Suggestion: Should be a mandatory space on profile for image of creative
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Allan Burness Photography said, 1728856793
MidgePhoto said
This has been raised before, here's an article
https://purpleport.com/articles/1033/photographers-pictures-in-their-profile-/
ok, I have had discussions about this before with others, but a search didnt bring it up, but thanks for the link.
Allan Burness Photography said, 1728856912
mskeetphoto said
Or you know you could set your avatar to a picture of yourself…
not very practical doing that as often that is the first image people would see and maybe mistake that as your work, unless it was made mandatory and we all did it?
Allan Burness Photography said, 1728857094
Photowallah said
Have you ever stopped to wonder why so many models and photographers operate under pseudonyms?
I know many models who do and for various reasons, number one being safety. I take it you are also aware that many access this site who are not creatives but predators, this could be a step in getting them off the site, ever think of it that way?
Allan Burness Photography said, 1728857194
Allesandro B said
It's not a dating site....if a model or studio needs a photo for whatever reason they can ask for it...but if you want to lead by example feel free to crack on surely you'd want to do that in the interest of safety and blah blah...
Interesting that your mind went that direction about a dating site!!
Allan Burness Photography said, 1728857253
Malbon said
yeah? well that's just like, your opinion, man...
Indeed it is, and as this is a site that welcomes discussion, I put it out there, thank you for your very helpful contribution!
FiL said, 1728857303
I once made the mistake of using a photo of a male model as my avatar - but the subsequent approaches from female models were not anticipated. That experience taught me that some of the models here need no encouragement whatsoever, so no selfie from me.
Stu H said, 1728857669
In the 13 years I've been on this site, I've *never* been asked for a photo of myself.
I pick models up from public spaces like railway stations*... they get my phone number, car details and registration.
They don't need to know what I look like in advance.
* I once asked a model what she'd be wearing so I could identify her when she got off the train. Her response: "I'm the one with no knickers on".
MidgePhoto said, 1728858157
Allan Burness Photography said
mskeetphoto said
Or you know you could set your avatar to a picture of yourself…
not very practical doing that as often that is the first image people would see and maybe mistake that as your work, unless it was made mandatory and we all did it?
As I remarked in the article linked to above, the rules of the site require the picture is taken by you.
So it would be your work.
I remarked on that in the article, in a slightly acid fashion.
The OP suggested it should be made mandatory, which is also remarked upon in the article.
The last maintenance on that article was almost exactly a year ago, but I suppose another matter may yet appear in this, the 907th discussion.
(There's an explicit reference to railway stations as well.)
Stu H said
... "I'm the one with no knickers on".
MidgePhoto said, 1728858244
Allesandro B said
... .if a model or studio needs a photo for whatever reason they can ask for it..
Good point. I recall writing about it some years ago.
https://purpleport.com/articles/1033/photographers-pictures-in-their-profile-/
Jon Taylor said, 1728858277
For those of us who have had jobs in which discretion is required, having a portrait isn’t a great idea.
As has been previously stated, a photo could be sent privately. I also note that the OP does not a portrait on display.
This suggestion hasn’t really been thought through.
MidgePhoto said, 1728858401
Jon Taylor said
For those of us who have had jobs in which discretion is required, having a portrait isn’t a great idea.
As has been previously stated, a photo could be sent privately. I also note that the OP does not a portrait on display.
This suggestion hasn’t really been thought through.
Excellent points. Someone should discuss them in an article.
Antony Wilkinson Photography said, 1728858500
I've set mine to my avatar and quite a few models have said they prefer to see who they're going to be working with.
I know it's not an option for some due to the need to remain anonymous but having a self portrait on your page and setting it to members only maybe an option.
Lenswonder said, 1728860689
Allan Burness Photography you could make an album titled photos of yourself or selfies , the website doesn't have to do it for you. Since you are advocating for this I'm sure you'll be making one soon.
Photorunner said, 1728862186
Allan Burness Photography said
mskeetphoto said
Or you know you could set your avatar to a picture of yourself…
not very practical doing that as often that is the first image people would see and maybe mistake that as your work, unless it was made mandatory and we all did it?
If it's a self shot - then it is your own work.
With regard to your query of whether we ( photographers ) should or should not have a picture of ourselves on our folio... well - that is purely down to the individual.
Some like me have had pics of ourselves on their folios - pretty much from day 1 of joining PP, others don't have that confidence or feel it unnecessary... it's their folio - their choice. I do agree that sending a picture to the model once a shoot is arranged is a good idea, I've always - just pointed them to my self creations.
