Model
ANNABELLA
Posts: 1642
Atlanta, Georgia, US
So I had a shoot today with a photographer and suddenly I realized half-way in that "wait a minute. This is a REAL photography in the making! This is what the professionals rave about! " Every detail about the shoot was given attention.
The clothes, the poses, the lighting, the background, even down to hairs on my chiny chin chin (hee hee just kidding. Sorry, I can't sleep and I'm bored) But really, his knowledge and expertise about the buisness was so clear and on-point that I wish I could of taped our conversations!
Any model have a similar expirience with a photographer? That moment when you can define what a 'great photographer' is without someone having to tell you? When for once you don't have to even think about the prints being mailed to you cause you know they'll be outstanding?
Before, its was hard for me to be selective in who to work with cause I didn't really grasp the concept of what a 'great photographer' is. Now I'm wondering how many more like him are out there.
Photographer
UnoMundo
Posts: 47532
Olympia, Washington, US
Glad you have stepped up. There are many ahead of you that have stepped up long ago.
Photographer
IrisSwope
Posts: 14857
Dallas, Texas, US
ANNABELLA wrote:
So I had a shoot today with a photographer and suddenly I realized half-way in that "wait a minute. This is a REAL photography in the making! This is what the professionals rave about! " Every detail about the shoot was given attention.
The clothes, the poses, the lighting, the background, even down to hairs on my chiny chin chin (hee hee just kidding. Sorry, I can't sleep and I'm bored) But really, his knowledge and expertise about the buisness was so clear and on-point that I wish I could of taped our conversations!
Any model have a similar expirience with a photographer? That moment when you can define what a 'great photographer' is without someone having to tell you? When for once you don't have to even think about the prints being mailed to you cause you know they'll be outstanding?
Before, its was hard for me to be selective in who to work with cause I didn't really grasp the concept of what a 'great photographer' is. Now I'm wondering how many more like him are out there. Isn't it great when that happens?
Honestly, I think finding a "great photographer" is looking for someone who you feel is too good for you. That's what I look for in models. If they seem way too good for you, or past your level, then that's who you want.
Iris
Photographer
UnoMundo
Posts: 47532
Olympia, Washington, US
Is takes so long because the OP and other models run around for months looking the golden TFP.
Good things no cheap, cheap things no good.
Now AnnaBella, since you were so impressed, did you PAY this photographer for his excellent and PROFESSIONAL service?
Photographer
modaphoto
Posts: 100
Los Angeles, California, US
ANNABELLA wrote:
So I had a shoot today with a photographer and suddenly I realized half-way in that "wait a minute. This is a REAL photography in the making! This is what the professionals rave about! " Every detail about the shoot was given attention And now you will never work with anything but good photographers.
Congradulations........... Isnt it a great feeling?
And now if you do work with some not so good ones, you will, like many things in this life, wish you had not.
Photographer
FKVPhotography
Posts: 30064
Ocala, Florida, US
Very gratifying to hear......it's alway a good feeling, especially from a photographers viewpoint, that another person realizes the difference between producing good work and just taking pretty pictures.....
Photographer
S W I N S K E Y
Posts: 24376
Saint Petersburg, Florida, US
[sarcasm]what?...photographers are paying attention to "details"....??????
i thought it was our objective to separate the models from their clothing and pay attention to thier b(o)(o)bies......[/sarcasm]
so i guess i have been doing it right....cool.
Photographer
Jim Ball
Posts: 17632
Frontenac, Kansas, US
ANNABELLA wrote:
So I had a shoot today with a photographer and suddenly I realized half-way in that "wait a minute. This is a REAL photography in the making! This is what the professionals rave about! " Every detail about the shoot was given attention. Be sure and let us all know when you add photos from this shoot to your portfolio!
I'm glad it went well for you. Sometimes, everything just clicks.
Model
Electra T
Posts: 15462
Brooklyn, Indiana, US
I had that experience during my last shoot lol. I'm very excited because i was disappointed prior.
Photographer
Emeritus
Posts: 22000
Las Vegas, Nevada, US
ANNABELLA wrote:
So I had a shoot today with a photographer and suddenly I realized half-way in that "wait a minute. This is a REAL photography in the making! That's a great experience, and I'm very glad you had it. (I certainly hope the pictures actually live up to the impression.)
So, to the next step: was there something about the photographer or his portfolio that would allow you to find the next great photographer and avoid the not-so-great?
Photographer
UnoMundo
Posts: 47532
Olympia, Washington, US
UnoMundo Photography wrote:
Now AnnaBella, since you were so impressed, did you PAY this photographer for his excellent and PROFESSIONAL service?
