James The Photographer wrote:
Goodness, is that what we've come to?  What difference does it make if a model eats steak, dirt or veggies.  It has zero to do with her ability to model.  Wow!

Indeed.  I wonder how many people would be surprised to learn you can't shoot film if you're a vegan?

Steve
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http://stolen-souls.com/

James The Photographer wrote:
Goodness, is that what we've come to?  What difference does it make if a model eats steak, dirt or veggies.  It has zero to do with her ability to model.  Wow!

I prefer steak models

Stephen Markman wrote:
Finally, if you're doing a campaign for vegan/vegetarian lifestyle, I'm not sure why it's relevant whether the models eat meat; any more than it's relevant whether Cindy Crawford wears Revlon cosmetics.

I can see how it is relevant, albeit a little odd. Lots and lots of breakdowns these days call for "real doctors", "real bakers", real this, real that (which sucks for us models/actors).

Although an ad for vegan/vegetarian products would not require fine prints saying "this model is not a real vegan" in the same way as it would be stated that the person in the ad was just an actor/model playing a dentist etc, I can see how it could still be a good idea to hire a real vegan or vegetarian. Vegans are very serious about their lifestyle and diet, and would most likely boycott a brand for the rest of their lives, if they found out they had been bullshitted to think that a model promoting vegan-friendly cosmetics, shoes etc was one of them... while she was really just a poser.

Kenneth Mitchell wrote:
Do vegetarian photographers count?

I B a veggie.

HA!


Well, this is a good thread, but I think the question should be are you a TRUE VEGAN... If you wear leather belts or shoes made of leather, then you are NOT a true vegan...LOL... just thought I'd throw that out there... and If anyone can PM me there experience on how they transitioned to being a veggie or vegan, that would be great, thinking about going that route for the sake of my Autistic son, who needs a different diet. thanks...

sorry to the OP, didn't mean to bogart your thread.. just thought someone could help from experience.

-Sebastian

liindsay ann wrote:
vegetarian!

edit:  for the abuse in factory farms, but i will eat free range chicken though

please don't get angry, but you aren't a vegetarian if you still eat chicken.

Sweet pea wrote:
Vegatarian, i love milk:(

Just buy organic milk! Or try almond or rice milk, unsweetened almond milk is probably one of my favorite things ever

pamela mars wrote:
please don't get angry, but you aren't a vegetarian if you still eat chicken.

Semi-vegetarian perhaps? See, this is what annoys me.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vegetarianism

Malin_ wrote:
I was a vegan for about 6 months, even tried to be a vegan raw foodist for a while, but that was a little bit too much for me. It's really tough when you work long days on catered shoots and have to eat pretty much what they give you... I got a lot of weird looks when I chose not to eat since everything was either processed or came from animals in some sort of way... especially from clients who were probably suspicious/worried that I would not last throughout the whole day.

I eat fish, chicken and eggs now, but still no dairy... and I kept the habit of stuffing myself with greens such as spinach, kale and bok choi. However, being a vegan made me skinny-fat and constantly tired; it was hard to get enough protein from varied sources and to eat a balanced diet altogether. I think if I had an office job where I could make breakfast and dinner at home, and prepare and pack my lunches and some snacks, it would have been much easier to make sure I got everything I needed nutrition-wise. Or it may just not have been for me.... who knows? If your body is screaming for chicken and fish, it's probably a sign that you need it.

I get where you're coming from, but the cravings argument is invalid. People crave cakes, doughnuts, soda, potato chips, ice cream, and hot dogs. None of these things are actually good for you, and many of them are outright toxic. Maybe vegan wasn't right for your body, but I also think knowing what to cook, how to cook it, what to snack on, etc., is pretty essential to being vegan. It's not difficult, but it requires deprogramming/reprogramming, and time to actually prepare the food unless you're making tons of money and can afford the specialty vegan items (which aren't much better for you than animal products, usually).

Steve Kemp - Edinburgh wrote:

Indeed.  I wonder how many people would be surprised to learn you can't shoot film if you're a vegan?

Steve
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http://stolen-souls.com/

Film has something to do with a comprehensive vegan ethic, but not all people are vegan for ethical reasons. Many are vegan for health purposes, and film has next to nothing to do with that.

David Lace wrote:
Join the conversation if you are a vegan, vegetarian or raw food model.
I'd love to find out how many "Veggie Models" are on MLM and hear your comments.

Thanks so much.

David Lace - http://DavidLace.Com


P.S.

I just posted a vegan/vegetarian model search notice in casting:

https://www.modelmayhem.com/casting/120 … arch_type=

Here's a link to our VEGETARIAN ANGELS Project:
http://davidlacestudios.com/model-search

What's preventing a model who just finished a rare steak from responding to the casting and saying she's a Vegan just to be included in a project? Can you tell a vegan by their outward appearance? Do they have some unique look that non-vegan/vegetarians don't have?

Lilith Marie wrote:

Film has something to do with a comprehensive vegan ethic, but not all people are vegan for ethical reasons. Many are vegan for health purposes, and film has next to nothing to do with that.

I decided to just draw a line at what I eat and to avoid other stuff if I can help it.  When you break down the variety of products we use in our daily lives, like tires or furniture or musical instruments, it's next to impossible to avoid actually using anything with an animal product.

And that's why I don't eat film.