pink panther

Lindos olhos ^^

Gorgeous eyes

olhos bonitos

lindos tudo!

gostei do desabafo...

Big time bs alright, I just read your description, tell them to get lost, there is NOT ONE image out there that hasn't been PS'ed! Love your work, You have magic in your hands, keep on doing what you believe.

the beautiful & sexy model Josi de Paula.
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a bela e sexy modelo Josi de Paula.
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I wonder what is going on with some people in the market place here.
I've taken some beautiful photos of her, some in natural light, others in artificial light, some glam, others more natural. She has close ups of her face, clicks showing her body, some fashion ones, some romantic, some sexy ones. I learned today that this particular agency said they are not good enough for her portfolio there! She's got photos that show her beauty and versatility as a model. I wonder why they are not 'proper', maybe because she did not pay one of the "insiders"? this person said the photos should not be retouched, I went to their website, there are many photos of other models that are retouched, oh pleeaase! it's well known that retouching photos is a regular procedure, specially in adds, photos on magazines and so on.
This one was taken with artificial light.
note: some of the photos I took of Mi are in Paris, an agency called Viva. Also in São Paulo, at Mega. Antonia La porta won a competition in Rio de Janeiro with this photo, she was elected Muse of Summer 2008. The photo is in her agency as well.
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Vc acha que num portfolio a modelo deveria ter fotossomente em luz artificial? Esta foi com flash.
me pergunto o que acontece com o mercado daqui. Tirei belas fotos dela, algumas com luz natural, outras artificial, algumas glamour, outras mais natural, fotos fashion, românticas, mais sexy,de rosto, que mostram o corpo, ela ficou com uma série de fotos que mostram sua beleza e versatilidade como modelo. Hoje fiquei sabendo que disseram a ela que as fotos não são boas para o portfólio dela lá! Será que é porque ela não está com belas fotos de si mesma que poderiam mostrar a um possível cliente seu potencial como modelo ou seria porque ela não contratou um profissional de "dentro" para fazer as fotos? Tbém disseram que as fotos não devem ser "retocadas", fui lá no site deles e um monte de fotos estão retocadas! É sabido que retoque de fotos é um procedimento mais do que comum, vai me falar que as fotos nas revistas, outdoors, fotos de mulheres vendendo um produto, etc, não estão retocadas? papo furado.
... piff!
nota: algumas das fotos que tirei da Mi estão em Paris, na agência Viva, tbém em São Paulo, na Mega. Antonia La Porta venceu uma competição no Rio de Janeiro com esta foto , foi eleita Musa do Verão 2008. A foto está na agência dela tbém.

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giamplume says:

Paula you are the best
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

∆ toma01 says:

wow, lovely colors!! she's hot and pretty! beautiful image my friend!!
fave for me :)
hope you've a nice day!
{paula b&w}

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Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

 Omar Assae - photography says:

Uau, que olhar matador!
E a produção no capricho como sempre, né???
Parabens!!!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Steve-h - away until Jan 31st says:

I'd say any light, but I'm no expert.
Another gorgeous shot !
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Paula AnDDrade says:

so, is the photo bellow (flash) not good enough for a model's portfolio?

Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Stecyk says:

Beautiful photograph Paula!

Regarding your question, "do you think a model should have photos of herself just in artificial light?," I think whatever light works, works. That is, use whatever light you find pleasing or available. If that is artificial, then great. If it is natural, then great. If it is a combination of both, then great.

Light must be used effectively, whether it is natural or artificial.

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Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

giumaiolini says:

Não entendo bulhufas, mas imagino que deva ser o mais completo possível. Com luz natural, no estúdio, com e sem photoshop, mostrar as potencialidades.
By the way, nice portrait!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

stevenbulman44 says:

Paula, you are at it again. It is going to be some time now before I get to the next image in my group. This one is a beauty.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Max Slaughter says:

It must depend on the expectations of the agency, or perhaps the "agency" has an agenda other than great photos. Perhaps one based on revenue to them or the photographer of their choice.

