Back in the USA with Diana Ji

BilsenBilsen Registered Users Posts: 2,143 Major grins
edited September 8, 2012 in People
Images deleted.
Bilsen (the artist formerly known as John Galt NY)
Canon 600D; Canon 1D Mk2;
24-105 f4L IS; 70-200 f4L IS; 50mm 1.4; 28-75 f2.8; 55-250 IS; 580EX & (2) 430EX Flash,
Model Galleries: http://bilsen.zenfolio.com/
Everything Else: www.pbase.com/bilsen

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  • D3SshooterD3Sshooter Registered Users Posts: 1,187 Major grins
    edited September 7, 2012
    Oeps no picture..
    A photographer without a style, is like a pub without beer
  • reyvee61reyvee61 Registered Users Posts: 1,877 Major grins
    edited September 7, 2012
    John did you change your mind?
    Yo soy Reynaldo
  • YaflyyadieYaflyyadie Registered Users Posts: 558 Major grins
    edited September 7, 2012
    ??????????????????????????headscratch.gif
  • BilsenBilsen Registered Users Posts: 2,143 Major grins
    edited September 7, 2012
    Sorry people, I owe you an explanation.

    After three days of Diana loving her frames, I got a somewhat frantic call from her last night. Apparently she had pushed the shoot a bit farther into glamor than she realized and was concerned about her day job (I don't know what she does).

    In any event, I have a policy that I never force a model to show an image she thinks doesn't look good. I've removed images I thought were terrific when the model said her nose looked funny.

    In this case she was so upset that I decided to just remove the entire gallery from Bilsen Galleries. (too bad really because she did a really nice job). Before anyone says it, I KNOW that she signed a release and I know I didn't have to take this action BUT I never want a young woman to be uncomfortable with our work together. This is a hobby for me and simply not worth causing stress or certainly any real life problems to any of my models.

    So that's the story. All it cost me was a couple of hours. If I was a pro I might feel very differently, but I'm not.

    In case anyone feels strongly about my policy, I've been called a moron on another site so that's been taken care of already.

    In any case, I'll be back in 10 days or so with my Caribbean model shoot next week (and it will include Cyndi clap.gif ) so get the torches and pitchforks ready.rolleyes1.gif
    Bilsen (the artist formerly known as John Galt NY)
    Canon 600D; Canon 1D Mk2;
    24-105 f4L IS; 70-200 f4L IS; 50mm 1.4; 28-75 f2.8; 55-250 IS; 580EX & (2) 430EX Flash,
    Model Galleries: http://bilsen.zenfolio.com/
    Everything Else: www.pbase.com/bilsen
  • SamSam Registered Users Posts: 7,419 Major grins
    edited September 7, 2012
    John,

    No need to apologize for doing the right thing.

    Sam
    www.samlinvillephotography.com
  • JabfingerJabfinger Registered Users Posts: 125 Major grins
    edited September 7, 2012
    I agree with Sam
  • HackboneHackbone Registered Users Posts: 4,027 Major grins
    edited September 7, 2012
    Your a "stand up guy". Thanks for keeping the profession professional!
    Charles
    www.cameraone.biz
  • BrettDeutschBrettDeutsch Registered Users Posts: 365 Major grins
    edited September 7, 2012
    15524779-Ti.gif It's not even a close call.
    Deutsch Photography: Actor & Executive Headshot Photographer | NY Wedding, Mitzvah and Corporate Event Photographer | Family & Child Portrait Studio
  • BilsenBilsen Registered Users Posts: 2,143 Major grins
    edited September 7, 2012
    Thanks guys.

    You wouldn't believe some of the contrary reactions I've gotten but, as you all know too well, I have zero problem with disagreeing when I think necessary.

    I seriously appreciate the support here.
    Bilsen (the artist formerly known as John Galt NY)
    Canon 600D; Canon 1D Mk2;
    24-105 f4L IS; 70-200 f4L IS; 50mm 1.4; 28-75 f2.8; 55-250 IS; 580EX & (2) 430EX Flash,
    Model Galleries: http://bilsen.zenfolio.com/
    Everything Else: www.pbase.com/bilsen
  • HackboneHackbone Registered Users Posts: 4,027 Major grins
    edited September 7, 2012
    Ha, Ha, Ha, Ha, Ha, Ha, Ha lol......I just got your avatar!!!! Sometimes the elevator doesn't go up to the top floor or the eyesight is bad.
    Charles
    www.cameraone.biz
  • BilsenBilsen Registered Users Posts: 2,143 Major grins
    edited September 7, 2012
    Laughing.gif Hack. That's been there for over a year and, of course, it's Cyndi.

