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This is not a good place to simply share cool photos/videos or promote your own work and projects, but rather a place to discuss photography as an art and post things that would be of interest to other photographers.

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A boudoir photographer reached out to me for a shoot. Does that seem sketch? (alien.top)

submitted 1 year ago by Inevitable-Agent9032@alien.top to c/photography@viewfinder.pro

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A photographer reached out to me through social media asking me to shoot with him sometime. Although I’d love to have a shoot for myself, does this seem sketchy? He’s taken photos for friends i know and they said he seemed cool and laid back. They also mentioned that he took a while to send them their pictures and wouldn’t respond before sending them. Anyway, just wanted to hear some thoughts on this.

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[–] stonchs@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

We got to create opportunities somewhere. I use social media often as well as handing out cards to strangers I find in public, that I feel would appreciate my style of work. It's a grind out there. But yes creeps definitely exist. Be weary but he worked with her friends, they liked the work and said they acted appropriately. The photographer is probably loaded up with work. Editing can take forever and drain you. I feel that pain when the due dates are stacking up. Biting off more than you can chew. I'd trust your friends who have worked with him. Maybe bring one of them along for the first shoot? A photographer should never deny that request to a friend.