This image is spectacular regardless.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

criS - Garota CaRIOca says:

sexy!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Nfoka says:

Very beautiful and sexy!!! You´re a great photographer, congrats!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Davide Cherubini MERRY CHRISTMAS says:

The "Agency", the "Discographic Mayor", the "Bank", the "Insurance" etc are all bullshit. They impose their policy and pretend that people agree on it.
Ciao
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

desertdragon says:

a brilliant, wonderful, and beautiful portrait - your work is amazing as always Paula :-))
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

espressoDOM says:

I like that reflected light... looks really nice
beautiful

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Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Paulo R. Machado F. says:

Oi Paula. Eu concordo com você e também me sinto decepcionado, não entendendo porque o talento não pode ser apreciado.

Parece tudo pelo dinheiro, ou melhor, é tudo pelo dinheiro!

Estas agências na verdade não querem "agenciar"...querem ganhar uma grana nestes "cadastros" e depois esquecem a pessoa, isso inclui fazer um portfolio com fotógrafos das agencias, que pagam loby por isso. Se fizer como desejam, você entra no cast deles tranquilamente, mas nunca te chamam para nada também.

Eu fico revoltado! O talento é o que menos importa...decepcionante mesmo!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

phil_jocasta says:

You might find this interesting, or maddening!
www.digitalphotoshopretouching.com/retouching .htm?gclid=C...
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

urbiex says:

Magnifica!!

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Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

norton8 says:

I think that artificial verses natural lighting is irrelevant to whether a picture is acceptable or not. If the picture is good , then it's good and if it's not , then it's not. You're right about the bullshit aspect. It sounds like there's some other motives at play here.

By the way, this is a beautiful shot.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Paula AnDDrade says:

Thank you for the link Phil! :~)
Thanks Norton!
it's well known that retouching photos is a regular procedure everywhere! and the person there says the photos should not be retouched... bullshit again! lots of photos on this website are retouched!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

FOTÓGRAFAS says:

Paula, infelizmente nós vivemos num mundo capitalista e individualista cujo os interesses pessoais e a ganância distroem a possibilidade do sucesso de muitos. Eu também me revolto com isso, e acho que este meio da publicidade é nojento, alias nao sao publicitários e sim publiciputas (os).
Anyway, a foto e está linda e a modelo mais ainda!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Nathaly Souza says:

Uau!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

okbmarcus says:

Boa foto! Muito linda essa modelo.

Beijos!!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Hellsgeriatric (Galleries open - all welcome) says:

Beautiful work as always, Paula! As norton8 says, the lighting is irrelevant. It seems to me that your talent is wasted on un-professional agencies such as the one you were dealing with and that you are probably right - they wanted a percentage.
Your work is too good for this sort of cheapskate operation.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

InKoGniTu says:

Paula...
Luz é luz... não importa se é natural, ou artificial, pois o que interessa, é o resultado final.
Podem-se conseguir coisas fantásticas com luz natural, como com artificial. Saber iluminar é sem dúvida uma arte e não é tarefa fácil, mas compete somente ao fotografo decidir como quer a luz no seu trabalho.
Alguns editores de revistas, bem como "teóricos" das agências, se acham "senhores da verdade" e pensam que para fotografar bem existe uma "receita" pré-concebida.
É tudo mentira! O que existe sim, é a capacidade de observar, de criar... que estão sujeitas ao mundo óptico one é a LUZ quem manda... e a edição/retoque no final.
Sempre houve retoques e ajustes em fotografia, desde muitos e muitos anos atrás.
Antes se fazia em laboratórios analógicos... e hoje se faz em laboratórios digitais, como é o caso do PS.
Felizmente o mundo da fotografia digital, veio abrir o leque de opções aos artistas, possibilitando criar com mais imaginação, de um jeito mais acessível a todos.
O que realmente interessa numa foto... é o seu resultado final.

Linda foto! :)
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

antonioVi says:

Lindissima, Paula !!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

conorwithonen says:

Difficult subject you bring up here. I think the issue is to avoid all the agency bullshit and focus on showing the best qualities of the model in whatever way necessary. Times change and fashions and tastes do too. I would keep doing exactly what you are doing and not focus too much on commercial acceptability at this stage. Just do and they will follow. Eventually.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

josemalvarezalvarez says:

No te preocupes de lo que digan. Es una gran foto. Trabajo en una agencia de publicidad y muchas veces en este mundillo hay envidias y celos escondidos.
Y que tire la primera piedra el que no haga algún retoque para un catálogo, revista o flyer.

