Lauren Crow Photographs the Female Subject in States of Ecstasy
Vasiliki Marapas — July 3, 2015 — Naughty
References: laurencrowrbonmade & refinery29
'The Little Death,' a photo series developed by Lauren Crow, was borne out of an anger towards the porn industry. As the Portland-based photographer explains, "[porn] often gives people the wrong idea of what it really is to see a woman in a state of pleasure."
Wanting to correct many a misconception derived from the industry, Crow set off to photograph real women as they masturbated. To take a topic as hush-hush and under-the-covers as female masturbation, and bring it to light, was a very bold move for Crow, but one that many people appreciated, as the photographs took off in a huge way on Tumblr.
According to Crow, the series is a way to encourage women to get lost in the act of masturbation, and fully surrender themselves to feelings of pleasure that they so often deny.
Wanting to correct many a misconception derived from the industry, Crow set off to photograph real women as they masturbated. To take a topic as hush-hush and under-the-covers as female masturbation, and bring it to light, was a very bold move for Crow, but one that many people appreciated, as the photographs took off in a huge way on Tumblr.
According to Crow, the series is a way to encourage women to get lost in the act of masturbation, and fully surrender themselves to feelings of pleasure that they so often deny.
Trend Themes
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Female Pleasure Revolution — The portrayal and encouragement of female pleasure in photography and media is a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies looking to promote female empowerment.
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Erotica Empathy — Creating art that depicts the female orgasm in a way that is educational and empathetic rather than exploitative is a trend that could lead to innovation in the adult entertainment industry.
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Photography — There is potential for photographers to embrace the female pleasure movement and create empowering portrait work similar to Crow’s 'The Little Death' series.
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Adult Entertainment — The adult entertainment industry can move away from exploitative depictions of female pleasure and towards the realistic and educational, possibly attracting a broader and more diverse audience.
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