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Model

Miss Kitty Marie

Posts: 89

Las Vegas, Nevada, US

I found this and had a good laugh so I thought I'd share.

http://www.sadanduseless.com/2014/06/aw … ng-models/

We all have our off days, but damn.  I'm pretty sure 4 or 5 of those girls weren't posing and must have just been popping a squat to go to the bathroom.  I can't think off any other explanation.

Jun 28 14 04:52 am Link

Photographer

Virtual Studio

Posts: 6725

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

My favourite is the model in what looks like an open sewer followed closely by model on a garbage pile. WTF were they thinking? Worse what were they thinking putting that up on the internet??

Jun 28 14 05:04 am Link

Model

Dea and the Beast

Posts: 4796

Saint Petersburg, Florida, US

That was hilarious. big_smile

Reminds me of my early days.

Jun 28 14 06:00 am Link

Photographer

Ken Warren Photography

Posts: 933

GLENMOORE, Pennsylvania, US

Most of them were horrible. :p

But the contortionist in the rainbow tights and pink stripper heels actually held my attention, and not in a "trying to figure out how many broken bones it took to get into some of those poses" way.

So maybe not uniformly awful. smile

Jun 28 14 06:19 am Link

Photographer

GER Photography

Posts: 8463

Imperial, California, US

I kinda like the shot in the underwater in the pool.

Jun 28 14 06:24 am Link

Photographer

Eros Fine Art Photo

Posts: 3097

Torrance, California, US

Part of the problem is the model doesn't know how to pose, but an even bigger problem is that the photographer doesn't have enough sense to recognize the pose looks bad and snaps the picture anyway.  Biggest problem however, is that neither seems to have an idea of what good photography is.

Definitely some eye rolls in that group, but I'vee seen a lot worse here.

Jun 28 14 06:25 am Link

Model

- Aina -

Posts: 747

Redlands, California, US

It made me smile. smile I'm quite sure every new model goes through the "I'm constipated" stage.

Jun 28 14 06:28 am Link

Photographer

JC Strick

Posts: 713

Dalton, Georgia, US

Virtual Studio wrote:
My favourite is the model in what looks like an open sewer

You just know that was sold to the model as an "urban beach shoot" big_smile

Jun 28 14 06:38 am Link

Photographer

derek268

Posts: 69

Saint Austell, England, United Kingdom

The contortionist one had me stumped for awhile.  D

Jun 28 14 07:07 am Link

Model

Jen B

Posts: 4474

Phoenix, Arizona, US

- Aina - wrote:
It made me smile. smile I'm quite sure every new model goes through the "I'm constipated" stage.

I certainly have and occasionally "oops-where-did-that-come-from" still do!

The contortionist one with the striped tights was kind of interesting and an obvious contortionist shot, (maybe for her comp card?) Some of the others look like they were somewhere on the way to fierce but, not click worthy!

Makes me really appreciate when a photographer says, "NO, that doesn't work."

Jen

Jun 28 14 07:28 am Link

Model

Gelsen Aripia

Posts: 1407

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

The shot of a model lying in a street puddle, and the model lying on top of garbage were pretty painful for me to look at!  *shaking my head*............

Jun 28 14 08:45 am Link

Photographer

Shadow Dancer

Posts: 9775

Bellingham, Washington, US

Those are awesome!

I really like "the mailbox" and "the mud puddle".

Jun 28 14 09:49 am Link

Photographer

PrimePix

Posts: 110

Brantford, Ontario, Canada

The pink contortionist was actually a cool pose...

Jun 28 14 09:55 am Link

Photographer

PrimePix

Posts: 110

Brantford, Ontario, Canada

Hmmm, the one eyed guy with the black socks with holes them is the winner for me followed closely by the soccer mom with one leg up in front of the couch.... priceless...

Jun 28 14 10:00 am Link

Photographer

F-1 Photo

Posts: 1164

New York, New York, US

Great!

I think that the girl in the white with the sofa was doing a Captain Morgan commercial!

What gets me though is the these are mostly finished and edited images!

