How To Be a Model
So you're interested in learning how to be a model, or you want to model for me? Before you go any further, read the New Models website. This site will tell you the truth about what it takes to be a "real" model.
If you have read all of that information and you are ready to be in front of the camera, here's what you need to know about doing a model shoot with me.
Unless otherwise agreed upon in writing prior to the shoot, all photo shoots are done on a "TFP/CD" basis. TFP/CD is defined as "trade for prints/CD".
When possible, you will receive a CD of proofs the day of the shoot. If that is not possible, an on-line gallery will be provided for you within 48 hours of the shoot. The proofs are only for you to review for personal critique and evaluation. There are not to be printed or put on your website.
From your proofs, you can select 2 images from each look which I will finish for you according to my preferences for the finished product.
I will not provide finished photographs of any image I feel is not a suitable representation of my better work.
Finishing includes color correction, sharpness correction, and physical touch-ups as needed to create the best possible final photograph.
Finished images will be provided to you in high resolution files suitable for printing up to 8x10, and resized for web and email use.
The finished images will be sent to you within 14 days of your final selection.
The web/email sized images will have my copyright and website information on them. Copyright law prohibits that information from being removed by anyone for any reason without my explicit written permission.
I am looking for attractive faces and/or figures. Your age, race, even body type is not as important as your attitude and willingness to explore who and what you can be in front of a camera.
About age - do you have to be 18?
Yes and no. No, you do not have to be 18 for portrait, casual, or lifestyle photography; however, any model under the age of 18 must have a parent present during a shoot, and only a parent can sign a model release.
Yes, you must be at least 18 in order to pose nude.
What is a model release? When a photographer takes a picture, the photographer owns that picture and the copyright on the picture, and can reasonably use that image in any way he sees fit. A release is only necessary when an image is published or sold (for instance, a photographic magazine such as B+W, or a greeting card company). Since I am not a commercial photographer, a release is generally not required, but I do like to keep my options open.
I do allow you to bring a friend to a shoot. I'm always happy to show my studio and my pictures to folks. Your friend, however, is not allowed in the studio during the shoot unless he or she is modeling as well. Closed sets, I have found, are more comfortable for the model. Of course, there are exceptions. If you are under 18, your parent must be on the set during the shoot. No shooting will take place without a parent present. On an outdoor shoot, a third body comes in handy as a lookout or a reflector stand. Otherwise, your friend will be more than welcome to make himself or herself comfortable in the lounge right outside of the studio and play Xbox, watch movies, or just nap.