{"id":1179,"date":"2018-12-06T11:34:03","date_gmt":"2018-12-06T17:34:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/markgunterphotography.com\/abo\/?p=1179"},"modified":"2018-12-01T21:59:42","modified_gmt":"2018-12-02T03:59:42","slug":"cut-to-the-quick","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/markgunterphotography.com\/abo\/cut-to-the-quick\/","title":{"rendered":"Cut To The Quick"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Do you know what really cuts me to the quick? Watching other people fail because they miss the simple things.<\/p>\n<p>Focusing on the local modelling industry, let me present some quick tips. These are meant to help aspiring models find their way and avoid common pitfalls when dealing with photographers.<\/p>\n<h4>Quick Tips for Checking Out Talent<\/h4>\n<p>Social media, various websites, and networking events are all common ways to find talent. There is no shortage of photographers out there. The question is with whom you should work.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Always check references. Without fail.<\/li>\n<li>Always check their portfolio. Make sure it is a look you want representing you down the road.<\/li>\n<li>Verify\u00a0 and clarify the working agreement. Most importantly, when can you expect your images?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Responding to Inquiries<\/h4>\n<p>A photographer approaching you can be very affirming, especially if you are new to modelling.\u00a0 How you respond to them can make a difference.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Keep in mind the skill and experience of the photographer, especially relative to your own<\/li>\n<li>How does their portfolio compare to yours? You did look at their work, right? Learn to discern\u00a0when to offer rates and how to recognize someone who can give your portfolio a boost.<\/li>\n<li>It is okay to say no. To anyone. Do so politely and professionally. Don&#8217;t burn bridges, but don&#8217;t cross a bridge that takes you nowhere.<\/li>\n<li>Don&#8217;t ghost. This is when you just stop talking to them. It is always better to say no thanks than it is to just disappear.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Finally, be aware that when you hear stories, rumors, and whispers about other people, you are often only getting one side. Do yourself a favor and go back to the top of the list. Check references. Without fail.<\/p>\n<p>This is just a summary. There is plenty more to keep in mind, but identifying the talent you should work with boils down to research. A decent photographer leaves an obvious trail. That guy with a camera that is up to no good leaves one, too. In both cases, it takes a little work to find it.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you know what really cuts me to the quick? 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