Adelante con la foto es muy buena.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

david.bank says:

She is beautiful and very seductive. I would love to have her in front of my camera.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

yannth2 (stranded) says:

Beautiful capture!

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Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

John Plott says:

Paula, First off, I am so sorry to hear about your issue, please try to keep your sprits up, you are truly an amazing artist...

After looking at both of her pics, I believe it's total BS... Your pics are beautiful and magazine quality. I agree with you, she didn't chose the insiders they wanted and now you are the one 'paying for it' sometimes it's all about the money...

My personal preference is the artificial light opposed to the natural. I see more detail and I like the softness of the picture. Either one is an amazing work of art and don't let them get you down.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

3ãţĥßá says:

Pretty !
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Fernando Felix says:

Wow...simplesmente maravilhosa!
Admiro muito seu trabalho, Paula!
Não posso opinar sobre isso pois não trabalho na àrea mas pelo que o Paulo comentou é por aí....muito triste isso!
Beijos
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

jerosdesign says:

wooooooow
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Georgia Zeringota says:

Ahhhhhh, eu acho que é tal Puxadinha de tapete.....né não????
Mas como vc flutua, no problem.....
E essa foto está um espetáculo......

Manda o site pra gente ver a "falta de manipulação" das fotos deles......hahahahahahah
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

eshi08 says:

i agree, sweet and sexy
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

kb8guq says:

They are just trying to keep their competion out of the system . Your work is great ! ! !
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Fernando Delfini says:

brincadeira hein... teu trabalho é ótimo e isso que importa, muitos realmente não dão valor, ou vem com esse papo, isso é a maior falta de profissionalismo, e falta da agência ter a menor noção do que é uma boa foto. Mas isso tá cheio no mercado.

estão lindas as fotos !
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Helena Luisa says:

Concentre-se no que há de melhor nessa história: você faz o que gosta. E faz muito bem. Não há julgamento mais justo do seu trabalho do que o seu. Você sabe o quanto está bom, o quanto deveria mais e o que poderia ser diferente. Você está no comando.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

1RoyalPain says:

Beautiful photo, as for the agency issue, I think they all have some criteria and I think you are right, they want to profit from using their photographers, but that is insane to refuse a portfolio.

I sent you a flickr mail with some ideas.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

carlosfalci says:

Paula.Luz artificial ou natural não vem ao caso, fotos de modelo são para mostrar o potencial da mesma, oque não pode ser feito é produzir demais a modelo, pois o produdor precisa visualiza-la deste modo .Beleza hoje em dia não existe padrão, oque a modelo tem de ter é expressão, pois ja trabalhei com modelos lindas e nas fotos deixaram a desejar.O book de fotos hoje em dia é o mais simples possível, não valorizando o fotografo e sim a modelo.Quanto as agência como ganharão dinheiro ser não fizerem fotos ganhando comissões , aulas etc. e as panelinhas que são piores.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

skaboy says:

Hola, soy el administrador de un grupo llamado ·flickr goal· (sube 1 marca 5 goles) y nos encantaría agregar esto al grupo.

exelente !!!!!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Paula AnDDrade says:

Thanks everybody for your opinion feedback.
Obrigada pelos comentários e opiniões.

Carlos: As fotos mostram pontos fortes dela, ao menos foi aonde foquei. Ninguém me falou que não poderia ter maquiagem... não é isso q vejo por aí. E se é obrigaório fazer foto com gente lá de dentro, deixem isto claro, mais simples. Nem falo nada sobre panelinhas... vixe.

Royal: I just checked it, thank you a lot!

Inkognitu: obrigada por seu insight, gostei muito! :-)

Conor and John Plott: thank you for your words and opinion!

