The Art behind the Photograph (Models) Part 7

Thinking about whether or not one is serious about modeling or just wants to look like one. My motto was don't just look like one, be one. Formal wear is a big deal in NOLA and I figure its important to have at least a few pics in a suit or tux.

Sometimes you don’t actually remember how something happens, but when you have a reminder then you know it did. Ron M. This is an interesting story. We used to work together. There were only a few people that new anything about what I did outside of work. Gradually I’d begin talking about the fashion shows or the film festivals. Etc. One day I had brought my portfolio to work because one of the ladies I worked with had a daughter that wanted to get into modeling.

Winter wear is also an important part of a portfolio, but I was mainly testing out props and seeing what looks worked best. There wasn't much that Ron didn't look good in and once he got hooked on being in front of the camera he was game for just about anything.

Anyway, word must have gotten out and a few of the guys in the warehouse wanted to the see the pics. Mainly, they wanted to see the girls in swimsuits. We guys are a strange breed because as much as we don’t like to think of ourselves as being vain we really are. Sometimes even more so than women.

Part of the first photo shoot when I getting the subject used to being in front of the camera.

All it take is getting in front of the camera once and seeing yourself in a way you’ve never seen yourself before and you are HOOKED!!! That happened to be the case with Ron. Of course not everyone has what it takes, but most people with the right energy, persona and photographer to work with them can take a good picture.

As with the majority of the people I photograph, I have my favorite photograph and this happens to be the one for Ron. It happened purely by accident because I don't like models to take risks that could hurt them. The model was willing to do what was needed to get the best shot.

A photographer can only do so much, but with the right model, art can be created.

Coming up:  Dlonzo Models, Wilbert, Ron C., Dino, Carolyn, Curtis Scott Hall, DjayD, The Nexx Fazz of Models F.D. McDermott, Coca, Jack

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The above link is a video for an organic flutist in New Orleans.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hciIcHFm3Yw&NR=1

The above is a link of a performance from Oz in New Orleans.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-qcybZsUzc

The above link is for a promo of a DJ in New Orleans.

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Computer generated music.