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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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[–] aumortis@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (10 children)

If you like his works and want to do that photoshoot, but not feeling really secure, why not bring a friend with you?

[–] audigex@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (4 children)

And if he even slightly hesitates, that’s a hard no

A friend/chaperone being present shouldn’t be an issue whatsoever to any professional (or decent amateur). Hell, they’d probably like having someone being on hand to hold personal items and a robe… one less thing they need to do

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

A friend/chaperone being present shouldn’t be an issue whatsoever to any professional

When I was a working professional, I always had a chaperone present for every shoot that involved a person. Male or female, didn't matter. (Long story.) The subjects were welcome to bring their own, too.

[–] whatsaphoto@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

This is the ultimate end-all-be-all red flag for any professional photographer. If they don't want anyone else but you there, run in the opposite direction. Even if it's in good faith, you never want to put yourself in a position where you don't have a safety net there with you at all times.

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

More than that almost, it’s just a safe idea in general. I used to do a few shoots a year for work as an amateur who could get the job done. I used to lead any talent outreach emails with the request that they bring someone along for everybody’s comfort. Like so many people said, that’s a very big, bold line that is simply too easy to enforce if you’re legitimately only interested in the work.

[–] aumortis@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

True. I like when there's another person - I just treat them as an assisant! :D that way they don't get bored as easily, because bored friend can sometimes be an issue.

[–] AberrantCheese@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Same. I treat tag-along friends and parents etc. as unpaid help. They typically love being involved.

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

Right? Especially boyfriends. Oh man, are they helpful bunch :D

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

Yeah my answer is always you can bring as many guests as you’d like

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