Most of my experiences with photographers have been very positive. They are ready and set for the shoot at the meet-up time. My question to you all, is have you ever had a photographer/model who is terrible at time management?
Last weekend, I had a night shoot to start at 6. When we got there, the photographer told me he was across the street selecting outfits at the mall. Fine, although he said he would have the outfits ready for the shoot. We ended up spending 45 minutes in the mall picking out dresses. (I did have my own dresses I could use, but the photographer wanted to pick out additional ones and return them later) By the time we got back to the location, it was 7:30. It was okay when we first started shooting, but really since I was told the shoot would be 2 hours, I didn't expect to finish at 9:45, but rather 8pm. Towards the end and my second outfit, I thought my toes would freeze off as they were going numb and it was about 45 degrees out. At that point I insisted we wrap up the shoot as I was visibly uncomfortable. I'm pretty sure he would have shot all night if I didn't say I needed to leave. I had already been there nearly 4 hours.
Ok, so I gave him the benefit of the doubt since it was a cold night. I had a bridal shoot today and figured it would be okay since I had my own clothing and were shooting inside....wrong! He wanted to meet at Starbucks first for some reason, rather than the location of the shoot which was around the corner. Since there ended up not being any parking, we insisted we meet directly at the shoot location. When we got to the first location....he spent an hour on two poses. He wanted to get some shots inside the church, but since there was a wedding going on and the fact that he spent over an hour on one or two poses, we ended up getting kicked out. We were there nearly 2 hours and only did two poses!
So we went to the second location, it wasn't nearly as nice, but we got a few more shots within the next hour. I told him the night before that I had obligations after a certain time and we still barely got enough poses within a 3 hour time frame, which should have been plenty. I swear, 50-75% of the time he was adjusting and messing with his equipment and I had no clue when he was actually taking photos, which seemed to be maybe 25% of the time. Needless to say, I've decided this will be our last shoot together. A 3 hour time frame should allow for plenty of shots, but not with this photographer. My time is valuable and when we set a time frame, I'm not prepared to spend hours or all day for a few photos.
I understand sometimes things happen, but really I think both model and photographer need to stick to the time frame as much as possible and value one another's time. If you're going to take over an hour to adjust your equipment, arrive at the location ahead of time!
vbabe wrote: Most of my experiences with photographers have been very positive. They are ready and set for the shoot at the meet-up time. My question to you all, is have you ever had a photographer/model who is terrible at time management?
A few years ago, I got a chance to work on a trade basis with a photographer who I admire (and continue to admire) so much.
We ended up driving around for *three hours* trying to find the perfect spot, and finally ended up in a junk yard.
She shot about 30 frames, then said she was done.
I got one shot back. She said she really didn't end up liking any of them.
Too bad. I felt both our time was wasted.
It's possible she didn't really like my look and felt she was wasting her time. I don't really know. I felt it wasn't important to her. It disappointed me, but didn't set me back. The experience didn't make me want to try again as a paying client, though.
Were you being paid? If this was a TF shoot you should have said something to the photographer about the time limit you both agreed on prior. If a photographer is unsure of their equipment they should offer compensation to the model since there is no sure outcome of quality images.
I know what you mean. I remember one instance when the shoot seemed to last forever and I only got a few shots back. He wanted to meet up again for a second shoot and I respectfully declined.
Lynn Elizabeth wrote: Were you being paid? If this was a TF shoot you should have said something to the photographer about the time limit you both agreed on prior. If a photographer is unsure of their equipment they should offer compensation to the model since there is no sure outcome of quality images.
Nope, this was definitely TF. I left at the time I needed to leave by, but I did need to stop the shoot and say I really needed to leave just like I had last weekend.
BodyartBabes wrote: Art happens. And sometimes it doesnt. You cant force creativity or inspiration. Some shoots are better than others.
*shrug* And that's fine, I guess, if it's for art. To me, trade is still work. We all have certain expectations -- that are hopefully communicated and agreed upon before shooting. Nobody likes having their time wasted. To me, that meant driving around for three hours for one picture that I couldn't even use in my portfolio.
I can only hope she treats her client shoots differently.
