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An online petition is urging big name brands to end their their use Miley Cyrus' photographer Terry Richardson from future campaigns due to claims of innapropriate behaviour towards his female subjects.
Richardson who directed Miley Cyrus' 'Wrecking ball' video and the overtly-raunchy photo shoot afterwards is the subject of a petition that highlights the negative impact he is having on society. Richardson is no stranger to controversy following a history of drug abuse, schizophrenia and multiple allegations regarding sexual misconduct on fashion sets. You can view the petition here.
Richardson has also worked with Lady Gaga, Beyonce, Sky Ferreira and appears in the 30 Seconds To Mars video 'Hurricane'.
The petition reads: 'More awareness needs to be brought to light that Terry Richardson is negatively influencing media with his supposed exploit & abuse of certain models, mainstream degrading pornographic imagery, and inappropriate and unproffessional behavior.'
Going on to state: 'His contribution to society has a bad impact as he is being exposed to the masses with the impression of being well received while there are potentially unethical practices not being shown. Allegations and complaints have been publicised from the likes of Coco Rocha, Jamie Peck and Danish Supermodel Rie Rasmussen'.
The page also contains quotes from Jamie Peck and a fashion insider who says agencies 'know full well Richardson's predatory behavior,' but that he 'is tolerated because the industry folk are just sheep. There are only a handful of photographers who have the power, a handful of editors who have the power, and a handful of clients who have the power. Everyone else just follows this small group of people'.
Watch the video for the Richardson directed 'Wrecking Ball' below:
