the secret

here’s a little secret maybe some of you models don’t know. Photographers group together by how closely they see the light, then they talk about things. Rarely details about light, usually model horror stories.

what that means is if you are the star of one of those stories chances are you’re burned with another photographer because of it. we’re all busy people, trying to make photos (some trying to make money and photos) and we share info about the people who move us, or scare us.

this sounds unfair. because perhaps you had a bad day, or just didn’t vibe with the photographer, or we’re off your meds (really). but it’s not done for the pleasure of it, it’s done to help one another weed out the problem models before too many people work with them. in the same way models tend to tell stories about which photographers are creepy, or wouldn’t give pictures (newsflash: no pictures = shitty shoot, usually. you don’t want them).

as models you should want us to compare notes. we understand what the other wants pretty well and it can lead to some great connections. but it can also shut you out of the better photographers if you bring a lot of drama with you. this is good for everyone. you don’t have time to waste, we don’t have time to waste, and if you’re actually in it for the work, it should comfort you that your photographer takes the time to qualify you before booking.

unless your batshit crazy. there is that.