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Brian Austin  

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Why do paid models expect images?

Journal Entry: Mon May 12, 2008, 12:46 PM
This has been happening more and more often. Initially, I didn't see a big deal with it but recently...it's bugging me.

I hire models for most of my nude shoots. I do this based on experience and their current portfolios. If a model doesn't have experience or chooses not to show it in their portfolio, I'll gladly work a TFCD (Trade for CD) arrangement with them (and have a few times).

Some of these models make a good chunk of change. Most are worth it, imo. They bring a LOT of posing and creative inspiration to the shoot. I'm happy to part with the investment for the final results.

I've noticed a trend where paid models seem to expect images on TOP of the money. Some ask for them. Some simply ask when they'll be available. A few have even grabbed them from MY portfolios and copied them into their own.

I don't get this. I paid for the shoot. The images are mine to do with as I please. If you'd like one/some, drop your rates. Or ask to BUY one. But why should I be giving these away as part of the compensation?

What's the consensus among both models and photographers? Am I out of line here?

  • Mood: Irritated
  • Listening to: the air conditioning
  • Reading: John Sandford's latest
  • Watching: the day pass too slowly
  • Playing: at work
  • Eating: enough
  • Drinking: water

Devious Information

  • Current Age: Old enough
  • Current Residence: Phoenix, AZ
  • Interests: Photography, Flying, Woodworking
  • Favourite genre of music: Changes depending on activity
  • Favourite photographer: Changes daily
  • Operating System: Whatever is handy
  • MP3 player of choice: iPod
  • Favourite game: Flyfishing
  • Favourite gaming platform: Any available body of water capable of supporting fish
  • Personal Quote: It seems to be a law of nature, inflexible and inexorable, that those who will not risk cannot win.
  • Tools of the Trade: Camera, feet, eye, luck

Devious Comments

~dnaphotographic:icondnaphotographic: 5 days 15 hours ago
Thanks for the :+fav:!

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DNA Photographic, L.L.C.
Rick Maday :camera:
*subjectivevision:iconsubjectivevision: May 5, 2008, 8:48:07 PM
The watch is well deserved. Thanks for the comment.

Love the sig. ;)

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Brian Austin
Phoenix, AZ

-- Models wanted for various genres. $$ for experience and look. And yes, I'd prefer you take your clothes off. :)
=jerryhazard:iconjerryhazard: May 5, 2008, 8:21:31 PM
Thank you for the watch - honored indeed. Wonderful gallery too.

Cheers!

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"In a nation run by swine, all pigs are upward-mobile and the rest of us are fucked until we can put our acts together: Not necessarily to Win, but mainly to keep from Losing Completely" ~ Hunter S.
~silverystars:iconsilverystars: Apr 27, 2008, 9:37:59 PM
thanks for adding my work to your favorites!

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scott
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fine art prints of my work are available at silverystars.com
~weakarm18:iconweakarm18: Apr 27, 2008, 11:47:50 AM
Thanks! I should have new stuff up later today!

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Wishes and Dreams, A waste of time, A dream come true, Prayers to the world Beyond. Keep wishing, you never know when a wish or dream might come true.
*subjectivevision:iconsubjectivevision: Apr 27, 2008, 10:45:17 AM
So do you. I'm looking forward to seeing more of your stuff. :)

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Brian Austin
Phoenix, AZ

-- Models wanted for various genres. $$ for experience and look. And yes, I'd prefer you take your clothes off. :)
~weakarm18:iconweakarm18: Apr 26, 2008, 8:59:11 AM
Thanks for adding me to your friends list! You have some beautiful images!! : )

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Wishes and Dreams, A waste of time, A dream come true, Prayers to the world Beyond. Keep wishing, you never know when a wish or dream might come true.
*AlteredRetina:iconAlteredRetina: Apr 24, 2008, 8:36:51 PM
Thank's for the :+fav:

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"Imagination is more important than knowledge"
-Albert Einstein
=kyrrith:iconkyrrith: Apr 21, 2008, 5:38:43 PM
Today everyone who sneaks on to my page gets an :orange:!

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Nothing can hurt you unless you give it the power to do so.
~TheAnvil:iconTheAnvil: Apr 15, 2008, 3:31:03 AM
Thanks very much for the visit and the :+fav: on MeL - The Scream

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DaMn! What a Mess !
*philfoto:iconphilfoto: Apr 10, 2008, 4:01:29 AM
Merci :)

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Je fais des films parce que, dans ma vie, j’eprouve des angoisses, des terreurs incontrolables, je traverse des courants de depression. Comme on dit dans les hopitaux psychiatriques, il faut occuper le malade».
- Woody Allen -
*Caraban:iconCaraban: Apr 9, 2008, 5:54:25 AM
Thank you very much for adding The nostalgia in your :+fav:

:)

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Hacia la mirada femenina - Towards the feminine look
~oderycke:iconoderycke: Apr 9, 2008, 1:32:56 AM Mood: Joy
Hello,

Thanks a lot for the :+devwatch: !!

Hope to see you soon ;)

Cheers
Olivier

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My first published book :
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*dingodave:icondingodave: Apr 5, 2008, 6:25:30 AM
Thanks for the recent :+fav: on 'river wye II' :)

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my gallery [link]
=allenjmiller:iconallenjmiller: Mar 31, 2008, 9:15:38 PM
thank you

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Allen J Miller, Photographer.
Albuquerque, NM, USA


We're the middle children of history, man. No purpose or place. We have no Great War. No Great Depression. Our Great War's a spiritual war... our Great Depression is our lives.
*philfoto:iconphilfoto: Mar 31, 2008, 4:48:00 AM
Merci :)

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Je fais des films parce que, dans ma vie, j’eprouve des angoisses, des terreurs incontrolables, je traverse des courants de depression. Comme on dit dans les hopitaux psychiatriques, il faut occuper le malade».
- Woody Allen -
*mickwag:iconmickwag: Mar 29, 2008, 4:54:48 PM
Thanks for the fave.
~D2W:iconD2W: Mar 26, 2008, 11:20:03 PM
Thanks for the fav and friendlist.

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Don’t regret the life you chose for yourself. Live your life however you want to, and do whatever you feel like. Because nobody knows when your time has come.
~marshmallowblue:iconmarshmallowblue: Mar 26, 2008, 5:30:14 PM
Thanks for adding me! =D
*Buddhalassie:iconBuddhalassie: Mar 24, 2008, 2:16:57 AM
thanks for adding me to your friends list!
~deinitio:icondeinitio: Mar 22, 2008, 1:13:10 AM
thanks for the add :)
~shipsafe:iconshipsafe: Mar 14, 2008, 2:08:00 PM Mood: Joy
just been through your gallery,it's superb mate.
you have real talent,keep it up.
=Vidguy10:iconVidguy10: Mar 12, 2008, 5:04:47 PM
Thanks for the :+fav: on "Beautiful Outlook" [link] !

I appreciate you taking the time to view my photos! :)

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In everyone's life, at some time, our inner fire goes out. It is then burst into flame by an encounter with another human being. We should all be thankful for those people who rekindle the inner spirit.

~Albert Schweitzer
*Halohid:iconHalohid: Mar 11, 2008, 10:08:27 PM
Thankyou for the watch, Brain! I appreciate the support.

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Keep Left and be considerate.