Photographer
Art Liem
Posts: 54
Los Angeles, California, US
ANNABELLA wrote:
So I had a shoot today with a photographer and suddenly I realized half-way in that "wait a minute. This is a REAL photography in the making! This is what the professionals rave about! " Every detail about the shoot was given attention. What?!?! You mean he didn't spray and pray and say he can always fix it in Photoshop? What's the world coming to?
Art.
Photographer
Art Liem
Posts: 54
Los Angeles, California, US
UnoMundo Photography wrote:
Now AnnaBella, since you were so impressed, did you PAY this photographer for his excellent and PROFESSIONAL service? Oh no, why did you go and rain on her parade like this? I bet ya HE paid for her. The sad truth be told.
Art.
Photographer
BTHPhoto
Posts: 6985
Fairbanks, Alaska, US
UnoMundo Photography wrote:
Now AnnaBella, since you were so impressed, did you PAY this photographer for his excellent and PROFESSIONAL service? Or did you get lucky enough to find an artist with a passion for creating imagery, even if he has to invest some money to do it?
Photographer
Daguerre
Posts: 4082
Orange, California, US
ANNABELLA wrote:
So I had a shoot today with a photographer and suddenly I realized half-way in that "wait a minute. This is a REAL photography in the making! This is what the professionals rave about! " Every detail about the shoot was given attention.
The clothes, the poses, the lighting, the background, even down to hairs on my chiny chin chin (hee hee just kidding. Sorry, I can't sleep and I'm bored) But really, his knowledge and expertise about the buisness was so clear and on-point that I wish I could of taped our conversations!
Any model have a similar expirience with a photographer? That moment when you can define what a 'great photographer' is without someone having to tell you? When for once you don't have to even think about the prints being mailed to you cause you know they'll be outstanding? Business note: This is the perfect time to name drop-- when you have something really nice to say about someone. When this happens, shout REALLY loud who it was that did such a great job for you...
Photographer
Sophistocles
Posts: 21320
Seattle, Washington, US
Not to detract from the thread, but I find it interesting to point out that photographers have this same experience with models now and again :-)
More and more, I'm finding that the overlap of the two cultures is simply fascinating.
Good on you for having a great experience!
Photographer
MWPortraits
Posts: 7024
Kansas City, Missouri, US
UnoMundo Photography wrote:
This would be the question de jour, hmm?
Model
ANNABELLA
Posts: 1642
Atlanta, Georgia, US
UnoMundo Photography wrote:
Now AnnaBella, since you were so impressed, did you PAY this photographer for his excellent and PROFESSIONAL service? Actually he approached me to be part of a project he was doing.
Model
ANNABELLA
Posts: 1642
Atlanta, Georgia, US
TXPhotog wrote:
So, to the next step: was there something about the photographer or his portfolio that would allow you to find the next great photographer and avoid the not-so-great? Well his portfolio was amazing. You could look in it and know it wasn't just about having pretty pictures or models in it that made it the way it was.
Nothing was overly photoshopped which I've run into a lot before. I think I have learned that payin attention to detail is important. The lighting, the scenery and so on. Often times, us models will pay more attention to the picture itself without breaking it down in parts when choosing a photographer. I'm learning not to do that anymore.
Model
Catriona
Posts: 3674
Portland, Oregon, US
ANNABELLA wrote:
Actually he approached me to be part of a project he was doing. HA-ha!
I love the photographers who make a point of angrily insisting that models who don't pay photographers are cheap/unprofessional/uncaring about their career/wouldn't know a good photo if it bit them on the ass/etc. I love even more when I see them bitching about not being able to find models, whining about their high flake rates, and when models with great ports point out that they don't pay for photographers, either.
Model
ANNABELLA
Posts: 1642
Atlanta, Georgia, US
Daguerre wrote:
Business note: This is the perfect time to name drop-- when you have something really nice to say about someone. When this happens, shout REALLY loud who it was that did such a great job for you... LOL! Oh no, I just can't. Actually the thing is he just emailed me saying he noticed the thread. Oh...if these cheeks could blush! 
But he was actually thankful I didn't name names and I rather not...but it won't be hard to figure out once the new pics go up.
Model
ANNABELLA
Posts: 1642
Atlanta, Georgia, US
Catriona wrote:
HA-ha!
I love the photographers who make a point of angrily insisting that models who don't pay photographers are cheap/unprofessional/uncaring about their career/wouldn't know a good photo if it bit them on the ass/etc. I love even more when I see them bitching about not being able to find models, whining about their high flake rates, and when models with great ports point out that they don't pay for photographers, either. Yeah, I just noticed that too. You tell em Cationa!
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