We go balls deep into this subject this time. Yes, I said BALLS DEEP. I literally attempt to exhaust this subject of conversation with Kevin. Why do I shoot it? Who says yes to shooting with me? Why do they say yes to shooting with me? In order to properly answer this question I reverse the roles and explain why I say yes and to whom do I say yes to shooting fashion nudity. How being an amateur differs from being a professional when shooting and how models evaluate you.
I will say the things that people are too embarrassed to admit over the next 2 podcasts. Nothing but the truth.
Pardon the sound quality. We recorded this over Skype!
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Edit: At the 43 minute mark of this conversation Kevin interjects that he's not in photography for monetary compensation and I had a brain fart and didn't make the logical jump/conclusion regarding the models that are looking for "long-term/delayed monetary compensation". What I should have said is this:
"It's all money/value at the end of the day. Even when money doesn't change hands. Even when you only want to be an *artiste*. The model that says yes to you is still looking to increase her "value" by shooting with you. There is still a "transaction" for lack of a better word and failure to recognize that transaction will cloud recognition of the working situation. They say "All roads lead to Rome". How do you know that the model's measure of stature, reputation, self-esteem, and artistry is not monetary? How do you know that she's not looking to book more work or marry well or claim her fame via shooting with you? As Joey said, "Selfless good deeds don't exist": https://youtu.be/ahDxg3hc5pM
