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Hi my name is Alexandria and I decided to try my hand at being a model.Usually I'm behind the camera so I don't believe I'm completely lost to this. I do have a question. Jus made an account and messaged a photographer ,that sent me a friend request, to get an opinion on things, and all in all he told me I wasn't charismatic like most models .....I'm a bit stumped ,thought charismatic had to do with your personality ...mind you i only exhange two sentences with him. I wasn't sure If I should take offense. Wouldn't mind a second option lol how to appear more charismatic in photos?I guess Sep 16 16 06:59 pm Link LexyLee wrote: Ok let me see if I got this straight. A photographer sent you a friend request and then you sent him a message, asking for his opinion about you? Sep 16 16 10:04 pm Link Hello and Welcome to MM. Forums.  Personally, I feel a photographer should be trying to encourage you and help you develop your confidence, then your natural charisma will come through. Anyway, don't worry about it, just try to arrange some shoots and enjoy your modelling. Good Luck to You! Sep 16 16 10:14 pm Link Charisma makes a world of difference in a photograph. You can have all the right poses but if the model does not connect, then all is lost. If you are going for a sultry look both body language and eyes must exude the feeling. It comes from within and for some it comes naturally, for others it has to be practiced. No, you should not be offended especially when asking for opinions. Every one has to start somewhere, seek advice, learn and grow from it. Welcome to MM Sep 17 16 05:55 am Link Welcome to the Mayhem  Life is too short to deal which such matters. Let it be like water on a duck's back. New Model Info Sep 17 16 04:54 pm Link Thanks guys .Well to clarify I didn't ask him about myself .The convo led there when I said I was doing TF and he told me that most photographers would mainly contact me for nudes and asked why was that ,which led there.... But yeah i'll try to not be offended ... I realize it will be hard for someone with low self esteem to be a model lol #workinprogress for me Sep 18 16 03:47 am Link Welcome LexyLee. Don't be offended, LexyLee. It is only his one opinion. That is why official polls use many people. He has unfairly based it on only the 3 of your 4 photos that actually show your face & body language. As suggested above, through an image, models can express emotion and make a connection with the viewer through the camera. The model's expressions and matching body language can send that emotion or connection right through the camera to the viewer. As mentioned, those things can be practiced, and that can help. But they may also be affected, or impeded, by the interaction, (or lack of it) with the photographer. If you are relaxed or nervous, happy or nervous, comfortable or uneasy, the camera sees it all. That can be the result of where your head is at at the time, but also if the photographer does not make you comfortable. I find that, by building a comfort & rapport with models, putting them at ease with my attitude, manner and light conversation, and explaining the shots & what I want from each, it goes more smoothly. I certainly don't judge by just one or two sentences. You should also not base everything on minimal unhelpful feedback of just that one photographer. Try to also develop that comfort with the photographer. If you can practice projecting & portraying expressions and emotions in front of a mirror daily, that will also give you tools to apply to individual shots, as discussed with the photographer. In some case, rather than look at the camera, try to look through the camera. The camera will see those things, and send them through to the viewer. Sep 19 16 05:26 am Link Thank you the advice helped a lot. I was a bit lost to what he said but I think you guys put into perspective. I have no experience really on how my body works or to express emotion in my photos but I will b practicing Sep 19 16 03:29 pm Link Flex Photography wrote: This is true. Also, as time goes on, you'll be more selective with which shots to add to your portfolio. You'll start to weed out shots that look forced or stiff, and only add those that speak to the viewer. We all become emotionally attached to our own images, so sometimes it's best to have a friend give their opinion. My wife is a good sounding board for me. She looks past the technical and feels the image. Sep 19 16 03:43 pm Link Lol thanks I will . these are great advices Sep 20 16 08:21 am Link |
