who would you like to be photographed by?

[mmaria]

I don't really know the names of famous portrait photographers because portraiture generally doesn't interest me. And like most of us here, I'd rather be behind the camera than in front of it. I feel so awkward and self-conscious. I don't like to smile because of my teeth and if I don't smile, I look goofy. But if I HAD to have my picture taken, and I get to choose from our TPF crowd, I'd sit for Dan O. or Paige W.

you're far better in front of the camera than you think you are... just saying

 

[mmaria]

If I absolutely HAD to get someone to take pictures of me, and I wanted to have any hope of them being something I would actually show other people:

I'd want either John (tirediron) or Jason (Pixmedic).

I didn't even look hawt and 25 when I *was* 25!!

oh c'mon Ma!

I would like to photograph you

 

[mmaria]

....
The jokes, humor and generally excellent social skills of him and his wife made a huge difference....My experience with him has made me believe that especially for subjects who are camera shy, the most important skills are socialization and communication. Sure I could choose a famous photographer who only shoots talent, but I think both of us would come away frustrated. I'll take a seasoned studio photographer with a great personality any day.

ABSOLUTELY!!!

 

[fjrabon]

I think being the subject in a very extensive photo shoot is ***ABSOLUTELY*** something anybody who wants to do portraits should do. I think it lends a lot to your knowledge of how to relate, direct, pose, etc to see things from the other side. Get a very seasoned professional and really focus on how they're controlling the shoot and interacting with you (and ignore the camera settings and lighting for a dang minute).

One of the things that really pushed my studio portraiture forward was when we'd all be working in the studio on a slow day and mess around and photograph each other. I learned much more being the "model" than I did being behind the camera for those sessions.

 

[ronlane]

I'd like to see what Peter Hurley could do with my mug. Others that would be cool to have a session with might be Sue Bryce, Tamara Lackey, or Zac Arias.

 

[mmaria]

I'd only want to be photographed doing something cool, like car racing or skiing.

looking good runnah

 

[mmaria]

Well, in answer to the question, I love being in front of the camera as much as behind it, so I'd want Aaron Nace to shoot me and 'Shop me into something awesome!

how about this for you

 

[Forkie]

Well, in answer to the question, I love being in front of the camera as much as behind it, so I'd want Aaron Nace to shoot me and 'Shop me into something awesome!

how about this for you

Yeah, that 's not generally considered my best side...

 

[gsgary]

Me it would be David Bailey, Duffy or Don McCullin

 

[Dagwood56]

I hate being photographed and will do anything I can to avoid it. So I agree with whoever here said, the medical examiner.

 

[Raj_55555]

Chris Crossley all the way! I'd even pay him if I could afford what he charges..

 

[JustJazzie]

I'm quite sad to hear how many of you don't like to be in front of the camera. It's an issue very dear to my heart. I do hope that you all jump in front of the lens at least once every year or so. It's one of the best gifts I think you can give your kids/future generations! Even if you only tuck the shots away for later, and even if they aren't as "amazing" as you'd like them to be, they become more and more treasured with time.

I had to think about this for a while! So many good options, but If I could only pick one, it would be Forkie!

@JustJazzie ?!

I don't believe for a second that if you had to pick one photographer to make a portrait of you that you would choose me over all others, but you are super sweet for saying so!

Maybe one day if I get to come to the States we'll do just that!


Well, in answer to the question, I love being in front of the camera as much as behind it, so I'd want Aaron Nace to shoot me and 'Shop me into something awesome!

In all transparency, I thought we were picking TPFers. ;-) but, even if we open it up, your still pretty darn high on the list!

If we are picking someone outside of TPF, I might choose Damien Lovegroove. He seems to usually shoot models though, so I'm not sure what he'd do with me! I love his style though.

 

[mmaria]

I'm quite sad to hear how many of you don't like to be in front of the camera. It's an issue very dear to my heart. I do hope that you all jump in front of the lens at least once every year or so.

I don't like to be in front of the camera but I decided to take a selfie o two from time to time.. phone, camera, doesn't matter, just trying to become comfortable.
... and it helps

 

[Raj_55555]

I'm quite sad to hear how many of you don't like to be in front of the camera.

Not me, I love to be in front of the camera as well as behind the viewfinder!
I'll go upload one on the selfies thread!

 

[JustJazzie]

I'm quite sad to hear how many of you don't like to be in front of the camera. It's an issue very dear to my heart. I do hope that you all jump in front of the lens at least once every year or so.

I don't like to be in front of the camera but I decided to take a selfie o two from time to time.. phone, camera, doesn't matter, just trying to become comfortable.
... and it helps

glad to hear that Maria! just practice in front of the mirror. lol!

I'm realizing that we don't have any recent pictures of my hubby by himself. Once my computer is back up, I think it's time to force him into the hot spot, and get a nice portrait update!

I'm quite sad to hear how many of you don't like to be in front of the camera.

Not me, I love to be in front of the camera as well as behind the viewfinder!
I'll go upload one on the selfies thread!

And the camera seems to love you Raj! I'll check out the selfie thread in a bit!