Toronto Photographer Charged: Sexual Assault

**rhommel** · 05-29-2012, 12:55 PM

http://www.680news.com/news/local/ar...-investigation

Ryan Chamberlain is the photographer

**Koala** · 05-29-2012, 01:02 PM

Never heard of him.... I'd like to get the full story on this.

**rhommel** · 05-29-2012, 01:05 PM

maybe in a few days..

his work is not bad... just google him and you'll see some of his images.

these kind of news is always upsetting, whether it is true or not. it gives photographers in general bad reputation.

**chopper** · 05-29-2012, 01:18 PM

yeah, i know the name and recognize some of his work.

Brutal. It just makes everyone more paranoid. It's just charges right now, so who knows.
Apartment studio location also feeds into the stereotype that it's less "safe". uuugh

**Koala** · 05-29-2012, 01:35 PM

Ugh, I hope a girl Im doing a photoshoot for doesnt get freaked out and cancel. He has some good stuff

**jmphotography** · 05-29-2012, 01:40 PM

That's why I encourage models to bring someone with them. The more people involved the better. I don't actually like having others around because I always feel as though my creativity is being scrutinized, but for everyone's protection, it's best to have others there.

**rhommel** · 05-29-2012, 01:44 PM

and these clowns make it sound like everyone's like 'Ryan'

http://toronto.en.craigslist.ca/tor/tlg/3044770917.html

**rhommel** · 05-29-2012, 01:50 PM

Originally Posted by jmphotography

That's why I encourage models to bring someone with them. The more people involved the better. I don't actually like having others around because I always feel as though my creativity is being scrutinized, but for everyone's protection, it's best to have others there.

i don't think any of our group (PF) shoots would have a problem with that... we have like 10 muas/hairstylists and 3-4 photogs at a time, then a couple of models... lol

**chopper** · 05-29-2012, 01:58 PM

Originally Posted by jmphotography

That's why I encourage models to bring someone with them. The more people involved the better. I don't actually like having others around because I always feel as though my creativity is being scrutinized, but for everyone's protection, it's best to have others there.

I'm the opposite. I never allow 'escorts' since an escort stole my old light meter. I expect people to act professionally, like i do. I dont expect people to travel to their lawyers, doctors, accountants, etc. office with an escort for "safety", why do photographers get singled out as dangerous?

Also, like Rhommel said, usually, the set is busy enough with other people, but not always.