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This rant was inspired by a current thread about models who lie about their ethnicity. No, this is not another thread about it. However briefly on the subject a horrible delerium ridden metaphor... I don't give a shit what ingredients went into making instant ramen. The bottom line is it's a damn fine noodle! Now on to the real issues... Weight: -The profile says 120lbs but your shots your shots say you've exaggerated by a deuce or so. or -A portfolio containing slightly dated looking body shots showing a slender body along with current head shots revealing a face showing unmistakable weight gain. and A profile that reads "I've recently lost weight." Now, am I ripping on plus size or curvecous models? Of course not. I'm ripping on the dumb asses that think they can actually get away with it when a less than pleased photographer finds that they hired them under pretense. There's nothing wrong than being full figured. There are loads of models out there who aren't stick thin. So sell it! Lie and only thing you'll accomplish is a bad rep. Feb 01 06 09:15 pm Link This is akin to dating. I had a blind date once with a girl who told me she was 140.... After we met, I deduced she was going by her high school weight. Oh yea, date ended great for me (thank God for intrusive admirers who pop up out of the blue). Feb 01 06 09:40 pm Link so I take it there wasn't a second date? Feb 01 06 09:52 pm Link Well, it works great when you are expecting a 5'6" size 4, and she shows up a 5'4" size 9. Well, nothing's going to fit, so I guess she's doing nudes. Hey! Maybe *THAT* is why so many models get hit with the change of type of photography  It's not the photographer at all, it's the model. Scott aka Bodyartist Feb 02 06 01:46 am Link Bodyartist wrote: I like your thinking Feb 02 06 01:52 am Link JM Dean wrote: Be careful though I'm heading towards a Gary Larson type melt down, and might take anyone who's thinking too closely with me. Feb 02 06 01:53 am Link Bodyartist wrote: There ya go! When someone hands you a lemon, make lemonade...That also works as a metaphor. Feb 02 06 12:10 pm Link I can only guess that it's because they want to work with photographers who wouldn't be interested if they listed the truth. Me, I'd rather work with people who want to work with me! Otherwise, what's the fun? Feb 02 06 12:29 pm Link Yeah I totally agree, its no use in lying like I know im not the average height or weight Im supposed to be but me lying about it is not going to make it any better! I just tell the truth and hope I get the jobs that I want! Does nothing but make you look bad when you show up to a shoot 20 pounds heavier and not able to fit anything they give you! Feb 02 06 02:17 pm Link Not to get off topic, but what's with the models with pics from 1992 in their port? Two or three on this site are actually wearing leg warmers and bandannas, hair all sprayed up. Feb 02 06 05:53 pm Link Bluemoon Photography wrote: models?? more like what's with photographers with pictures from 1982 in their port. Feb 02 06 05:58 pm Link Nerlande wrote: Both actually! I saw one photographers portfolio and everything was massively 80's. Have they not worked since or just not produced anything better in the last 20 years. Feb 02 06 07:19 pm Link Angela Benedict wrote: you are timeless angela. Feb 02 06 07:33 pm Link Angela Benedict wrote: You didn't know the Olivia Newton John/Xanadu look was in again? Feb 02 06 07:38 pm Link You didn't know the Olivia Newton John/Xanadu look was in again? lol. Damn it, I didn't get the memo! Feb 03 06 02:58 am Link Shyly wrote: I've always wanted to tell you that your photo's are amazing. The photographers you have worked with are exceptional and you are a great model! Feb 03 06 07:01 am Link Nerlande wrote: I'm still in the process of scanning my newer images to post them. Feb 03 06 07:42 am Link Angela Benedict wrote: Some of them like me for example are just trying to re-capture a lost decade .... Seriously I just ended a shoot with a model and we did a very 80's flashdance , with bright colors and leg warmers...turned out incredible...but my whole port does not look that way... Feb 03 06 08:23 am Link i figure, why lie about your weight or height, just to show up at a shoot and be embarassed? nah, i'd rather not. my current weight is posted on my page. well almost, i lost 5 more lbs! lol and i do truly work out  i was thinking about posting before and after pics on my page...hmmFeb 03 06 08:34 am Link Photored wrote: Only thing that I lost in the 80's was my coke spoon Feb 03 06 08:48 am Link Photored wrote: I am all for recreating the 80's as I have a slight obsession with the era. However, we're not talking about recapturing a lost decade. We're talking about shots that were literally taken in the 80's. A portfolio chock full of shots that look like Feb 03 06 08:54 am Link I have a fool proof method: I look for the model in the portfilio pictures to show up. If she doesn't I ask the model that has to please have her taller, lighter, twin sister call me and I'll rebook the shoot. paul Feb 03 06 11:12 am Link |
