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Why did the photographer NOT pick me?
Models. Do you ever wonder why a photographer would select a model in your city, similar to you in looks and styles, and not ask you? That is, both models are blond, shoulder length, 5'9", 120, blue eyes, no tats or piercings, both work to artistic nude. Why did you not get an email when she did? Oct 19 06 04:31 pm Link maybe they didn't like somethin about your face..the way u smile or your eyes!!! haha i donno Oct 19 06 04:47 pm Link Often its in the secret sauce ... the details of the DEAL. Oct 19 06 04:50 pm Link Neda Asli wrote: This shows the necessity of a good head shot. Oct 19 06 04:50 pm Link I've asked models the same question, then they point out their extensive prison record for numerous assaults against photographers  Oct 19 06 04:56 pm Link Well, you cant pick them all. It could be attitude. Or availibility. Or price. Or just THAT look that the photog is looking for. Maybe the experience or lack of. The list can go on and on. But, no matter how you cut it, not every model can be chosen/selected for a job. Oct 19 06 05:00 pm Link when I have a shoot in mind, I first think of scenes, themes, then down to colors, lighting, how I want the pictures to look in their finished states. then I go looking for a model to fit into the scene, I look for a girl (or sometimes guy) who looks like they are going to give me the least amount of trouble, look great in the finished copy, and frankly, someone im going to get along with and be able to communicate clearly with, (I have found the last to be wildly inaccurate, but first images are important.) alot of money and time has already gone into this set, and I don't need anymore setbacks, than necessary. Sometimes I will be skimming over model pictures, and build a set, and a theme around one girl's image. then I have to have that girl for that set. and will only look for a substitute, if she is unavailable, or I can't afford her. a couple of people have hinted there is more to the contract, then appears in print. I can only speak for myself, when I pick up a camera, all Im focused on, is getting great pictures, anything else would just take away from that. charles kafka burlington VT monte hooper photograph wrote: Oct 19 06 05:14 pm Link All else being equal, the model who's single gets chosen? Oct 19 06 05:16 pm Link Eric S. wrote: Of course! Oct 19 06 05:18 pm Link David Linke wrote: One without five pixels of Gaussian blur applied to the skin in Photoshop. If I can't see what you look like, I'm not going to be too interested. Oct 19 06 05:20 pm Link Well, it's not like choosing between two apples of the same sort. Models are humans, you know.... The have personalities too... Oct 19 06 06:28 pm Link Madcitychel wrote: That's no excuse! Oct 19 06 06:55 pm Link I was so confused when I realized a photographer posted this and not a model... Oct 19 06 07:03 pm Link i did a shoot where i needed a 6-10 yo girl with black hair and green eyes. i passed on quite a few , the reason was i had a $10,000.00 vasaline glass vase to incorperate into the photo. i needed a girl i could trust. i wasnt about to tell models i didnt trust their behavier , i just didnt use them for the final shoot. Oct 19 06 07:05 pm Link hmm I have tats and piercings so I wouldn't be contacted anyways, apparently. Oct 19 06 07:07 pm Link Sometimes the photog and model are on the same page and sometimes the aren't. Oct 19 06 07:08 pm Link Searcher wrote: Oh Watever! Oct 19 06 07:11 pm Link Madcitychel wrote: You're a goddess, of course you get picked. It's the silly human girls that need to get their asses kicked to the curb. Oct 19 06 07:18 pm Link Searcher wrote: Yeah, I can just sense it that you have an Excellent taste.yes. Oct 19 06 07:26 pm Link Jessalyn_54 wrote: I'd contact you if you were local Oct 19 06 07:27 pm Link Jessalyn_54 wrote: I'd contact you if you were local Oct 19 06 07:27 pm Link Jessalyn_54 wrote: I wouldn't dream of shooting a girl who has tats and piercings.... Oct 19 06 07:28 pm Link Jessalyn_54 wrote: Do you have boobs? Those are on my list of things I like to take pictures of. Oct 19 06 07:32 pm Link Sometimes it's as simple as "eanie, meanie, minie, moe"....... Gary Oct 19 06 07:34 pm Link GLB Graphics wrote: A model named Moe... that would get my attention. Oct 19 06 07:55 pm Link All other things being equal, I go for the model that looks most pleasant to work with. Similarly, I've dropped a TFP model who had contacted me on OMP after we spoke on the phone and she sounded like some completely disinterested teenage girl. I know she might have been an amazing model and a great personality, but I got negative vibes from that one call and that was it. It's not fair, but it's my prerogative. Oct 20 06 02:15 am Link C R Photography wrote: lol... Oct 20 06 02:20 am Link Madcitychel wrote: LOL...nice comeback. Oct 20 06 02:26 am Link Madcitychel wrote: that reasoning failed to keep me warm on countless lonely nights... Oct 20 06 03:27 am Link Madcitychel wrote: Per..son...al..ity???... huh? What's that... it's like big boobs and a pretty face right? Oct 20 06 03:55 am Link Its all in the confidence.. If ya got ten fairly identical models your gonna pick the one that has the most confidence.. (:------- Hj Oct 20 06 03:58 am Link Sometimes I like Burger King and sometimes I choose Carl's Jr. One is not better than the other. Its just preference. Oct 20 06 04:03 am Link I would take the classically beautiful girl-next-door, over barbie-lookalike-playmate anyday. Oct 20 06 04:05 am Link No two women are exactly alike, this thread is dumb. Oct 20 06 04:08 am Link Jessalyn_54 wrote: If you're ever in Tampa, I would love to shoot you Oct 20 06 04:12 am Link monte hooper photograph wrote: It could be as simple as choosing the first model you come across that fits the criteria. Oct 20 06 04:46 pm Link |
