Who are you?

I'm just a girl who loves to be in front of a camera.

I started working with a photographer
a few years ago as a fine art model,
and it grew into this website.

Why are you doing this website?

Primarily, this is a gallery of self-expression.
Each of us has a natural desire to communicate
our thoughts and feelings to others in the world.
Mine has taken form as this website.

In addition, I think it's important to demonstrate
that high quality nude modeling is completely
different from pornography. I think that most people
know the difference, but some still don't. And that's
usually because they have never seen high quality
fine art nude photography.

Is there a sexual component to some of the images
on this website? Yes, of course, that's part of being
human. But these images are more about emotional
identification and expression, within both the model
and the viewer.

How did you get started modeling?

I had a friend who knew a photographer who was
looking for models. I called the photographer, and
went to see him. He was very professional, and had
lots of high quality work to show me, so we started
shooting. I know that sounds simple, but that's how
it happened.

I do get email from women who are interested
in modeling, asking advice on how to get started.
Let me say one thing - you need to be careful whom
you approach with the idea of modeling for nude
photography, if that's what you're interested in.

Look for a photographer who has already
established himself, or herself, as a legitimate
individual with a portfolio of work that you like.
Needless to say, a woman interested in nude
modeling can be easily misunderstood. Ask lots
of questions. Take your time, think it over, make
sure it feels right before you agree to shoot.

 

Are you a real person, or do you work for some big Internet company?

I'm a real person.
There is nothing for sale
on this website. It's just
a personal project.

Do you have other websites?
Do you use any other names?
Do you go online in chat rooms?

No. There have been a few people
who have copied pictures from this
website and have put them on their
own personal sites, using other
names and claiming to be me,
but no, this is my only website
of any kind. People also apparently
go into online chat rooms and claim
to be me, but the truth is, I have never
done any online chat in my life.

But people don't go to this much
trouble just for a "meaningful form
of emotional expression."

Some people do.

Are your pictures published
anywhere else?

No, the Internet is
the only place you'll
find pictures of me.

How do you feel about having nude photographs of
yourself being seen by people all around the world?

Actually, about 2,000 people from 60 countries look
at this website each day. In answer to the question,
I feel very good about it. Producing these images
has been a very satisfying experience - particularly
now since the World Wide Web makes it possible
for people around the world to see them.

OK, excuse me, but is everything
we're seeing in these pictures...
real?

Everything you see is 100% real.
I'm very blessed and very grateful.

But I do take good care of it.

Do you work out?

Yes.

Lots.

Is Taylor Monroe
your real name?

No, of course not.
Would that be a good idea?
To use my real name
on the Internet?

Why did you choose the name Taylor Monroe?

Well first, it has nothing to do with the two movie
stars. They are (were) both beautiful women, but
they weren't the inspiration for the name.

It's actually an old family name. My great-
grandfather was named Taylor Monroe. His first
name was Taylor, after his father, and his middle
name was Monroe, which was his mother's
maiden name.

Will you ever have XXX pictures on this site?

No, never. That's not at all what my modeling
is about. Sexuality is a wonderful part of our
human nature, and high quality erotic work
is a very legitimate form of fine art - but when
you say XXX, we all know what that means,
and you'll never see pictures like that of me.

What is a photo shoot like?

Photo shoots are a lot of hard work.
Commercial photo shoots are big events
involving lots of people, but the sessions
we do for these pictures are almost always
just the photographer and me.

We generally only pursue one or two ideas
per session, and it lasts maybe three or four
hours. Some shots are done in the studio,
other times we shoot on location.

Do you get thousands of emails?

No, not thousands, but I do get
a lot. And I read every single one.
Most of the email is from men,
but I do get very positive email
from women, which I enjoy very
much.

 

 

 

 

What do people write about?

Well, people say nice things about the photographs,
which I appreciate. Other than that, they write asking
questions - which is where this FAQ came from.
Some of the questions are casual, but sometimes
people write and ask my opinion on serious things.

What kinds of serious things?

Things like . . .

Taylor - what do women want?

I can't say what all women want, but I think it's
pretty accurate to say that what women need
is a man who understands that what we want
changes from hour to hour. Understand?
Neither do we, but it's the truth.

Men are logical - women often aren't.
Women operate on their feelings, which
doesn't make us weak or inferior, but it does
make us unpredictable, not only to men but
also to ourselves.

It also makes us powerful creatures. Everything
that has ever been accomplished began as
an idea, coupled with a desire. Some of the
greatest accomplishments seemed very
irrational at the beginning, but were driven
by powerful emotion.

 

 

Men must learn that logic may be technically
correct, but that winning an argument does not
necessarily prove that one person is right and the
other is wrong. Emotions, whether from a man or
a woman, are valid. Period. Emotions don't have
to be explained logically in order to be a legitimate
factor in a relationship.

Logic will always win an argument, but it will not
change the way the other person feels. If you do
not recognize a woman's emotions as being valid
and worthy of respect, you will win all the arguments,
but lose the relationship.

What advice do you have for husbands?

Don't think that working and making a living
is a good way to say "I love you" to your wife.

