-I am re-posting this from John Deardorff's blog to enter it as a point of discussion here on Kim's thread.

-I am agreeing with Photons 2 Pixels here. Currently if we split the contests into several categories, the entries would be minimal at best. Implieds are probably the next most viable one to do. If we did a non-model contest at this point, judging from the feedback, we may have 2 entrants possibly three. A split of the contests at this point does not seem feasible. Nor does the creation of another contest.

-Another alternative that has been presented is a theme day. ie: Glamour, landscape, b&w, animals, avian, implied, fashion, bodypaint, bondage, retro, pin-up, etc.

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I live in an area of Florida that is beautiful.  I couldn't keep from shooting landscapes and other things in this local area.  I'm not sure that I would want to participate in a daily contest to show my work.  I'm not sure what's in it for me and I certainly don't mean money!

-anyone else with input either for non-model contests or against?


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A contest for non-model photography could also start as a once a week and then become more frequent as the number of entries increases. My 2c

I'd love to see a daily contest for non-model photography, of any genre- nature, landscape, macro, still life, architecture, etc. I still shoot a lot of landscape work and would love to see what other members do besides work with models.

The only drawback I see is that models and MUAs wouldn't be a part of it; but then again, they could always pick up a camera! Its much easier to get started with landscapes than with models.

All for it as you know.  But an inquiry where does this suggestion put things such as butteryflys, lions, kittens, puppies, birds, spiders, snakes, and other animate living beings?     

I think inclusive is better than exclusive. Many of us make money and professional contacts by shooting things other than models- this would be a great way to maximize that networking. I have a paid gig tomorrow shooting pictures of lighting at a carwash. Hopefully the client will like my work and think of me if he has other building installations to shoot, but also will ask if he needs product shots, promotional images with models, instructional photos, event photography, etc.

And hopefully we help each other out- if someone has a client who loves lighthouse photos, I'd love a referral because "Oh I know a guy in Michigan who shoots lighthouses."

My vote is 100% for this. And to answer the earlier question, yes it would include nature, plants, animals- basically anything that ISN'T a person.

I voted in favor of a non-model contest. Photographers do shoot other subjects besides nakid models.

Yes, everybody here has good valid points.   The site admins will have the final decision if this will happen. One way or the other, there's always going to be someone  that won't be happy with the decision. Thank you for giving your views on this hot topic.

It hasn't been for models hardly at all recently Terry, that's why I'm pushing to get more here rather than giving them more reasons to stay away.

I don't see how becoming "Photographer Insider" with a category for models is gonna make them feel special enough to join.

It's a whole lot easier for me to understand how promoting activities which exclude models would keep them away than it is for me to understand how promoting activities which exclude them will bring them in.

I'm not trying to stir the pot but all the input here that i have seen so far is from photogs before i vote I would like to hear from the model's and mua's on what they think.