I've spent six hours on shoots that are amazing, 2/3 of that time just doing prep-work. It's not the time, but it is how the time is spent and the results that matter.
*shrug* And that's fine. I can only hope she treats her client shoots differently.
Agree. Driving around for 3 hours seems pretty inconsiderate unless they are the one's driving and paying gas, but even then I still think it's disrespectful of the model's time.
BodyartBabes wrote: Art happens. And sometimes it doesnt. You cant force creativity or inspiration. Some shoots are better than others.
Thats BS .
If I went as far as to contact and then have the model in the car with me , then I had better not be jerking off & wasting time if I don't have a clue as to what the fuck I'm shooting .
It is a BS Beginner EXCUSE.
Use that one when you are alone and trying something new out or dont have to require someone else's time and efforts.
THINK , PLAN , CONCEPTUALISE , then EXECUTE .
You had enough foresight to book the model.
this "sometimes it happens sometimes it doesn't" bs is just that , a Inconsiderate , Self centered , I DON'T have a CLUE to What I am DOING , EXCUSE . for not being a professional , because , regardless of commercial or none commercial gain , you have just BOOKED a Person's TIME .
No One's Time is WORTHLESS . .
Thinking as you are suggesting is just that a waste of time .
And yes I get Amazing Shots every time . I plan things out in everything I create with other people .
If you have a team or it is just you and the Model , it is NEVER JUST YOU .
Thats BS .
If I went as far as to contact and then have the model in the car with me , then I had better not be jerking off & wasting time if I don't have a clue as to what the fuck I'm shooting .
It is a BS Beginner EXCUSE.
Use that one when you are alone and trying something new out or dont have to require someone else's time and efforts.
THINK , PLAN , CONCEPTUALISE , then EXECUTE .
You had enough foresight to book the model.
this "sometimes it happens sometimes it doesn't" bs is just that , a Inconsiderate , Self centered , I DON'T have a CLUE to What I am DOING , EXCUSE . for not being a professional , because , regardless of commercial or none commercial gain , you have just BOOKED a Person's TIME .
No One's Time is WORTHLESS . .
Thinking as you are suggesting is just that a waste of time .
And yes I get Amazing Shots every time . I plan things out in everything I create with other people .
If you have a team or it is just you and the Model , it is NEVER JUST YOU .
Thats BS .
If I went as far as to contact and then have the model in the car with me , then I had better not be jerking off & wasting time if I don't have a clue as to what the fuck I'm shooting .
It is a BS Beginner EXCUSE.
Use that one when you are alone and trying something new out or dont have to require someone else's time and efforts.
THINK , PLAN , CONCEPTUALISE , then EXECUTE .
You had enough foresight to book the model.
this "sometimes it happens sometimes it doesn't" bs is just that , a Inconsiderate , Self centered , I DON'T have a CLUE to What I am DOING , EXCUSE . for not being a professional , because , regardless of commercial or none commercial gain , you have just BOOKED a Person's TIME .
No One's Time is WORTHLESS . .
Thinking as you are suggesting is just that a waste of time .
And yes I get Amazing Shots every time . I plan things out in everything I create with other people .
If you have a team or it is just you and the Model , it is NEVER JUST YOU .
Darren Brade
Posts: 1,563
London, England, United Kingdom
Its a difficult one. You just have to be very clear beforehand what time you have to leave and then remind the photographer when you arrive. Remind then during the shoot and leave as agreed. As long as this is all discussed before you arrive then its not your problem. Sometimes though, things are not always under control. I can tell quite a few stories about models turning up late, the longest wait was 7 hours.
Darren Brade wrote: Its a difficult one. You just have to be very clear beforehand what time you have to leave and then remind the photographer when you arrive. Remind then during the shoot and leave as agreed. As long as this is all discussed before you arrive then its not your problem. Sometimes though, things are not always under control. I can tell quite a few stories about models turning up late, the longest wait was 7 hours.
No it isnt .
BS
Know what you are doing , how long it will take you and then go do it.
Are you a 1st grader that needs to be reminded or when to eat , when to go to the bathroom ? Cell phones and watches have CLOCKS , cell phone clocks and most watches have TIMERS / ALARMS .
