If you had your choice, who would you choose?

stevebrot · 08-11-2019, 11:33 PM - **1 Like**

How about the model that is easy to work with and who thinks the same of you and who is simply serious and excellent in regards to the making of photos. I know photographers who do excellent work with models (choose a gender, any gender) whose attractiveness is non-conventional, but whose presence simply works.

Steve

**gaweidert** · 08-12-2019, 05:45 AM - **3 Likes**

If I was trying to make a work of art and not doing commercial work I would always opt for an interesting, expressive face. Age would not be relevant. Most actors, actresses and models look plastic to me. Their faces seem painted on like a mask. I hate that look. To me, the sidekick in a movie is always way more interesting than the star. I would rather photograph Gabby Hayes than John Wayne.

lesmore49 · 08-12-2019, 08:17 AM - **1 Like**

I wish I had the skills of famous portrait photographer, Yousuf Karsh to do justice to portrait subjects. I'm amazed at his portraits of Sir Winston Churchill and Earnest Hemingway.

**Tonytee** · 08-12-2019, 02:19 PM - **2 Likes**

I have already presented my choice, however another just came to mind that would be a very interesting subject and she is: Former First Lady, Michelle Obama. I have always admired her, her intellect, her natural beauty and those high cheeks would really provide a stellar opportunity for portrait work. Thnx for viewing.

TT

**Moe49** · 08-12-2019, 02:29 PM

Fumika Suzuki

She makes any photographer look good. Even me, if I had the chance.

Riggson · 08-12-2019, 04:41 PM - **3 Likes**

My own choice would be a face with character. Sophia Loren & Clive Owen come to mind.

Originally posted by lesmore49

Hedy Lamarr.

Some younger individuals may not be familiar with Ms. Lamarr, here is some background on her. She had quite a life and in addition to being an actress, she was also an inventor.

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact...pYPNSKxdCeM22a

And that's Hedley, Heldey Lamarr!

richfam · 08-12-2019, 10:07 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Dounery

You did a good job,so did she.
But what if you had to choose between an actress or model as they are.Which one?

Ok, South Korean actress Ha Ji-won. Probably unknown to anyone outside of Korea other than fans of Korean shows, but she is a talented actress. She's not drop-dead gorgeous like typical movie stars, but has more of a girl-next-door appeal. Check her out in "Secret Garden," a romantic comedy in 20 one-hour episodes (subtitled in English).

**luftfluss** · 08-13-2019, 08:43 AM

I have not much interest in photographing humans, but a session with Annie Leibovitz would probably be both awesome and scary.

Megan Rapinoe. She's fire.

Lupita Nyong'o. She could probably do anything.

**monochrome** · 08-13-2019, 09:10 AM

Originally posted by luftfluss

Megan Rapinoe. She's fire.

Removing LoCA could be a chore.

**luftfluss** · 08-13-2019, 09:54 AM

Originally posted by monochrome

Removing LoCA could be a chore.

Holy smokes, you are today's winner! Well done!

**gaweidert** · 08-13-2019, 10:01 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by lesmore49

I wish I had the skills of famous portrait photographer, Yousuf Karsh to do justice to portrait subjects. I'm amazed at his portraits of Sir Winston Churchill and Earnest Hemingway.

Here is the story behind his iconic photograph of Winston Churchill. Pretty funny but it got the expression he wanted.

In His Iconic Portrait, Winston Churchill is Scowling Over a Lost Cigar

Blue · 08-17-2019, 08:16 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by monochrome

Just like lenses, you can never choose just one.

Michelle Pfeifer
Elizabeth Taylor
Ingrid Bergman
Audrey Hepburn
Lauren Bacall
Marilyn Monroe
Natalie Wood
Charlize Theron
Ava Gardner
Emma Watson

Don't forget Jane Birkin or Julie Numar!

**monochrome** · 08-17-2019, 11:40 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Blue

Don't forget Jane Birkin or Julie Numar!

Once I get past Natalie Wood the pyramid starts to widen

**monochrome** · 08-17-2019, 12:29 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by gaweidert

Here is the story behind his iconic photograph of Winston Churchill. Pretty funny but it got the expression he wanted.

In His Iconic Portrait, Winston Churchill is Scowling Over a Lost Cigar

That’s a fabulous story. By coincidence I’m sitting in my daughter’s new home in Jefferson City, MO, just a few miles from Westminster College where Churchill made the Iron Curtain speech. The National Churchill Museum is located in the undercroft beneath the Church of St. Mary - Alderrnanbury that was moved to Fulton from London stone by stone after the war.

ZombieArmy · 08-17-2019, 01:57 PM

The late Donna Summer
Micki Steele
Stevie Nicks
Terri Nunn

I got a thing for women in music. I probably got more but those are from off the top of my head.

