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Models, does equipment make a difference to you?
Model showed up for a shoot this evening. I told her we'd start out with some portaits with the view camera, then shoot some 120 flim. She objected, said she didn't want any "old fashioned" stuff. She thought a professional should know how to use modern equipment. Pulled out the 20D and she was happy as a jay bird. Kinda made me feel old. Aug 18 06 10:41 pm Link SHE objected? lol What an amazing world. R Aug 18 06 10:44 pm Link should have told her to bail. Aug 18 06 10:44 pm Link yep... and when they tell you they don't like the final images because they're not over sharpened, over saturated and generally trashed, you'll feel older still. this is part of why i retired, and one reason even for personal projects i dont tfp. Aug 18 06 10:45 pm Link Equipment makes a difference to me if I show up and he has a point-and-shoot and a bright light on a tripod he got at Menards.  Aug 18 06 10:48 pm Link Thats so outta the town? I'm Ditital and my husbands Film, people of all ages feel more comfortable with his then mine. People are just Weird, I guess that what it all comes down to. Aug 18 06 10:50 pm Link Wow, that's a little scary! I had a model express concern because my "camera is weird looking." I had a digital Rebel with Stroboframe bracket for the flash. She was also concerned that I didn't know that you don't need to use a flash when shooting outside in the sun. Happily she liked the pictures and I hope learned a bit about photography. Aug 18 06 10:51 pm Link One of the hottest high fashion shooters here in NYC swings around a big view camera on a big tripod. Aug 18 06 10:53 pm Link you ARE the photographer She is the model establish that from the start and get on with the project. If the model has a degree in photography and talks 'smack' then there may be room for debate. Aug 18 06 10:56 pm Link WKOSFQIT? Don't make me tell you wht it means, Theda WILL send me a warning... Aug 18 06 10:58 pm Link Arobeck wrote: I'd agree, except that she was paying for a portfolio shoot, which makes her a paying client as well as a model. She want's digital, she gets digital. Still made me feel old, though. Aug 18 06 11:00 pm Link James Graham wrote: *snort Aug 18 06 11:01 pm Link Suzan Illustration wrote: Ditital? Is that a female-exclusive camera? I've gotta get one of those for my wife... Aug 18 06 11:01 pm Link James Graham wrote: Theda, please give him a pass this time... I need to know. Aug 18 06 11:02 pm Link Starview Studio wrote: this is a typo. it's diddletal. and as to hubbies film... ummm ... just eww Aug 18 06 11:04 pm Link Models, does equipment make a difference to you? depends what kind of "equipment" you're referring to.  Aug 18 06 11:06 pm Link Kristin Anne wrote: Take your pick. I meant cameras, but if you've got something else in mind, I'm open to suggestions. Aug 18 06 11:08 pm Link I think it's all abou the result...It doesn't matter if its with a disposable camera Lucrecia Aug 18 06 11:08 pm Link Tim Hammond wrote: LOL. Aug 18 06 11:13 pm Link Lucrecia wrote: Good point there, I use a DSLR, a disposable after a couple of years Aug 18 06 11:13 pm Link In my experience the old gear has a mystique to it; models and others that see my old Deardorff or Widelux or Kodak Stereo camera are usually enamored by them. Most people I know think the old school stuff is cooler. As was just stated, all that matter is the final product, not the equipment. I guess one could have samples of brilliant photos taken with $20 cameras, view cameras, etc. and show the model the result without saying which camera was used. Ask which print they like best and use that camera. But digital defintely makes sense for a model needing a portfolio. Aug 18 06 11:13 pm Link Tim Hammond wrote: You sir, are a true professional and if I had a hat I'd doff it to you.. Aug 18 06 11:17 pm Link just watch the expression when out comes the TRL Aug 18 06 11:18 pm Link James Graham wrote: Oh man, I need to know that that means...epecially if it'll getcha a warning. Aug 18 06 11:22 pm Link oldguysrule wrote: I imagine she'd want to be on Total Request Live... Aug 18 06 11:29 pm Link oldguysrule wrote: You mean TLR? Used to use a Mamiya. It took great pictures plus you could create openings in brick walls with it!! Couple of good tosses and it went right through!! Aug 18 06 11:32 pm Link oldguysrule wrote: I wish I could find a photo of Philippe Halsman's lare format TLR... Aug 18 06 11:33 pm Link Michael L. wrote: lol yep... intentional tease... i have a rollei tlr 2.8 (zeiss planar) Aug 18 06 11:36 pm Link oldguysrule wrote: Tim Hammond wrote: I was just thinking the same, did she gasp when you pulled out the old 20D! Aug 18 06 11:42 pm Link Dean Solo wrote: oldguysrule wrote: I was just thinking the same, did she gasp when you pulled out the old 20D! always happy to have my package compared to Terry's.... and they always gasp when it's pulled out. Aug 18 06 11:45 pm Link oldguysrule wrote: I believe gasping through clenched teeth is actually called snickering.. Aug 18 06 11:47 pm Link W.G. Rowland wrote: shhhh... the vocab test isn't until next tuesday! Aug 18 06 11:49 pm Link oldguysrule wrote: I'm STILL waiting for your essay question! Aug 18 06 11:50 pm Link if the artist is good, anything will work, including a pencil Aug 18 06 11:51 pm Link W.G. Rowland wrote: my equipment... ummm... mean pencil broke Aug 18 06 11:52 pm Link Click Hamilton wrote: Not familiar with those, is a pencil digital or film? Aug 18 06 11:53 pm Link If I like the photographer's work, I don't care what they use. Aug 18 06 11:53 pm Link Dean Solo wrote: analog Aug 18 06 11:55 pm Link litlaur wrote: I think H R PuffinStuff used a Bananacam. Aug 18 06 11:55 pm Link My favorite is a Kodak Duaflex II with Kodet Lens, and I never put film in it.  Aug 18 06 11:57 pm Link |
