Camera Roll #86 (Patreon)

Howdy everyone;

I posted a rant a couple of days ago that I have since deleted but it resulted in some productive conversations. A few people reached out and explained their side, I explained my end, and we arrived at a mutual understanding. So I think it smoothed out anything that needed to be smoothed out (hopefully).

As I've mentioned in the past, I don't see this page being about me and my "art". I see this page as a group effort that creates the potential for us to see content from some of our favorite models and undiscovered talents that others might not have access to. You guys are the producers, just like how movies have producers, and I'm the guy with the camera and connections that can go out and get it done.

When there's room for corrections/improvements, or ideas to make the page more fun, it's better to have the conversation here and directly with me instead of voicing it on forums. It can be through comments or via private messages, it doesn't matter. But it's much more beneficial for the longevity of the page that we work together. I don't see this being a me Vs. you dynamic. I know some photographers have the air of "I'm better than you because I'm the artist so I don't need to listen to you" but frankly I find that mentality to be cringe as fuck and very limiting; I am always open to constructive/fair/respectful feedback. I don't, however, have tolerance for nagging or complaining from grown adults; especially men. 

I understand that some members are disappointed that we haven't seen content from certain models for a long time, or that some models are not naked enough in the photos, but these are not elements I can control, and I have been communicating that since we first launched July of 2020. I'm also not interested in running that kind of a page that is strictly about posting naked models because I don't see longevity in it. I'll keep doing my part which is contacting the models, seeing if they're interested/have space in their schedule, and setting up shoots based on what they're comfortable doing.

As for requested sets go I'm going to ask Chandler if she's open to letting me share the curtain set on the page under bankroll. My promise to her will be that the photos will not get leaked online and so far you guys have been amazing about keeping the content exclusive to the page. I greatly appreciate that because it's a nice bargaining chip and it gives the page a good reputation. So as long as I can make that guarantee to her, we should have a better chance at making it happen. I'm also splitting the profits with her so that she's benefiting from making these sets available as well. Maybe it'll be additional motivation for her to come out to LA and we do some new shoots this summer :) (fingers crossed).

In all other regards we got some awesome models showing up on the page as the weeks go by and our schedule is looking A++. 

See you next week.