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

Model

Rachel Maren

Posts: 1029

Durham, North Carolina, US

me? smile

Mar 12 14 11:32 am Link

Model

Katie Gradie

Posts: 99

Portland, Maine, US

I'm curious to know!

Mar 12 14 01:04 pm Link

Photographer

James Andrew Imagery

Posts: 6713

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Elizabeth Worth wrote:
I would be grateful to know. You have a wonderful portfolio.
Thank you!

I see some possibilities, but I don't think you've fleshed out all you can do just yet.  I'd like to see variety in your port that extends beyond simple costumes - if the costume is the star, then you can argue that anyone can wear it - and you don't want that.  smile

Based on what I am seeing right now, I would reluctantly pass knowing that I am probably missing out on something, but also remembering lessons of the past to trust my instincts that I should choose my models based on what I see in their books, not what my imagination thinks they could do.  smile

Mar 12 14 02:46 pm Link

Photographer

James Andrew Imagery

Posts: 6713

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

VenomousBombshell wrote:
Yes, I need it..refer to my other posts...but I am sure there is al  to to say..

Sorry, no I wouldn't.

I don't see a union of common goals and outcomes being possible between us, based on what I see in your portfolio.

Mar 12 14 02:48 pm Link

Photographer

James Andrew Imagery

Posts: 6713

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Eleanor R wrote:
I'd love to know if you would work with me. Thanks!

You sound like fun, and I like to have fun when I shoot.  That's pretty much mandatory for me.  It's not always possible, and some people I meet now and again aren't into fun, which is a pity.

I was surprised to see your photos, the rather generous amount of nether 'fur' (sorry, nether fur is my copyrighted cutie term for it) and yet then see an open ended suggestion than there was flexibility on changing that, for shoots.  That impresses me as my default understanding with most nude models is they do that because 'art' photographers insist an the au natural wild growth aesthetic.  That fact that you're even hinting that you'd be willing to change this for a shoot is something.

So, yes, I'd give you a spin pending successful negotiation on concept and all that.

Mar 12 14 02:53 pm Link

Photographer

James Andrew Imagery

Posts: 6713

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Rachel Maren wrote:
me? smile

Strong maybe.  I'd have something specific in mind for you that might cross what I perceive as your line of comfort.  Probably just barely cross, but cross.

It's a little hard to describe, I won't try nor do I want to blast this idea 'out there'.  But if the time ever came, I'd fly it by you and see if you'd be willing to give it a spin.

Mar 12 14 02:58 pm Link

Photographer

James Andrew Imagery

Posts: 6713

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Katie Gradie wrote:
I'm curious to know!

Probably not.

Some photographers would be shocked to hear me say it, turning down a model with your look, but when I see a model who does nudes as you do, with such a wonderful body as you have, the face has to match the emotion of the moment.

And I don't feel as though you use your face to express the emotion that the frame is trying to create.  Your expression is fairly consistent regardless of the setting, and I could see myself trying to pull emotion from you and being frustrated.

I could be completely wrong - you could be a veritable emotion machine and have chosen to display the images in your portfolio because you like a fairly low key expression, but I can only go by what I see.

There are some occasions where the expression you are showing is perfect, but in the context of an entire body of work it seems as though you're on autopilot with expressions and conveying an emotional tone.

Mar 12 14 03:05 pm Link

Model

Elizabeth Worth

Posts: 58

Denver, Colorado, US

James Ogilvie wrote:

I see some possibilities, but I don't think you've fleshed out all you can do just yet.  I'd like to see variety in your port that extends beyond simple costumes - if the costume is the star, then you can argue that anyone can wear it - and you don't want that.  smile

Based on what I am seeing right now, I would reluctantly pass knowing that I am probably missing out on something, but also remembering lessons of the past to trust my instincts that I should choose my models based on what I see in their books, not what my imagination thinks they could do.  smile

Thank you so much for you kind feedback!
I do agree with a lot of what you say and am determined to flesh out my port with more variety.

