Model
Adrienne J
Posts: 24
MARYLAND, New York, US
Hi MM!
I wanted to know how you could tell if a photographer is decent, respectful, and legit, or if the photographer has ulterior motives in mind that could end up being an unsafe situation? What types of characteristics are the slimy types? Any experiences models with any non-legit photographers? Thanks
Photographer
Image K
Posts: 23400
Las Vegas, Nevada, US
Check him out. Check his references. Look at the quality of his work.
Trust your instincts.
When this thread is completed, we'll start a thread on how us photographers can spot a flaky model...
Photographer
Tim Baker-fotoPerfecta
Posts: 9877
Portland, Oregon, US
Ask for refereces from the model's he's work with, email or call them and ask.
Photographer
Tim Baker-fotoPerfecta
Posts: 9877
Portland, Oregon, US
Image K wrote:
Check him out. Check his references. Look at the quality of his work.
Trust your instincts.
When this thread is completed, we'll start a thread on how us photographers can spot a flaky model... We need one of those. Haven't had one in .....what? three minutes?
Model
!Tiger!
Posts: 4978
New York, New York, US
Image K wrote:
Check him out. Check his references. Look at the quality of his work.
Trust your instincts.
When this thread is completed, we'll start a thread on how us photographers can spot a flaky model... ohhhhhhhhhhhh I know i know i know !!!(waving hand frantically to answer BOTH questions)
err or u can do a search for the other 423 threads discussin "slimey" humans
good luk luv
ps: baker ure wrong its only been .0456 seconds
psss Baker owes me cookies and an email
Photographer
Tim Baker-fotoPerfecta
Posts: 9877
Portland, Oregon, US
I'm slimy ... no cookies! Still want the email?  Oh, what's the email for?
Photographer
p h o t o f a s h i o n
Posts: 845
London, England, United Kingdom
Adrienne J wrote:
Hi MM!
I wanted to know how you could tell if a photographer is decent, respectful, and legit, or if the photographer has ulterior motives in mind that could end up being an unsafe situation? What types of characteristics are the slimy types? Any experiences models with any non-legit photographers? Thanks hey adrienne..... you sure got a preeeety mouth.
I got the equipment and I surely like to whip it out you come my way for taking some photography.
I got my pro studio all set up and waiting for ya in my moms garage like, and she done gone away for the week so you know we got time and the privacy to do wonderful things together. You into astrology baby, thats cool, i got my capricorn rising.
You hit me up now..... I aint got no cell phone but you can reach me on my cousin Billy Bobs number 555 1627
Model
!Tiger!
Posts: 4978
New York, New York, US
photofashion wrote:
hey adrienne..... you sure got a preeeety mouth.
I got the equipment and I surely like to whip it out you come my way for taking some photography.
I got my pro studio all set up and waiting for ya in my moms garage like, and she done gone away for the week so you know we got time and the privacy to do wonderful things together. You into astrology baby, thats cool, i got my capricorn rising.
You hit me up now..... I aint got no cell phone but you can reach me on my cousin Billy Bobs number 555 1627 LMFAOOOOOOOOOOOO I LUV U TONS PETER SQUIRREL ERR RABBIT
now come to meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee ;-)
Model
AprilinCA
Posts: 235
Murrieta, California, US
Tim Baker wrote:
Ask for refereces from the model's he's work with, email or call them and ask. Would you give the contact information of people who might give you a bad review or would you only give the contact information of the people who like you?
I find for myself the best way is through direct and lots of phone contact, this gives me a sense of who the person is. Their work ethic, honesty etc. But there really is no foolproof way to tell when dealing with people on the internet. But your instincts are your best first line of defense I think.
Photographer
Image K
Posts: 23400
Las Vegas, Nevada, US
Tim Baker wrote:
We need one of those. Haven't had one in .....what? three minutes? No...
It's been at least 4 and a half minutes...
Model
!Tiger!
Posts: 4978
New York, New York, US
AprilinCA wrote:
Would you give the contact information of people who might give you a bad review or would you only give the contact information of the people who like you?
I find for myself the best way is through direct and lots of phone contact, this gives me a sense of who the person is. Their work ethic, honesty etc. But there really is no foolproof way to tell when dealing with people on the internet. But your instincts are your best first line of defense I think. Definitly ure 6th sense/ instincts is best- bec The ONE moron i had to deal with had references up the wazoo and he was the only one who needed his head bashed in
While amateurs w no references have been the sweetest most respectful ones Ive worked with - so its a case by case basis - no tried and sure definite way that works on each
good luk
okay im done
Photographer
Image K
Posts: 23400
Las Vegas, Nevada, US
Adrienne J wrote:
Hi MM!
I wanted to know how you could tell if a photographer is decent, respectful, and legit, or if the photographer has ulterior motives in mind that could end up being an unsafe situation? What types of characteristics are the slimy types? Any experiences models with any non-legit photographers? Thanks I want to know how I can spot a thief...
...or a cheater
...or a hijacker
or a murderer.
I want to spot a dishonest mechanic that tells me I need brake shoes when I really don't...
Most of all, I want to learn how to spot someone that starts a thread about something that we have discussed ad nauseum for months...
Photographer
Jeff Fiore
Posts: 9225
Brooklyn, New York, US
Image K wrote:
I want to know how I can spot a thief...
...or a cheater
...or a hijacker
or a murderer.
I want to spot a dishonest mechanic that tells me I need brake shoes when I really don't...
Most of all, I want to learn how to spot someone that starts a thread about something that we have discussed ad nauseum for months... Hmmm.... profiling...
Model
UnavailableNonExistant
Posts: 294
Columbus, Ohio, US
Hard to say, but always check his references, have a sit down before the shoot and get a feel for his demeanor. But most importantly, and this is something every model should consider, does his work help enhance your look.
Personally, I don't get into the whole "escort/bodyguard" thing. If you carry yourself with confidence, control and assurance, you'll be alright. If you're not comfortable with something, say so in a confident way, it shows you won't be pressured or bullied into anything.
Now some pretty good and great photographers can have egos and be assholes, as a model you have to have thick skin, just shake it off, don't take it personal and get the results you're trying to achieve. Not everybody will kiss ass and fall all over you like the dudes in the street will, some will even feel you're beneath them and their standards. Again nothing you should really take personal, just part of being a model in the real world.
Photographer
Jason McKendricks
Posts: 6025
Chico, California, US
If you meet with him prior to a shoot and he is already feeling himself, he might be slimy.
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