Opinion ID: 3134611
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Text: Two 13-year-old female victims, herein referred to as “Y” and “Z,” went on a camping trip with defendant. The victims were friends, and Y knew defendant through his granddaughter. Defendant stipulated at trial that he knew that both Y and Z were under the age of 18; that he possessed the photographs at issue; and that he was the photographer of three of the photographs, Exhibit Nos. 2, 3, and 4. The State introduced as evidence the five photographs, which were taken on the camping trip. Exhibit No. 1 depicts defendant standing in knee-high water completely naked, revealing a partial erection. Defendant is grabbing Z by the shoulder with his left arm, and the palm of his right hand is on the top of Z’s head. Z is bending over slightly, and her right arm is extended around defendant’s waist. Z is wearing a bikini swimsuit, but the bikini top is pulled down to her stomach, revealing her breasts. In Exhibit No. 2, Y and Z are standing next to each other in knee-high water with one arm wrapped around the other’s shoulder. Y and Z are topless, holding their bikini tops at their sides with their free hands. Y and Z are wearing bikini bottoms. Exhibit No. 3 depicts Z standing in knee-high water with her back to the camera and her hands on her hips. Z’s bikini bottom is slightly pulled down, partially revealing her buttocks. Y is in the background, fully covered by her bikini. In Exhibit No. 4, Z is standing in knee-high water with her back to the camera. Z’s bikini bottom is slightly pulled down, partially revealing her buttocks. Y is crouched down in the water next to Z. Y is fully covered by her bikini. Exhibit No. 5 depicts defendant standing in knee-high water, completely naked, revealing a partial erection. Defendant has his left arm draped across Y’s back. Y’s right arm is resting on defendant’s right shoulder. Y’s bikini top is pulled down to her stomach, revealing her breasts. Defendant’s two convictions for producing child pornography involve Exhibit Nos. 2, 3, and 4. These photographs do not include a depiction of defendant. Defendant’s three convictions for possessing child pornography concern all five photographs.