THINK , PLAN , CONCEPTUALISE , then EXECUTE .
I have this concept I want to create with You Ms. Model. I have the location in my mind , it will take me 2-3 hours to shoot , etc , if she shows up late , Oh well it is your choice to cancel or continue and adjust . otherwise , stop complaining.
Too many flakes too many times ?
Then Question the SOURCE where are you finding them .
Once is once too many , If you get nothing but flakes from that source then guess what ? MOVE ON .
I mean 7 hours really ? That isn't being late that is being incompetent & not worth the time. That person isnt being respectful of a person's time , I wouldnt deal with them .
Organise yourself and the work you do .
Sounds like he did not have respect for your time...I mean if you guys were friends just bumming around trying to be creative that would be one thing but it sounds like he just expected you to give him hours of your time while he fuddled around...
BodyartBabes
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US
BodyartBabes wrote: Art happens. And sometimes it doesnt. You cant force creativity or inspiration. Some shoots are better than others.
Escalante wrote: Thats BS .
If I went as far as to contact and then have the model in the car with me , then I had better not be jerking off & wasting time if I don't have a clue as to what the fuck I'm shooting .
It is a BS Beginner EXCUSE.
Use that one when you are alone and trying something new out or dont have to require someone else's time and efforts.
THINK , PLAN , CONCEPTUALISE , then EXECUTE .
You had enough foresight to book the model.
this "sometimes it happens sometimes it doesn't" bs is just that , a Inconsiderate , Self centered , I DON'T have a CLUE to What I am DOING , EXCUSE . for not being a professional , because , regardless of commercial or none commercial gain , you have just BOOKED a Person's TIME .
No One's Time is WORTHLESS . .
Thinking as you are suggesting is just that a waste of time .
And yes I get Amazing Shots every time . I plan things out in everything I create with other people .
If you have a team or it is just you and the Model , it is NEVER JUST YOU .
I have to call complete and total BULLSHIT on your response. Sorry.
No one. And I mean NO ONE gets it 'right' every time. You may get technically good images, you may get properly composed images, but they may not be anywhere near art, inspiring or creatively what you had hoped for. Sorry. That is the reality.
And that is what the OP said the photographer felt. Nothing was "awesome" for her, but maybe the images were still "awesome" by another standard.
If you believe you do it every time, you've got an ego problem. Pure and simple.
I've been in "artists" studios and have seen their light tables covered with contact sheets where all 12 images were X-ed out or scribbled over. (I used to interview artists a long time ago). NO ONE makes art every time. NO ONE.
I never said anyone's time was worthless, nor did the photographer in the OP. She just couldn't find the right match, and didn't like the results. You are putting your own insecurities and ego issues into a discussion that doesn't warrant them. and, most importantly, you are putting words and thoughts in other people's mouths that they didn't say.
I have had models with me and we've driven around looking for a location and couldn't find one. Maybe our first choice had people in it for some reason (no one ever goes there, except today). Maybe our first and second choices were under water due to heavy rains. Maybe our first 10 choices were not right for the weather. Whatever. In one case, the location was GONE. Two weeks before it was a lovely old brick building, today it was a vacant lot without a hint of what had been there.
We are very disappointed some times. Some timse we did a quick shoot just to not waste the day, other times we just chalked it up and said "next time." WE KNOW art happens, and it has to have the right feeling and then it flows, without all that heavy conceptualizing and agony. I am not a tortured artist, and I don't work with those who are. I am a light, breezy, spontaneous shooter, I adapt to the moment, the model and the stuff at hand. *BUT* SOMETIMES IT JUST DOESN"T WORK!!!
I like dark and edgy, hard contrasts of light/shadow, hard/soft, pain/pleasure, but at the same time, I shoot baby pictures and gourmet food.
I can make very good food images, but I dare say any of them are art. (Well, a few have been passed around, used over and over, and may actually be art, but not my call.)
But to try to tell people who may be reading this that they are failures or unprofessional, or worthless because they have a bad shoot, where things just don't come together is simply your ego blowing smoke like Mt St. Helen.
