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This is a thread derived from the 'annoying things models do' bit in the 'other' forum. This is about model's pet peeves, not horror storries about rape and molestation. Original post edit This thread is old as dirt.  I do not know why or how it got resurrected. We all live and (hopefully) learn, please be kind and consider the time that has passed between now and almost two years ago Also, no need to grovel, specially not into my inbox. People are people are people. We are all different. Specially in the arts I would assume that artists and fellow awkward people with their little eccentrisms and idiosyncrasies were more open to others being just as weird. Or not wanting to be touched. Or not wanting to be spoken to like a girlfriend/boyfriend/a familiar. The hobbyists will never have the same issues as the folks who photograph for a living and have production issues and deadlines. The traveling models will never have the same issues as the Agency girls. This was meant to spark some positive interaction, not a form upheaval over what is and isn't a 'real' or 'proper' photographer/model, nor the behavior that goes with either. Can't we all just get along? This used to be fun. Now one must censor one's every breath, or one runs the danger of being forever shunned from the ranks of all that is good and photogenic. I has a sad.  Apr 10 12 01:56 pm Link Sets my teeth on edge to have to listen to rants about other models re: flaking, nudity, no nudity, "porn", escorts, punctuality, tattoos, breast implants, hair color, etc etc... especially when they end up trash talking girls I'm friends with. That's a one-way ticket to my "never work with again" list. Apr 10 12 02:19 pm Link *doesn't offer the OP my famous cookies* Apr 10 12 02:22 pm Link when they ask about my personal life ex. am i in a relationship, where do i work, etc. i get it's small talk to break the ice, but let's keep it simple shall we? i don't like to discuss my personal life with anyone as it is, especially not on the job. Apr 10 12 02:25 pm Link ASYLUM - Photo wrote: Come here and say that to my face. (OP aka cookie monster was not aware photographers elsewhere offered sugar to models...) Apr 10 12 02:35 pm Link What annoys me about some photographers is the language they use... Shot a model. Shoot a model. Capture. Commenting on swimwear/glamour with monosyllabic comments like "Wow Sexy". "Do you have a boyfriend?" Talking about equipment like it's going to solve their issues. What annoys me the most is when someone advocates a working practice that clearly is not industry-standard, to the point where they will  the person correctly stating the law or the working practice and once proven incorrect, simply are rude.Apr 10 12 02:35 pm Link Rollo David Snook wrote: Sexy has two syllables. Apr 10 12 02:41 pm Link Eurocat wrote: Hehehehe Apr 10 12 02:46 pm Link I hope more models chime in on this, so I can correct any annoying behaviors. Apr 10 12 02:51 pm Link When working with Eurocat, always offer a cold glass of water and after the shoot, send her home with chocolate. That is what will make her want to work with you again! Apr 10 12 02:53 pm Link PTPhotoUT wrote: Don't worry, I'll come out there and 'correct' your behavior!!! Apr 10 12 03:00 pm Link FrancisXavier wrote: *munches chocolate* Apr 10 12 03:00 pm Link Ãber Dami wrote: become a nun ...then nobody will care,,,, damn those photographers for trying to be friendly Apr 10 12 03:03 pm Link Ãber Dami wrote: I guess you would immediately read as interesting to a lot of people. SO they wanna know all that stuff. Apr 10 12 03:04 pm Link i find it annoying when they push the boundaries of my comfort zone...especially when they 'argue' that i have certain pics in my port, so i should shoot such things with them as well and well i may not mind hearing model stories, i am less than impressed when they are b*tching about a friend of mine Apr 10 12 03:06 pm Link PHOTOS BY DILLEN wrote: cute sarcasm there. what i was trying to say was when they dig too far personally. it's fine to ask what my style is about, questions about my piercings, things i do for fun etc. but asking if im seeing someone is a bit personal and asking where i work is personal, asking what i do for a living is better. Apr 10 12 03:06 pm Link Ãber Dami wrote: This makes perfect sense, but if you've had a few messages that start out "my boyfriend says you can't . . ." you get a bit concerned. Apr 10 12 03:07 pm Link James Ogilvie wrote: Although I assume that question is being uttered mainly to then go on to ask if the bf is okay 'with you doing this'. Apr 10 12 03:08 pm Link Lizzy Borden wrote: I haven't looked at your port, but how do you suggest a photographer find out if you're willing to shoot something that you've done before, other than ask? Apr 10 12 03:09 pm Link I guess it must be annoying to some when I get my mojo on. Yeah baby! Apr 10 12 03:09 pm Link JashManuel wrote: Care to elaborate on your mojo? I am curious now... Apr 10 12 03:10 pm Link When they call themselves "shooters" LOL I dont know why but it just sounds funny like "howdy partner"   Apr 10 12 03:11 pm Link Art of the nude wrote: I totally get it, they may ask all they want, but just because there's some spread stuff in my port, doesn't mean I will bare my kitty for just anyone. Only the worthy will see my innermost. Apr 10 12 03:12 pm Link I'm pretty easy to get along with so there's really only 3 things that annoy me: *Contacts you about doing a TF shit-for-giggles shoot then discusses it to death and never commits to a