08-12-2019, 04:41 PM - 3 Likes	#21
Riggson Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Posts: 34	My own choice would be a face with character. Sophia Loren & Clive Owen come to mind. Originally posted by lesmore49 Hedy Lamarr. Some younger individuals may not be familiar with Ms. Lamarr, here is some background on her. She had quite a life and in addition to being an actress, she was also an inventor. https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact...pYPNSKxdCeM22a And that's Hedley, Heldey Lamarr! Attached Images

08-17-2019, 08:16 AM - 1 Like	#27
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by monochrome Just like lenses, you can never choose just one. Michelle Pfeifer Elizabeth Taylor Ingrid Bergman Audrey Hepburn Lauren Bacall Marilyn Monroe Natalie Wood Charlize Theron Ava Gardner Emma Watson Don't forget Jane Birkin or Julie Numar!

08-17-2019, 11:40 AM - 1 Like	#28
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by Blue Don't forget Jane Birkin or Julie Numar! Once I get past Natalie Wood the pyramid starts to widen Last edited by monochrome; 08-17-2019 at 12:14 PM.

08-17-2019, 12:29 PM - 1 Like	#29
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by gaweidert Here is the story behind his iconic photograph of Winston Churchill. Pretty funny but it got the expression he wanted. In His Iconic Portrait, Winston Churchill is Scowling Over a Lost Cigar That’s a fabulous story. By coincidence I’m sitting in my daughter’s new home in Jefferson City, MO, just a few miles from Westminster College where Churchill made the Iron Curtain speech. The National Churchill Museum is located in the undercroft beneath the Church of St. Mary - Alderrnanbury that was moved to Fulton from London stone by stone after the war. Last edited by monochrome; 08-17-2019 at 01:25 PM.

08-17-2019, 01:57 PM	#30
ZombieArmy Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 3,210	The late Donna Summer Micki Steele Stevie Nicks Terri Nunn I got a thing for women in music. I probably got more but those are from off the top of my head. Last edited by ZombieArmy; 08-17-2019 at 02:05 PM.

08-11-2019, 11:33 PM - 1 Like	#16
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	How about the model that is easy to work with and who thinks the same of you and who is simply serious and excellent in regards to the making of photos. I know photographers who do excellent work with models (choose a gender, any gender) whose attractiveness is non-conventional, but whose presence simply works. Steve

08-12-2019, 05:45 AM - 3 Likes	#17
gaweidert Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Rochester, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,327	If I was trying to make a work of art and not doing commercial work I would always opt for an interesting, expressive face. Age would not be relevant. Most actors, actresses and models look plastic to me. Their faces seem painted on like a mask. I hate that look. To me, the sidekick in a movie is always way more interesting than the star. I would rather photograph Gabby Hayes than John Wayne.

08-12-2019, 08:17 AM - 1 Like	#18
lesmore49 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western Canada Posts: 12,349	I wish I had the skills of famous portrait photographer, Yousuf Karsh to do justice to portrait subjects. I'm amazed at his portraits of Sir Winston Churchill and Earnest Hemingway.

08-12-2019, 02:19 PM - 2 Likes	#19
Tonytee Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 21,509 Original Poster	I have already presented my choice, however another just came to mind that would be a very interesting subject and she is: Former First Lady, Michelle Obama. I have always admired her, her intellect, her natural beauty and those high cheeks would really provide a stellar opportunity for portrait work. Thnx for viewing. TT

08-12-2019, 02:29 PM	#20
Moe49 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Santa Cruz Mtns. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 874	Fumika Suzuki She makes any photographer look good. Even me, if I had the chance.

08-12-2019, 10:07 PM - 1 Like	#22
richfam Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Lindsborg, Kansas Photos: Gallery Posts: 91	Originally posted by Dounery You did a good job,so did she. But what if you had to choose between an actress or model as they are.Which one? Ok, South Korean actress Ha Ji-won. Probably unknown to anyone outside of Korea other than fans of Korean shows, but she is a talented actress. She's not drop-dead gorgeous like typical movie stars, but has more of a girl-next-door appeal. Check her out in "Secret Garden," a romantic comedy in 20 one-hour episodes (subtitled in English).

08-13-2019, 08:43 AM	#23
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,627	I have not much interest in photographing humans, but a session with Annie Leibovitz would probably be both awesome and scary. Megan Rapinoe. She's fire. Lupita Nyong'o. She could probably do anything.

08-13-2019, 09:10 AM	#24
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by luftfluss Megan Rapinoe. She's fire. Removing LoCA could be a chore.

08-13-2019, 09:54 AM	#25
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,627	Originally posted by monochrome Removing LoCA could be a chore. Holy smokes, you are today's winner! Well done!

08-13-2019, 10:01 AM - 2 Likes	#26
gaweidert Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Rochester, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,327	Originally posted by lesmore49 I wish I had the skills of famous portrait photographer, Yousuf Karsh to do justice to portrait subjects. I'm amazed at his portraits of Sir Winston Churchill and Earnest Hemingway. Here is the story behind his iconic photograph of Winston Churchill. Pretty funny but it got the expression he wanted. In His Iconic Portrait, Winston Churchill is Scowling Over a Lost Cigar

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