Caroline Madison wrote: 'I'm not sure a photographer with a picture of a camera as his own avatar shoud be lecturing models on their avatars.'
+1
If you want to photograph a model, not sure only one single picture is relevant. You need to browse her portfolio just like I would look at a photographer's whole work. It makes sense.
Now all we need is a model doing a post in the photography forum on how they will not do a shoot with anyone photographer with a camera for a aviator.
I double dare any model too do that.
Actually, if I saw the OP with his camera for an aviator, I'd be laughing my head off. Sorry, couldn't resist
but apparently he forgot to give MM the option to search for tan skin...it must be hard just trolling the browse category based on ONE picture for a model...
That's like ripping a page out of a book and then expecting you'll read it and you'll get the whole story
Rachel-Elise
Posts: 1,302
Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv, Israel
EMILY C wrote: As an aside, a model could have a portfolio full of in-color shots, and still have none of those accurately represent her "true" skin color due to lighting, make-up, post work, etc.
Just one look at my portfolio proves this. I have at least three "different" hair colors in my port--all courtesy of different types of lighting!
Kent Art Photography wrote: I'm not sure a photographer with a picture of a camera as his own avatar shoud be lecturing models on their avatars.
An avatar is a shop window, it has to grab the viewer's attention and encourage the viewer to click through to the portfolio. An avatar which shows skin colour might not be an attention grabber.
The OP wasn't asking for an UNSOLICITED CRITIQUE of his profile/avatar.
LeighN wrote: --snip--
but apparently he forgot to give MM the option to search for tan skin...it must be hard just trolling the browse category based on ONE picture for a model...
--snip--
MM Browse:
Model...
Skin color:
Any
Brown
Olive
Other
Tanned <----
White
... who should use an excellent model shot as their profile's main image (avatar) because it allows the MODEL to see the caliber of the photographer without viewing the whole portfolio. Thanks.
hint, hint ...
Photographer
Jim McSmith
Posts: 399
Aldershot, England, United Kingdom
212...I can't argue with that lol I didn't even know that was an option...then again I never search for llamas.
Regardless just looking at the avi is silly...and then coming here and telling llamas what avi is convenient for him is insulting when his avi isn't even a picture that would sell his photography in the least bit..
Kent Art Photography wrote: I'm not sure a photographer with a picture of a camera as his own avatar shoud be lecturing models on their avatars.
An avatar is a shop window, it has to grab the viewer's attention and encourage the viewer to click through to the portfolio. An avatar which shows skin colour might not be an attention grabber.
Jim McSmith wrote: Many photographers don't shoot black and white. When searching profiles I look for tanned models but if the avatar is in b/w I then need to view the whole portfolio which wastes time and slows down the search process.
Models tend to be inconsiderate like that. I agree they shouldn't use the best shot they have as their avi. They should choose the one that makes your model selection easier.
LeighN wrote: 212...I can't argue with that lol I didn't even know that was an option...then again I never search for models.
Regardless just looking at the avi is silly...and then coming here and telling models what avi is convenient for him is insulting when his avi isn't even a picture that would sell his photography in the least bit..
That's a bit harsh don't you think?
Surely there are a few models on here looking for updated photo's of their camera.
LeighN wrote: 212...I can't argue with that lol I didn't even know that was an option...then again I never search for models.
Regardless just looking at the avi is silly...and then coming here and telling models what avi is convenient for him is insulting when his avi isn't even a picture that would sell his photography in the least bit..
Lots of "hidden" features that not everyone has found. I wonder how many models actually make seasonal adjustments to the "tanned" setting? I know a few who write it into their profile. Same goes for "hair color" - those that change often need to alert people their current color.
Totally agree with you on selection by an avatar is silly. The total portfolio including the profile words are important in selecting someone to work with here.
intense_puppy
Posts: 831
Brighton, England, United Kingdom
Jim McSmith wrote: Just a quick message to models to say they should use a colour shot on their profile main image because it allows the photographer to see the skin colour without viewing the whole portfolio. Thanks.
Jim McSmith
Posts: 515
Aldershot, England, United Kingdom
Thanks for reviving this thread. I now see a lot more models using a colour avatar instead of monochrome and this is aiding me no end in my search for tanned models. Thanks to those who made the effort to change.
Jim McSmith wrote: Thanks for reviving this thread. I now see a lot more models using a colour avatar instead of monochrome and this is aiding me no end in my search for tanned models. Thanks to those who made the effort to change.
lol I'm sure it has lmao
My suggestion to you is find a better avi picture considering I only now work with photogs that have a good color photo of their work as their avi...I decided your method MUST be best...
Jim McSmith
Posts: 515
Aldershot, England, United Kingdom
LeighN wrote:
lol I'm sure it has lmao
My suggestion to you is find a better avi picture considering I only now work with photogs that have a good color photo of their work as their avi...I decided your method MUST be best...
Glad you've seen the light and using my method. However, when I'm paying then I set the terms, so you see, there really isn't a need for me to change my avatar.
Jim McSmith wrote: Just a quick message to llamas to say they should use a colour shot on their profile main image because it allows the photographer to see the skin colour without viewing the whole portfolio. Thanks.
This is racist against pale people and Eastern Europeans
Glad you've seen the light and using my method. However, when I'm paying then I set the terms, so you see, there really isn't a need for me to change my avatar.
LET THE MAN HAVE A CAMERA IN HIS AVI THEN...if he thinks thats the best move then so be it.
however, I personally would never choose to view more photos of someone with a weird avi like that.
Glad you've seen the light and using my method. However, when I'm paying then I set the terms, so you see, there really isn't a need for me to change my avatar.
Apparently we don't see the light because we aren't tan enough ...tread carefully about criticizing pale people -vampires are out there somewhere
Adrian Carmody
Posts: 149
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Dear Models,
Please continue to use the image that best defines your style, and your personal taste when setting your avatar. It helps give us an instant feel of what images you are drawn to. Understand that we will also look at other shots in your portfolio before making a decision
Kent Art Photography wrote: I'm not sure a photographer with a picture of a camera as his own avatar shoud be lecturing models on their avatars.
An avatar is a shop window, it has to grab the viewer's attention and encourage the viewer to click through to the portfolio. An avatar which shows skin colour might not be an attention grabber.
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