Is it just me or is there a growing divide between models and photographers (especially on the forums)?

John VonGeezer said

all the best models are rather gobby at times. Im sure there is a correlation.

Oi! That's my wife you're talking about! ;)

RHM Photographic said

John VonGeezer said

all the best models are rather gobby at times. Im sure there is a correlation.

Oi! That's my wife you're talking about! ;)

haha - I was thinking of Ali and obviously the others that will be at Studland this March when I wrote it ;)

tis true though

gjp said

Although I have been on Purple Port a good while, and have done a fair number of shoots, I have never really been a part of the whole model photographer scene. I don’t do Facebook, we have no socials in Wiltshire and I just shoot, edit my images and read & occasionally comment in the forums.

That said, I am noticing a trend where it seems there is a growing divide, at least on PP, between models and photographers - which is something I just don’t understand.

When I first joined models were active in the forums - now I hear they don’t post because of the grief they get or because they worry it will cost them work. The forums, for me, are worse off for this.

There seems to be a disproportionate amount of bad feeling for models who use only fans etc. As long as the have the ‘rights’ to use the images (and most I gather are self shot) - What is the problem (rhetorical question) As it is a safe way for them to make income - fair play to you all

There is an awful lot of model bashing about their castings - but let’s be honest there are probably an equal amount of photographers casting for TF shoots that can’t produce great quality images (so how is this different from ‘unrealistic ‘ model castings)?

Pretty much every model I have shot with have been talented, hard working, skilled and a joy to shoot with - so I guess I am just confused as to why I see a situation developing (at least in the forums), that I don’t recognise from my experience.

I will probably be battered for being a ‘white knight’, but I personally don’t like the way I see the forums and atmosphere going, so wanted to say something.

I love shooting landscapes and flowers but my passion is model photography and for that I need awesome models on PP so I can arrange shoots with hem.

I agree with you, gjp. I am conscious of rumblings in the background, but while I have been on PP I have met some great models, and increasingly I work with a small group very regularly and they are all really lovely in every sense of the word. You and I have worked with several of the same young ladies, and we appreciate similar talent. I say thank you, PP, and look forward to future of enjoyment of what is a very enjoyable hobby.