Jun 28 14 10:03 am Link

Photographer

Nor-Cal Photography

Posts: 3718

Walnut Creek, California, US

Hey, these models are much better than the ones I use. Anyone have contact info for them?

smile

Jun 28 14 10:06 am Link

Photographer

udor

Posts: 25255

New York, New York, US

If you are landlocked... you create your own "road beach" shot:

https://cdn.sadanduseless.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/model11.jpg

There were so many WTF moments...

There was only one shot that could have almost passed as a fashion shot, because the model was actual model material, and that's the one with the mail box.

But, still... wow! smile

Jun 28 14 10:16 am Link

Artist/Painter

JJMiller

Posts: 807

Buffalo, New York, US

Hey we are being fooled! Some of those pics are seen here also http://www.eatliver.com/russian-dating/

God Damn the internet is the perfect time wasting device.

Jun 28 14 02:48 pm Link

Model

Alabaster Crowley

Posts: 8283

Tucson, Arizona, US

https://cdn.sadanduseless.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/model5.jpg

On the left: that and variations are actually pretty popular. I could name a few top alt models that have done it, but that would be "outing" or some bullshit.

Jun 28 14 02:50 pm Link

Photographer

A-M-P

Posts: 18465

Orlando, Florida, US

The lady in the damn puddle lol what is up with photographers not telling models that something just looks plain bad.

Jun 28 14 02:56 pm Link

Model

DLatrice

Posts: 252

Fort Wayne, Indiana, US

I liked a few of them, like the blond girl with tattoos upside down and the black man crouched down gave me a hip hop vibe. I lol'd at the mailbox one. really? that's how you drop off mail? lol

Jun 28 14 03:09 pm Link

Photographer

udor

Posts: 25255

New York, New York, US

DLatrice wrote:
I liked a few of them, like the blond girl with tattoos upside down and the black man crouched down gave me a hip hop vibe. I lol'd at the mailbox one. really? that's how you drop off mail? lol

Especially, because in that position... you can't open the lid! big_smile

Jun 28 14 05:35 pm Link

Photographer

A. KAYE

Posts: 317

Richardson, Texas, US

MAILBOX PUSHUPS MOST INTERESTING.
HOWEVER, GARBAGE PILE MODEL TRUMPS.

Jun 28 14 05:46 pm Link

Model

Miss Kitty Marie

Posts: 89

Las Vegas, Nevada, US

PrimePix wrote:
Hmmm, the one eyed guy with the black socks with holes them is the winner for me followed closely by the soccer mom with one leg up in front of the couch.... priceless...

I'm going to start doing the Captain Morgan at all my shoots. I'll keep a straight face so that no one is sure if I mean it in irony.

Jun 28 14 10:22 pm Link

Model

Miss Kitty Marie

Posts: 89

Las Vegas, Nevada, US

JJMiller wrote:
Hey we are being fooled! Some of those pics are seen here also http://www.eatliver.com/russian-dating/

God Damn the internet is the perfect time wasting device.

Hey!  Don't poke fun... that site is serious.  This girl was clearly kidnapped and needs help!!!

https://i.imgur.com/7UtTQ1t.jpg

Jun 28 14 10:37 pm Link

Photographer

Giuseppe Luzio

Posts: 5834

New York, New York, US

Miss Kitty Marie wrote:
I found this and had a good laugh so I thought I'd share.

http://www.sadanduseless.com/2014/06/aw … ng-models/

We all have our off days, but damn.  I'm pretty sure 4 or 5 of those girls weren't posing and must have just been popping a squat to go to the bathroom.  I can't think off any other explanation.

the girl in the street puddle and the one in the trash... i hope =they got checked for HIV after those shoots....

Jun 29 14 12:11 am Link

Photographer

Phil iP

Posts: 14

Manhattan Beach, California, US

Miss Kitty Marie wrote:
I found this and had a good laugh so I thought I'd share.

http://www.sadanduseless.com/2014/06/aw … ng-models/

We all have our off days, but damn.  I'm pretty sure 4 or 5 of those girls weren't posing and must have just been popping a squat to go to the bathroom.  I can't think off any other explanation.

