@vishpateluk said
Ken P said
Where to next?
Hello
You mean covid? Do you find photography for you is more about the social experience of meeting models versus just the end result of images, it's just you highlighted the point about interaction and friendship? I think whimsical is a fairly accurate depiction of your work, I personally really like the creativity in your portfolio, the editing isn't to my style but you clearly invest time into an idea. There is a wide range of styles, models, lighting, poses, locations, etc.
Have you only been shooting for 5 years? I see a photo of Mimi and I'm pretty sure she's not been modeling for like 5 years. I'm surprised you only have 35 references, I would have thought you've easily with over 100 models. Also, I noticed you've shot a lot with very experienced models, do you think maybe it would be more challenging to work with newer models? I guess when you mention you are shooting for yourself that implies you can afford to hire the very model to pose? I'm pretty jealous you can afford to fly 4 models to India and Kashmir just to shoot.
Love this
New challenges? Film? Polaroid? Shooting at night time? More of an opulent location? Could you mix your whimsical style into street photography? Could you shoot couples? Maybe male models? Maybe more dance images?
Also do you not use any other websites, or you only exclusively upload on Purpleport?
Yes Covid, typo.
Whilst I value the social aspect of model photography, it will always be second to any images produced. I spent 8 years of my early life travelling the world, shooting for two London agencies. Most of it was for books, travel brochures, annual reports, TV backgrounds etc. The maxim always was, exclude people or cars, primarily because this dated images and reduced their shelf-life. After a very long break, I rediscovered model photography (I did my first studio nude shoot when I was 16) about 10 years ago and have stuck with it because I enjoy it and think I am reasonably good at it.
The 5 year experience thing is a PP aberration. I joined when PP started, but left after 4 or 5 years and rejoined 5 year ago. In part this explains 'only' 35 references, but to be quite honest I don't attach a great deal of weight to the system and don't pursue them in order to get numbers.
I don't agree that I shoot a lot with experienced models, many of my sitters are new, unknowns or have gone on to become 'experienced' models. The truth is I prefer working with newcomers, but give preference to established models when travelling abroad.
I have done too much wet photography ever to want to go back there. I owned one of the first Land Polaroids in the UK in 65. Sorry, just a novelty in my books. Night photography is out because I revel in natural light. I am too interested in the characteristics of the human face and micro expression of emotion for dance work.
I regularly submit to 1x.com (https://gallery.1x.com/member/kenp ) and have a website here http://tuppence.click
Thank you for your detailed response.