Hellsgeriatric: ;*******
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Maria Nina says:

Paula, sabe o que é isso?
Estão querendo ganhar $$$$ em cima da menina!
Eles falam que as fotos isso e aquilo,. e a agência que não deve ser séria... Fala para a Josi tomar cuidado para não entrar no conto " "pague para entrar e reze para sair".
Suas fotos são ótimas! A agência que não é :)))
Pronto falei!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

hammyham says:

Beautiful image Paula.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

venancio2007 says:

Paula, continue mandando ver, independente dessas críticas infundadas. Você com certeza tem o a capacidade de separar as críticas construtivas daquelas feitas com algum interesse próprio por trás. Então segue teu caminho que tá mais que lindo. Beijão e mais uma vez, parabéns pelo niver! :*
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Claudiosmo [deleted] says:

A crítica é sempre covarde porque não produz melhor para comparar. Geralmente quem critica não consegue fazer, por mais que entenda como se faz. A questão, me parece, é conseguir indicar um novo profissional, às vezes com uma participaçãozinha....
A foto está perfeita. Belíssima sob todos os aspectos.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Piero Molinari says:

Wow, this is so beautiful to look at you
wonderful gesture
Beautiful
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Han Ghazi says:

I dont think it made any difference whether it is natural or artificial light.. both pics are amazing and I dont see why the agency would not accept it..

my explanation is... perhaps the agency already have a 'prefered' photographer... hmmm
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

LUIZ AGUIAR Photography says:

Linda... perfeita!!!

Agência é tudo um lixo, monte de trambiqueiros malditos !!!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Sebastià Giralt says:

I really prefer the more natural photos, like many you take.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

JRmanNn says:

Don't worry about it. YOU ARE GOOD! Sometimes your right, people don't value a good photo, its rather who you know. I agree with Han Ghazi that its probably because they have a set style and would rather have a photog they know shoot it the style they are used to.

Everyone of us that knows you know that your talents are amazing and topnotch!! Have a beautiful weekend Paula.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

CyrusMafi says:

Great shot....
Light is the tool... A tool needs to be applied properly in order to effect the outcome efficeintly... Artficial, Natural or combination... The artist should be the judge based on the outcome!!!! Good luck
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Laura Lúcia says:

Que coisa hein, Paula? Que estranho falarem isso da luz. O que importa é ver bem a modelo e a versatilidade dela. Suas fotos são MARAVINÍFICAS!!! (rssss, eu que inventei essa palavra hoje) e eles devem ter falado isso de inveja.
Linda essa foto dela. Bjo, amiga.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Uncle Mister says:

Don't worry about the idiots. Perhaps viewing their stupid opinions equates to the fact that five "experts" viewing the same photo, movie, model, or other artistic may end up with five different judgments. I was struck by this when my daughter made me watch "America's Next Top Model" and the experts all had wildly differing opinions on the "look" and thereby the worth of the models under consideration. Trust us: what you're doing is outstanding.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

robferblue says:

well, as you say, that agency seems to have its head up its arse....they are in love with a "fad".....great photos and art are beyond that; and will be represented by any type of light. If you read the light with a different white balance it would change anyways....so what are they on about? clearly they did not like your "light" ie your style.
look at benetton images from teh past, or Diesel now...they were different and i'm sure unacceptable to the majority of conservative mind numbed agencies.
you should stick with your own style and ideas.......especially as they are so damn good....
go girl....
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Fastball95 says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called WICKED AWESOME, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

Paula,

Light.... what ever works best for the final look that you need, sometimes use both types, but its whatever you need to use, the tools you need to create the best look for the model or client. You know what to do and how to do it very well.

Agency... BS... I would bet money you are totally right that its because you are not on "their" list, which could very well include some type of agency referral fee arrangements

Your work is amazing, I look forward to you every post, every time I turn on the PC, you are the first place I go!!.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

SRINI 06 says:

A beautiful Model ...eyes are very sensual and sexy...amazing Bust even at a lying position...(hope they are actual)....on the whole a lovely image.

Regarding light I feel ,.... any light is ok..provided we get an exact result of what our mind pre visualizes before taking a shot..Confining to certain kind of light only restricts our freedom of artistic visualization ....

