Need help asking a cute girl to be my partner in studio lighting class.

LeDave · 09-04-2012, 04:30 PM

Today I partnered up with a complete douchebag in my studio lighting class. We had to photograph an egg as a start with a single strobe with reflectors. He yelled at me and did hand gestures at my face and screamed at me. I have no idea what his problem is but he was a really angry guy. I did not want to be his partner anymore in this class.

Next time I have to partner up with someone, I want it to be this cute girl that sits in the back of the class. How do I ask her to be my partner? I have a clue on what to do but not really sure, I will sit next to her in class next time, possibly try jacking someone else's spot, the spot that another girl sits in.

How do I ask her? Do I just sit next to her and say "Do you want to be my partner in the next project?" What do I do? I don't think I'm that great of a looking guy, probably ugly to say the most.

stormtech · 09-04-2012, 04:34 PM

Originally posted by LeDave

How do I ask her? Do I just sit next to her and say "Do you want to be my partner in the next project?"

Exactly - and just be yourself!

JohnBee · 09-04-2012, 04:36 PM

Try making small talk beforehand and then... if you hit it off, ask if she'd mind partnering up with you. It might help put her at ease if you explained why.

JinDesu · 09-04-2012, 04:45 PM

Bring your longest lens. Girls get impressed by that.

But seriously, you could just try asking.

D4rknezz · 09-04-2012, 05:02 PM

Originally posted by LeDave

We had to photograph an egg as a start with a single strobe with reflectors. He yelled at me and did hand gestures at my face and screamed at me. I have no idea what his problem is but he was a really angry guy. I did not want to be his partner anymore in this class.

Whyyyy did he do this?

Did you guys successfully take the egg's picture? was the chicken happy? You can't go wrong with an egg, at least from composition side of things, they are the same from every angle! Err, same thing with the colour, in general.

LeDave · 09-04-2012, 05:10 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by JohnBee

Try making small talk beforehand and then... if you hit it off, ask if she'd mind partnering up with you. It might help put her at ease if you explained why.

The guy I was partnered up with last time was a psychopath, can you save me and be my partner for next time?

Originally posted by D4rknezz

Whyyyy did he do this?

Did you guys successfully take the egg's picture? was the chicken happy? You can't go wrong with an egg, at least from composition side of things, they are the same from every angle! Err, same thing with the colour, in general.

The guy went completely ape shit at me, no idea what's his problem was, no way you can screw up shooting an egg with one strobe with a reflector...

D4rknezz · 09-04-2012, 05:16 PM

Originally posted by LeDave

The guy I was partnered up with last time was a psychopath, can you save me and be my partner for next time?
.

How about...

"hey, did you like your last partner? No? Well, have i got a perfect solution for us."

Docrwm · 09-04-2012, 07:32 PM

Sounds like you haven't even spoken to her yet. Try chatting with her about what her photography interests are and what she wants from the class. Ought to lead directly to asking her to partner if you work it right and it will seem more natural and less intense.

As for your partner - Risperdal takes 8-12 weeks to kick in. Many folks can get almost as much of a gain from switching to a good decaf. Just sayin'.

**LaurenOE** · 09-04-2012, 07:40 PM

Originally posted by LeDave

Next time I have to partner up with someone, I want it to be this cute girl that sits in the back of the class. How do I ask her to be my partner? I have a clue on what to do but not really sure, I will sit next to her in class next time, possibly try jacking someone else's spot, the spot that another girl sits in.

How do I ask her? Do I just sit next to her and say "Do you want to be my partner in the next project?" What do I do? I don't think I'm that great of a looking guy, probably ugly to say the most.

Too. Funny.

Before you talk/ask her, make sure your breath is not garlic/onion/bad breath.
If you're clean, well groomed and no bad odors then just be yourself and ask.

All she will say is no, or give you an easy let down.

99.9% of women are not going to crush your ego/soul, so relax.

Unless of course she is me, and I'm holding my Pentax and you are holding a Canikony.

Then I will be the .1%

Patajac · 09-04-2012, 10:20 PM

U should post a pic of the girl first.

fuent104 · 09-04-2012, 10:50 PM

Have you seen any of her work? If so, you can try complimenting her / asking her about it. Or about the assignment you've been working on from the previous class.

You could also try claiming that you are hoping to partner with as many members of the class as possible, and ask her if she wants to partner.

I would personally try taking interest in what she is doing. If she isn't an expert, chances are she is having at least a bit of trouble, and would be glad to have a partner who knows a few things, or who is supportive of her efforts.

You have nothing to lose here, except your pride. But, remember, there is only one way to absolutely guarantee that she won't say yes to being your partner...

...and that his by not asking.

Lastly, I don't think most people would chose their partner based on looks.

twitch · 09-04-2012, 11:06 PM - **1 Like**

Feel free to use any one of these, if they don't work at least you'll be remembered.....

"Hey, you think I could try my lens on your camera?" or

"I may have a 1.5 crop factor, but my ISO is terrific!" or

"That's a lens in my pocket" or

"My grip is real comfortable"

magkelly · 09-04-2012, 11:40 PM

Maybe you should ask her to watch this...

You Tube

**RobA_Oz** · 09-04-2012, 11:57 PM

One hopes it's not going to be a life class.

On the other hand, that might introduce the need for a few more creative lines.

**ChrisPlatt** · 09-05-2012, 06:17 AM

Like too many women she may be more interested in partnering with a psychotic.

