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Using Non-traditonal Camera
I like to play around with cameras other than digital to get different images, but I see some models have restrictions saying no GWC (Amateur status). This is my hobby, not my career. How would you explain to a model that while you do have a digital camera, you will be using a camera you bought from Goodwill for $1, because it creates the more detailed shadow effects that you want for a black and white picture? Or you would be using a pinhole camera for a desired effect? Jul 13 13 11:18 am Link Paul Grofton wrote: if your photos are good then there is nothing that needs explaining. Jul 13 13 11:43 am Link Paul Grofton wrote: GWC does not mean 'amateur status.' Jul 13 13 11:49 am Link Paul Grofton wrote: JMO but if you're looking to do trade with models I'd recommend doing part of each shoot with your digital and the rest with your film camera(s) especially if you're planning on using a pinhole camera due to their some what unpredictable nature. Jul 13 13 12:43 pm Link Paul Grofton wrote: I don't see any problem trying out a camera other than my main one for a few test shots. But I would never do the whole shooting with it unless I was paying the model. Jul 13 13 12:56 pm Link Shoot trade. Half the session is dedicated to producing images they want/need, half the session is dedicated to producing images you want/need. As long as you deliver the images you agree to, what camera you use is not the model's concern. Jul 13 13 12:58 pm Link Personally I get a better response to castings when I say I will be shooting only film in a 100 year old box camera. Other shoots I just pull the film camera out of the bag after the digitals are done and say "now how about some on film". Just be ready to explain what film is to some models...  Jul 13 13 01:08 pm Link Art is like comedy: if you have to explain it, and seek approval, then you're not doing it right. Sometimes the fault is yours: lots of people use funky old cameras because they see it as a shortcut to being a real artist. And often, it's because people just "don't get it," and you need to be around different people. So just go for it, and don't sweat the results ... it is what it is, right? Make the pictures YOU want to make, and if other people don't like it, then fuck 'em. But just remember, in the back of your head, that if it seems like an awful lot of people aren't getting it, then maybe it's not them  Jul 13 13 06:41 pm Link What's wrong with just shooting film? Some of the reponses so far are infering that your pinhole or goodwill purchased camera won't turn out good usable photos. Don't listen to that type of attitude. Just explain to the model ahead of time that this is a film shoot and while your film camera(s) may not look exotic, you can obtain a different character and look to your film images than modern day digital cameras can. You shouldn't have to explain it any different from that. Jul 13 13 06:57 pm Link de0rbit wrote: ... same thing Jul 13 13 10:56 pm Link |
