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THis has been an educational thread... that's for damn sure. By nature, I am a hugger for three reasons: 1. Italian - it's what we do. 2. Theatre - I tyeach it, Direct it, and Live it. - it's what we do. 3. I was beaten as a child... okay make that two reasons... However, when I first started, I was shooting headshots and almost every client initiated hugging. Now, I only don't if the model/client seems physically distant and I like to believe I am reasonably good at reading those types of signals... Sep 11 06 07:56 pm Link Melissa Lynnette wrote:
Sep 11 06 07:56 pm Link I hug. But only for prurient reasons. -Don Sep 11 06 08:11 pm Link oldguysrule wrote: Uptight and not alright. Sep 11 06 08:20 pm Link Iris Swope wrote: umm I have accidents like this in clubs. Women's butts keep running into my hands! Sep 11 06 08:23 pm Link studio L wrote: lol... let's talk when you're out of diapers *wink Sep 11 06 11:31 pm Link If you equate modeling to your regular job... either you don't have any passion for your art, or you must have an awesome day job. I've been hugged so many times by my photographers.. I have become friends with many of them, but others will hug me as well. Heck, I've been hugged while I was still nude several times because they were so happy about an image we just got. Sep 11 06 11:34 pm Link I'm gonna give a long extended hug to the next male model I shoot... And the agency booker, and any photog I shoot with (no one heard that), and any pretty guy I see in the future.... I got my Hottest Guy thread... come contribute.... https://www.modelmayhem.com/posts.php?thread_id=75421 Sep 11 06 11:39 pm Link e-string wrote: Uh no. But how many times do photographers equate modeling with real jobs, the real business world, etc.? They can do it, but I can't? You can't go two seconds on this site without some "blunt", "honest" photographer giving us the real deal about "do you not show up to your real job?", "do you bring an escort to your real job?", "would you work for free in the real world?". But all of a sudden I equate a productive photo shoot with the "real" world, and I'm an uptight bedwetter who wasn't hugged enough as a child and has no love for the human race. Interesting. Sep 12 06 01:45 am Link This thread is the reason I am sometimes really awkward when parting with someone - No matter how much I know them. What's the big deal about a hug?! Sep 12 06 02:00 am Link I don't know if hugging is more of a Californian thing or not, but just friends I've made here in Chicago so far (in the past 2 weeks)... half of them are weird about hugs and comment on me being a Californian ever time I want one.... haven't worked with any photographers here yet. The ones I have worked with in Cali, though, have been pretty easy going on hugs. If our energies really complemented eachother during the shoot, and we were able to connect in both creating beautiful images and talking, both parties are happy to hug at the end. I feel blessed to have met some really beautiful people modeling. Sep 12 06 02:02 am Link Melissa Lynnette wrote: You're funny. Sep 12 06 02:03 am Link Melissa Lynnette wrote: I let the Model decide. I offer my hand but so far all the women want a hug. I'm old enough to be their father but I don't think that's it. Sep 12 06 02:15 am Link Iris Swope wrote: you've completely perved on us. Sep 12 06 02:40 am Link Hugging can be intensely awkward if judged badly... But as artistics, we tend to feel closer to someone when we have a shared experience that affects you both. If the shoot was rubbish, a swift firm "that's all folks" handshake is due and expected. If it goes well and there was a great rapport, hug it out Sep 12 06 02:52 am Link Iris Swope wrote: That rocks Sep 12 06 02:55 am Link Yes in this industry it kind of takes after the movie industry which as you know is all hugs. I have been hugged and even kissed (surprised) by models etc. It is just a way of saying hi, as long as no one takes advantage or does anything distasteful. It is done all the time. Once I worked with a prop stylist she hugged, and then when I ran across her at another studio, she ran up and hugged me gave me a kiss, on the cheek like I was her lost boy friend, I didn't mind. It is better than a kick in the butt! C Sep 12 06 03:00 am Link Read you post about you will hug from now on, good for you. don't forget, you said no one hugged you from where you came from, but everyone is different. So you have to be cool and go with the flow unless there is really something you don't like about a person or what they are doing. Sep 12 06 03:07 am Link i'm in seattle no hugs here or anything of this sort..rarefied sanitized air of gloomy