Model or Mannequin??
Hi all,
Looking through some of the fabulous photos on here and on various websites. I think I have come to the conclusion a model to show of the head piece is best?
At my early stage in y millinery journey I am currently using a polystyrene swan neck, and it looks ok, for now. But depending on costs I think I'm going to use a model. My friend has two lovely daughters who are happy to oblige, (one dark brown hair the other blonde.) I have a decent SLR camera so will give it a go.
Just wondered any other thoughts on this view? Do you think it looks more 'professional' on model or mannequin? And of course it takes more time with a model? Sorry loads of question ;-)
Kind regards
Susan
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Permalink Reply by Cynthia G Peacock
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What pluck!
“Whatever you can do or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it.” Goethe
Cindy
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Permalink Reply by Elsie Collins
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Thank you for that Cindy!!! I've learned that "thoughts become things"!! That's the magic law of the Universe!! So we must use it wisely!! Careful what we wish for!!
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Permalink Reply by Margaret Crunkleton
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This beautiful shot of Irene is an excellent photo of the best way to show assets of a hat. The view from above is perfect.
I have abouta 200 mannequin heads in my studio...and often I can not find a particular head because she has a different hat on....and I do not recognize her. So do not worry about using the same head as another milliner. Your touch and design will seperate your design from other milliners. That is the whole thing about wearing a hat...it can change your identity. Look see www.crunkleton.com please and thank you.
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Permalink Reply by Bridget Early
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The calendar is a great idea!
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Permalink Reply by FANCY ROSE
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SUSAN,
This may help you. WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO PHOTOGRAPH HATS:
http://www.millineryatelier.com/2013/02/my-lesson-6-learned-in-mill...
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Permalink Reply by Susan Fage
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Thanks 'Fancy Rose'....that certainly helps answer the great debate!
I especially like the quotation "women don't buy hats to look like every day women, they buy a dream"
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Permalink Reply by FANCY ROSE
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Glad it helped, Women do buy a dream.
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Permalink Reply by Sherilee Honnery
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I agree... models are the way to go. My daughter was doing photography through uni and jihadists some friends who were keen to model so I have been lucky.... Just getting her to make time can sometimes be difficult. For those who can not afford a photographer I suggest you contact your local high school or uni to see if there are any students who may pbe interested in getting some experience.... It helps them with a portfolio as well!
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Permalink Reply by Susan Fage
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Yes sometimes it is down the time factor element? But good idea re: the local school/uni!
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Permalink Reply by Cassy Hill
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Models are great, yes if you can afford them and organise time for photographers, hair, make-up, models etc (altho I am lucky I come from a family of professional photographers, I am a hairdresser and do make-up) but everyone can't always be ready when you want to take photo's at 11pm, or have a spare 5 minutes. I do prefer to photograph on models.
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Permalink Reply by Elsie Collins
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Thank you Cindy!! Well, she won 3rd place, so I think she'll handle it with a dash of grace and humility!! The only thing that goes to her head are my hats!! ....but we'll never really know!!
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Permalink Reply by Sharon Panozzo
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I think mannequins and live models both work well. Mannequin heads have been selling hats for decades so do not count them out. It is also easier to change their hair color and length at a moments notice. :) And, they are always available and for a more than reasonable price. They are also easy to get along with and very quiet.
Yes, in a perfect hat world, I would probably have professional models and photographers but then I would have to raise my prices which I do not want to do. And, to be perfectly honest, I wouldn't want to buy something that has been on someone else's head possibly for hours.
