…By Gift BADEWO for TDPel Media.
Nursing Student’s Photos Uploaded to OnlyFans Without Consent
Sava Schultz, a nursing student from Utah, US, decided to try modelling to raise some extra cash.
The 19-year-old at the time worked with a photographer to take a series of photos wearing a sheer dress.
However, she discovered that her images had been uploaded to OnlyFans by the photographer without her knowledge or consent.
People in her close circle had spotted them, and worse, comments suggested that the images had been leaked on Reddit.
Sava said her ‘heart sank’ when she learned of the betrayal.
Violation of Privacy
Sava said that this breach of trust initially made her feel devastated and vulnerable.
She also felt angry that someone was benefiting from it.
Although she wanted the photos removed, she could not take legal action because she did not have a written agreement with the photographer.
Sava, who now works full-time as a model and content creator, said that she has learned her lesson.
She started her own OnlyFans account to take back control and profit from her content.
Taking Control
Sava’s reaction to launching her own OnlyFans account varies depending on the individual, but she feels empowered to share her content on her terms and engage with her supportive online community.
She warns that a similar violation of privacy and of your images could happen to anyone, so people should always take preventative measures – such as watermarks and copyright protection.
She advises others to be vigilant about who has access to their content and to work with reputable photographers.
Accountability and Resilience
Sava believes that the type of person who uploads images without consent and violates people’s trust and privacy should be held accountable for their actions.
She stresses that it’s never acceptable to share or upload someone else’s content without their explicit consent and doing so can have serious consequences.
Sava is motivated to work hard and be resilient by necessity.
Her goal is to make her own life happy and to support the people who have been there for her since day one.
Since taking control of her content, she has grown an incredible 1.3 million fans on Instagram and 1.9 million fans on TikTok.