I am continually amazed how many pretty young things walk through the door thinking that showing up is all they need to do. we shoot a lot of different people....but the ones we want to CALL BACK offer so much more than good looks.
Hear this.........there are A LOT of pretty people banging on studio doors. The models that make the most money, who are desired by all Photographers, are those with looks, an amazing personality and drive! Yes, I said drive. You will shoot in the water during cold January days. You have to be able to stand in awkward positions for hours on end. You need to offer ideas just as much as the other staff members.
I met a young, beautiful....model hopeful. The camera loved her skin, eyes and legs. BUT, she stood there with this dead pan, lost, none inspiring what am I supposed to do stance. I begged silently for something magical to happen. I watched as the lighting supervisor and camera man stepped in and tried to teach and assist. She stared back at them with blank eyes.
Later, going through her film I came upon a magnificent shot......she was pushing hair out of her face between takes and Roland caught this simple, beautiful, sexy, magical moment.
If only that was a gift she could harness, call upon at will. If only.........
