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MY PHILOSOPHY:
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To me it's all about Facial Expressions. I would say 90% of models have zero skill in this department. Shape and allure is secondary. Modeling is about conveying emotions, seducing, attracting an audience which means diversifying your expressions. Now, if you suck at this, then do you honestly think you are a true model? Sure you might be working for an agency but most often than not you are nothing more than an accessory to the item you are selling, lacking emotion.
Until you do not master this art form , then keep practicing in front of a mirror and when your ready to perform, give me a shout!
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MY STYLE:
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Unlike many who stick to ONE style to their images I prefer diversifying mine. I never liked the one dimensional approach. The whole point is to be creative and diverse in who you shoot, what you shoot and where you shoot it. It pushes you and your brain to think more on how to generate public interest in your images. Sticking to the same recipe is too easy and does not accomplish development in your craft. The lazy way perhaps?
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MODELING INDUSTRY WORKFLOW AND PAYMENTS:
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Some of you 'models' don't understand at all how the modeling industry works so here is a recap of the structure and workflow:
PORTFOLIO: This is what sells you as a model, if your portfolio contains web cam photos and amature work. DO NOT DARE seek paid work. No one will offer unless they are one of those improvised photographers who uses it to hook up with females (Guys With Cams)
In the following example D&G will be referred to as the CLIENT.
STRUCTURE: Client (D&G) solicits the modeling Agency (ELITE) to work on their spring fashion campaign. D&G has a budget of 50 000$ . They will hire 3 models. 1 photographer,hair stylists, stylists and makeup artists. Another part of this budget goes on materials and equipment needed to do the project and shoot.
PAYMENTS: NOW THIS IS HOW IT REALLY WORKS so get your facts straight before asking me stupid shit!
Paying models: It is a misconception that photographers pay models. They do not! The client (D&G) hires the photographer, the model and the whole team. It is the AGENCY that pay the models, the photographers, and everyone involved after the AGENCY is paid by the CLIENT (D&G)
Everyone gets paid according to the contract.
There is a sickening trend of GWD (Girls With Dillusions) who think they can seek paid projects when they are nobody's without experience and proper proof such as tearsheets showing they were part of important modeling projects.
FACT: Just cause you have done a shoot before that doesn't make you a model if you don't understand any of what has been mentioned above.
FACT: Photography is a service like any other services, therefore it is NORMAL for a photographer to charge for his time, skill and vision. Just like your hairdresser would charge you at the salon...
Hiring a pro photographer is important as the outcome is to help focus on the initial aspect of the workflow mentioned above. -
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