    Sux to get old like us.rolleyes1.gifrofl
    Bilsen (the artist formerly known as John Galt NY)
    Canon 600D; Canon 1D Mk2;
    24-105 f4L IS; 70-200 f4L IS; 50mm 1.4; 28-75 f2.8; 55-250 IS; 580EX & (2) 430EX Flash,
    Model Galleries: http://bilsen.zenfolio.com/
    Everything Else: www.pbase.com/bilsen
  • BilsenBilsen Registered Users Posts: 2,143 Major grins
    edited September 7, 2012
    OK all,

    Here's one she's OK with

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    Bilsen (the artist formerly known as John Galt NY)
    Canon 600D; Canon 1D Mk2;
    24-105 f4L IS; 70-200 f4L IS; 50mm 1.4; 28-75 f2.8; 55-250 IS; 580EX & (2) 430EX Flash,
    Model Galleries: http://bilsen.zenfolio.com/
    Everything Else: www.pbase.com/bilsen
  • reyvee61reyvee61 Registered Users Posts: 1,877 Major grins
    edited September 7, 2012
    You did the proper thing John, kudos!
    Yo soy Reynaldo
  • novicesnappernovicesnapper Registered Users Posts: 445 Major grins
    edited September 7, 2012
    I second everyones feelings here. It doesn't matter what others think of you're action (that other forum), just how you and her feel. Love the last image, her and that waterfall kick butt. thumb.gif
    http://retroimages.zenfolio.com/
  • BilsenBilsen Registered Users Posts: 2,143 Major grins
    edited September 7, 2012
    Thanks again for the support everyone. No matter what others think, I like being able to look in the mirror even though I usually can't figure out who that old guy looking back at me is. Laughing.gif

    She called today and asked if we could go over the whole shoot frame by frame because she enjoyed it so much that she doesn't want to lose the whole shoot.
    Of course I said yes, so maybe, just maybe, I'll get to show some this set yet. I hope so but it's really all up to her.
    Bilsen (the artist formerly known as John Galt NY)
    Canon 600D; Canon 1D Mk2;
    24-105 f4L IS; 70-200 f4L IS; 50mm 1.4; 28-75 f2.8; 55-250 IS; 580EX & (2) 430EX Flash,
    Model Galleries: http://bilsen.zenfolio.com/
    Everything Else: www.pbase.com/bilsen
  • D3SshooterD3Sshooter Registered Users Posts: 1,187 Major grins
    edited September 7, 2012
    JohnGalt_ny wrote: »
    Thanks again for the support everyone. .

    No problem John, it has happened to me as well:D
    A photographer without a style, is like a pub without beer
  • YaflyyadieYaflyyadie Registered Users Posts: 558 Major grins
    edited September 7, 2012
    You did the right thing.thumb.gif
    I honestly respect your attitude and most of all, the respect for your models.
    Carlos.
  • Bryce WilsonBryce Wilson Registered Users Posts: 1,586 Major grins
    edited September 7, 2012
    If it would make you feel better, I'll let you post and show the "men in spedo's" shoot I've been asked to do!

    :Drolleyes1.gifD
  • Bryce WilsonBryce Wilson Registered Users Posts: 1,586 Major grins
    edited September 7, 2012
    Bryce Wilson wrote: »
    If it would make you feel better, I'll let you post and show the "men in spedo's" shoot I've been asked to do!

    :Drolleyes1.gifD

    As a matter of fact, I think you should come do it, and I'll take care of the Cyndi shoot for you!
  • BilsenBilsen Registered Users Posts: 2,143 Major grins
    edited September 7, 2012
    Thanks Yaff.

    Laughing.gif Bryce.

    I was born at night but not LAST night.

    Best of luck with the speedo shoot. I'll console myself for missing it with Cyndi, Ellen Ru, Brook and Barbara Brooks. You just have better luck than me.rolleyes1.gifroflrolleyes1.gif
    Bilsen (the artist formerly known as John Galt NY)
    Canon 600D; Canon 1D Mk2;
    24-105 f4L IS; 70-200 f4L IS; 50mm 1.4; 28-75 f2.8; 55-250 IS; 580EX & (2) 430EX Flash,
    Model Galleries: http://bilsen.zenfolio.com/
    Everything Else: www.pbase.com/bilsen
  • BilsenBilsen Registered Users Posts: 2,143 Major grins
    edited September 8, 2012
    Consolation Prize Post

    So we went through all 80 processed frames and she approved 12 with a name change to China Doll.

    Here are a couple which, frankly, aren't close to her best but she's comfortable showing under the new "google search proof" name. Feel free to C&C as usual.

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    3.
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    4.
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    5.
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    6.
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    Bilsen (the artist formerly known as John Galt NY)
    Canon 600D; Canon 1D Mk2;
    24-105 f4L IS; 70-200 f4L IS; 50mm 1.4; 28-75 f2.8; 55-250 IS; 580EX & (2) 430EX Flash,
    Model Galleries: http://bilsen.zenfolio.com/
    Everything Else: www.pbase.com/bilsen
  • HackboneHackbone Registered Users Posts: 4,027 Major grins
    edited September 8, 2012
    I think 1 and 3 in particular are excellent.
    Charles
    www.cameraone.biz
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