May Panche, A Model Who Is At Greater Risks

This is simply a man’s personal opinion, influenced partly by the experiences of role models from other Asian countries. I intend to respect everyone from a nation, and I am not well-versed in the circumstances of non-Asian nations.

There are no guarantees that Singaporean girls will not be subjected to sexual abuse during the shoot, but there are probably fewer instances. However, I’m sure not all victims have come forward as bad apples. Compared to other nations, Singapore is generally relatively safe for models, probably because of the strict laws and penalties. Additionally, the city-state’s small size makes it harder for criminals to escape or hide. Because of the small size of the photography and modeling industry, any indecent act committed by a photographer can quickly spread widely.

If you come from a less developed nation, people will assume you are less educated and have less money. Additionally, you risk being misunderstood by others and not daring to challenge them. Since you appear to be an easier prey, which is their assumption, the photography community’s black sheep would likely target you. It is analogous to the natural world, where the weakest member of a herd is frequently the target of predators. Some human predators enjoy challenges, but I’m confident that the proportion is lower than that of predators who prefer easy prey.

I emphasize that models cannot be 100% safe in any country.

This is pretty easy to understand. Predators may think you’re an easier target if you’re young because you might not know how to react to their advances.

Although they may not be very young, some aspiring models lack modeling experience. As a result, the predators can more easily target them.

I once had a late-night conversation with an inspiring model, during which she informed me that she was participating in a morning collaboration shoot with a photographer. She shocked me when she revealed the name of the blacklisted photographer. Her comment that she was concerned that the blacklisted photographer would blacklist her if she canceled the shoot shocked me even more. Thankfully, she took my advice.

Sadly, naive individuals will likely not realize they are innocent. Therefore, even if the predators were to exploit them, they won’t be aware of it.

Predators may target people who are desperate or wealthy enough to exploit their need for money, which is a weakness.

For instance, one of the most prominent photographers on the blacklist would eventually provide models with exceptional services in exchange for cash.