BlindMike wrote:
That's why I rely on teamwork

yeah..Teamwork is awesome.

Im curious to see the multi-talented individuals in the
field. For instance..I worked with a male photographer who
did flawless make-up, had three different styles ready..(all of which he
bought and picked out) and captured some amazing images.

Yes..there was a down side..It took a longer to get started because we were doing all the work alone..but it went great.

Webspinner wrote:
Uh...me. And I am also a model. I think Benny also is all 4. However, I started in art school behind the camera and with painting, which is not so different than mua and wardrobe styling just requires a lot of clothes of different sizes and a lot of creativity, of which I have both. I also have over 300 pieces of jewelry because I am a jewelry designer too. Did I mention that i also design sets and do collage? And I have a home studio I rent out. Basically, I am your source for connections in Chicago . And I am a moderator too. Also, I am modest. You can see my other ports by following the links on this one. As a model you may know me as Lapis.

Wow Lapis!! You rock in all ways.. I checked out the other links..
Im speechless.  I have always admired your work as a model. Nice to know you are a modeling industry prodigy..lol
Great job!

Dave Wright Photo wrote:
Ever heard the phrase, "jack of all trades, master of none?"

I guess you've never looked at TH Taylor's portfolio.

Dave Wright Photo wrote:
Ever heard the phrase, "jack of all trades, master of none?"

Yea, but I never believed it.

Dave Wright Photo wrote:
Ever heard the phrase, "jack of all trades, master of none?"

Benny's a master of ALL. And he's so cute. Oh Benny.

Dave Wright Photo wrote:
Ever heard the phrase, "jack of all trades, master of none?"

How true.  Why do you see so many people on a professional fashion shoot?  I mean there is the model, the art director, the MUA, the hair stylists, the waredrobe stylists, the set designer and of course the photographer all working together as a team.  Each one these people are experts (masters) in what they do and the end result is one amazing photoshoot and a photo going into Italian Vogue.  Having one person doing all this by themselves would compromise the quality of the work.  So if you are looking for work as MUA, then spend all your efforts mastering your craft.  Top companies don't hire "jack of all trades" when they want the best work to be done.

waynesglamgirls wrote:

How true.  Why do you see so many people on a professional fashion shoot?  I mean there is the model, the art director, the MUA, the hair stylists, the waredrobe stylists, the set designer and of course the photographer all working together as a team.  Each one these people are experts (masters) in what they do and the end result is one amazing photoshoot and a photo going into Italian Vogue.  Having one person doing all this by themselves would compromise the quality of the work.  So if you are looking for work as MUA, then spend all your efforts mastering your craft.  Top companies don't hire "jack of all trades" when they want the best work to be done.

WOW... Such narrow minded artist... how sad :-(

YES the industry likes to hire pros in their perspective fields... However the arts are all so closely entwined, why does it seem impossible to you...?  That one artist can be a Total Look Artist at the highest caliber……?!? I welcome any one to judge for your self’s and visit me websites... Critic my Total Look Arts for your self……: 1) Photography, 24yrs practicing and degreed. 2) Hair Stylist, Licensed since 19yr old practicing since av9yr old. 3) Make-Up Artist, 1st place competition at 19yr practicing since. & 4) Graphic Artist Extraordinar ~ great enough to be working on David Fincher's new movie with Brad Pitt…. “Curious Case of Benjamin Button” .

I can create a an entire shoot from hair to touch-up with stunning results yet of course when the Budget allows my clients a full team will always choose to work with a full team for all that I don’t do and even do better than most but wont to spread the wealth n knowledge...  NOW, WHAT'S WRONG WITH THAT.... (^_^) … Oh and about top production companies not hiring Jack of all trades is totally bunk….!  I was hired for this 100million$+…. Just as that “Jack” (^_^)

If you look at most all great “GREAT ARTIST” in the world they where highly-multi-talented and usually was noticed for one of their minor arts only to be noticed world wide for one of their other talents.

Well best of Success to all you artist, keep an open mind & Reach for any & all your Dreams….{ NO MATTER WHAT THEY SAY…! ;-}

Yours SincerelyBeautiful.com
Christopher Xavier Lozano
www.tlshollywood.com

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Dave Wright Photo wrote:
Ever heard the phrase, "jack of all trades, master of none?"

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glenn usdin wrote:
check out Cynthia kaye from Atlanta, she is a former Playboy model, MUA and hair stylist, clothing and production stylist, and photographer.

Here is a link to her website:

http://cynthiakaye.net/

Compare her photography to Italian Vogue???  Enough said.  Her makeup skills are great but her photography not outstanding.  Imagine what could be done if a team of specialists got together.

