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Define a "creepy" photographer!
What makes a photographer "creepy"? Is it his age? If a photographer is over 40, is he automatically creepy? Is it his appearance? If he is not wearing a polo shirt and polyester slacks, is he automatically creepy? Is it his demeanor? If he tells a woman that she is attractive, and he would like to shoot with her, is he automatically a "perv" and "creepy" because she doesn't consider him to be attractive? Help me out, ladies! Oct 03 06 06:38 am Link I think if he/she slurps in between words, they are creepy. If they have a saliva problem. Oct 03 06 06:40 am Link Meehan wrote: I can't argue with that! lol Oct 03 06 06:42 am Link  take off your clothing so I can take pictures of you with my new camera phone  Oct 03 06 06:42 am Link That's f***ing hilarious, dude! Oct 03 06 06:43 am Link Hi Image K, I am happy to answer your question... My interpretation of a creepy photog is one who crosses the professional barrier while shooting. I had a shoot a few months ago with a photographer who at first i thought was very polite when we met before the shoot. He was of age, soft spoken and gracious, until we shot..... Then he started on sexual topics, throughout the shoot, and by the end of the shoot, he did something VERY VERY unethical! He asked me what else I wanted to do, and I said, well I'm all out of ideas, so whatever you would like to do, we could do (obviously talking about photo ideas) he then sat back in his chair, rubbed himself and said, "oh, well I can think of many other things we could do" and THAT is creepy. I will never shoot with him again. haven't received all my images from him, but not too concerned. If I never see him or hear from him again, that will be to soon... Oct 03 06 06:45 am Link and now for the non creepy way  take off your clothing so I can take pictures of you with my new camera phone  Oct 03 06 06:45 am Link If you ever noticed when Former Rep. Mark Foley spoke, he had to swallow after every few words. No doubt because he was reacting in a Pavlovian manner to a young page boy crossing his view. Oct 03 06 06:47 am Link I completely understand that. What I don't understand is when I hear models talk about "just another 40 year old guy with a camera". I'm 42. I 'm overweight. I shave my head, and have a goatee. I look like I'm on a work-release program from Sing-Sing. On the other hand, I'm a spiritual man. I am reliable, hold down a great job at a major hotel and casino, and am well respected and loved by my co-workers and friends. I really don't think that my age and my appearance, and the fact that I am obviously not as attractive as my models makes me "creepy". Do you? Oct 03 06 06:50 am Link Obviously we are talking about a wide gamut of individuals here. Like the poster above whose photographer groped himself... I can't identify with that shit. I would never even remotely do anything like that, I like to make great photographs, this is what I'm thinking about â lighting, poses, images for christs sake. If you walk away from a shoot with shots that look like ass, then your head is in the wrong place. I'm sure there are those who are creepy and when presented with a younger female model (male for some too) think they are in some position of power and try (try) to take advantage of that situation. That's when they start salivating. Oct 03 06 06:58 am Link ok so now that I posted my fun I will get into this a bit more, but you have to think about the first impression you make on a person, if you dress like a shlump them most likely people will think you are a creep, when you go to them and say hey I am a photographer, now if you dress well, i'm not saying to be in a suit but have your clothing pressed tuck your shirt in wear a belt, make sure your clothing matches and people will not think you are a creep off the back. next step, don't hit on the model and don't play with your willy during a shoot. Oct 03 06 07:00 am Link Image K wrote: Nope, I don't think that would make someone close to creepy... See, lots of models think that looks age and appearance make every person who or what they are, but that's not true... Oct 03 06 07:03 am Link Shafique wrote: Thank you. Oct 03 06 07:05 am Link Image K wrote: My question: did that father of three, nice guy, soccer dad, never been arrested fuck who just brutally and methodically shot 11 innocent people, killing 5 little girls in PA look "creepy?" Oct 03 06 07:07 am Link bang bang photo wrote: Your point is well taken, my friend! Oct 03 06 07:08 am Link Image K wrote: Since you asked: Yeah that probably makes you seem creepy to someone. So what? Oct 03 06 07:11 am Link Image K wrote: Hey Creep! Oct 03 06 07:14 am Link this would be borderline  Oct 03 06 07:14 am Link I'm shooting with a photographer tomorrow that looks like Peter Griffin...  