In Need Of Opinions for Direction of New Pics

thanks slingerland hey give me a call .. i get what you are saying and now the really hard part begins .

though the smeared chocolate gives all kinds of ideas. mmm maybe topless and have body paints smeared ? or whipped cream or maybe now my mind has went else where lol

Here's one I've been wanting to try: painting a room a new color. Model is wearing painter's cap, painter's coveralls and nothing under. Coveralls are wide open, and her breasts exposed. Nipples are covered in body paint that matches the wall color. Some paint splashes on arms, face, etc.

But seriously Sassy, you're on the right path. Just be patient and build your persona. As a companion, how are you best? Do you like to smile and laugh with your patrons? Or are you feminine and gentle? Are you submissive to the man? Or do you prefer to be on top yanking his pants off?

When you find the persona that makes you feel good, then you're ready to build a "legend" around that persona. You're doing well: you've loset a good deal of weight and your health is much better, right? You're tackling the physical and winning.

Body paint is kick ass if done right. Check out Lauren Summerhill avatar. Full body paint and rockin body to pull it off!!

I agree with Slingerland on this one. I do my limited hobbying when I travel (Arkansas really is a small place) so i am always "shopping". I am often amazed (appalled) at some of the pictures I see. Poorly shot, badly lit, unimaginative show a lack of imagination or a lack of personality.

I know that there are tricks of the trade for making a best impression. My guess is that a professional photographer has forgotten more about that than I will ever learn. So that may be step 2- hire a good one. it is an investment in your business and your craft.

But step one is to get clear on who you want to be. Ask you regulars what attracts them. Even if they only talk about skills- their language should give you a hint if you are listening. You can also ask, what kind of client do I want to attract and what will catch that person's eye? There are no right and wrong's in this. It is about being clear and courageous.

It is a great question- but the answer does not start with the pictures. They are the way you tell the story you want to tell. First you have to be clear about what that story is. Pretend you are on the client side of the fence and go look at profiles around the country- you can see that there are a lot of ways to tell the story.

Wow! Seems like an awful RUDE and Arrogant comment for a newby. Getting a lil' cocky much BD?

Sometimes beauty comes from inside. Obviously some STILL don't realize this simple theory. Guess that comes with maturity??

I might have considered it rude if BabyD had offered an unsolicited opinion of the photos without provocation...but MsSassy solicited everyone's opinion.

BabyD's opinion, in fact, seems to reflect the general consensus. If you think her response was rude...how about mine...or BB's, Mr.Chan's, Mr.Wishful's, etc.? Or were our opinions ok just because we're well-established fixtures around here?

We were all just being honest...& Sassy did ask for honest opinions, after all.

Well, I just read all the way through the thread and honestly thought yours was rude also. Don't mind saying so either. BD is a big girl she can defend herself, hon. You are right she did ask for unsolicited advice, just think its funny 4 months ago these comments would have never had been made. Guess the safety of being taken under the wings of another provider also brings an attitude of "I can say what I want now and no one will have the balls to object." Sorry if my honest opinion bothers you Ginger, call me and we can discuss it. I have just been there and done that, and got burned. I am hoping you have better luck. All we need on this board is another smart ass arrogant poster/provider. Its not a personal attack against either one of you, just an opinion which I actually AM entitled to. Now back to the original subject. Sassy I am thinking with your hair color and eyes and outdoor shot in a field of vivid green clovers on your back would look nice, maybe a sheer white curtain covering any areas you are not comfortable with yet. ♥

I just don't believe in kicking someone when they are already down. Sue me.

I admire your compassion, sweetie. Perhaps you could share a little bit of that kindness with Baby Dallas.

Gladly, have before and will again. I am willing to forgive. So if it is ok with you, BD and I are adults we can handle this situation with class, can't we?

I was simply stating my opinion just as you were, we have that right, you know, BD is a big girl, I am sure she is capable of defending herself and her snide comments without any help from you. Now perhaps it is appropriate that we START A NEW THREAD IF YOU WISH TO CONTINUE THIS DISCUSSION. This is totally off topic. I am not defending any one here, I am just saying we should probably conduct ourselves with a little more restraint and class and quit picking on the underdog. I do believe you told me that you were the underdog once, you should know how it feels to be targeted and bullied. So can we move on and start a new thread, act like adults and let it die?

All excellent suggestions!

I'm pretty sure everyone has experienced a time when they were the underdog...I know I have! & I have defended more people than just BabyDallas out of respect for that. That's just the kind of 'big girl' I am...with or without your sanction. I even specifically recall defending you when you first came on board. Remember?

http://www.eccie.net/showthread.php?t=109429

Back to the original topic, I honestly think you've misperceived mine & other's suggestions to MsSassy as being 'rude or arrogant.' The thing we all need to remember is, when you ask everyone for their honest opinions, they're not always going to be good... A person opens themselves up to scrutiny, when they purposely seek it! It's hardly fair to ask someone a question--and then get mad when they give you their unbiased answer. JMO. If you don't want to know, then simply don't ask.

Moving on. . .