Quote - would they think I'm a total pervert if I asked them to let me photograph them for a new texture base...

I haven't been using much Poser lately....but, I actually do ask folks if I can take pics for textures and references.  No one objects.

 

I suppose that the reaction that you're likely to get largely depends upon who you are -- and what you look like.  These days, oftentimes someone who's walking around in public with a camera is instantly regarded with suspicion.

I've done public photography (sports, other events) in a professional capacity in the past.  One thing that you quickly learn in those circumstances is that there are people who are absolutely phobic about having their pictures taken at all -- not to even consider the idea of doing it for texture reference purposes.

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