11/22/2017 1 Comment Passion in Professional PinupPassion in Pinup Being a professional pinup involves passion. Being a professional pinup photographer takes passion. The 4 P's. Professional, pinup, passion and publication. I started to realize how much passion plays a major part in producing quality, being consistent, going the extra mile, sacrificing and level of commitment. Being passionate about pinup, as a model, photographer, mag owner, boutique owner, stylist, etc., means you'll want to learn. Passion means you'll make the time to research, train and DO! Passion means you'll plan ahead, show great communication, and value others time. Because of passion for pinup you'll invest and always expect to invest to reach goals. It becomes less of a luxury and want and more of value and a need. To reach a professional level in pinup, it takes that high level of commitment and dedication. Passion is the basis of that. Sophia Loren I've seen people in pinup, all fields, that do it as a hobby and yet the passion, communication, dedication, organization, commitment level and valuing my time, is there. There are, " models ", and photographers in pinup and claim to be professional, yet have many essential aspects missing. Unprofessional behavior that I attribute to lack of passion. Therefore lack of commitment, consistency, dedication, etc. Aspiring or amateur pinup model. Part-time pinup model. Professional pinup model. 3 levels and all defined differently. Then there's gals who do pinup solely as a hobby or once a year treat. To me, any can be professional regardless to their personal pinup goals. Obviously that professional frame of mind and work ethic, was there before pros became pros. That's how they achieved success. Marilyn Monroe I'm come to realize, with the exceptions of a few photographers I've worked with years now, that higher quality results in pinup are done by professional pinup photographers. The passion for pinup is there! That effects everything. Them researching, investing, going the extra mile and being consistent in quality. When a gal wants high quality pinup or vintage images and find a photographer that specializes in pinup, they can be for certain their images will be fabulous and high quality, EVERY single shoot! Professional pinup photographers who have all the things listed bellow. 1. Knowledge on pinup history 2. Knowledge on current pinup 3. Knowledge on current pinup magazines 4. Knowledge of who the top pinup photographers and models are currently 5. Knowledge on the process of gaining publication 6. Knowledge on the style of pinup images that pinup magazines require 7. Knowledge on how to pose their clients in pinup poses 8. Resources such as a studio 9. Resources such as a pinup styling team 10. Resources like back drops and props that go with pinup 11. Resources like high end equipment, lighting and editing software 12. Resources to get their models published Veronica Lake ALL the things listed above are the ingredients, the aspects involved that define a professional pinup photographer. Those that don't have studio's, rent the same locations and can guarantee quality every shoot because they've shot at those locations countless times. I've said it before an actual professional photographer can pretty much shoot any style and produce high quality images. If they have the equipment, skill, knowledge and passion, it will be a success. But without that passion I've seen great non pinup photographers, who normally produce high quality images, produce and deliver a visibly lower quality set. There's no way I'd define a true professional in any style of modeling and photography, without the aspect of passion. That's why we invest. That's why we research and train, if needed. Passion is why, it's the basis of how someone becomes a specialist aka a pro. Lucille Ball ALL the things listed above are the ingredients, the aspects involved that define a professional pinup photographer. Those that don't have studio's, rent the same locations and can guarantee quality every shoot because they've shot at those locations countless times. I've said it before an actual professional photographer can pretty much shoot any style and produce high quality images. If they have the equipment, skill, knowledge and passion, it will be a success. But without that passion I've seen great non pinup photographers, who normally produce high quality images, produce and deliver a visibly lower quality set. There's no way I'd define a true professional in any style of modeling and photography, without the aspect of passion. That's why we invest. That's why we research and train, if needed. Passion is why, it's the basis of how someone becomes a specialist aka a pro. Jayne Mansfield You can be modeling, doesn't make you a pro pinup. You can be taking photos of gals, doesn't make you a professional photographer. Then you add the word pinup in with professional and that would mean expertise, and professionalism. Being consistent, being organized, having a sense of obligation and level of commitment,...... stems from passion!!!
Scarifice stems from passion. Producing high quality stems from passion. Goals are set, planned ahead for, invested in and scarificed to achieve,... by sheer PASSION!
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Fred Haider
11/22/2017 07:12:16 am
Not only are you an amazing stylist and Pin up consultant but a gifted writer. This article is the best I read about this genre of photography. Is there a way to copy this into a text document. Once and a while I get an inquiry about Pin up and try to explain that it needs to be authentic and serious. This article explains that and so much more. Great job.
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