scsdesphotography wrote:
Another interesting and incisive post. And once again I'll summarize for the benefit of those who didn't get beyond the first paragraph:
Most people live in a bubble.
It's important for the photographer to develop an encouraging dialog with the model, to help them feel comfortable and free them from their inhibitions.
Your either a leader or more likely a follower (I've been a leader, definitely prefer to be a follower. But, I'm mostly a shadower).
Two parts here. There was a band called "Pavlov's Dogs," look up that phrase. Also check out positive and negative reinforcement. Followed by, 'Hey, we're not doing nude photography, you get to wear shoes!'
Your view of yourself is really not how others view you or see you or hear you!
It's important for portrait photographers to find the models good side, inside and out. Most people's bodies are asymmetrical and so are their personalities.
Tim tries to reveal that other side of the models personality in his photography.
If you understand this dichotomy of perception, then you can present yourself more effectively to others.
Men can be artful, but women are art. The way a woman moves, acts and poses is all art, including their sexuality and sense of eroticism. Tim attempts to reveal all that in his images.
Women who are leaders make the most interesting models.
The most artful women treat modeling as an extension of their art, find them!
These models can be found hanging around art and artist.
Tim's pursuit of models for his photography is driven by his thoughtful analysis of human behavior.
Another interesting and incisive post. And once ag... (
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