date. I could understand if they were trying to organise an Elephant or diamond encrusted dresses for the shoot but it's always my outfits, thier backyard, no concept so there's not months of discussing needed. *Suggests a vague date for a shoot (eg next Friday) then vanishes. *Ignores my requests for images as promised after a TF shoot. You could maybe add ringing me half an hour before a shoot to make sure I'm coming even though I sent a message the night before confirming all details (I'm usually driving to the shoot and can't answer it anyway). It makes me feel like they think I'm flakey and unreliable and I feel insulted. But having said that I understand many models are flakey and unreliable and on the last few shoots I send a text when I leave home and if I wake them because I usually have a lot of travel time- too bad! Apr 10 12 03:12 pm Link haha I've been told I bring weird food. I get everything from the health food store across the street so its always these weird vedgie chips and organic juices. I guess people arent a fan but oh well. Apr 10 12 03:27 pm Link haha I've been told I bring weird food. I get everything from the health food store across the street so its always these weird vedgie chips and organic juices. I guess people arent a fan but oh well. Apr 10 12 03:28 pm Link Eurocat wrote: I've been told that I can get almost bipolar during shoots. Effusive one second, silent the next, irritated then back to ecstatic all over again. Apr 10 12 03:32 pm Link Art of the nude wrote: Eurocat wrote: That's your choice. I'm just confused by the phrasing I quoted above. I'm not interested in "pushing" someone to do what they aren't comfortable with. But, in most cases, I AM interested in working with the whole range that a model does want to shoot. Apr 10 12 03:33 pm Link Ivanafox wrote: I've had AT LEAST a dozen models not show up after confirming the day before. A month ago, I got a text asking for the address again three hours before the shoot, and one hour before, another saying "I decided not to come." Confirming the day of the shoot is standard. I wish it wasn't necessary. Apr 10 12 03:35 pm Link I HATE when, after doing a test/TFCD shooting with a photographer, he starts to display and publish the images before sending 'em to me. I know, I've signed a release and I'm true when I say you I won't need to give you a further permission. It's just that it was me that woke up early, took a train and worked hard 'till late - not your facebook friends or the fellow MMers. And I deserve to get the proof our our labour way before all the others. >__< Augustine York wrote: +1 Apr 10 12 03:39 pm Link Eurocat wrote: Oh oh, well, that explains a lot! I frequently ask if they'd like something to eat (because I'm always hungry, unfortunately for my pants waistline). I don't think I push it, though --- at least I hope not. My Pacific Islander background associates being a good "host" with throwing lots of food at the "guest". It's not my fault! Apr 10 12 03:41 pm Link When they have terrible breath and BO. Wish some of them would at least take a shower, brush their teeth and put on some deodorant....especially when they insist on having really close chats between every set. When they take every opportunity to constantly brag and name-drop. When they act embarrassed when I take off my clothes. It's only uncomfortable when they make it uncomfortable. When they give zero feedback about how the shoot is going. No "great" or "that was beautiful" or "try loosening up", just nothing but the click of the camera. It's unnerving (for me anyway). When they badmouth other models. I love being offered food *after* a shoot. I'm usually starving. Apr 10 12 03:41 pm Link Eurocat wrote: It still begs the question, how is that photographer supposed to know what you are & are not willing to do if they don't ask? Apr 10 12 03:43 pm Link Eurocat wrote: That's more of a bonus to the llama offered by the tog. Some don't pay alot but offering food is like offering gas money, wardrobe, MUA also. Just an added perk. Apr 10 12 03:47 pm Link Eurocat wrote: Thank you for reminding me that I have a box of Belgium that I squirreled away at Christmas. I just had the "Brugge", dark chocolate filled with creamy caramel and Grand Marnier. :-D HHmmm yummy. Apr 10 12 03:52 pm Link MelissaAnn wrote: *takes notes* Apr 10 12 03:56 pm Link Flake. Touch me without asking. Try to trick me into working for significantly longer than we agreed upon without paying anything additional. I'll work overtime if I have the time for it, but I expect to be paid for it, kay? Getting overly flirtatious. If you think I'm cute, I'm flattered. A few compliments or whatever is fine. But there is a limit to what is appropriate. Overly personal questions/comments. The fact that I am a nudie model is not an invitation for you to ask awkward questions about my sex life while we shoot (or during breaks). In general, I'm pretty easygoing and easy to work with, though. So long as you're polite to me, I love working with all sorts of eccentric artists. Most of the photographers and artists I work with are fabulous people. Apr 10 12 03:57 pm Link Lizzy Borden wrote: Art of the nude wrote: "Argue" and "ask" are different things. Apr 10 12 04:00 pm Link I love anyone who brings food to a shoot, i always bring my own aswell though. I eat alot lol ^_^ but yea i had a tog ring me constantly on the morning making sure i wasnt gonna flake. Was pretty annoying o_0 Apr 10 12 04:11 pm Link Miss Rachel Elizabeth wrote: Oof. I've had a photographer call me at 4 AM once. NOT COOL. Apr 10 12 04:15 pm Link |