It's a good thing to do, but she needs to hear
your words. If you are embarrassed to say it,
you need to stop right now and rethink what it
means to be a man. If you're hung up on being
"the strong, silent type" or imagine yourself to
be "a man of few words" then it's time to grow
up. Real men know what they feel and can put
it into words. You don't have to write poetry, but
you do have to look into your wife's eyes and
say, "I love you" without hesitation. Every day.

How do I find a girl like you?

In spite of how it may seem, lots of women are out
looking for men - actively looking for men, which is fine,
but all too often, they are looking for a man who will
"make them happy."

This is not the kind of girl you want, and she's nothing
but trouble for any man she gets her hooks into.

This means that the girl you are looking for is not
sitting around a table with her girlfriends hoping
to meet Mr. Right. She is out somewhere living
her life. She's doing something, being someone,
actively becoming more and more of who she is.

If you are looking for a mate, the first thing to do is to
become the equivalent of the woman you are looking
for. Women are less interested in looks, and much
more interested in the inner man.

Although looks do play a part. So get in shape and
get a life - first. Then, go out into the world and rather
than looking for a woman, just be who you are and
the two of you will be naturally attracted into each
others' lives. This is really true.

But sitting at home, drinking beer
and watching football on TV. . .

Remember the question?
"How do I find a girl like you?"

What woman is dreaming
of a man like that?

When you say, "How do I find a girl like you?" what you are really
asking is, "How do I become a man that women will find interesting?"
You see attractive women every day. The question is how to get one
and keep her. If things aren't working well for you now, then you will
need to make some changes.

I have heard men say, "But she should love me just the way I am."
These men may be confusing their girlfriends with their mothers.

Unconditional love is a wonderful thing, and sometimes we
experience it, but that's not what successful adult relationships
are based on. A woman might truly love you just the way you are,
but that doesn't mean she can live with you.

OK, so what do women look for in men?

I can't speak for all women, but here are two important things.

Number one: Communication

This is first on the list, and is essentially what I said
earlier to husbands. A relationship can't even get off
the ground if the man is playing "the strong, silent type."
Mr. Cool need not apply.

Once upon a time, men's and women's roles were
clearly defined, and they had few choices in life.
Each had a job to do, and there might not have been
that much to talk about. Times have changed.

Each of us now has many possibilities and opportunities
in life. Today, people's lives change. The only way for a
relationship to survive is for it to adapt and grow. And to
do this, communication is essential. That means talking,
not just about ideas, but about feelings. That's right, guys,
you have to learn to identify your feelings, and then put them
into words - or else you will lose the relationship.

And if the woman is smart, she won't even get started
in a relationship with you if you can't do this to begin with.

Number two: Self-discipline.

This covers a lot of ground. First, as you might guess,
I'm seriously into physical fitness. That requires self-discipline.
I like for a man to be in shape, whatever that means for his
natural body type. Don't try to be something you're not,
just be the best of what you are.

But self-discipline goes much deeper than this.
For example, smoking. Forget it. No way.
Drinking? Yes, socially, but in great moderation.
That means I would never want to see a man drink
to the point that I could tell he had been drinking.
And do we even need to mention drugs? Of any kind?
Even once? He would never - ever - see my face again.
Period.

Now, how about a career? Women these days can have careers
of their own and make their own money. They don't have to have
a man to take care of them financially. But isn't having a career
also a matter of self-discipline? And self-respect?

Does such a man exist?

Yes, of course. There are lots
of men who have their lives
together and maintain very
successful relationships.

So men have to be perfect?

No, but grown men need to be
able to talk to women, and need
to have a reasonable amount of
self-discipline.

Is that too much to ask?
Aren't we worth it?

What else do people write asking about?

Sometimes people write asking photography
questions, like what kind of camera does the
photographer use (small and black) or what kind
of film does he use (sometimes it's in a green box,
sometimes it's in a yellow box) or what kind of lighting
does he use (sometimes it flashes, sometimes
it doesn't.) I'm not much help with these questions.
I just told you everything I know about photography.

Sometimes people want to know how they can find
a model like me to shoot with. My best advice is -
unless you are talking to a professional model -
never approach a woman asking to shoot nudes.
Forget it. No way. Start by shooting a few sessions
with clothes. Let her get to know you, and show her
that you can take good pictures. Then, later on, you
can ask if she might be interested in nude modeling.

Do people write asking dumb questions?

Not too often. Every now and
then people ask things like:
What's your favorite color?
What's your favorite food?
Who's your favorite musician?

I know right then that they don't understand
what this website is all about.

As time goes on, I've had some individuals interested in having me do custom shooting sessions. I've learned that there are people who have very serious collections of high quality erotic images.

Now don't misunderstand what I'm saying - I never personally meet with anyone I get to know from my website - but my photographer and I have done some special photographs just for certain people. The images are similar in style to what you see on my website, but we did them specifically for individual collectors. If you think you might be interested in acquiring a set of custom images, send me an email and we can talk about it.

What else?

That's about it. Wow, I'm impressed. You've read
all the way down to the end of this FAQ page.
You are obviously interested in more than
just pretty pictures. Be sure not to miss the
Observations section on the Main Menu.
It's a different kind of gallery with some
thoughts and ideas I have discovered while
producing this website.