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What to call hobby models
At last count there were some 350,000 models on MM, and looking through their portfolios using browse its easy to see that the vast majority (>>80%) of them are unpaid hobby or amateur models, just in it for some fun and exposure. What do we call them? If they are not pros, are they amateurs? What's a nice complementary term for hobby or amateur models? I really don't like calling them hobby models. [ this thread has done its dash - move on, nothing else to see here ] "Hobbyist models" won I think. Models Hobbyists Part time models no one suggested amateur Many consider hobbyist models to be highly valued members of the community. Lots of frustration with flakes. But that's a separate topic. Sameo stuff. Ruben Sanchez wrote: 622,000 members Dec 05 11 11:58 am Link Call them what you like . . . 90% of them won't call anyone back anyway. 'Hobbles' Dec 05 11 12:10 pm Link "Enthusiasts"? Dec 05 11 12:11 pm Link "internet models" is the term i use... Dec 05 11 12:11 pm Link Fotographahaulic wrote: True story. If I had a dollar for every n00b that dropped communication, I could afford that studio on the moon I've always wanted. Dec 05 11 12:15 pm Link I call them Mooooodles. Dec 05 11 12:15 pm Link I saw someone refer to them as "'models'" and found it to be intentionally derogatory. YRMV Dec 05 11 12:16 pm Link Hobbels? Dec 05 11 12:16 pm Link wana'bees Dec 05 11 12:18 pm Link Eostre Renewed wrote: WINNER! Dec 05 11 12:19 pm Link Oh.. and to the OP.. I've figured something out about the vast majority of the mooooodles on this site. It's simple. They're not really interested in modeling. They just figured out this is a great place to get cool free pictures for their Facebook page. Some of the smart ones also discovered that they can not only get cool free Facebook photos, but they can also get paid for it too. Dec 05 11 12:19 pm Link Time wasters? Dec 05 11 12:20 pm Link Posers!!!  Dec 05 11 12:22 pm Link VisualE Photography wrote: I'd call them "smart" for pursuing other "realistic" things that likely pay the bills while still doing something they presumably enjoy. Dec 05 11 12:24 pm Link Farenell Photography wrote: ;-) Dec 05 11 12:27 pm Link I call them "Models"...because that is what they're doing here. Who cares if they're just wanting some cool shots for their facebook pages? Some of them are dipping a toe in the water to see if it could turn into a career, some are having fun,and others are earning some money. Their motive doesn't matter to me. Dec 05 11 12:28 pm Link Why call them at all? Call a pro that will show up. Dec 05 11 12:28 pm Link Farenell Photography wrote: +2 Dec 05 11 12:29 pm Link Eostre Renewed wrote: Damn'it... I am too late... Dec 05 11 12:30 pm Link marknmanna wrote: My comment was more a jab at the majority of the photographers than the models. Keyword - Free. Dec 05 11 12:32 pm Link udor wrote: That's what she said... Dec 05 11 12:32 pm Link Fotographahaulic wrote: DAMN, you almost made me choke to death on my coffee lol Dec 05 11 12:35 pm Link PashaPhoto wrote: no internet model is the overlap of noobs, hobbyists, and self pro-claimed professionals that actually have another job or sugar daddy/parent elsewhere that still pays the bulk of their bills Dec 05 11 12:37 pm Link I don't know. What do you call a hobbyist or amateur photographer? A ho-tographer? The terms "photographer" or "model" does not denote professional. Neither does artist or golfer or whatever. Dec 05 11 12:38 pm Link Mike Collins wrote:
Dec 05 11 12:41 pm Link Mike Collins wrote: Isn't GWC still the correct term? Dec 05 11 12:43 pm Link VisualE Photography wrote: No, it would be "artist" of "hobbyist". Dec 05 11 12:52 pm Link GWP.... girl/guy who poses lol Dec 05 11 12:53 pm Link I'm a hobbyist -- since I'm a realist and there's not much of a market for a 5'2" unremarkable model especially in Denver -- but I show up to every shoot I schedule and give it 110% so I would still consider myself a model. It isn't my fault no one wants to pay me for it. Dec 05 11 12:53 pm Link PashaPhoto wrote: ^this^ Dec 05 11 12:55 pm Link Amy Cavanaugh wrote: Yay. I know lots of hobbyists that have a professional work ethic. Planning, preparation, communication, shows up everytime, works their butt, makes it work. I wish we could find more just like you. Dec 05 11 12:57 pm Link VisualE Photography wrote: Huh. This is exclusive to models? Dec 05 11 01:01 pm Link VisualE Photography wrote:
Dec 05 11 01:02 pm Link Fotographahaulic wrote: Sorry but this was too funny to not Requote Dec 05 11 01:03 pm Link VisualE Photography wrote: I like it. Let's start a petition. Dec 05 11 01:06 pm Link I call 'em models until they give me reason not to. I've gotten wonderful images and had very positive experiences with some amateur/hobbyist models, so are they really a waste of time? Not the ones who show up on time and give it their all... and while I've suffered plenty of flakes and wannabes who disappear after the first mention of a real shoot, I've dealt with plenty of amateurs and noobs who bust their butts to make the shoot happen. I don't dismiss anyone as a waste of time until they've actually wasted my time. Then, I'm a pretty unforgiving SOB. On the other hand, if they haven't logged in since the day they opened the account, it's a pretty safe bet they're in it just to prove to friends they're a model. Dec 05 11 01:09 pm Link Scarlett Renee wrote:
Dec 05 11 01:11 pm Link VisualE Photography wrote: Hear-hear! Dec 05 11 01:13 pm Link RalphNevins Photography wrote: Actually that's the new name for Paul Buff's soon to be announced entry level lighting brand. Dec 05 11 01:18 pm Link Captain Tyler Legere wrote: Just the moon? I think I could afford one on Mars! Dec 05 11 01:20 pm Link |
