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Do you flirt on your photoshoots?
I personally kind of leave that up to the particular situation, although the majority of the time I am a bit flirty, it's a natural tendency (for those of us that are still human). This is especially true if it is someone that I know well and we are both comfortable with each other. I think alot of this has to do with particular situations, if it's some sort of commercial work, with a model I've never met before, and I'm paying them, I would be ALOT less likely to flirt. Of course this depends on the dynamics with the particular model, with some people you just have good chemistry and build up that comfort level almost instantly. Most well adjusted adults should be able to distinguish when it is and is not appropriate to flirt. It mostly depends on how the model is behaving for me, if they initiate flirting or seem particularly fun, I'll happily flirt back, it makes for nice natural shots that don't seem so dry and lifeless. There's nothing quite like a natural smile. For me, this happens pretty often (flirting during shoots), but I suppose thats due to a combination of factors. I'm not a commercial photographer, I do this for artistic expression and most of the stuff I do is TFP/CD shoots with amateur models. They are friends, friends of friends, girlfriends, and ex-girlfriends. Mostly they are people that I interact with beyond the model/photographer relationship on a regular basis and have an established personal relationship with. This isn't a business relationship, it's a collaboration between two people that have a mutual interest in creating art. I choose models not based on what a "client" would want, but on what I find visually appealing in a photograph, so it's natural for there to be some attraction there and they work with me because they like my previous work and get along with me well. It's really not that big a deal, and yeah, there's a BIG difference between harmless flirting (mutual), and some creepy photog hitting on models that do not share their motives/mindset. Aug 14 05 06:47 pm Link I flirt at work with customers and coworkers. I flirt when shooting. I flirt at the restaurant. I flirt with my wife and her friends. I flirt with the soccer moms at my daughter's games. All the while I am treating the women with respect. The only woman I "hit on" is my wife. Flirtation when done correctly in a professional situation is a way to cut through sexual tension that may be there to make things more relaxed for everyone. If you make someone uncomfortable, it's harassment. Aug 14 05 07:04 pm Link Eric Muss-Barnes wrote: shhh... you're making me all blushy. Aug 14 05 07:59 pm Link I prefer to think of it as "charming" a model, as opposed to flirting, but whatever you call it, I do it. It is a tool designed to put them at ease, and to reach a part of their character makes the difference between a snapshot and a portrait. I also charm the girls at the drycleaner, the auto club, the restaurant, the DMV, and the occasional lady cop, if the situation calls for it. Aug 14 05 09:38 pm Link HungryEye wrote: I like the way you put that. Yes, "charming". I would never flirt with a model, but I do tell them they're beautiful, how great they look, how great they're doing during the shoot, etc. That's not flirting. Aug 14 05 11:08 pm Link If there is a female there to flirt with, then yes I do. Old, young, pretty, ugly, skinny, fat... doesn't matter... I do it without trying to... it's just my way of being friendly which is what I thought I was doing (being friendly) until it was pointed out to me that I was an incorrigible flirt. Belair wrote: Aug 14 05 11:16 pm Link ROTFLTIPMP!!! Eric Muss-Barnes wrote: Aug 14 05 11:17 pm Link In an industry where being a "people person" is a definite advantage I think a little flirting is indeed professional and to some extent expected. Just keep it respectful. Belair wrote: Aug 14 05 11:19 pm Link Same here! And if I get overly businessy she will ask me what's wrong, or if there's a reason I don't like the model... JvR wrote: Aug 14 05 11:21 pm Link theda wrote: There is a difference between being a flirt and a tease. A tease makes promises she won't keep: a flirt isn't making any promises at all. Aug 15 05 09:01 am Link Sometimes I flirt with the camera ;-) Aug 15 05 09:06 am Link I am a big flirt, and will be even a bigger flirt when I'm 90 years old :-) Aug 15 05 09:13 am Link theda wrote: NO Aug 15 05 11:12 am Link StMarc wrote: I'm scared. Aug 15 05 12:31 pm Link Monsante Bey wrote: The sort of places I used to hang out, you could *not* get upset about being hit on by people of the wrong orientation (and I mean that in several different senses) or you would have a heart attack in about an hour. You smile, you make it clear that they're looking in the wrong place, and everybody moves on. No problem. Aug 16 05 09:22 am Link Anjel Britt wrote: The difference between "flirting" and "hitting on" is intent. Aug 16 05 09:30 am Link |
