess or take pictures of minors or persons under the age of 18 nude or partially nude.
No. Since he is 16 it would be considered child porn and illegal.
Child porn refers to nude pictures of children. Producing pornographic images of a child is illegal and can result in jail time when caught.
Nude pictures of any person under the age of 18 are considered child pornography and are illegal.
Taking a photo of a minor is not a crime, if by "webcam" you are implying that they are nude. Then yes, it can fall under transmission of Child Pornography and Possession of Child Pornography.
no.
is it illegal to send explicite nude photos to a girl friend of five years to the philippines
As long as the father has given permission and the mother is also OK with the painting, and as long as the child is not to be depicted in the nude, or in a sexually suggestive pose, it would not be illegal.
Doing that in public is illegal.
No, it is only illegal if it is a minor under the age of 18.