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Good article
As a photographer it is always good to hear feedback, both positive and negative about the way we conduct ourselves. At the recent Jr. Nationals for example, there seemed to be no shortage of photographers. Some have genuine intentions, others seemed questionable. There were several times when we had to stop our shoots to politely (the first time), then more forcefully later, ask the apparent stalker types to move along.
Prior to doing a shoot, you as the model have the right to know where the pictures will be displayed. A majority of the websites available on the internet showcase the models in a very positive manner. There are a few that are a little less classy and if that's not your thing, don't shoot with the photographer.
Know who owns the photos. We retain copyright of the photos but provide a copy in digital format to the models for their use.
We feel that a model should be compensated for her time. Not every photographer does this. The amount will vary based on the model's experience and looks.
Positive public exposure helps. Let's face it. You want the judges and the fans to know who you are.
I don't usually have time to keep up on reading all the posts, but feel free to PM me if you have any questions or comments.
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