In a nutshell, "working well with the girls” means there's never any on-set drama that’s caused by the actions or the behaviors of you, the photographer. Shooting sets aren't strip clubs and they're also not social environments intended to provide you opportunities to “score” with models. Therefor: Be and act professional. Be a Gentleman!
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Just wanted to say this was great. Far too many times I’ve been in shoots with other photographers and the way they talked to the models made ME feel uncomfortable. Thanks for the great tips.
Thanks, Doug. I’ve been around the same sorts of photographers on occasion. It certainly didn’t make for a fun shoot for anyone.
Great intro to the story Jimmy, and you’re right on the money. I was at a large week-long shootout at a Caribbean resort last week. I got to shoot with everything from beginner models to Playboy centerfold models. Word gets around quickly among the models at an event like this… even though I am not a rock-star photographer that all the models are clamoring over to book a shoot at the event, I had several models came looking for me because other models I had worked with recommended me.
Good vibes are sensed from both sides of the lens: The official staff photographer for the event introduced me to a great new model on the first day of the event, telling her: “You need to shoot with this guy, he’s a great photographer.” You should have seen me blush…
-Dana
If/when you’re working within a community of models, for a weekend or for a couple of decades, word circulates about the “good guys with a camera,” much like it does regarding the assholes.