The problem with Model Mayhem is that almost everyone on it seems to be a poser, in one way or another.
On Thu, Aug 01, 2013 at 09:29:58PM -0500, Walt wrote: > I decided to go ahead and sign up for an account (currently awaiting > approval) over there to see if I might be able to find a local model > or two to pose for me. As it happens, there seems to be quite a few > lovely ladies looking for photographers to pose for in order to > build up portfolios. > > Then, after reviewing a few models, I decided to see what kind of > photographers I'd be competing with. Not that there aren't any good > ones to be found; there is some real talent in the area. But, on the > whole, the experience left me feeling much, much better about my own > work. > > So, once I get my account approved by the gatekeepers, I think I'll > start contacting potential models to see who might be willing to > pose in exchange for pictures. > > Any suggestions on how to approach potential models? I figure it > would be best to arrange to meet them in person in a public place > before the shoot to discuss any ideas they may have and what they're > looking for. > > Also, are there any basic cosmetics or other beauty supplies I ought > to keep on hand just in case? > > -- Walt > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > [email protected] > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. -- Larry Colen [email protected] http://red4est.com/lrc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.

