Bring It! ver. 2.0

I’ve been informed that there are a couple things missing from the original “Bring It!” post. So, without further BS:

Yes, genius, it’s a scam!

Model scams are all the rage. Nearly everyone who joins one of the numerous modeling websites (like Model Mayhem) gets a scam email that’s riddled with horrid grammar and spelling mistakes, but promises big money and fame… if you just deposit their $5000 check and sent $2000 of it to someone else. And without even reading those emails, I can confidently tell you: Yes, genius, it’s a scam.

Hobbyists

The Great Sita Mae wrote*:
Things that don’t matter are starting to irritate me again.

Today’s irritation? The assumption that someone (whether model or photographer) who pursues their craft as an enjoyable hobby must suck. That the only good models and photographers are full-time, bank-making professionals. That if you pursue something you love purely for the love of it, you can’t possibly be any good at it.

I think it is kind of a sad reflection on the state of our collective mentality that there is such a pervasive feeling that the only worth an activity has must be measured in dollars.

Just because someone pursues modeling or photography as a passion, rather than to pay the rent, doesn’t mean they aren’t serious or dedicated. And it for damn sure doesn’t mean they’re no good.

My Response:
I’ve gotten this attitude before as well.

“I’m A Model!”

So, you’ve done a few photoshoots and now you call yourself a model. Yay. But really, are you a model? What’s the difference between being A Model (i.e. saying “I’m a Model”) and modeling (i.e. saying “I model”)?

When can someone say, “I’m a Model”?

Bring It!

Every model should have a “kit” she brings with her on a shoot. Basic supplies, “emergency” items, and other staples that will help result in a great shoot, even if something goes wrong or someone (other than the photographer) doesn’t show.