Spiderman Auditions

Jun 29 14 12:41 am Link

Model

MartaBrixton

Posts: 1022

London, England, United Kingdom

Alabaster Crowley wrote:
https://cdn.sadanduseless.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/model5.jpg

On the left: that and variations are actually pretty popular. I could name a few top alt models that have done it, but that would be "outing" or some bullshit.

I actually like this pose tongue

Jun 29 14 12:59 am Link

Photographer

Rik Williams

Posts: 4005

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

https://cdn.sadanduseless.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/model11.jpg

This is freaking hilarious! If only some of the models I've worked with had such dedication!!!!

edit; sorry udor, I see you beat me to it smile

Jun 29 14 05:32 am Link

Model

Koryn

Posts: 39496

Boston, Massachusetts, US

I call those "paid gigs."

There are some absolutely HORRIBLE pictures of me floating around the internet, but you know, I got paid for those and they've kept me fed and housed, so.... whatever...

Jun 29 14 07:29 am Link

Photographer

MN Photography

Posts: 1432

Chicago, Illinois, US

How many people checked that link to make sure one of their own photos was not on it?

Jun 29 14 09:03 am Link

Photographer

Shadow Dancer

Posts: 9775

Bellingham, Washington, US

Koryn wrote:
I call those "paid gigs."

There are some absolutely HORRIBLE pictures of me floating around the internet, but you know, I got paid for those and they've kept me fed and housed, so.... whatever...

Those aren't you!!!

lol

Jun 29 14 09:07 am Link

Model

Koryn

Posts: 39496

Boston, Massachusetts, US

MN Photography wrote:
How many people checked that link to make sure one of their own photos was not on it?

I was afraid. Lol

I'm absolutely AMAZED I've never found myself on any site similar to that, but them again, I've avoided exploring too deeply.

Jun 29 14 10:01 am Link

Photographer

eybdoog

Posts: 2647

New York, New York, US

For the mailbox one.... Must use the force to deliver the letter.... big_smile

Jun 29 14 10:15 am Link

Model

Alabaster Crowley

Posts: 8283

Tucson, Arizona, US

Giuseppe Luzio wrote:

the girl in the street puddle and the one in the trash... i hope =they got checked for HIV after those shoots....

Puddles and trash. Exactly how you get HIV.

Jun 29 14 06:13 pm Link

Photographer

Virtual Studio

Posts: 6725

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Alabaster Crowley wrote:

Puddles and trash. Exactly how you get HIV.

?????????

Seriously?

Jun 29 14 06:18 pm Link

Photographer

L O C U T U S

Posts: 1746

Bangor, Maine, US

Alabaster Crowley wrote:

Puddles and trash. Exactly how you get HIV.

Annnd dont forget kooties and pregnant

Jun 29 14 06:21 pm Link

Model

Alabaster Crowley

Posts: 8283

Tucson, Arizona, US

Virtual Studio wrote:

?????????

Seriously?

hmm

Jun 29 14 06:23 pm Link

Photographer

Bobby C

Posts: 2696

Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand

udor wrote:
If you are landlocked... you create your own "road beach" shot:

https://cdn.sadanduseless.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/model11.jpg

There were so many WTF moments...

There was only one shot that could have almost passed as a fashion shot, because the model was actual model material, and that's the one with the mail box.

But, still... wow! smile

You are missing the point, Udor. This is a critique of the degradation of infrastructure in the world. Don't ya get it ? big_smile

https://yareah.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Doing-Laundry-on-Rue-St-Urbain.jpg
That's supposed to be a woman washing clothes in a puddle by an "Award winning photograper".

Jun 29 14 06:29 pm Link

Model

J Jessica

Posts: 2431

Coconut Creek, Florida, US

How do I submit?
I have a few dozen awkward poses. big_smile

https://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn81/kipsie/awkward3_zpscf1ea534.jpg

https://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn81/kipsie/awkward2_zpscf1ea534.jpg

Jun 29 14 06:55 pm Link