Don't put words in peoples mouths either. That is very, very disrespectful and is nothing short of trolling and flame bait.
FWIW I have hundreds of ideas I want to do, all of them needing different models, different times of year, different locations, etc. I'd say check my castings, but all of them expired on 12-21-12 I am very, very flexible. But I will never claim to make art every time I click a shutter. Nor will I claim to love every photoshoot no matter how well planned and executed. Some of the shoots I hated most were the most planned, and went off without a hitch. Why? Nothing "interesting" happened.
BodyartBabes wrote: I have to call complete and total BULLSHIT on your response. Sorry.
No one. And I mean NO ONE gets it 'right' every time. You may get technically good images, you may get properly composed images, but they may not be anywhere near art, inspiring or creatively what you had hoped for. Sorry. That is the reality.
And that is what the OP said the photographer felt. Nothing was "awesome" for her, but maybe the images were still "awesome" by another standard.
If you believe you do it every time, you've got an ego problem. Pure and simple.
I've been in "artists" studios and have seen their light tables covered with contact sheets where all 12 images were X-ed out or scribbled over. (I used to interview artists a long time ago). NO ONE makes art every time. NO ONE.
I never said anyone's time was worthless, nor did the photographer in the OP. She just couldn't find the right match, and didn't like the results. You are putting your own insecurities and ego issues into a discussion that doesn't warrant them. and, most importantly, you are putting words and thoughts in other people's mouths that they didn't say.
I have had models with me and we've driven around looking for a location and couldn't find one. Maybe our first choice had people in it for some reason (no one ever goes there, except today). Maybe our first and second choices were under water due to heavy rains. Maybe our first 10 choices were not right for the weather. Whatever. In one case, the location was GONE. Two weeks before it was a lovely old brick building, today it was a vacant lot without a hint of what had been there.
We are very disappointed some times. Some timse we did a quick shoot just to not waste the day, other times we just chalked it up and said "next time." WE KNOW art happens, and it has to have the right feeling and then it flows, without all that heavy conceptualizing and agony. I am not a tortured artist, and I don't work with those who are. I am a light, breezy, spontaneous shooter, I adapt to the moment, the model and the stuff at hand. *BUT* SOMETIMES IT JUST DOESN"T WORK!!!
I like dark and edgy, hard contrasts of light/shadow, hard/soft, pain/pleasure, but at the same time, I shoot baby pictures and gourmet food.
I can make very good food images, but I dare say any of them are art. (Well, a few have been passed around, used over and over, and may actually be art, but not my call.)
But to try to tell people who may be reading this that they are failures or unprofessional, or worthless because they have a bad shoot, where things just don't come together is simply your ego blowing smoke like Mt St. Helen.
Don't put words in peoples mouths either. That is very, very disrespectful and is nothing short of trolling and flame bait.
FWIW I have hundreds of ideas I want to do, all of them needing different models, different times of year, different locations, etc. I'd say check my castings, but all of them expired on 12-21-12 I am very, very flexible. But I will never claim to make art every time I click a shutter. Nor will I claim to love every photoshoot no matter how well planned and executed. Some of the shoots I hated most were the most planned, and went off without a hitch. Why? Nothing "interesting" happened.
So, I call bullshit. Loud and clear.
Your opinions may differ, but I stand by mine.
Scott
lol .. umm ok ... excuses ... Art art art , love how some people use that as a cover all excuse for BS.
Its ART so ......
p.s. I didnt care to even read your post , It wasn't ARTISTICLY Motivating Enough for me to ....
Sorry but I'm with Escalante on this one. All I heard from the OP was about photographers who were unprepared and seemed to be desperately seeking inspiration from wardrobe and locations in lieu of putting much forethought and effort into the shoot.
Images by MR
Posts: 6,031
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Har Marshal wrote: Sorry but I'm with Escalante on this one. All I heard from the OP was about photographers who were unprepared and seemed to be desperately seeking inspiration from wardrobe and locations in lieu of putting much forethought and effort into the shoot.
Darren Brade
Posts: 1,563
London, England, United Kingdom
Escalante wrote:
No it isnt .
