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I shot with a young model a few weeks back. We really had a great time and a good shoot. She was patient when I had a couple unexpected delays in getting her photos to her. Today, I get a thank you card from her saying how much she enjoyed working with me. It just made my day and I wanted to share... Oct 30 06 11:38 pm Link that is fantastic...the thank you card is really a lost art, but never fails to make the recipient feel great and takes so little effort! Oct 30 06 11:43 pm Link funny how saying something nice drops off the front page so quickly...Anyone else have experiences with a model or photographer who did a little extra that made you feel special? Oct 31 06 10:18 pm Link Well, when I gave a print to a model and she asked me to sign the image. It still certainly ranks among my best nudes, and it ended up framed on her wall. That made me feel pretty cheerful for the next few weeks . . . . (But, I'm pretty easy to please - just seeing my images as Models' avatars here on MM still makes me smile) VintageV Oct 31 06 11:24 pm Link Wow. I always send my models thank you cards, but I have never recieved one. That must feel great. Oct 31 06 11:27 pm Link I had a TV commercial I shot a while back with two models, both of whom had to be nude. Neither one of them had ever done it before, and I did my best to make them both comfortable, handled it as a professional, yadda yadda yadda... the guy acted like it was no big deal. The girl... you could tell she was nervous about it at first, but she settled in like a pro. About a week after the shoot, I get a thank you note from her saying she'd love to work with me again. That's the first thank you note I've ever received from talent, that I can remember. It was very gratifying to know she'd had a good time. Her agent told me that she enjoyed the shoot as well. It's good to have good communication with the agents, too. Nov 01 06 08:16 am Link I haven't ever sent a thank you note to a photographer, but reading all of this, I think I'll start doing it - after all, who doesn't love to smile and make others happy?? Nov 01 06 08:20 am Link I just had a model call me crying frantically telling me how much she loved her photos and never thought that should could pull something like posing for an upcoming calendar off. She has never been in front of a camera before in her life. Her photos are in my portfolio. Nov 01 06 08:22 am Link What a delightful response. And a great idea  Nov 01 06 08:55 am Link That's such a good idea! I want to start doing that! I love crafts. Whoever did that for you...don't ever let her go  Nov 01 06 09:08 am Link I always do thank-you cards. Nov 01 06 09:23 am Link That is a great idea, I think I will do that, but on TFC it seems like it would be nice to get a thank you, you were great back as well..... Nov 01 06 09:26 am Link groupw wrote: I have to say, working in this feild for some time now you dont get that often. However there really isnt anything more rewarding then seeing that thank you card, knowing that not only did they take the time to send it to you but they had enough confidence in you to express their enjoyment of the shoot and prints to you personaly. Nov 01 06 09:38 am Link Haven't recieved a card in some time. BUT a model actually cleaned, organized the dressing room, while I was changing the studio setup. And folded everything neatly. Most models toss clothes, jewelry anywhere and her behavior was a real shock. I'm thinking of adopting her. Not that I care about neatness, but her caring attitude was so unique. And she's a real hottie to boot. Nov 01 06 09:52 am Link Nothing like that with a model (not surprising since I haven't worked with many), but the most personally gratifying moment was when I stopped in to visit a friend who had been an NCAA gymnast. A print that I had given her from a meet was professionally mounted and framed, and hanging where everyone who walked into her living room couldn't possibly miss it. It was great to see one of my shots so proudly displayed. Nov 01 06 10:03 am Link It's nice to read something positive on MM for a change. I've not had models send me cards but most say that they got the best pictures of their life. Nov 01 06 08:00 pm Link |