Randomly taking a shot and fixing it in photoshop is a bad practice. True Artists don't do that way. .. A true Artist Plans his/her shot what to do before and after taking his/her picture... He/she has a total control of the medium...from scratch to the end.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

negzZz says:

stunning
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Daniel Krepsky says:

Belíssimo retrato!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

BurrodeOaxaca. says:

es muy bonita.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

matt... says:

you never know what kind of hair is stuck up someone's butt. personal tastes are just that...personal. they do not belong in the work place but they creep in anyway. all the women you shoot are beautiful and i have yet to see a questionable photo from you. natural or artificial light. the ultimate judge is the customer. they will tell the agency what they want. good or bad.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

betim's says:

Bravo!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

CaroF. says:

A foto está linda!
Olha, Paula acredito que hoje haja entre as pessoas AINDA este tipo de dilema com fotos de studio, na minha opinião fotos de studio não estão com nada, geralmente são fotos sem graça, sem vida e muitas vezes não mostram o que a pessoa tem de melhor.
Existem fotos de Studio que são boas, mas são aquelas fotos que não aparentam que foram tiradas em studio, como algumas suas que eu vi por aqui.
Acredito também que haja por traz de toda esta história interesse, afinal, o seu trabalho é maravilhoso. O que poderia acontecer é que ela iria se destacar mais do que as outras no portfolio pela união de boa fotografia e beleza.
Parabéns pela foto, linda!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Andre Russo Fotógrafo e Estúdio - Belo Horizonte says:

Oi! Sou administrador de um grupo chamado Personal Book - Photos to the life e nós adoraríamos ter isto adicionado ao grupo!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

_ shootpics says:

beautiful Paula!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

boydcreek2 says:

I'm not a judge but I think your work is excellent ! Some of the best photos I've ever seen!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

GT BraZil says:

Maravilhosa!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Anderson Sutherland says:

Filha!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tu não está dentro da "máfia"!!! Com certeza se você trabalhasse na Agência as fotos seriam selecionadas....
Continue na tua luta...Pode não parecer mas tem quem torce por vc.

cuide-se
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

TARIQ / SULEMANI / away says:

cute
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

flickrgao says:

Beautiful.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Paul Samaras Photography says:

Don't listen or worry what they say, she is beautiful and you young lady are a master of light natural or strobe
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Swami Stream says:

incredible portrait well done Paula
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Toño Yañez -  - says:

Muy bello retrato, tienes un trabajo que no dejo de admirar, y tus modelos son muy bellas también...
Saludos
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

piratetuba says:

A capture so beautiful that it leaves me breathless. Paula, To quote my favorite Author, "Always listen to the experts, they will tell you what you are doing wrong and that what you want to do can;t be done.....Then go ahead and do it!" Every portrait you have produced has been exquisite in nature, well thought out in execution and has made the model look supernaturally wonderful. Those who say otherwise are hiding in shells of mediocracy and wanting to drag you down into them. Stay as great as you are. The true mark of a second rate talent is their inability to see any talent greater than their own. You are brilliant! Never doubt the great gift God has bestowed on you!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Hotortillas says:

This sexy photo has been added to Fotos de Chavas
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Angelo Trapani says:

Wow! beautiful model and great work. Congrats
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Fernandinho ; ) says:

Esté linda, continue com seu trabalho independente, que é maravilhoso e sem "manchas", o que acontece nas agências é a lei do salve-se quem puder.. vou criticar o seu para valorizar o meu e ponto.

Você é ótima!!!!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

LONELY MONKEY ( never give up ) says:

Wow . Stunning face , beautiful and magnificent shot . Well done
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

www.stevenparke.net says:

I have missed out on many a shoot because an 'Agency' said that only 'their' photographer will take the 'right' shots.
Don't take it to heart, you have many fans who LOVE your work.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

raul onet says:

beautiful!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

◄fabio► says:

My idea is that I prefer pictures in natural light. Never done anything extremely professional besides things to my gf. But I think the skin looks better many times.

And your pictures are professional both in natural light and in artificial light...but I have an admiration for you so.....

Sorry I can't say anything on agencies...never worked with one (even though I would like to...that would mean I'm a photographer!!)
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Amaresh S K says:

she's a beauty!

nice shot
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

jacquie_best says:

That's BS... of course photos are retouched! Don't let them box in your artistry... do what you like. If they don't like it, move on. True artist don't draw within the lines, don't fall into their trap.