Oct 03 06 07:14 am Link Works from his creepy basement. Has a soft, demented voice close to Floyd the Barber. Speaks in tones and terms from the Kodak photography books from the 60s and 70s. Shoots all his young models the same way and with the same props. He is obsessed with his models. Polyester. Paneling. Tilts his head slightly when he speaks, and with an odd, grotesque half-smile. Writes poems as tags to models. Can't understand why phenomenal talent never returns his messages. Works with mostly naive, meek, often dumpy young girls. Doesn't care that he doesn't get paid. Sounds pretty specific, huh? Oct 03 06 07:15 am Link Model Sarah wrote: this guy? Oct 03 06 07:15 am Link Benny-H wrote: Yep. Oct 03 06 07:16 am Link dfstudios wrote: Oh, don't get me wrong. I'm not losing any sleep over it. Oct 03 06 07:16 am Link Image K wrote: yes cause he knows how to dress and he is famous, but if he looked like this guy Oct 03 06 07:19 am Link Image K wrote: Again, I wouldn't be too worried about being called anything. But, frankly, unless you're providing your price list with that card, it just doesn't seem to me that what you described is the best way to grow a business. Oct 03 06 07:31 am Link Image K wrote: Unbelievable. Oct 03 06 08:04 am Link It's like porn, i know it when I see it. I am guilty of wearing jeans all the time and sneakers as well as T-shirts un-tucked I am 49 with half my right leg torn off. I still have all my hair on my head and don't slurp at all since therapy I guess I am a creep,but I still make great images. (Reaches around and pats himself on the back before anyone else can or would).lol Oct 03 06 08:11 am Link Had one that qualified as 'creepy' (he's not listed in my photogs i've worked with). 20 emails a day Showed up when me and other models were out on town Asking for "private" or "our secret" shoots (nude when I'm 16/17yr old) I could go on, but I think you can get the idea here. I can't really think of any physical attributes that would automatically qualify as "creepy" with me. Maybe if he had a wee little conjoined twin growing off his shoulder - now that might be a tad creepy. I think it's mostly in the realm of professionalism, manners and being a gentleman. Deviate from those attributes and you'll end up on the creepy list. Oct 03 06 08:27 am Link It can't be age, I was creepy before I was 40. Oct 03 06 08:29 am Link I'd think it would be a tip off if they had their cock out during the shoot and made moaning noises. That for sure would be creepy. Oct 03 06 08:41 am Link DigitalSwede wrote: now if one of those creepy female photographers has her cock out ...be afraid, be very afraid... she can moan if she is quiet as to not drown out the model's moans Oct 03 06 08:49 am Link Adrenalin Concepts wrote: Ok... and if its a female photographer and she is touching herself... it might be a creepy moment... thanks for pointing out what I over looked. Oct 03 06 08:52 am Link DigitalSwede wrote: I'm missing out, cool stuff like this never happens to me. lol! Oct 03 06 09:05 am Link How come I hear these horror stories from models on here, about being sexually harrassed and stuff, but the police never hear it?? We hear it more than the police....file harrassment reports models! Oct 03 06 09:12 am Link What about creepy models? You know the type. Attractive. Personable. They claim to love your work. Say they'll shoot whatever you want. You decide on a fashion theme. You have your entire crew setup. You turn your back on them for one second to load your camera (stupid film inserts taking friggin forever to setup) and the next thing you know BAM they've told your creative team to leave, they're completely nekkid, touching themselves in manners unbecoming of a lady, and they start slapping you on the ass & calling you their bitch... What?! Am I the only one...? Oct 03 06 09:18 am Link Jay Bowman wrote: LOL! Never happened to me.....except....oh never mind.... LOL Oct 03 06 09:21 am Link FosbreStudios wrote: I second the motion. Perhaps at the time it happens they are too shocked to think rationally and later are just glad to be out of there. Oct 03 06 09:22 am Link Benny-H wrote: Oh, no... He's grooooovy, baby! Oct 03 06 09:23 am Link Oct 03 06 09:24 am Link Vegas Alien wrote: Yep, I'd say that's a CREEPY photographer. Oct 03 06 09:25 am Link |
who happens to always play the part of a sick pervert, people would think it. I bet there are plenty of people in the world that think the actor who does play these parts is sick in real life cause of the image he plays on TV and anyone that even looks close to him
