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NicoleNudes wrote: When I shoot art nudes, I ALWAYS try to get models with big boobs for the shoot. The two seem to go hand in hand. Sep 13 14 09:46 am Link No, it doesn't make sense. Look for the most skilled model, who actually can teach you what goes into the work. Get that as economically as you can. Remember that the most experienced and most capable people, are the ones you can learn from, on either side of the camera. Sep 13 14 04:58 pm Link NicoleNudes wrote: Everybody knows boobs are a no-no in the art world Sep 15 14 06:35 pm Link "Cheap ain't good, an' good ain't cheap". Sep 15 14 06:45 pm Link I would start by picking models who have the control and expression to master what you are after... if you eliminate poor modeling, then any improvement needed in the shot are in your control and you get to learn. Bidding sounds very weird and non professional... like bidding for a lawyer and doctor... sure it would be great if all things were equal, but a model who knows how to help is invaluable when you are trying to learn. They direction well They understand angles and line They understand how to create mood and feel They fill out the clothes or the set well... If you don't care what they look like or etc... then go get yourself some used mannequins and shoot them... Sep 15 14 10:00 pm Link Sep 21 14 04:30 pm Link sorry to be a contrarian but you may learn plenty by working with models who will trade at your stage of the game - when it starts to matter that the model has just the right look for a specific shoot - and by "matter" I mean that you are going to make some money from it or have a publication - that is the time to invest in a skilled model - though once you reach that stage you can usually find skilled models wanting to trade for those opportunities as well.... Sep 21 14 04:38 pm Link CrunchySpart wrote: I believe this is a vivid application for your situation. Sep 21 14 08:07 pm Link If this is a new area of photography you want to tackle, going for the model with the lowest rate is a bad idea. Instead, you should choose your model based on her profile and decide whose work you like best and who you can learn the most from. Since you're new to this area, working with a talented and experienced model with a higher rate will be worth way more than a model who charges the least amount of money but isn't necessarily that great. Sep 24 14 10:22 pm Link |