Love this photo, it has great warmth. :)
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

°Joseph° says:

bellissima interpretazione fotografica!!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

marcio ferrari says:

Se as outras fotos seguem o mesmo padrão dessas aqui, tenha certeza que não há nenhum problema na iluminação ou no retoque. Deve ser alguém da agência que quer empurrar o serviço de outro fotógrafo que povavelmente paga uma comissão à agência e/ou funcionário.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Arno in Barcelona says:

Hi Paula,
you are right,it is hard to find many agency not using retouching software, even music videos have been retouched. I am sure they want only to the model pay their insiders, it is kind of sad because it is not giving the opportunity for many people to do it and even to give a big break to the photographer who wants to developp himself into that market.
By the way i like the picture very much and the model is off the hook if i can use this expression! :-) i wish i was you (photographer point of view), but i guess you heard that many times :-D
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

CUSNI says:

TU FOTO ES UNA FOTO DE LUX
LUX
www.flickr.com/groups/foto_de_lux/
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

sbenavid says:

I think the model is gorgous and she doesn't need artificial lighting.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Nathalia Rodrigues Fotografia says:

Perfeita!

Linda modelo, linda produçao e um show de foto!!

Parabens!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

mr_cgc says:

Hi Paula
Sounds like agency politics, they are just imposing their policy against you. Maybe the model should switch to a different agency?

Lovely photo & model. Cheers!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

yusuf_alioglu says:

So very beautiful...
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Christopher B. Romeo Photography says:

Having seen your photos, I'd say you hit the nail on the head. They want "their" photographers to be used. I'd wonder if they got a kickback or something.

I would tell her what I've told clients and friends in other fields. If this doesn't feel right to you, find another (in this case) agency. It doesn't matter if it's an insurance agent, auto mechanic, or modeling agency, get a new one.
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Spartpaco says:

Bellisima...
Preciosa foto....
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G u i l h e r m e . M e l l o says:

linda foto

belo trablaho
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sosidesc says:

i know nothing about the photo industry other than there seems to always be some kind of drama in the way of the photographer. i suppose time aka "paying your dues" is the only way to become sucsessful. i have given up thinking i can make a carer (or spelling for that matter :-)) out of photography. i enjoy it so much i have decided to just learn more and have fun with it.

in regards to this pic i think it's awesome, really! the only thing i can think is that maybe the skin treatment is a touch to much? so the photo is great, the photographer nailed this shot and still some aren't satisfied. well that's the photo biz i guess. guess i'll just keep my boring day job i have.

but paula...
stick with it. you have what it takes. you are young, creative and motivated! (and a hot model yourself!) this is a very competitive industry in all fields. be it fashion, food, sports or wedding to name just a few. i wish you the best always paula. if i lived closer to you i would beg to work with you! have you thought of working as an assistant to any top pros in your area? just an idea, just another way to pay your dues an put yourself in a position to make an even stronger presence in the photog industry. sometimes i just wish i could sit down with you and brainstorm. talk shop and talk about current and future trends.

just never forget this and i will say it again, stick with it...you have what it takes!!!
peace...
hugh
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PLSeabra says:

fantastica paula.
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Rodrigo Coutinho says:

bem.. com uma modelo dessa.. ate foto com celular serve pra book....
nao tem o q fazer.. ela é perfeita
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Falling Rock Shot says:

Great photo!
As for your question on lighting... Every shot is a new shot to be looked at as a new shot, natural is nice and studio lighting is good in the hands of pros like you. There will always be games played by the agencies. Stick to your game plan. I like all your work greatly!
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Mike__G says:

Sunlight, candlelight, moonlight, strobe light ... infra red light if you wish.
Just pick the one that reveals the mood, qualities, visual impact you are trying to convey. If it projects what you saw in your minds eye you are successful. That is the art form, and you do it well.

In contrast, commercial work is an attempt to get into the client's or director's mind. It is often less gratifying artistically but there can still be an element of pride in being able to interpret someone else's vision
- but it is their's and not yours. Be clear on which vision you are attempting to render and your wonderful talent and artistic tastes will do the rest.

You clearly have lots of supporters Paula.
That should say a lot

To your ongoing success
Mike

--
Seen on in mt Contacts.
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