BS
Know what you are doing , how long it will take you and then go do it.
Are you a 1st grader that needs to be reminded or when to eat , when to go to the bathroom ? Cell phones and watches have CLOCKS , cell phone clocks and most watches have TIMERS / ALARMS .
THINK , PLAN , CONCEPTUALISE , then EXECUTE .
I have this concept I want to create with You Ms. Model. I have the location in my mind , it will take me 2-3 hours to shoot , etc , if she shows up late , Oh well it is your choice to cancel or continue and adjust . otherwise , stop complaining.
Too many flakes too many times ?
Then Question the SOURCE where are you finding them .
Once is once too many , If you get nothing but flakes from that source then guess what ? MOVE ON .
I mean 7 hours really ? That isn't being late that is being incompetent & not worth the time. That person isnt being respectful of a person's time , I wouldnt deal with them .
Organise yourself and the work you do .
Complete and utter bullshit. Maybe you knew the specifics of what I was talking about? I didn't realise you were there at the shoot too?
Darren Brade wrote: Complete and utter bullshit. Maybe you knew the specifics of what I was talking about? I didn't realise you were there at the shoot too?
Yada yada yada ... but then again I'm not the one with nothing better to do then chase and wait for little girls playing at getting their pictures taken to wait more then 60 mins for them . Sorry but '7 hours late' isn't 'being tardy' , it is a 'reschedule IF you're Lucky"
Again , I do realise 'something' wasn't done correctly .
Darren Brade
Posts: 1,563
London, England, United Kingdom
Escalante wrote:
Yada yada yada ... but then again I'm not the one with nothing better to do then chase and wait for little girls playing at getting their pictures taken to wait more then 60 mins for them . Sorry but '7 hours late' isn't 'being tardy' , it is a 'reschedule IF you're Lucky"
Again , I do realise 'something' wasn't done correctly .
Pmsl, you really know it all don't you? some of us work in the real world and also as part of a team, you'll be pleased to know we were able to shoot other parts whilst waiting for the final model to turn up.
I'll pass your sentiments on to the creative director who organised the shoot, I'm sure they'll learn a lot from you.
It's just a sign of poor planning and execution. I always have a shot list, wardrobe selections, lighting plan, etc long before the shoot. Yes, things vary and evolve, but at the very least there is a goal and a plan to execute it.
I don't want to waste my own time any more than the model's.
Darren Brade wrote: Pmsl, you really know it all don't you? some of us work in the real world and also as part of a team, you'll be pleased to know we were able to shoot other parts whilst waiting for the final model to turn up.
That's cool.
I work in the "real world" too, with production teams, and if my agency heard back I was *7 hours* late for a shoot (or late for a call time, period) I probably wouldn't be booked again and they'd likely find another model to replace me for that shoot, too.
I've been called a few rare times on short notice from my agency because "the model didn't show up, can you make it???"
Every production team I've ever worked with doesn't, or can't, work around models for very long. That's why many clients/teams prefer to use agency models who are expected to be professional and show up on time. Embarrassingly, it doesn't always happen, often it's a new model. Teams might make some adjustments if they're able and kind, but they have schedules to follow. Waiting for 7 hours is unheard of. Agency could have a model to replace in under 1.
Darren Brade wrote: Pmsl, you really know it all don't you? some of us work in the real world and also as part of a team, you'll be pleased to know we were able to shoot other parts whilst waiting for the final llama to turn up.
I'll pass your sentiments on to the creative director who organised the shoot, I'm sure they'll learn a lot from you.
As a former Art director/Creative Director for Leo Burnett Advertising , I can still call it bullshit.
Too much money , too many people , to afford a unprofessional "final" llama 7 hours to show up.
Glad you shot the filler but regardless it was a waste.
Please pass that on to that CD also add that he should have been fired .
We have gotten a bit off topic here, but I have to agree with E as far as I can't imagine a photographer after a day shooting for a editorial telling the magazine "oh I had a bad day none of what we shot for you is useable". (I am staying out of the 7 hour wait thing, if everybody got what they needed from that shoot, who am I to judge)
Erlinda
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London, England, United Kingdom
Sounds like a newbie that wants to make buddy buddy and learn at the same time..... Some models that are also beginners (looking at your portfolio I would say you are) don't have a problem with this since they are learning as well.
