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Model

Starshinee

Posts: 2

Las Vegas, Nevada, US

I am trying to get some insight on a local photographer that wants to do a shoot with me.
I don't want to show up and it turns out they are a total creep or really unprofessional.
I don't want to put them on blast in a open forum because he could actually be a really chill person and then I would feel bad.

So anyone in the Las Vegas/ Henderson area, please message me so I can ask you if you have worked with this certain photographer and how your experience was

Aug 13 14 10:20 am Link

Photographer

Laura Elizabeth Photo

Posts: 2253

Rochester, New York, US

A better idea might be asking the photographer for some references, ie models he's worked with that can give him a good review.  Any respectable photographer should be more than happy to provide at least 3 for you and if he says he's not willing to do that than it's probably someone you don't wanna work with anyways.

Aug 13 14 10:27 am Link

Photographer

Looknsee Photography

Posts: 26342

Portland, Oregon, US

Starshinee wrote:
So anyone in the Las Vegas/ Henderson area, please message me so I can ask you if you have worked with this certain photographer and how your experience was

Good idea, but poor execution.

I'm a big believer in the benefits of a strong local photographic community, and sharing references is one of the best benefits.  Good for you for reaching out.

But, in my opinion, posting a note on these forums is 'way too passive.  I recommend that you be more proactive.  Use the "browse" function to find people (photographers, models, and others) in your local area, and reach out with a personal note -- you will probably get more responses.

Better yet, invite these people out for a cup of coffee (on you), get to know them, create an e-mail distribution list, and become a resource to your local community.  Things you can do:
...  I send out a weekly traveling model summary to the photographers,
...  Compile a list of people & resources & locations,
...  Organize a meet & greet,
...  Organize a group show,
...  etc.

Good luck.

Aug 13 14 10:30 am Link