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13 years 4 months ago #10768 by jeffries90210
I'm in a new high school and I want to photograph the girls for a class project. Trouble is two-fold. I'm shy and I find it difficult to talk to girls. Any suggestions?
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13 years 4 months ago #10864 by Solstar
Well admittedly I may not be the best source for advice on talking to girls but I'll give it a shot. Use the tools you have at your disposal...social networking. Put the word out on what you you want to do and see what happens. If you have a girl you are comfortable with then she may be able to help you bridge the gap as well as making the girls feel more comfortable during the process.

Good luck!
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13 years 4 months ago #10949 by sarahpepco
Find one girl who is in your class that you like to photograph. Ask her what her hobbies are, what her favorite subject is, if she needs help in the class, or if she understand tonight homework. First you need to start the conversation before you bring up "I want to take your picture".

If you are not comfortable talking to girls, when you take their pictures, the pictures won't look good. Not because you are no good, but because you were not comfortable and in return that transfers over to the model. You as a photographer need to be relax, be comfortable and have fun to have a great photoshoot.
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13 years 4 months ago #11079 by mari_mari
In today's politically correct world, that might be tough. First, I would get written permission from the school. Second join a camera club and place some sort of notice on the students' bulletin board. Third, find one location, either outside - maybe in plain sight of the school - if the weather cooperates. If you can't take the photos outside, get permission to use an indoor location like an unused classroom, the gym or so forth.

And to be extra-extra careful - don't be alone with just one girl. Make sure there are always other females around.
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13 years 4 months ago #11106 by scarman1313
Just take photos of hookers they work cheap.
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13 years 4 months ago #11108 by Scotty

scarman1313 wrote: Just take photos of hookers they work cheap.


lol.

www.modelmayhem.com is your friend to the OP.
When the last candle has been blown out
and the last glass of champagne has been drunk
All that you are left with are the memories and the images-David Cooke.
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13 years 4 months ago #11443 by darcy44
From a woman's point of view, might I add that you need to be very careful. No one wants any misunderstandings. Make sure you get written permission from the model. model release forms are available at most camera stores and/or the internet. Keep away from doing anything too sexy. And if she's not 18 - you don't even start to take a picture without one of her parents there and after she and they have both given you written permission.
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13 years 4 months ago #11447 by Rob pix4u2

darcy44 wrote: From a woman's point of view, might I add that you need to be very careful. No one wants any misunderstandings. Make sure you get written permission from the model. model release forms are available at most camera stores and/or the internet. Keep away from doing anything too sexy. And if she's not 18 - you don't even start to take a picture without one of her parents there and after she and they have both given you written permission.

Boy is this subject a can of worms to open-you could get into a photo club or camera class emphasizing model photography, as far as being comfortable talking to girls get on Facebook and network first to get contacts, then when you do photograph have the model bring along props from her hobbies for the both of you to work with. Organize your shoot around the things the model feels comfortable with and in a location you all feel comfortable in.
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