A rather odd trend has been developing in China involving naked
portraits of newly-weds. There are two options; the couple can either be
posed wearing absolutely nothing at all or with sheets (or leaves)
placed strategically across their bodies.
The
Shanghai Wedding Trade Association for photographers is pressing the
government to ban any studio that engages in this practice, claiming
that it disrespects the institution of marriage.
“We don’t
advocate such wedding photographs as they are out of keeping with the
conservative traditions of Chinese people. Weddings should be holy
ceremonies, so we hope young people can show respect,” said He Lina, the
association’s vice president.
Traditionally, Chinese wedding
photos are taken months before the ceremony unlike other cultures. The
couple is usually posed wearing either Western or Chinese outfits.
Taking
and posing for naked photos falls within the realm of the law, but
spreading the display of such in the public domain falls under
pornography.
There are naked wedding photos posted on the
Internet, and certainly, one can only wonder about the wisdom behind
such a decision.
The lingering issue appears to be a debate over the rights of privacy and common sense.
Check out the video below for naked couples in Jamaica, West Indies, who went a giant step further and performed the entire wedding ceremony, a buffo!
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