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Why is it that in the modeling industry, smiles and pleasant facial expressions* are not allowed in photo shoots?

 

*Generally speaking.

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Posted - November 24, 2021
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  • 1953
    It distracts from the clothing supposedly.
      November 24, 2021 1:53 PM MST
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  • 6023
    I can't say that I agree with that.
    All the advertisements I see, where the face is visible, the model is smiling. Or laughing.  Or some facial expression to denote happiness.
      November 24, 2021 3:20 PM MST
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  • 10052
    Models aren't supposed to smile because it encourages wrinkles forming. Laugh lines are only slightly better than frown lines. 
      November 24, 2021 5:17 PM MST
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  • 44645
    Sometimes it's not necessary.

      November 26, 2021 3:57 PM MST
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  • 53519

     

      Are they part of my Monday through Friday lineup for next week?
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      November 26, 2021 4:55 PM MST
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  • 44645
    If you would like...but be wary.

      November 27, 2021 9:17 AM MST
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  • 53519

     

      There is room for all here.
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      November 27, 2021 9:59 AM MST
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  • 44645
    It looks like they are all excited about that cuke.
      November 27, 2021 10:01 AM MST
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  • 19937
    I'm guessing you mean the haute couture models.  They're supposed to look "haughty" and smiling doesn't convey that.
      November 27, 2021 8:10 AM MST
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  • 19937
    Thank you.  Hope you had a happy Thanksgiving. :)
      November 27, 2021 8:15 AM MST
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  • 3719
    I think for some styles, it's supposed to look sultry and sexy, but usually ends up as a sneering scowl as if the woman has no time for the photographer or the designer (?) of the clothes... which she probably doesn't, despite the money.

    I have seen far more fashion and other advertising photos whose models are smiling.

    "A smile is the best make-up any girl can wear" - Marilyn Monroe.

    Source: a transfer left on my lounge wall by the home's previous owner. I like it so much I keep it!
      September 15, 2022 2:52 PM MDT
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