It doesn't float your boat move on... Some photographers have weird ways of shooting and others stair at the clock like time is money and to them it is. You just have to see who you work well with and go from there.
Nothing you can really do about it.
I for one like to take my time when first starting to shoot... Talk to the model for 30 mins or so get her comfortable, have tea/coffee and cookies, be buddy buddy with them. LOL But once I get shooting I am pretty quick
Why because I am calling you out on your lack of planning ,foresight and training. "creating Art" yada yada ..
intense_puppy wrote: That's understatement of the day,
You Seriously think so , because I respect the time and efforts of the people involved in the shoot and want to make sure I deliver for the people I am working with as well as the Client Paying us , be it for "art" or Commercial .
It is called Getting the JOB DONE .
And If that means I have a Ego , then it's a good thing I have one .
My Clients are getting quality not bullshit reasons for going over budget , because I was too cheap to hire a Agency Professional , (agencies ALWAYS offer a Option , especially for bigger budget bookings) or wasn't observant enough to keep aware of the components required to accomplishing the job .
Artsy Fartsy bullshit excuses are just that , Excuses.
intense_puppy
Posts: 832
Brighton, England, United Kingdom
Escalante wrote: You Seriously think so , because I respect the time and efforts of the people involved in the shoot and want to make sure I deliver for the people I am working with as well as the Client Paying us , be it for "art" or Commercial .
It is called Getting the JOB DONE .
And If that means I have a Ego , then it's a good thing I have one .
My Clients are getting quality not bullshit reasons for going over budget , because I was too cheap to hire a Agency Professional , (agencies ALWAYS offer a Option , especially for bigger budget bookings) or wasn't observant enough to keep aware of the components required to accomplishing the job .
Artsy Fartsy bullshit excuses are just that , Excuses.
Dude, I totally agree with you on time management. I plan all my shoots out in excessive detail - locations (I usually do walkarounds of outdoor locations before everyone arrives), poses, lighting, the lot and I'm not even a pro photographer.
It doesn't inspire confidence in your team if you look like you're unsure of yourself. You're the director so even if you don't know what the fuck you're doing you better make it look like you do
Erlinda
Posts: 5,757
London, England, United Kingdom
Escalante wrote:
As a former Art director/Creative Director for Leo Burnett Advertising , I can still call it bullshit. Too much money , too many people , to afford a unprofessional "final" model 7 hours to show up.
Glad you shot the filler but regardless it was a waste.
Please pass that on to that CD also add that he should have been fired .
You don't seem to realize that most people on MM are here for creating "Art" The way a photographer goes about creating their masterpiece is not bullshit. If it works for them good. Just because it's not the way of how you do things or how people in this profession do things doesn't mean its wrong. Just saying
Thats BS .
If I went as far as to contact and then have the model in the car with me , then I had better not be jerking off & wasting time if I don't have a clue as to what the fuck I'm shooting .
It is a BS Beginner EXCUSE.
Use that one when you are alone and trying something new out or dont have to require someone else's time and efforts.
THINK , PLAN , CONCEPTUALISE , then EXECUTE .
You had enough foresight to book the model.
this "sometimes it happens sometimes it doesn't" bs is just that , a Inconsiderate , Self centered , I DON'T have a CLUE to What I am DOING , EXCUSE . for not being a professional , because , regardless of commercial or none commercial gain , you have just BOOKED a Person's TIME .
No One's Time is WORTHLESS . .
Thinking as you are suggesting is just that a waste of time .
And yes I get Amazing Shots every time . I plan things out in everything I create with other people .
If you have a team or it is just you and the Model , it is NEVER JUST YOU .
Stop holding back man, tell us how you really feel.
I'm the first to admit, I SUCK at managing time. I'm usually an hour behind on everything (shoot-wise). Of course the people who shoot with me know this and we don't play unless we have all day.
