David Steinberg: Ginger and John

When Ginger, a well-known San Francisco belly dancer and sex activist, told me that she would love for me to photograph her with her partner, John, I jumped at the possibility. I knew Ginger to be a spirited, joyful spokeswoman for all things sexual. I knew she would be a great subject.

 

“The only thing is,” Ginger added, somewhat cautiously, “t’s going to take some persuading to get John to agree.” She explained that John was a good deal less outgoing and public about his sexuality than she...