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So...after being turned down twice in a row for doing something wildly controversial, I was wondering...are there ANY photographer with the balls to shoot a girl with dreadlocks? Apparently from the reactions I have gotten so far, it seems my unique hairstyle may break the lens. Whatever happened to originality? I guess it only applies when you are "as original as everyone else". May 24 08 03:27 am Link Plenty just maybe not in your area. Just keep looking im sure you will find some that will shoot you May 24 08 03:35 am Link I hope so. Its just frustrating how closed minded some people can be. I understand how aesthetics can be important to some, but then what is art? I just wanted to be original, and it seems like dreadlocks are more or less taboo. Blood, crazy contacts, nudity and funky makeup arent, but oh my! dreadlocks? Im inssaaannee! May 24 08 03:38 am Link move to paris noone will care tb May 24 08 03:42 am Link I just uploaded an older photograph in my portfolio that I took of this lady with dreadlocks. I love the texture and I wish I have more chances to capture more dreadlocks under different lighting. I didn't quite get the handle on posting the image in this reply. May 24 08 03:45 am Link wow...very nice pic. I have to say its refreshing to see that... *hope* May 24 08 03:51 am Link Necromancer wrote: "unique hairstyle"? guess that depends where you are; enough dreads, including having had them myself, around certain parts ... May 24 08 03:52 am Link well...I send the asking photographers a current photo of myself. Its not professional enough to make it to the port here, but I do make it a point to tell them what they will be encountering during the shoot. No sur[rises. As for my dreads, they are not new. They are about 5 months old, using DreadH***Hq (I know, i cant advertise here,) products to acclerate the maturing process. As of now, they look identical to dreadfalls. May 24 08 03:56 am Link nothing quite like getting interested in a port ... only to find it's not current; why not put a note in the bio about the dreads? if not also simply stick a polaroid or snap in the port until you get something more professional done? that last minute surprise may be working against you. dunno. g'luck! ~ fr May 24 08 04:00 am Link Yes, I was considering that as well. I'll take your advice on it, actually. brb. May 24 08 04:03 am Link Necromancer wrote: I get the same myself. photographers say that want something unique, but when they get it they don't know what to do with it. May 24 08 04:07 am Link ok...well they arent port quality, but you are right. Hopefully this makes things easier for everyone. If not I'll just cry myself to sleep just kidding May 24 08 04:08 am Link maybe they had types of hairstyles planned for outfits or the style of the shoot that dreads just simply won't work for. May 24 08 04:10 am Link Necromancer wrote: lookee there! lovely! makes me miss mine ... May 24 08 04:11 am Link Had you lived just a little bit closer you would have gotten a request already. Europe is unfortunately just a little bit more than 3 hours driving away. I like your style a lot!! Martin May 24 08 04:12 am Link Savannahh wrote: The kind of photographers that approached me were a bit more avant-garde though. Not fashion. But well, its disheartening to find that my chances were ruined over a hairstyle. So much for experimentalism. May 24 08 04:14 am Link Necromancer wrote: don't let that affect your thinking though! just two wks after i'd shaved mine off i knew i'd made a HUGE mistake. sigh. May 24 08 04:19 am Link Necromancer wrote: I have no problem. May 24 08 04:21 am Link Personally I love dreads May 24 08 04:21 am Link Necromancer wrote: Personally. I think you're stunning! May 24 08 04:21 am Link Le Beck Photography wrote: That is a fantastic photograph! (reminds me of Lelu from 5th element) May 24 08 04:24 am Link Necromancer wrote: Thanks! Check out the whole gallery: May 24 08 04:33 am Link I've always wanted to shoot dreadlocks - so count me among those that would definitely do a shoot with you. May 24 08 04:33 am Link I appreciate the comments given so far; I was starting to regret my decision but hopefully in the end it will all be viewed upon as a positive experience  May 24 08 04:43 am Link Necromancer wrote: You need to contact Wynd Mulysa (MM 116458). She is from the SF Bay area, but currently traveling. I'm sure she could give you some insight as what to expect by wearing dreadlocks. Keep your dream alive... May 24 08 05:05 am Link No thread about models and dreadlocks is complete without mentioning Wynd Mulysa: https://www.modelmayhem.com/member.php?id=116458 {edit} Dudley beat me to it  Here's another: https://www.modelmayhem.com/member.php?id=445350 May 24 08 05:16 am Link Skydancer wrote: Wow---she is so beautiful. Raw and primal. This is inspiring...thanks for the link May 24 08 05:21 am Link Dreadlocks are "original"? How old is this thread? May 24 08 05:22 am Link Mona Gillen wrote: Well, they are pretty original in Fresno. I dont live in a "cool" and hip place like Los Angeles. I guess that was a mistake in my part, hehe. May 24 08 05:23 am Link And to answer your original question... Yes I'd shoot you, and I'd venture there's lots of other NorCal photogs who would as well. May 24 08 05:39 am Link Check out my avatar... I sought out a model with dreadlocks! May 24 08 05:57 am Link check my port and look at Claudia and her children May 24 08 06:17 am Link cool...thanks! May 24 08 09:13 am Link May 24 08 09:18 am Link well as a photographer that has dreds, i like to photograph others too.. check out my port.. i have a few self portraits up!! dreds are beautiful and can be very sexy May 24 08 07:12 pm Link I am always looking for models with great hair, especially dreads, in the Philadelphia area. Send those nappy heads my way. Ken Jul 03 08 04:05 pm Link i would love to work with a girl with dreads.... and of course it could add to the creative process! ~RGP~ Jul 04 08 02:33 am Link Necromancer wrote: I like you, you seem intelegent : ) Jul 04 08 02:35 am Link Come on up I love dreads. I am in complete heaven at the whole earth festivals with all the bohemian girls Jul 04 08 02:37 am Link BYS wrote: And non will notice. Jul 04 08 05:19 pm Link |
