Forums > Critique > Models: would I shoot with you this year?

Photographer

James Andrew Imagery

Posts: 6713

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

I'll tell you why I would or wouldn't.

It could be a look or profile thing, or both.  Experience, gut feeling, whatever.  smile

No drama or hurt feelings. I'll be honest, but I won't be unnecessarily mean. Just tell it like it is.

Disclaimer: I'm presuming by participating in this thread that you actually would want to work with me. Otherwise, why would you care what I think?  lol  smile

Female models only please!

Feb 10 14 03:13 pm Link

Model

Meghan Congdon

Posts: 706

Austin, Texas, US

All right, give it to me straight. tongue

Feb 10 14 03:21 pm Link

Photographer

James Andrew Imagery

Posts: 6713

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Meghan Devlin wrote:
All right, give it to me straight. tongue

Your portfolio has expanded a bit over time.  Good for you  smile

Yes, I would absolutely photograph you Meghan.  You're lovely, and I'm sure there would be something we'd both like to do.

I remember you from a while back.  My perspective on you remains the same.

Keep up the lovely work.

Feb 10 14 03:25 pm Link

Model

Vitoria Marques Chan

Posts: 4

Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China

Would like to know! smile

Feb 10 14 03:28 pm Link

Photographer

James Andrew Imagery

Posts: 6713

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Vitoria Satan wrote:
Would like to know! smile

Hi Vitoria..

You have a very interesting and unique look.  My answer is yes, most certainly. It might be difficult to decide exactly what to shoot with you, but I'm sure that could be solved in short order. 

I do like your unique look.  I think you're going to be doing a lot with that.

Feb 10 14 03:31 pm Link

Model

Jupiter Red

Posts: 521

New York, New York, US

'Lemme knoww ^.^

Feb 10 14 03:33 pm Link

Photographer

James Andrew Imagery

Posts: 6713

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Jupiter Red  wrote:
'Lemme knoww ^.^

You, young lady, are an enigma.

Your look is wonderful.

Your portfolio text seems to lean a bit on the side of scaring people away.  Don't take any of this personally, I'm just a random internet jerk.  But you seem to think that trade means 'gimme stuff' (i.e. I will trade if you get me something on my list, or feed me, pay for transportation).  That's not trade.  smile

Then, on the other hand, I followed your casting link where you spell out terms for what seems to be a more reasonable 'let's trade and we'll do stuff each other wants'.

So, it's hard to say which is the real you. 

IF you were willing to do what I call honest, real trade (i.e. you expect nothing other than retouched images) then yes, I would of course photograph you.  You're lovely, and you look quite versatile to me.

Thanks for asking.  smile

Feb 10 14 03:39 pm Link

Model

D A N I

Posts: 4627

Little Rock, Arkansas, US

I'd like to know

Feb 10 14 03:47 pm Link

Photographer

James Andrew Imagery

Posts: 6713

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Danielle Reid wrote:
I'd like to know

Hi Danielle..

You have an interesting look, certainly very different with the choice of hair colour.  It doesn't quite work for me, so I'd politely decline.  But I'm quite certain there would be a lineup of considerable length to take my place.  I'm guessing you have no trouble getting work.  smile

Feb 10 14 03:51 pm Link

Photographer

James Andrew Imagery

Posts: 6713

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

bump before bed!

Feb 10 14 07:14 pm Link

Model

W I L L O W

Posts: 344

Portland, Oregon, US

Would you??

Feb 10 14 08:46 pm Link

Model

Kristen Heitzmann

Posts: 29

Nelson, British Columbia, Canada

Would you like to shoot with me?

Feb 10 14 09:58 pm Link

Model

Eric Slodysko

Posts: 50

COAL TOWNSHIP, Pennsylvania, US

Oh, what the heck! Lay it on me.

Feb 10 14 10:20 pm Link

Model

Celine Sophia

Posts: 503

Santa Barbara, California, US

me?

Feb 10 14 10:32 pm Link

Model

Ceci L

Posts: 235

Villena, Valencia, Spain

Would?

Feb 11 14 10:33 am Link

Model

May_Bee

Posts: 226

Basel, Basel-Town, Switzerland

smile

Feb 11 14 10:56 am Link

Photographer

James Andrew Imagery

Posts: 6713

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

W I L L O W wrote:
Would you??

Hi Willow..

Absolutely yes.  I think we could do some great things together.  I like your look!  smile

Feb 11 14 11:47 am Link

Photographer

James Andrew Imagery

Posts: 6713

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Krissy Topaz wrote:
Would you like to shoot with me?

Not quite seeing the experience level that I'd want to see before making a call on that.  Maybe after you got about dozen or so shoots behind you, I'd be in a better position to answer.  smile

Feb 11 14 11:52 am Link

Photographer

James Andrew Imagery

Posts: 6713

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Eric Slodysko wrote:
Oh, what the heck! Lay it on me.

You'd have to get the electrolysis and sex change before i could make a call on that.

Feb 11 14 11:52 am Link

Photographer

James Andrew Imagery

Posts: 6713

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Celine Sophia wrote:
me?

You have a bit of a girl next door thing going on.  It's nice!  Not quite what I typically shoot, so I would lean more towards a no.  But that's more of a me thing than a you thing.  smile

Feb 11 14 02:21 pm Link

Model

Meghan Noelle

Posts: 115

Houston, Texas, US

what about me?