Mar 12 14 04:04 pm Link

Photographer

James Andrew Imagery

Posts: 6713

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Elizabeth Worth wrote:

Thank you so much for you kind feedback!
I do agree with a lot of what you say and am determined to flesh out my port with more variety.

Super! Keep at it.  wink

Mar 12 14 05:06 pm Link

Photographer

James Andrew Imagery

Posts: 6713

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Stuck inside this weekend: flu, retouching backlog.

So bumping this to give me a distraction for the weekend.  smile

Apr 12 14 06:39 am Link

Model

AnnAdB

Posts: 202

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands

Bring it on then!

Apr 12 14 11:04 am Link

Photographer

James Andrew Imagery

Posts: 6713

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

AnnemiekdenB wrote:
Bring it on then!

Hah!

Are you kidding?

Absolutely YES!  You're awesome  smile

Apr 12 14 11:15 am Link

Model

90s sub pop records

Posts: 609

Livermore, California, US

Doubt it.

Apr 12 14 11:18 am Link

Photographer

James Andrew Imagery

Posts: 6713

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Call Me Caitlin wrote:
Doubt it.

Let go of that shyt  smile

I think you have a wonderful exotic look to you.  You've got a nice figure, and I think we could do something fabulous together if we were both on top of our game. 

So there  tongue

Apr 12 14 11:25 am Link

Model

n a t a l i e

Posts: 165

Flagstaff, Arizona, US

I'll give it a go.(:

Apr 12 14 11:40 am Link

Photographer

James Andrew Imagery

Posts: 6713

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

n a t a l i e  wrote:
I'll give it a go.(:

For now, probably not.  Maybe after your work has grown.  smile

Apr 12 14 12:56 pm Link

Model

MickCetera

Posts: 276

Chicago, Illinois, US

Great portfolio James, I'd love to hear your opinion on mine :-)

Apr 12 14 07:25 pm Link

Model

Chelsea Kithcart

Posts: 127

Durham, North Carolina, US

smile   Me?

Apr 12 14 07:33 pm Link

Model

AnnAdB

Posts: 202

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands

James Ogilvie wrote:

Hah!

Are you kidding?

Absolutely YES!  You're awesome  smile

Whoohoo! Cool to hear! Thanks!

Apr 12 14 10:44 pm Link

Photographer

James Andrew Imagery

Posts: 6713

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Chelsea Kithcart wrote:
smile   Me?

Yes, I certainly would.  smile

Apr 13 14 05:29 am Link

Model

J O A N N E

Posts: 2362

Derby, England, United Kingdom

what about me?

Apr 13 14 05:50 am Link

Photographer

James Andrew Imagery

Posts: 6713

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Just Danielle wrote:
what about me?

You're quite the chameleon.  I'm thinking most likely yes - but nailing down exactly what to do would be an interesting thought process to go through.

Apr 13 14 06:02 am Link

Model

J O A N N E

Posts: 2362

Derby, England, United Kingdom

James Ogilvie wrote:

You're quite the chameleon.  I'm thinking most likely yes - but nailing down exactly what to do would be an interesting thought process to go through.

never been called a chameleon before but I like that!!
Thankyou for your time smile xx

Apr 13 14 06:51 am Link

Model

Tel Felicia

Posts: 7

London, England, United Kingdom

Me maybe?

Thanks!
Tel

Edit: gosh, I hope it's not really presumptuous of me to post with so few photos - I'm still learning!

Apr 13 14 07:20 am Link

Photographer

James Andrew Imagery

Posts: 6713

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Tel Felicia wrote:
Me maybe?

Thanks!
Tel

Edit: gosh, I hope it's not really presumptuous of me to post with so few photos - I'm still learning!

Not a lot of work to judge your skills from, so at this point I would say no.

Apr 13 14 07:38 am Link