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Photographer

Tony Lawrence

Posts: 21528

Chicago, Illinois, US

This question came to me after reading another thread.  What I mean
is do you try and add something to the shoot besides a smile?
Are you easy to work with and willing to try something new within some
limits of course.  Do you try and offer cool ideals or did you see a
intresting location?  Are you excited about shooting?  Trust me it shows.
Do you enjoy shooting so much that its the photographer that quits and you are ready to still shoot some more.  Do you demand the best from
yourself and give your all to the shoot.  I think one of the best things a
model can ever hear from a photographer is, she is his muse.  A person
who inspires him or her to reach new heights or to try harder or to do
something new and unique.  Sure you are pretty and have a killer figure
but are you a muse for someone?

Apr 27 06 12:39 am Link

Model

Jay Dezelic

Posts: 5029

Seattle, Washington, US

Yes, yes, yes, yes, and yes.  I guess that makes me a muse then? At least I try to amuse. smile

Apr 29 06 02:37 am Link

Photographer

bobby sargent

Posts: 4159

Deming, New Mexico, US

I think only the photographer can rely to this. 

A must is born and not made. 

I have shot with some models a lot of times and they are good but no muse.

I have seen only 2 models who I would consider a muse since I started shooting nudes in 1989. bs

Apr 29 06 07:13 am Link

Model

Raymond Anthony

Posts: 31

Gordon Heights, New York, US

Most definitely!

Apr 29 06 07:15 am Link

Model

_Kimberly

Posts: 330

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

I like to think I am. smile

Apr 29 06 07:29 am Link

Photographer

That Look Photography

Posts: 1581

Clearwater, Florida, US

I only found one model that would fit that title. And we only had a chance to shoot about 8 times over 2 years. Then she found the man of her dreams and married him and left modeling forever.

But I am sure there will be a new model one day that will be my Muse..

Mike

Apr 29 06 08:29 am Link

Photographer

S W I N S K E Y

Posts: 24376

Saint Petersburg, Florida, US

you cant find a muse, a muse will find you..if your lucky..

its not how they look,

its not how they pose,

its not ideas they bring to a shoot,

it's their essence, it inspires your soul to create...

and if a muse finds you, keep her happy or you'll loose her.

and yeah..i got one or two

Apr 29 06 08:42 am Link

Photographer

KoolGirlieStuff

Posts: 3560

Gainesville, Florida, US

Doug Swinskey wrote:
you cant find a muse, a muse will find you..if your lucky..

its not how they look,

its not how they pose,

its not ideas they bring to a shoot,

it's their essence, it inspires your soul to create...

and if a muse finds you, keep her happy or you'll loose her.

and yeah..i got one

Neener neener neener Doug I have three..............LOL!!!!! smile *WINK* wink

(I had a 4 wheeled one too....but she was sold away to Germany sad  )

Apr 29 06 08:44 am Link

Model

dpretty

Posts: 8108

Ashland, Alabama, US

I think I qualify. Hugh often mock-complains that I have taken over his portfolio. I like to think we make magic together. It's been so long since we did a group shoot, though, that I miss working with my girlfriends. Come back my buddies, I miss you! Summer is here, and it's time to work up some heat smile

Apr 29 06 08:47 am Link

Photographer

KoolGirlieStuff

Posts: 3560

Gainesville, Florida, US

DreamPretty wrote:
I think I qualify. Hugh often mock-complains that I have taken over his portfolio. I like to think we make magic together. It's been so long since we did a group shoot, though, that I miss working with my girlfriends. Come back my buddies, I miss you! Summer is here, and it's time to work up some heat smile

Hugh`s luckier than he thinks........... smile

Apr 29 06 08:48 am Link

Model

CassandraLorien

Posts: 188

Brooklyn, New York, US

I've been called a muse more than once, for artists as well not just photographers.  I like the title it makes me happy to inspire creativity.

Apr 29 06 08:58 am Link

Photographer

giovanni gruttola

Posts: 1279

Middle Island, New York, US

Doug Swinskey wrote:
you cant find a muse, a muse will find you..if your lucky..

its not how they look,

its not how they pose,

its not ideas they bring to a shoot,

it's their essence, it inspires your soul to create...

and if a muse finds you, keep her happy or you'll loose her.

and yeah..i got one or two

I want a muse damnit!!!

I thought musicians can make them magically appear... but no.

I've looked all over... went to the "music" store... none to be found.

This weekend... going to try the aMUSEment park... get it... aMUSEment park!!!

Apr 29 06 08:59 am Link

Photographer

Eikona

Posts: 1405

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Yeah, I have a muse

Apr 29 06 09:12 am Link