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Lets talk about... Spread Shots.
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Dec 17 08 01:23 pm Link MMDesign wrote: Must men take everything in a perverted way? You can say it with a straight face and be very professional. Dec 17 08 01:23 pm Link I always ask "can you separate your legs more?" Dec 17 08 01:24 pm Link Lexy Lee wrote: I was only joking. Forgive me. Dec 17 08 01:24 pm Link SLE Photography wrote: I agree with James....I just tell the model what I need for the shot and if she needs to spread her legs then I tell her,what is so creepy about using the english language instead of trying to find some creative way of telling her a normal thing to do....to me if I were a model, the creative fancy way of telling me to spread my legs would sound more creepy than just saying, spread you legs a little then if it is not enough tell her to spread them more... Dec 17 08 01:30 pm Link Lexy Lee wrote: How to say spread your legs in a professional way ?. I'll work on it. Dec 17 08 01:30 pm Link MMDesign wrote: Lexy Lee wrote: I was dragged to an all Doctor's Christmas dinner a couple a times in the past, and you should hear the vagina jokes these M.D.'s throw across the table. ...I was shocked! ...humored as hell but, shocked! Dec 17 08 01:32 pm Link I just saw the title and figured there would be TONS of shenanigans and tom foolery transpiring in this thread  But to answer your question, just show her the pose you want. As long as you're being professional and not hitting on her, there's no reason she should freak out at you asking her to "spread her legs." Bringing pose guides or getting into the poser yourself to show her are fine too. Tons of people have given you good ways to ask it though. I think it's just important to communicate with the model. Make her feel comfortable. Dec 17 08 01:32 pm Link Studio 925 wrote: MMDesign wrote: I was dragged to an all Doctor's Christmas dinner a couple a times in the past, and you should hear the vagina jokes these M.D.'s throw across the table. ...I was shocked! ...humored as hell but, shocked! I can only imagine. Dec 17 08 01:35 pm Link Be careful what you wish for...  Dec 17 08 02:31 pm Link Mz Snow wrote: Ditto. Nude. Without the hands there. Dec 17 08 02:32 pm Link Michael Pandolfo wrote: This is totally platonic . . . notice he has no penis. Dec 17 08 02:35 pm Link Dec 17 08 02:35 pm Link SLE Photography wrote: better yet why do they need to make threads on it Dec 17 08 02:36 pm Link I have never in my life been asked ''spread your legs'' or if I have I was so traumatized i have blocked out that memory! Seriously, manners are very important and there is never any need to phrase things like that. He can say '' point that knee over there, and this one over here...'' etc and call it 'opening' or 'wider' even 'stretching' but not SPREAD! Sheesh. I have often been asked like, ''can you open wider comfortably? lets crouch down , move the feet apart more, press your knees back, blag blah... He can come out and say,'' I want to get the legs wide apart, wider, but its not going to look sleazy...'' Any version of ''SPREAD 'EM'' is not professional. and I wouldn't want to hear the word PORN mentioned, personally. Dec 17 08 02:37 pm Link I've had a photographer tell me to spread my legs on a shoot and I made a joke out of it. I really don't see a model having a problem with it. If what you are trying to accomplish is a picture sort of like the one in your OP, then since the model is wearing clothes...I highly doubt she will be thinking you are asking her to show you pink rather than just to spread her legs for a pose. Dec 17 08 02:41 pm Link My favorite, 'Taco time!'  Dec 17 08 02:41 pm Link JoJo Suicide wrote: Mmmmmmmmm Dec 17 08 02:45 pm Link Such poses are very common these days in print work. Such a pose is not intended for the camera to see undies or genitalia. If a model takes offense at the photographer asking her to spread her legs in so many words, then she might want to consider a different creative outlet. It's no different than asking her to move a hand or tilt her head. Dec 17 08 02:47 pm Link Mz Snow wrote: Atta girl! Dec 17 08 02:47 pm Link Many models won't do a spread-shot, we see it stated in their ports all the time. They usually post, no spreads, no pink, no open leg. If my idea requires a spread pose I look for a model that is OK with doing these poses. I discuss what I want before making the shoot appointment and there has never been a problem in getting the pose. Dec 17 08 02:55 pm Link Many models won't do a spread-shot, we see it stated in their ports all the time. They usually post, no spreads, no pink, no open leg. If my idea requires a spread pose I look for a model that is OK with doing these poses. I discuss what I want before making the shoot appointment and there has never been a problem in getting the pose. Double post, forum reply malfunction, sorry not my fault. Dec 17 08 02:55 pm Link JoJo Suicide wrote: It's a lot easier with you bondage models. We just rope you to a spreader bar & no directions are needed. Dec 17 08 03:03 pm Link CDP Photo wrote: The OP was asking about getting the model to do an open legged straddling stance while seated and CLOTHED tho. The models you're talking about are referring to nude shoots. Dec 17 08 03:04 pm Link SLE Photography wrote: Whats the best way do models like to be told... "spread your legs wide?" Dec 17 08 03:10 pm Link I like to say, "okay, now act like you REALLY like me!" It's how I learned what the term "Evil Eye" means. Dec 17 08 03:19 pm Link *sigh* After reading some of the responses here I can see where some models have been made to feel uncomfortable and in turn why some photographers worry about what they say.  Dec 17 08 03:32 pm Link SLE Photography wrote: I wish people were more straightforward about it. Dec 17 08 03:42 pm Link Raelyn Mouse wrote: *shrug* Well I already told you the concept I have for you, and I was very up front that you'd need to be nude & spread eagled the whole time. Dec 17 08 03:48 pm Link SAy Ahhhhhhhh! Dec 17 08 03:50 pm Link SLE Photography wrote: Wait what? I have to take off my clothes? Dec 17 08 03:51 pm Link Raelyn Mouse wrote: Well you can wear a SHIRT if you want, but anything else would just get all BLOODY Dec 17 08 03:52 pm Link SLE Photography wrote: May I keep my piercings in? Dec 17 08 03:54 pm Link "Spread your legs, we're going for bold and aggressive without being cheesy."  Dec 17 08 03:57 pm Link  "'Well you can wear a SHIRT if you want, but anything else would just get all BLOODY " This is a line I hafta use sometime! Dec 17 08 03:59 pm Link Some good points have been brought up. Instead of words, I think I'm going to keep pictures on my iPhone and show the models the exact pose I'm looking for. In regards to the word "spread" vs "move your legs apart" the term spread is more straight forward I would say, don't you guys agree? Dec 17 08 03:59 pm Link Dont be a creepy perv! Dec 17 08 04:00 pm Link Chris Keeling wrote: There ya go Dec 17 08 04:01 pm Link SITRON STUDIO wrote: "'Well you can wear a SHIRT if you want, but anything else would just get all BLOODY " This is a line I hafta use sometime! Umm.. Dec 17 08 04:02 pm Link Raelyn Mouse wrote: Oh absolutely. They'll be a nice counterpoint. Dec 17 08 04:26 pm Link |
