Portrait Models and portfolios

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Dracven

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Hi all,

Just wondered how those who do portrait photography built up a portfolio before starting to get paid and did you hire models to get started? I was at Leeds Photocamp last year and a chap recommended a site for 'networking' with models and make up artists where you could each offer your services for free and the model got shots for her modelling portfolio, the make up person gets credit for it on all shots used and the photographer has shots for his/her portfolio or gallery. Unfortunately I cannot remember what the site was called. I guess it was like a facebook for models & photographers etc.

Thanks for any help/advice.

Thom:thumbs:
 
There is also net-model... which you use is up to you... im on all 3 but tend to use PS most.

Another idea which I have had success with is to post an advert on a free ads site such as gumtree.:thumbs:

Plenty of models looking for a few photos of themselves, but with time for cd shoots, you do get more timewasters than paid shoots... be careful when pre-booking studios... cancellations without reasons are very common and you may be paying for a studio you wont be using!:bang:
 
Model Mayhem is the way forward! My Purestorm account is STILL awaiting activation after MONTHS.
 
Cheers for the advice guys, I'm going to look at Model Mayhem today. I'll also have a look at Purestorm but it was MM I was advised to use on the Photocamp Leeds day by the 'pro'.

Thom
 
cowasaki said:
My Purestorm account is STILL awaiting activation after MONTHS.
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I quite like Purestorm but if you register and dont fill out your profile there and
then it gets put on the back burner and you have to give the mods a nudge
when you've filled it in. Or just nudge them if you already did..

That reminds me, I need to fill my profile in on MM too...

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I use PureStorm regularly - in the last few weeks I've photographed 7 models - another one let me down but I decided to pay for a last minute model. The rest of the shoots have been free.

Phil
 
Hello

I signed up for both MM and PS but have had more success from the latter. I have done a few shoots on a time for prints (TFP) basis but have recently paid models for shoots as I felt I was not getting the best experience of working with models with little experience and the difference is incredible.

If you are serious about developing your portfolio, investing in a couple of shoots with professional / experienced models will be money well spent. Fees will vary but could be shared if you have a togging pal you can buddy up with.

If you are shooting TFP, ensure you have a model release form and agree terms and conditions of shoot in advance - especially regarding the number of prints you provide, the levels you are expecting the model to work to, and the time frame for you to turn the images around.

Cheers

Spooks
 
hmmm maybe I'll look at both a little more now then.

Spooky I understand about getting an experienced model in sometime and that's something I definately aim to do at some point. I just need some experience of directing/posing people though first I think.
 
Dracven said:
hmmm maybe I'll look at both a little more now then.

Spooky I understand about getting an experienced model in sometime and that's something I definately aim to do at some point. I just need some experience of directing/posing people though first I think.
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In my experience you'd be much better off with an experienced model who knows how to pose. You then have fewer things to worry about.

An experienced model can change pose automatically after each shutter actuation meaning you can concentrate on exposure, focus and composition.

When you are more experienced you can move on to offering newbie models advice on posing.

Simply tell the model it is your first shoot and they can do their thing - you then just direct if you have a specific idea.

HTH

Phil
 
philthejuggler said:
In my experience you'd be much better off with an experienced model who knows how to pose. You then have fewer things to worry about.

An experienced model can change pose automatically after each shutter actuation meaning you can concentrate on exposure, focus and composition.

When you are more experienced you can move on to offering newbie models advice on posing.

Simply tell the model it is your first shoot and they can do their thing - you then just direct if you have a specific idea.

HTH

Phil
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Interesting thread I wouldnt mind getting into the modelling side of things myself infront of the camera. I am off to have a look at the sites mentioned.
 
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