Model wants Photos taken down from your portfolio because she thinks they look bad,

[lamouzinga]

would you do this? Hi There,

I've recently done a model portfolio shoot with a model that is accustomed to the 'car magazine' style photoshoots. I only shoot beauty and high fashion and have explained the difference in photography style to her. The problem i'm facing with this particular client (repeatedly) is that she doesn't like how she looks in a photo, and therefore wants them taken down off my portolfio. Do you think this is fair?
I am against this idea as it states in the contract - the photographer retains the copyright and edited photos will be used in my portfolio online and in print (no big deal really if you bother to read that).
Would you take down all photos or keep up one or two from said photoshoot?

Thanks guys, would love to hear your feedback.

 

[fhotoace]

I cannot imagine that she didn't like any of the shots you took.

Usually they have a couple of favorites.

Many times after a shoot, especially the first time, I don't post any of the work. It may take a couple of sessions before the model and photographer "click".

I like to sit down with the model about half way through the shoot and look at the images on at least a notebook screen and discuss the lighting, her look, things she would like to try, etc.

In the end, an experienced model working with an experienced photographer can usually generate some new looks or lighting styles, unique to their collaboration.

I would reshoot and make some changes in make up, hair style, clothing, lighting and maybe the music you play during the session.

Usually when shooting an assignment, there are certain elements that the client wants in the shots, so the whole team has certain restrictions and there is little leeway for experimentation. This is why sessions on a TFP basis is very important for developing new approaches to lighting, posing and camera angles.

Working with models a second or third time, makes things a lot easier in most cases. However, many of the models from the agencies don't need to be "babied" and can perform on demand ...

Each model is so different, I am not surprised that yours had some unrealistic expectations of the shoot you did with here, though rare.

 

[imported_Amber]

I would definitely take it down, not because you have to, or that she any right to tell you to, but because models network with each other and share experiences they have had with their photographer and makeup artists. Explain to her why you think it is a beautiful addition to your portfolio and if she still wants it down, I would do as she wishes. Your likely to build your portfolio a lot faster with happy clients. Maybe just keep it in your paper portfolio, where she cant see it?