I absolutely love your box of bunnies btw.

Feb 11 14 03:30 pm Link

Model

Koryn

Posts: 39496

Boston, Massachusetts, US

I would guess not, as many of your models appear to be quite leggy - but, I find your work lovely to look at, and I have recently been updating my own portfolio, so sure, critique me. I feel like I need general feedback anyway. Thanks.

Feb 11 14 03:51 pm Link

Photographer

James Andrew Imagery

Posts: 6713

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Ceci L wrote:
Would?

Yes, certainly.  I think you are completely capable of giving the kind of look that I'd want for my shooting style.  No problems at all.  You have some nice things going on in your port.  smile

Feb 11 14 06:53 pm Link

Photographer

James Andrew Imagery

Posts: 6713

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

May_Bee wrote:
smile

You've got a classic look and impressive stats…very tall, etc. 

But there's something that's not quite there for me.  Can't put my finger on it, but I'd want to see some more of your work I think.  Perhaps I'm looking for something with a bit more edge, or something that shows me that is in you.

Hard to explain!

Feb 11 14 06:57 pm Link

Photographer

James Andrew Imagery

Posts: 6713

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Meghan Noelle wrote:
what about me?

I absolutely love your box of bunnies btw.

Thanks! 

Your look falls somewhat outside of my 'typical', I guess you could say.  I don't mind going outside of that from time to time, but I'd have to be wanting something specific outside my norm, like pinup etc.

So for what I normally do, I think I probably would have to decline.

Feb 11 14 07:00 pm Link

Photographer

James Andrew Imagery

Posts: 6713

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Koryn wrote:
I would guess not, as many of your models appear to be quite leggy - but, I find your work lovely to look at, and I have recently been updating my own portfolio, so sure, critique me. I feel like I need general feedback anyway. Thanks.

Height isn't really an issue at all for me, provided that there's something great going on to balance it out.  You have a nice look, but you also have what would (for me) be distracting ink going on. 

Ink is something I prefer to not have to work around.  When it's right 'up there' around the face, that just makes it all the harder to do.  So it would be a pass for me just on that point, but you check most of the other boxes just fine  smile

Feb 11 14 07:02 pm Link

Model

dead and goneeeeeeeeee

Posts: 161

Aniak, Alaska, US

Lay it on me!

Feb 11 14 08:42 pm Link

Model

Angie Marie

Posts: 129

Portland, Oregon, US

I'm interested :-)

Feb 12 14 01:59 am Link

Model

HEATHER 19

Posts: 1156

Boston, Massachusetts, US

like to know

Feb 12 14 03:34 am Link

Model

Ida Saint-Luc

Posts: 449

San Francisco, California, US

Curious smile

Feb 12 14 04:40 am Link

Model

Ceci L

Posts: 235

Villena, Valencia, Spain

James Ogilvie wrote:

Yes, certainly.  I think you are completely capable of giving the kind of look that I'd want for my shooting style.  No problems at all.  You have some nice things going on in your port.  smile

Thank you^^ smile

Feb 12 14 08:58 am Link

Photographer

James Andrew Imagery

Posts: 6713

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

toribach wrote:
Lay it on me!

Latex work might be fun.  smile

Feb 12 14 02:09 pm Link

Photographer

James Andrew Imagery

Posts: 6713

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Angie Marie wrote:
I'm interested :-)

I'm a little on the fence, leaning towards mostly probably not.  Just not feeling that click, I guess.  smile

Feb 12 14 04:20 pm Link

Photographer

James Andrew Imagery

Posts: 6713

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

HEATHER 19 wrote:
like to know

I like your look, but your profile shuts the door on trade pretty much.

So I'd have to pass you by.

Feb 12 14 04:22 pm Link

Photographer

James Andrew Imagery

Posts: 6713

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Ida Saint-Luc wrote:
Curious smile

Definitely yes.

Your portfolio text makes you sound like a fun, approachable, collaborative soul.  I like that a lot.  You're lovely, and have a varied and vast collection of work that most anyone would be able to love at least part of.

Feb 12 14 04:24 pm Link

Model

Shay_Danielle

Posts: 48

Lansdale, Pennsylvania, US

Im inexperienced , but I want to learn!

Feb 12 14 05:41 pm Link

Photographer

James Andrew Imagery

Posts: 6713

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Shay_Danielle  wrote:
Im inexperienced , but I want to learn!

Make a goal for yourself to do something about that regularly.  Trade shoots - maybe one a month as a rule, or whatever you can work out.  Shooting lots is the best way to learn, get the experience you need and network.  Things only get better from there as long as you keep upping your game and learning along the way.

good luck!  smile

Feb 13 14 03:29 pm Link

Model

MatureModelMM

Posts: 2843

Detroit, Michigan, US

I'd like to know, and I do visit Toronto on vacation.

Feb 13 14 05:07 pm Link

Photographer

James Andrew Imagery

Posts: 6713

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

MatureModelMM wrote:
I'd like to know, and I do visit Toronto on vacation.

I don't really shoot anything where I think your particular look would fit - sorry.

Feb 13 14 06:35 pm Link

Model

Nat has a username

Posts: 3590

Oakland, California, US

I'll play, any feedback you have I'd appreciate!

Feb 13 14 06:48 pm Link