Showcase Photographers and those that aspire to be

[DDBD Photography]

Originally Posted by HereComesPat!

Thanks for making this thread! I have my own studio in Kansas City and do corporate headshots and portraits mainly with model and fashion photography for fun on the side. I've been considering offering showcase photography with a fashion rather than boudoir theme. The info people have pasted in here has given me a lot to think about.

I'm glad it was helpful. Showcase photography is fun but it is a different beast from our other genres of work.

[john_deere]

heh.

if you think hookers are flakey when you want to pay THEM, just wait until they're supposed to be paying YOU.

[Megan Love]

Originally Posted by john_deere

heh.

if you think hookers are flakey when you want to pay THEM, just wait until they're supposed to be paying YOU.

+1000000000000

[Unique_Carpenter]

Originally Posted by DDBD Photography

I'm glad it was helpful. Showcase photography is fun but it is a different beast from our other genres of work.

Exactly, and I would go as far to say that all venues are different to the extent of requiring different artistic mindset for each, even if some overlap on skill set.

[CharliRose]

Originally Posted by BDS

Awww thank you soooo much CharliRose!
That was sooo sweet of you to do! I truly enjoyed the shoot and I hope we get another so I can do better! I def have room to improve...but for an amateur I think I'm doing alright tooo! You were the perfect model that took direction and even through your own twist in the mix...which is awesome!

Next time I get a real nice hotel...your coming over for free to shoot! Your a wonderful person that deserves everything good coming your way!

Awwww Sweet sweet girl I just saw this. Your makin my eyes water. All I did is speak the truth! You are a wonderful gal!!

Thank you,
Charli R.

When i read this, It brightened my night

[ShawnRoxy]

Great post! It's good to know there are like-minded professionals in this (small) community of photographers!

[hard]

do you set the settings or is it digital?

[DDBD Photography]

@ShawnRoxy thanks and welcome aboard

@hard I shoot digital (really miss the film days) and my settings are all manual. I'm pretty sure most of us are shooting digital with manual settings and shooting raw.

[john_deere]

i shoot digital with a camera that has lots of megapictures and very many iso's. i like the "p" mode because it's for professionals, but if it doesn't work i just fix it with photoshop actions.

[DDBD Photography]

Originally Posted by john_deere

i shoot digital with a camera that has lots of megapictures and very many iso's. i like the "p" mode because it's for professionals, but if it doesn't work i just fix it with photoshop actions.

what's funny is how often we hear some of those phrases -- I heard a new one the other day about "p" - I was asked if it stood for "print ready mode"

[donuts]

quick question guys! How do providers send you their deposits? I know it's important to prevent NCNS, but how do they send you the funds while still maintaining discretion?

Also, what do you all think of photographer reviews? In the same way that we have escort reviews, what do you think of doing the same thing for photographers, where escorts write reviews about our "services"?

[DDBD Photography]

Originally Posted by donuts

quick question guys! How do providers send you their deposits? I know it's important to prevent NCNS, but how do they send you the funds while still maintaining discretion?

My deposits are made via my website and I have never had a problem with doing it that way. Because of the discretion factor that goes with this industry there is a trust factor involved but all of the women that have worked with me have done their diligence and checked references prior to shooting which I encourage so they know their personal information is not going to be shared with anyone. I also shoot other genres of work and some of those clients require the same discretion so it's all business - treat all of your clients professionally and you should not have any problems.

Also, what do you all think of photographer reviews? In the same way that we have escort reviews, what do you think of doing the same thing for photographers, where escorts write reviews about our "services"?

They may not write reviews but they do share what it's like working with the various photographers with other prospective clients. Your work and your work ethic should speak for itself but testimonials never hurt. I never ask for them but I'm always appreciative when a happy client voices their happiness with my work and/or our shooting experience and I'm also open to constructive criticism from clients that may not be happy and will work to remedy those situations also.

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[john_deere]

donuts, i'm glad to see you posted in here and you're doing it right. we've had a slew of wannabe photards lately that obviously don't read this thread.

[donuts]

Originally Posted by john_deere

donuts, i'm glad to see you posted in here and you're doing it right. we've had a slew of wannabe photards lately that obviously don't read this thread.

thanks john. i really appreciate it. i'm not new to photography, but i am new to escort photography. what i need to do now is build my credibility and reputation in the community. any ideas on how to do that?

[john_deere]

Originally Posted by donuts

thanks john. i really appreciate it. i'm not new to photography, but i am new to escort photography. what i need to do now is build my credibility and reputation in the community. any ideas on how to do that?

honestly, i think you have to do some fucking before you do any photographing. this is a trust game and you have to build rapport. there's no better way to start building a reputation, and the good news is it's fun!