reserved niceness about everything and everyone i need a hug ( Sep 12 06 03:37 am Link Melissa Lynnette wrote: Ive had models hug me but I am normaly hot and sweaty after a shoot and I never invite this hug, I dont really like to touch the subject at all as it spoils the illusion that we are trying to create Sep 12 06 03:43 am Link People don't hug? Sep 12 06 03:45 am Link Melissa Lynnette wrote: you do what you feel comfortable with, your space should always be respected Sep 12 06 03:46 am Link even when i motion for a hug, models never hug me i smell funny Sep 12 06 03:54 am Link I just gotta say i allways hug..family, friends and photographers! Sep 12 06 03:59 am Link we're big on hugging in the south...but sometimes.... I don't want a hug from someone I just started work with.... maybe later when we've all EARNED it....  no tongues on the first date either.... heeheeSep 12 06 04:02 am Link {{{{ ANDREI }}}} HUGS! Andrei Ku wrote: Sep 12 06 04:07 am Link oldguysrule wrote: i'll schedule that o'sensai (right here in the green can at my feet that contains all such arrogant detritus), lord knows i'll never make it out of the diapers you've dressed me in though...so don't hold your (limited) breath old man, it could prove fatal in your condition *double wink* Sep 12 06 01:15 pm Link i've only hugged photogs (they've only hugged me) after a absolutly terrific shoot, and with photogs I'll be working with again and again. The rest have been handshakes. but i like hugs, especially after a terrific shoot!! Sep 12 06 01:19 pm Link Wynd Mulysa wrote: not a thing in the world, if two parties desire it Sep 12 06 01:19 pm Link jonathan ledeux wrote: well said. Sep 12 06 01:22 pm Link Andrei Ku wrote: haha, how about a "cool avatar!" instead? Sep 12 06 01:22 pm Link MsHeidi wrote: pick me pick me pick me! Sep 12 06 01:22 pm Link haha!  Sep 12 06 01:25 pm Link Miz Beth wrote: o pick me pick me pick me...i do terrific shoots! (smile) Sep 12 06 01:25 pm Link I have hugged several models after a shoot, but they are always the one to initiate the hugging. I normally extend my hand for a handshake as we are wrapping up the shoot and have had several models hug me instead. I do not ever want to do anything that might give the model(s) an impression of me not being totally professional at all times. As a rule, I always tell the model, whether or not they are nude, before I touch them to move into a pose. I do not think I would even consider hugging a model while they were nude, it would make me feel too awkward. There are several models that I have become friends with, and I am much more comfortable hugging them, but again, never while they were nude. Iâm am not uptight, I just want to keep this on a totally professional level at all times. Sep 12 06 01:32 pm Link MsHeidi wrote: (sniff) laughed at in my first attempt at personal therapy to overcome my "uptightness", oh what a cruel world it surely is! (smile) Sep 12 06 01:45 pm Link Hugging is something I do on a model/crew by model/crew basis. Upon first meeting it's not usually done but after working together for hours and coming out with great work and having fun etc a hug at the end is no biggie and is welcome by all. I don't initiate but I will also not be rude. There is another hug and that is when meeting with someone who is of a certain culture that has not only hugging but the kissing on the cheek. Sometimes it's only one kiss, other times it may be 3-4 times alternating. If the people want to wave goodbye from the other side of the room and leave that's fine with me but sometimes they will come right to me and give a hug and kiss which is also fine as it represents a personal thanks and goodbye on both parts. It goes for guys too not just women. David 6of7 Sep 12 06 01:47 pm Link I hug when it is initiated by the model. Sep 12 06 01:56 pm Link DigitalCMH wrote: I feel the same. usually after you have worked together then it becomes a friendship thing. I personnaly like hugs but I will extend a handshake and usually if the shoot went great the model will give you a hug. This to me is a sign of showing appreciation for the effort we put in to create great images. Again it all depends on your culture and heritage. If you background is from the mediterranean region its commond. I remember going over seas and even my male relatives would hug and kiss me on both cheeks. I was a bit spectacle but realized its a common thing. So If you get a simple hug it just means you both clicked and the shoot went well. Which means you should have goo/great images. Sep 12 06 01:59 pm Link Melissa Lynnette wrote: Ok, so the plastic sheets are backdrops ? You need a support hug. Do bedwetters have a special hug ? Sep 12 06 02:00 pm Link |
