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Hey you guys, I need your collective opinions on a new model. I met and interviewed the girl below a couple of years ago, and was really inspired to shoot with her, but at the time, her schedule was impossible. I didn't think that she was all that interested in modeling but she has always kept in touch with me, which I really appreciated. Well, she recently told me she finally has some time to shoot, and we made a booking for next Monday. I sort of had the same issues with Elle Angel and it took a couple of years from the time we met until we finally managed to shoot.
The problem is that I ran her pics through a photographer friend, and he din't seem to like her. The comment is that she almost always has the same expression, in his words: "Bitchy, and like she smells sour milk" "She looks like she would be really difficult to work with, dude"
She does tend to make some funky faces, but she's from Eastern Europe, and I think that's their version of sexy. She reminds me a bit of Dee except that she's considerably taller than Dee (5' 7" to 5' 2") has has higher arches. Truth be told, I can take her or leave her, and the only reason I've been patient with her so long, is that I really like her feet. I'm just fearful my friend will be right and she turns out to a a dud, 'cause I have a couple of really kick-ass models waiting in the wings. What do YOU think?
[ August 12, 2014, 11:47 AM: Message edited by: Fair Adam ]
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She looks pretty hot, but I personally think what makes your models so great is the fun attitude that they exude through the pictures. So, if she's a hassle I would say no go. You never see to have much trouble finding hotties anyways.
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quote:Originally posted by CougarHunter40: She looks pretty hot, but I personally think what makes your models so great is the fun attitude that they exude through the pictures. So, if she's a hassle I would say no go. You never see to have much trouble finding hotties anyways.
She was actually really nice when we met, it's my friend who got turned off by the look she projects, and I only brought it up 'cause I happen to have a lot of respect for him as a photographer. I'm more concerned about her looking wooden, not her not being nice to me, I want models that project well, is all.
[ August 08, 2014, 06:13 PM: Message edited by: Fair Adam ]
I think when you first started, you had an Asian neighbor who modeled her feet. I still remember her because she was so hot... and had pretty feet.
Maybe you can teach her to smile more naturally. I think she may be trying to appear sexual and is making the looks that your photographer doesn't like.
I think she's hot!
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If you're communication seems to be going good, I'd say go for it. Most of the time comfort level seems to play a huge role in good photos. You can even start by saying you're looking more for a fun, girl next door look, or something so she might refrain from that look. And is it possible that you only had a handful of photos and happened to have all the similar expressions? Girls like different than us guys do half the time, so maybe she liked these the best and sent them to you? Hell, I know all the pics you guys like are most of the ones the models didn't pick as their favorites.
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Shoot her. Who says you have to release the pictures? If you don't like the way they turn out, keep them under your hat.
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I'd give her at least a chance. She may surprise you and be really nice. Perhaps there was bad chemistry with your friend, or she just had a bad day. Happens to all of us. Anyone that reminds you of Dee is worth a shot right? As always, I am sure that you will make the right decision!
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Not being you, I'm not certain what you have to lose by going forward with her, and how doing so would impact your next two models. I'm happy to take your word for that, I don't know the biz.
That said, for every guy who doesn't like the pout, there's a guy who does, so statistically you should come out even on that. Also, she's blonde and that seemingly trumps lots of other factors when it comes to models.
If she's nice to work with why not? If you can make her laugh you could probably capture some good expressions. You can also show her your other models, a majority of who seem to be beaming in their pics.
Not knowing anything about her, I would guess she's doing the pout b/c she's young and trying to contrive a sexy look. As she becomes more sophisticated she will learn to cultivate sexy in more complex ways. You're in a position to facilitate that development on her part.
In the words of Abraham Lincoln, "Party on, dudes!"
quote:Originally posted by KDCX859: Shoot her. Who says you have to release the pictures? If you don't like the way they turn out, keep them under your hat.
Easy for you to say bub, whether or not I use her pics, I still have to pay her, and I have budget.
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