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John PhilliP SantoSPhotograPherwww.jphilphotography.com

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SYdneY relUYahair & MaKe UP StYliStinStagraM @ MadeMoiSelleSYd

Kenneth azUelahair & MaKe UP StYliStinStagraM @ KenazUla

Sancho bernardoStYliStinStagraM @ Sancho822003

gazelle MarcaidawriterinStagraM @ gazelleMarcaida

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disclaimer: assessment on the topic is only based on the answers that the team gathered for the article. we do not claim that this is the general idea for all photographers and models.

MODELS X PHOTOGSIn a photo shoot, the professional relationship of the

photographer and the model affects the ability of both to work comfortably and productively. In these kinds of

situation, it is important to know how both points-of-view—the photographer’s and the model’s likes and dislikes.

We asked some photographers and models, what are the major turn-off attitudes that they hate?

with this idea, Primera doesn’t want to put up a fight between the photographer and the model. in fact, both should work hand-in-hand in order to produce not just good photos but good relationship as well. these points-of-view that were presented only shows that both parties only need to agree halfway in order to

meet the expectations of each.for the photographers, this is an eye-opener on how their models think about them. at least, they’d know how their sexy pose instructions might offend their model.

for the models, it makes them understand how the photographers value their craft that they needed to cooperate in terms of giving importance to the originality and uniqueness that a

ayoko sa model na sinasabihan ako na i-photoshop na lang yung tiyan, leeg, braso,

etc. parang lahat inasa sa editing

ayoko sa photographer na sobrang edited yung pictures.

Maarte ayaw man lang mag tiis-ganda ng unti ayaw maarawan or

mahiga o maupo sa grass.

Puro yabang pero paglabas ng photos hindi maganda.

Mas marunong pa sa photographer. nagdidikta kung paano ako kukuha

hindi kinukuha ang opinyon ng mga model.

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everyone; no one wants to work with a boastful monkey.

there’s this joke in a photo shoot that once said, “trabaho!”, which means, you are here to do a photo shoot, not to flirt.

P.S.

thanks to all the photographer & models who answered our interivews

photographer has put into their photos.

for both, it reminds them that communication is needed. be truthful and be open about what each wants for the shoot. lay down the pros and cons and expectations so that each will have an idea on what both will expect in the shoot.

the general lesson here is to be mindful with the feelings of others. respect

Yung hihingan ka ng RAW copies then i-eedit niya gamit ang phone

I hate photographers who don’t give me a copy of my pictures.

Model na hindi nakikipag-usap

Tahimik puro shoot lang hindi man lang nagsa-suggest ng pose

Ayaw sumunod sa instruction ng photograher

Namimilit ng peg at touchy parang simpleng manyak

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why her?

to push someone whom i know has the capability to reach the top—that is why i chose to feature gillian for the october issue of Primera. her story, which we will be told in the next pages, is also a plus on that. She got the looks, and with a little bit more of training and exposure, she would definitely be someone to lookout on in the modeling industry.

hair & Make up by Krista albanoPhoto by John Phillip Santos

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HI I’M

GILLIAN FIGUEROAA MULTIMEDIA ARTIST

I am a junior student from De La Salle-College of St. Benilde,currently taking Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia Arts.

I am also a graphic artist of Libelle Creatives.

- WEBSITE -

http://gillianfigueroa.com/

- INSTRAGRAM -

@thegillianfiggy

WHAT ARE YOU HOBBIES?

Videography, graphic design, photography, web design, longboarding

WHY DO pEOpLE SMILE IN fRONT Of THE CAMERA?

They’re aware that what’s about to be taken can be documented as one of their memories, so they try as much as to smile to produce a good one.

WHAT MAkES YOU SMILE?

The corniest jokes can make me smile! Also, while I’m listening to my favorite music and while eating my favorite food makes me feel the same thing.

hair & Make up by Krista albanoPhoto by John Phillip Santos

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“Modeling is simply passion embedded over aesthetic. It isn’t just about beauty and good shape. I think it’s really about projecting your soul in front of the camera, trying to send a message to those who will see your photos.”

- Kristine Gillian Figueroa

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hair & Make up by Krista albanoPhoto by John Phillip Santos

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EX-DEAL-EMMADilemmas over exdeal photo shoots

Photo shoots offer a variety of growth in terms of socialising and practicing craft. commonly for starters in the industry, for both photographers and models, exchange deal is made in order for both to garner experience and capability to build each other’s

confidence in both related fields.

More than about building the portfolio for oneself, sometimes; it’s also about helping out the someone build their own portfolio and

make new friends in the process.

what is an exdeal?exdeal is a form of business transaction where services are

rendered in exchange of cash. Still, such transaction varies and depends on the agreement between two parties involved.

there are times that either the photographer or the model provides for transportation and food allowance. it really depends

on your arrangement.

creditS & reSPect

we’ve gathered few points-of-view from some photographers in relation with their personal experiences during photo shoots.

in general, they all ask for only two things from the people they work with: credits for those who worked behind the scene, and respect for time and effort that each participant has poured into the task in order to produce such creative photos.

in ex-deal scenarios, there are times that they feel that they were just used in order to have their own portfolio. Sometimes, after photo shoots, they lose

contact with the models, as if they never met.

Since the transaction is ex-deal, they are also disappointed with those who committed themselves on a schedule but will suddenly change because of raket or go see.

ex-deals are exchange of efforts. it’s not only about the model or photographer, but more importantly, those who are involved in the team to come up with a masterpiece. it’s a group effort that everyone has to acknowledge in order to show importance in the craft that the team is making.

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hair & Make up by Kenneth azuelaStyling by Sancho bernardo

Shoes from clnPhoto by John Phillip Santos

REJECTION&

MOVING ONhair & Make up by Krista albano

Photo by John Phillip Santos

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There was this time that I went to my favorite modeling agency’s go-see and there were stages you had to go

through before you can officially become their model.

After the second stage of attempting to do the “walk” required for ramp shows, I couldn’t do it properly since I am not used to wearing heels. I didn’t hear from them

after that day.

I just had to face the truth at that time, maybe I still need to improve overall. I used it as a way to challenge

myself more into trying to stay fit and healthy.

- Kristine Gillian Figueroa -

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“ Oh! that’s the Tall girl

with Long wavy hair!”

My height and my hair would be my best accessory. I think it’s my trademark to other people.

hair, Make up, & Styling by Sydney reluyaPhoto by John Phillip Santos

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the people around me are mainly the reason why i keep on believing in myself. i honestly have low self-esteem but whenever i’m surrounded with family and friends, they never fail to pull me up and help me remind of my self-worth and i am thankful for those people who never stopped showing endless support to what i’m doing.

hair & Make up by Sydney reluyaPhoto by John Phillip Santos

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“One should pursue a modeling career because it literally molds

you into becoming a better person; not only to be projected as a beautiful person to other people

but for yourself as well.”

- Kristine Gillian Figueroa

- PRIMERA -SPECIAL THANKS TO

ALL PHOTOGRAPHERS & MODELS WHO HELPED US WITH THE ARTICLES

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