Modeling Do's and Don'ts at a Shoot, Part 4
By The Shaman of Sexxxy Abel Carv
Photoshoots are the bread and butter of our industry, they can make or break models as well as photographers. A great photoshoot can show a model's true potential or accent his or her strong-suits where-as a terrible photoshoot can reveal inexperience, ignorance , and even several unbeknownst weaknesses. In this fourth installment of this series, we will discuss who should accompany you to photoshoots.
Don'ts
Lot's of this may sound simplistic and like no-brainers but a lot of these mistakes are made and can lead to being blacklisted. Having a support system is great, but always remember that you are responsible and liable for not just yourself, but; all who come with you too. A photoshoot is NOT the place to meet a new potential romantic interest. DO NOT, use a photoshoot to see how someone you met online is in person, because not only is it a tacky way to see if you met "the love of your life", you are putting everyone at risk and also other professionals will not tolerate you feeling uncomfortable about them being present if you realize that you don't like the person you asked to come. Feeling comfortable with the people at the shoot is important, therefore; even if someone is family, your friend, your spouse, your significant other, etc., if they impact your ability to model in a negative manner, DO NOT bring them. Finally, DO NOT bring people that will interfere with the shoot. At a shoot, the photographer knows what he/she wants and will pose you or there will be a director or producer to pose you, adjust you, give you advice; this is their jobs, not your companions. Another thing to take into account is that your companion cannot see the same angle or view that the photographer is seeing through the camera, so why take their advice? The photographer will have adjustments made to their view or a trained professional who has a stake in the shoot will. Your companion should also not adjust or alter make-up or hair at the shoot. DO NOT let them try to. If there is a need for such alterations the photographer or director/producer will ask someone to adjust or fix how they want it. If your companion can't respect these things, DO NOT bring them. Doing one or a combination of these do not's is an excellent way to get ejected from the shoot and/or blacklisted.
Do's
There are many things that are don'ts where it comes to bringing people to photoshoots, but that should not deter you from being accompanied. It is wonderful to feel like you have support and to feel safe at a shoot, it also can make you raise your game to a higher level. You should bring someone that is positive and will encourage you, but not lie to you by telling you look great when you look terrible. You should bring someone that will make you feel safe and protected, but not intimidate or make those at the shoot feel uncomfortable. You should bring someone who wants to be there with you, not someone that makes being there a chore. If you bring someone that's positive, enjoyable, that makes you feel secure, and wants to be at the shoot, bring them to the shoot and enjoy your experience.
In this article we have examined the fundamentals of some do's and don'ts of the creative process of the photoshoot Whereas not all will agree with these, they are very simplistic rules and will serve models well trying them. Comment below in the forums with your opinions.
In this article we have examined the fundamentals of some do's and don'ts of the creative process of the photoshoot Whereas not all will agree with these, they are very simplistic rules and will serve models well trying them. Comment below in the forums with your opinions.