I am from southwest Louisiana and looking for people willing to allow me to practice photographing them. I have a very nice digital camera, but am looking to learn more about poses and how to use my camera to create nice portraits. Would prefer someone that has a little modeling experience and is willing to work cheap. lol How can I go about finding someone? Thanks.
2006-12-26 11:30:50 · 11 answers · asked by Patrick_T 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Photography
You can advertise but make sure the person you use is of age and understands the kind of modeling you expect, you are asking a question that you know the answer to. You can get people to pose for you just out on the street for experience. People are hams, naturally and you could use friends and family or ask people on the streets in parks. If you are not looking for a certain type ??? If so, you will spend the money and have a contract and do the thing right or you may end up in trouble. lol
2006-12-26 11:42:05 · answer #1 · answered by MISS-MARY 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should check out http://www.onemodelplace.com/ I'm pretty sure photographers can sign up on there, you can offer TFP to any local models. Hope that helps!
Time or Trade for prints: Neither of you pay eachother, you work for free and so does the model in order to advance your career, you get a new photo in your portfolio and so does the model...I hope this helps :) (in case you didn't know, people can't respond when you email them, check to see if you allow emails or something like that in your account info :)
photoenhance@yahoo.com
2006-12-26 19:53:05 · answer #2 · answered by Christen 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe try looking for people that are interested in being models that need to put together a portfolio that way you both can get something out of it. The model gets their portfolio and you get your practice. Also try posting some flyers around different college campus' saying that your looking for models in need of a portfolio and then hopefully you guys can work together.
2006-12-26 19:48:57 · answer #3 · answered by TeQN'ical 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take a class where they will provide models. You will find that most sane people are afraid to go into someone's home or studio to pose so that person can "learn photography." Would you?
2006-12-26 23:50:20 · answer #4 · answered by Picture Taker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use friends, family members (my sister and nephews are great), and kids at my preschool or daycare for practice. I've also hung up signs, placed ads, and asked random strangers on the street. Just don't forget to have your model (or their parent or guardian depending on age) sign a consent form. It's a must if they turn out great and you want to use them for advertising or anything else commercial.
2006-12-26 20:04:00 · answer #5 · answered by J-Dawn 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I just started a photography studio and ask friends and their children to be my practice models. You could try people at your job or even your neighbors. Most people jump at the chance to have a free picture of themselves or their family. God bless-
2006-12-26 19:37:05 · answer #6 · answered by Joan H 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
put an an in the paper, ask around, tell friends and get them to pose for free, recruit family members, put up a sign at the library and the grocery store.
2006-12-26 19:33:42 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would advertise that you will trade their service for a free portfolio.
Professional pictures also cost money, so i imagine their would be plenty of people willing to do this.
2006-12-26 19:38:52 · answer #8 · answered by thequeen 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ask people, put ads in the paper.
2006-12-26 19:39:17 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to your nearest college and put up a flier.
2006-12-26 19:38:46 · answer #10 · answered by Trillium 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