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This is a mental exercise, not a commentary on anyone’s character, claims, or legitimacy:
Can a young (adult) model realistically and fully consent when posing sexually for an older photographer? How big of an age range differential is needed before this is an ethical issue? How old must the young (adult) model be before this is not a controversial consent to make? Should we, as a society, consider raising the age of legal consent for young (adult) models to pose sexually from 18 to 21? 25? 30?
Should a model ever be allowed to have sex on camera? With the photographer, or only other models? Should the photographer have a list of all the poses and setups written down and approved beforehand, or should there be any degree of spontaneity during the shoot? How much spontaneity is acceptable? How far in advance should a model know about any possible scenarios for it to be considered informed consent? Does an artist’s existing body of work and reputation count as information that should tenor consent? If the scenarios include sexual poses, does this alter the consent framework?