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Please bear with me as I indulge in a short rant. I sincerely ask you to read and acknowledge the following, as it is of the utmost importance to me.

Modeling, to me, is art. A form of art in which I am so privileged to participate and thrive. I work very hard to produce worthwhile images, and every single photo I submit online (whether here on dA, my website, Myspace, or any of my modeling profiles) is a piece of art that I have poured my time and essence into, and which the photographer has strove to create.
These images you look at are not just pictures... they are photographs... works of art that mean very much to me, and to the photographer. To a certain extent, each photo is a little piece of me.
I know... I am young and new in the business of modeling. However, please understand that this does not make me naive or ignorant. I understand quite well how modeling works, and how to improve.
I am constantly doing my homework, studying, practicing to become a better model. For the most part, I know what I am doing.
So... please... please, please, please do not march into my gallery or portfolio and criticize my work, or patronize me, or - heaven forbid - disrespect me or my art.
Feedback is absolutely welcome. Useless criticism is not.
In my book, respect is the ultimate currency. I am young, but that doesn't mean I don't deserve to be treated as an artist.
I expect no less than absolute respect from anyone who is visiting my gallery. This is my work, not yours.
Please treat it that way.

Thanks for reading.