Har Marshal wrote: Sorry but I'm with Escalante on this one. All I heard from the OP was about photographers who were unprepared and seemed to be desperately seeking inspiration from wardrobe and locations in lieu of putting much forethought and effort into the shoot.
For the 'most' part, I've been lucky with models being on time and prepared for the shoot we had discussed previously.
The first MM model I shot was the exception. I was to meet her in downtown Nacogdoches, to take advantage of afternoon sun. We were going to shoot in and around some of the old buildings that had ornate brickwork and unique exterior features. She showed up WAY late and the sun had already set. Of course, I had NO lighting equipment with me. My bad.
As it turned out, we got some decent shots using my car headlights + her car headlights + her boyfriend/escort's motorcycle headlight. (the ONLY time I've been glad to have an escort present) I had to cut the shoot short because I had previous obligations that I had informed her of before we agreed to do the shoot.
I guess she was inconvenienced by me rushing her as she never said much about my work and never posted any of my shots in her port. Go figure.
BodyartBabes wrote: Art happens. And sometimes it doesnt. You cant force creativity or inspiration. Some shoots are better than others.
I have to call complete and total BULLSHIT on your response. Sorry.
No one. And I mean NO ONE gets it 'right' every time. You may get technically good images, you may get properly composed images, but they may not be anywhere near art, inspiring or creatively what you had hoped for. Sorry. That is the reality.
And that is what the OP said the photographer felt. Nothing was "awesome" for her, but maybe the images were still "awesome" by another standard.
If you believe you do it every time, you've got an ego problem. Pure and simple.
I've been in "artists" studios and have seen their light tables covered with contact sheets where all 12 images were X-ed out or scribbled over. (I used to interview artists a long time ago). NO ONE makes art every time. NO ONE.
I never said anyone's time was worthless, nor did the photographer in the OP. She just couldn't find the right match, and didn't like the results. You are putting your own insecurities and ego issues into a discussion that doesn't warrant them. and, most importantly, you are putting words and thoughts in other people's mouths that they didn't say.
I have had models with me and we've driven around looking for a location and couldn't find one. Maybe our first choice had people in it for some reason (no one ever goes there, except today). Maybe our first and second choices were under water due to heavy rains. Maybe our first 10 choices were not right for the weather. Whatever. In one case, the location was GONE. Two weeks before it was a lovely old brick building, today it was a vacant lot without a hint of what had been there.
We are very disappointed some times. Some timse we did a quick shoot just to not waste the day, other times we just chalked it up and said "next time." WE KNOW art happens, and it has to have the right feeling and then it flows, without all that heavy conceptualizing and agony. I am not a tortured artist, and I don't work with those who are. I am a light, breezy, spontaneous shooter, I adapt to the moment, the model and the stuff at hand. *BUT* SOMETIMES IT JUST DOESN"T WORK!!!
I like dark and edgy, hard contrasts of light/shadow, hard/soft, pain/pleasure, but at the same time, I shoot baby pictures and gourmet food.
I can make very good food images, but I dare say any of them are art. (Well, a few have been passed around, used over and over, and may actually be art, but not my call.)
But to try to tell people who may be reading this that they are failures or unprofessional, or worthless because they have a bad shoot, where things just don't come together is simply your ego blowing smoke like Mt St. Helen.
Don't put words in peoples mouths either. That is very, very disrespectful and is nothing short of trolling and flame bait.
FWIW I have hundreds of ideas I want to do, all of them needing different models, different times of year, different locations, etc. I'd say check my castings, but all of them expired on 12-21-12 I am very, very flexible. But I will never claim to make art every time I click a shutter. Nor will I claim to love every photoshoot no matter how well planned and executed. Some of the shoots I hated most were the most planned, and went off without a hitch. Why? Nothing "interesting" happened.
I guess folks have never heard of guy named Murphy. Though we may never hear about it, guys like Arny Freytag and Bruce Weber have met him more than a few times.
I am very, very flexible. But I will never claim to make art every time I click a shutter. Nor will I claim to love every photoshoot no matter how well planned and executed. Some of the shoots I hated most were the most planned, and went off without a hitch. Why? Nothing "interesting" happened.
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