Chris

09-04-2012, 04:30 PM	#1
LeDave Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Minneapolis - St. Paul Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,067	Need help asking a cute girl to be my partner in studio lighting class. Today I partnered up with a complete douchebag in my studio lighting class. We had to photograph an egg as a start with a single strobe with reflectors. He yelled at me and did hand gestures at my face and screamed at me. I have no idea what his problem is but he was a really angry guy. I did not want to be his partner anymore in this class. Next time I have to partner up with someone, I want it to be this cute girl that sits in the back of the class. How do I ask her to be my partner? I have a clue on what to do but not really sure, I will sit next to her in class next time, possibly try jacking someone else's spot, the spot that another girl sits in. How do I ask her? Do I just sit next to her and say "Do you want to be my partner in the next project?" What do I do? I don't think I'm that great of a looking guy, probably ugly to say the most.

09-04-2012, 11:06 PM - 1 Like	#12
twitch Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 4,571	Feel free to use any one of these, if they don't work at least you'll be remembered..... "Hey, you think I could try my lens on your camera?" or "I may have a 1.5 crop factor, but my ISO is terrific!" or "That's a lens in my pocket" or "My grip is real comfortable" Last edited by twitch; 09-04-2012 at 11:13 PM.

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09-04-2012, 04:34 PM	#2
stormtech Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: In the boonies (NW Penna) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,744	Originally posted by LeDave How do I ask her? Do I just sit next to her and say "Do you want to be my partner in the next project?" Exactly - and just be yourself!

09-04-2012, 04:36 PM	#3
JohnBee Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Newrfoundland Photos: Albums Posts: 4,667	Try making small talk beforehand and then... if you hit it off, ask if she'd mind partnering up with you. It might help put her at ease if you explained why.

09-04-2012, 04:45 PM	#4
JinDesu Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New York City Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,638	Bring your longest lens. Girls get impressed by that. But seriously, you could just try asking.

09-04-2012, 05:02 PM	#5
D4rknezz Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1,196	Originally posted by LeDave We had to photograph an egg as a start with a single strobe with reflectors. He yelled at me and did hand gestures at my face and screamed at me. I have no idea what his problem is but he was a really angry guy. I did not want to be his partner anymore in this class. Whyyyy did he do this? Did you guys successfully take the egg's picture? was the chicken happy? You can't go wrong with an egg, at least from composition side of things, they are the same from every angle! Err, same thing with the colour, in general.

09-04-2012, 05:10 PM - 1 Like	#6
LeDave Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Minneapolis - St. Paul Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,067 Original Poster	Originally posted by JohnBee Try making small talk beforehand and then... if you hit it off, ask if she'd mind partnering up with you. It might help put her at ease if you explained why. The guy I was partnered up with last time was a psychopath, can you save me and be my partner for next time? Originally posted by D4rknezz Whyyyy did he do this? Did you guys successfully take the egg's picture? was the chicken happy? You can't go wrong with an egg, at least from composition side of things, they are the same from every angle! Err, same thing with the colour, in general. The guy went completely ape shit at me, no idea what's his problem was, no way you can screw up shooting an egg with one strobe with a reflector...

09-04-2012, 05:16 PM	#7
D4rknezz Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1,196	Originally posted by LeDave The guy I was partnered up with last time was a psychopath, can you save me and be my partner for next time? . How about... "hey, did you like your last partner? No? Well, have i got a perfect solution for us."

09-04-2012, 07:32 PM	#8
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Sounds like you haven't even spoken to her yet. Try chatting with her about what her photography interests are and what she wants from the class. Ought to lead directly to asking her to partner if you work it right and it will seem more natural and less intense. As for your partner - Risperdal takes 8-12 weeks to kick in. Many folks can get almost as much of a gain from switching to a good decaf. Just sayin'.

09-04-2012, 07:40 PM	#9
LaurenOE Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Back in Florida, but worldwide gigs! Photos: Albums Posts: 3,690	Originally posted by LeDave Next time I have to partner up with someone, I want it to be this cute girl that sits in the back of the class. How do I ask her to be my partner? I have a clue on what to do but not really sure, I will sit next to her in class next time, possibly try jacking someone else's spot, the spot that another girl sits in. How do I ask her? Do I just sit next to her and say "Do you want to be my partner in the next project?" What do I do? I don't think I'm that great of a looking guy, probably ugly to say the most. Too. Funny. Before you talk/ask her, make sure your breath is not garlic/onion/bad breath. If you're clean, well groomed and no bad odors then just be yourself and ask. All she will say is no, or give you an easy let down. 99.9% of women are not going to crush your ego/soul, so relax. Unless of course she is me, and I'm holding my Pentax and you are holding a Canikony. Then I will be the .1%

09-04-2012, 10:20 PM	#10
Patajac Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 241	U should post a pic of the girl first.

09-04-2012, 10:50 PM	#11
fuent104 Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: California Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,356	Have you seen any of her work? If so, you can try complimenting her / asking her about it. Or about the assignment you've been working on from the previous class. You could also try claiming that you are hoping to partner with as many members of the class as possible, and ask her if she wants to partner. I would personally try taking interest in what she is doing. If she isn't an expert, chances are she is having at least a bit of trouble, and would be glad to have a partner who knows a few things, or who is supportive of her efforts. You have nothing to lose here, except your pride. But, remember, there is only one way to absolutely guarantee that she won't say yes to being your partner... ...and that his by not asking. Lastly, I don't think most people would chose their partner based on looks.

09-04-2012, 11:57 PM	#14
RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,209	One hopes it's not going to be a life class. On the other hand, that might introduce the need for a few more creative lines.

09-05-2012, 06:17 AM	#15
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,697	Like too many women she may be more interested in partnering with a psychotic. Chris