Want to be a pin-up!

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I’m really into old 30s-60s type pin-ups, and I love the modern vintage style pin-up models and photography. So, I’m thinking that I really would love to be a pin-up model recreating those old paintings and photos. It would be purely artistic. I think that it is completely moral, but my mom has her doubts. I’m 20 years old. I just wanted some (name removed by moderator)ut on the subject. Thanks.
 
If you’re only twenty years old, it will be ten to forty years before you can do a 30s-60s type pin-up. By then you may change your mind.
 
In my opinion, it would be a sin of omission for you to choose that path. You could choose a path where you help people in need, and there are many people in need in this world.

Choosing to be a model is a selfish choice, a choice to do what you enjoy, on the excuse that at least it is not a sin.

Consider the better paths in life.
 
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In my opinion, it would be a sin of omission for you to choose that path. You could choose a path where you help people in need, and there are many people in need in this world.

Choosing to be a model is a selfish choice, a choice to do what you enjoy, on the excuse that at least it is not a sin.

Consider the better paths in life.
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On the other hand, models can make pretty dang good money and could be in a position to help people in need. It’s not selfish to do what makes you happy. If we all followed God’s chosen vocation for our lives, we would be happy. How could we not enjoy God’s chosen vocation? Only you will know how God’s leading you. But, you are wise to get advice from Godly counsel - like your mom. You could also ask your priest.
 
Ron_Conte said:
In my opinion, it would be a sin of omission for you to choose that path. You could choose a path where you help people in need, and there are many people in need in this world.

Choosing to be a model is a selfish choice, a choice to do what you enjoy, on the excuse that at least it is not a sin.

Consider the better paths in life.
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Let’s be careful about what we are calling sin. We are not all called to career paths that help the needy directly via a service. Some of us are called to provide the monetary means to help the needy or help the Church through a lucrative job.

Who’s to say that this sweet poster doesn’t become the world’s most successful retro- pin up and rejuvenate the model world into a deeper sense of modesty? Then donate most of her income to Catholic Charities?
 
kaylea said:
I’m. So, I’m thinking that I really would love to be a pin-up model recreating those old paintings and photos. It would be purely artistic. I think that it is completely moral, but my mom has her doubts. I’m 20 years old. I just wanted some (name removed by moderator)ut on the subject. Thanks.
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I guess the general rules on discerning one’s vocation and life work apply, begin by discerning God’s will for me in my life and my vocation–religious life, marriage or single–then discerning realistically the career I should follow to best use my gifts and talents to bring God’s kingdom to fullness on earth.

Then discern what hobby, recreational and other activities I should pursue to enhance my life, bring me closer to God, serve his Church and his poor. if an avocation like OP describes fits into God’s plan, so be it. If it is contrary to God’s plan, that would be a no, and anything that for that individual would promote or justify anything sinful, or promote sin for others would of course be a NO. If it is neutral, simply determine if it would detract from one’s primary duties. modelling by itself is a neutral activity, and only intrusion of immoral factors would make it problematic. as a practical matter, the client and the photographer have more (name removed by moderator)ut in the final product than the model.
 
Forgive this old fossil for interjecting that the pin-ups of yesteryear may appear modest to today’s 20 year old mind, but too the 20 year old male minds of yesteryear they were just as much objects of male lust as today’s pornography. In the 19th century the sight of a woman’s ankle was enough to inspire lusty thoughts. I would opine that this proposed endeavor is questionable at best. Listen to your Mama, she seems to have things pegged correctly. I am not suggesting that our women folk go around in burkas and veil, but have a little care for the young men who might come across your “pin up” images. It somewhat reminds me of the age old question,“How close can I come to the line before it crosses over into sin?”
 
Ron_Conte said:
In my opinion, it would be a sin of omission for you to choose that path. You could choose a path where you help people in need, and there are many people in need in this world.

Choosing to be a model is a selfish choice, a choice to do what you enjoy, on the excuse that at least it is not a sin.

Consider the better paths in life.
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Ok, so the only career choices that are morally acceptable are those which directly benefit the needs of others? Pshaw.

As another poster mentioned, choosing an appealing career may, in fact, put one in a better position to help others. Even if it doesn’t, however, a career choice is not a decision about whether or not to help others.

Jim Caviezel says he believes God wanted him to be an actor. Who are we to say that the OP isn’t being called to modelling? Both choices are made largely based on the individual’s desires; why can’t God call people through their talents and creativity?

To the OP: the only moral issue I can see is the purpose of such photography. You don’t want to be contributing to the sin of others, so I would pray about that. Does the artistry outweigh the provacative nature of the work? Some may say yes, but I imagine there are those who are truly aroused by such images – maybe even prefer them to the more provacative and ubiquitous modern styles.

Peace,
Dante
 
I remember reading one time about a Playboy model. I think her name was Betty Page and after her years of posing nude she found religion and lived a very sheltered life. She said she was very sorry for all the sins that maybe were commited by youing men looking at her nude body. Young men do use these magazines to use as a source for Masturbation and evil thoughts.
Be very carfull that you dont cause anyone to commit sin. That is giving scandal and bad example.

Mayo
 
I"m a little sympathetic, but only because I think the Vargas girl aesthetic can be nice, if it’s not done too revealing and too cheesy. It’s a nostalgia buzz, for the days of Nehi grape soda, Alka Seltzer ads, halitosis and Eisenhower.

But given the way things are in 2008, I’d be reluctant, if I were a good-looking young woman!, to get into posing with minimal clothes on. It’s just too weird. The most I’d do in your shoes would be to find an artist who could paint a pretty well-clothed Vargas-like depiction of myself.
 
I guess I’d point out that there will always be models and that it’s no crime to (a) be a goodlooking girl, and (b) receive general admiration for your looks.

But the lust-generation business should be entirely avoided. That could easily be the wrong path to turn in.
 
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