. We don't think the industry is silly and we believe that figure and fitness competitors are among the top athletes in the world, and deserve to be treated (and compensated)
Umm, no offence to you or anyone - but no way.
It goes for both, but especially for figure let's be real here - just no way at all. I see no comparison to stepping onstage in a glittery suit and turning around four times [lets be frank here that is what happens] to Asafa Powell running the 100 in sub 10secs, Michael Jordan dunking from the the free throw line, Nadia Comăneci's 10 point uneven bar routine or even the Kenyans hitting their marathon world records.
Sorry to appear condescending, not my intent I myself compete, but figure simply does not have the awe inspiring ability of say the Superbowl, nor the fan base in general to even begin to dream of getting the compensation similar to top world athletes.
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Edit: May I interrupt this thread with my brutal spam plz
Since we have a few photographers in this thread back and forthing, I was wondering if any of you could take 2 mins plz and share your knowledge by providing a tip or two to the Mr.Getbig entrants on how to best photograph themselves for the 'show'.
Here is the thread:
http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?topic=169955.0</end spam>