How much do you need to pay for modelling professional pics?

Question

Hello guys, i got this friend who is a model, lately he wanted to join another model agent, but the agent said they need to shot him some professional pics for the client and his documents in their files, so he is wonderng how much is the average price?Thanks!

Answer 1

any reliable agency doesn't charge to take you on, but you have to have your own pics done before you start out anywhere. a decent shoot will run now from 2 grand and up. the better the photographer, the more they will cost especially if you get a well known one in the business. once you get the pics you like, you have to make several copies along with a resume'. many shoots can go through hundreds of photo's to get just a few good ones.

Answer 2

I have heard a lot of bad thing about SOME (not all) modelling agencies and how they make you pay for photos and photo sessions before they take you on then never give you any work. Always check with the local Better Business Bureau in teh US or Trading Standards in the Uk or Similar organisation elsewhere.

I think a better starting place before you go to agencies is if you have a friend who is reasonable with a camera (do not have to be a professional or even that good just okay) Just take 100 photos of yourself in different poses, clothing and backgrounds then pick out 10-20 nice photos. You can then use this as a portfolio, and even better instead of printing them which cost you money every time, host them on a website and get some business cards print with the website address on and just hand these out instead. This is a far cheaper way of doing it and with no RISK. You should never have to pay to get a job if you do there is a high chance it is a scam.

However if you would like a personal portfolio site please contact me and I will set you on up for free. I can design you a fully personalised flash website with as much or little information and then host it for you. This site can contain a gallery of your photos, personal information, list of work, contact details, etc or if you prefer just a couple of photos and nothing else. It can be password protected and all images will be protected as is humanly possible, or the photos can be available to download.


Examples of work can be provided on request. Just message me here if you want, I am a professional website designer but have lots of free time (and enough money) so I am currently doing free sites for small bands, small artist etc, basically anyone who could not afford them otherwise. I have my own hosting server so can offer hosting servers or you can host the site yourselves. No images sent to me will be used for anything other than your site and I will not give anyone your detail or link to the site. You will have complete control and the site can be removed or changed at any time. This is not a scam and I will design a site for FREE, I do not need the money, and enjoy working. If you do want it message me you can tell me what you want and how you want it done and I will help.

Depending how old you are I may require parents permission before i will do any work.

Answer 3

Usually between $300 and $500 just be sure you get the negatives or they could come back to haunt you years from now!

Answer 4

Zip Zero $$, if it is a legit agency they won't charge him for pictures. You should never pay out of your pocket for portfolio pictures or a comp type card.

Answer 5

first of all you don't have to pay the agency you get your pics done professionally. You shouldn't have to pay an agency if you have the look.

Answer 6

$500-$2,000.00 usually.

Agencies/Agents won't usually eat the costs for this.

Answer 7

50 dollars and up two points yay me!