The Bunny Trap Bonus Ep 3: You’re Only as Good as Your Model Feels
Dec 24, 2024
In this engaging discussion, Holly Randall, a second-generation erotic photographer and daughter of the legendary Suze Randall, shares her unique journey in the glamour industry. They dive into the evolution of photography, tackling creative integrity versus magazine standards, and celebrate the importance of safety and trust between models and photographers. Holly reveals how growing up in an open-minded environment shaped her professional ethics and explores the transformative impact of digital platforms on performers' autonomy.
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Suze Randall's Career Start
- Suze Randall transitioned from nursing to glamour photography after being encouraged to rebel and finding modeling unsatisfying.
- She started shooting her friends, making them laugh and feel relaxed, which became her secret to success.
Negotiating Power With Playboy
- Suze met model Lillian Muller, whose photos caught Playboy's attention, leading to a historic full frontal shoot for the magazine.
- Suze negotiated to be the photographer and own the pictures, gaining leverage in the male-dominated industry.
Growing Up in a Glamour Family
- Holly Randall was raised openly around glamour photography, viewing her parents' work as normal and sex-positive.
- She witnessed her mother’s respectful, female-led approach, a stark contrast to typical male photographers who often treated models poorly.