Miss Martina wrote:
Now this would be a dream come true..
Is there anyone who possess all three of these skills professionally?

When I first lauched into fashion photography I had to dapple a little in wardrobe and even makeup and hair out of desperate necessity (I even, god help us, did a bit of modelling).  The experiences were valuable however:  I have a greater understanding and appreciation of what the shooting team does because of them.  I've been told the best film directors are the ones with an intimate knowledge of what everyone else does on set and in post.

waynesglamgirls wrote:
Compare her photography to Italian Vogue???  Enough said.  Her makeup skills are great but her photography not outstanding.  Imagine what could be done if a team of specialists got together.

A bit harsh don't you think for this thread.

The use of the team is not just because different things cannot be done better by one but also because of time constraints.

Many here use assistants.
Many can model, but shooting yourself is a different issue.
Many makeup artist can do hair better than the hair person but due to time constraints it is not done.
Just because you are not a model in Italian Vogue does not mean you do not have validity.
Of course you have so many stories in Italian Vogue that you can judge the rest,  Right?

photomovement wrote:
Better yet to ask : who possess all three of these skills AND DOES THEM GOOD?

To many put on them self titles with nothing behind it ...

I does Ironing really good.

Oh, by the way.
Research David Sorrenti,  A friend who is no longer with us who had a nice little career.
He often did his own makeup and Styling.
Maybe not Italian Vogue if I can recall but I will have to check.
Damn Close anyway.

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Well good for you.  Can I hire you to do the lawn, windex the windows, do the plumbing, wire the electricity, install the telephone lines and repair the hot water boiler for $15/hour?  When I get get hired for a job it will because I am a specialists at what I do and my clients will get consistent work all the time.  That is what companies want from their employees.

Josie Artography wrote:
mua, model, photographer. but wish i was just one. its a lot of work!

no shit on that one. I get sweaty taking self portraits!

Kayoua X Photography wrote:
Though I would really appreciate it, if I can find MUA and Stylist out there, so I don't have to keep comming up with my own things!

Working with a team is great.  It takes a load off your shoulders.  You can actaully focus on your photography.  You decide on the lighting and the meter the lights, choose the background, etc.  You can let the MUA and stylist do their thing.  Of course you will have to check with the MUA and stylist to approve their work.

waynesglamgirls wrote:
Working with a team is great.  It takes a load off your shoulders.  You can actaully focus on your photography.  You decide on the lighting and the meter the lights, choose the background, etc.  You can let the MUA and stylist do their thing.  Of course you will have to check with the MUA and stylist to approve the their work.

Too many that is what photo assistants are for.

So if I have those photo assistants that know me and I have done the production on the shoot,  so all the right equipment is there,  would I not have more time to be creative?

Or is taking a light reading being creative?
Oh, Choosing a background.  There is a hard one.

What happens if someone gets sick and you cannot get someone last minute?

Do you cancel the shoot or have the photo assistant do the hair?

Mhana wrote:
What happens if someone gets sick and you cannot get someone last minute?

Do you cancel the shoot or have the photo assistant do the hair?

muas are impervious to illness, and can often do hair.  otherwise, cancel.

waynesglamgirls wrote:
When I get get hired for a job it will because I am a specialists at what I do and my clients will get consistent work all the time.  That is what companies want from their employees.

So, you are waiting to get hired for a job so you can pay your team? And if you are a specialists, does that mean different parts of you do different photographic things? I am confused.

Christopher Bush wrote:

muas are impervious to illness, and can often do hair.  otherwise, cancel.

Good for you.  I would suggest you research David Sorrenti.  Something is dirty with makeup.
Why cancel if you know how to do it and have a kit or the equipment?

Mhana wrote:

Or is taking a light reading being creative?

Photographers use light and shadows to create an image, it's like their paint brushes.  Metering for highlights and shadows, light ratios as it is know as is a skill and an art.  To me taking light readings is being creative.

waynesglamgirls wrote:

Photographers use light and shadows to create an image, it's like their paint brushes.  Metering for highlights and shadows, light ratios as it is know as is a skill and an art.  To me taking light readings is being creative.

If you only knew who you were talking to.....

The Infamous Lapis wrote:

So, you are waiting to get hired for a job so you can pay your team? And if you are a specialists, does that mean different parts of you do different photographic things? I am confused.

Yeah, you know.  A glamour photographer could never ever shoot fashion nor fetish.
And Glamour nudes photography is super special.

You need to does it good to be allowed to do it.

The Infamous Lapis wrote:

So, you are waiting to get hired for a job so you can pay your team? And if you are a specialists, does that mean different parts of you do different photographic things? I am confused.

They hire me to be the photographer that's what I do.  Hope that clears things for you.