Models

Auston

Hi there ya'll. I am wanting to expand into using models. I have no clue on how to find them or if I would be getting charged too much. Some friends of mine have expressed interest in sitting for me, for copies of the prints after the shoot. I think this might be cool, as I already know them and they will not be horrified. LOL!!! If I was to find random people, what would be a fare rate to do this? I am from a small Southern town in Mississippi, but I don't want to cheat anyone or be cheated. Thanks.

PBked

Hi Auston
If you look in the back of photo magazines, you will see many adverts for classes in model photography. Many years ago I took classes like this in glamour and fashion photography. They achieved two things. First, I learned a great deal and second, I didn't have to search for models as they were provided as was equipment like studio flash, backdrops and props. Part of the classes were:
a) where to contact models
b) what the going rates were
c) model release forms

Friends and family offering to sit for you is great, but a well chosen class would equip you with the skill to do them justice. If some of your shots should make them look like a Picasso painting, they might not be too willing to sit for you again. Not that I'm suggesting that a man of your calibre would take such photos !
Best of luck and come back with how you get on.
Best regards,
PBked

Auston

Hello PBked,
Thanks for the idea, I had not even thought to look in some of my photo mags. I had thought about a class of some kind, but then again I am the sort of guy that likes to play. And, being that the cost of processing film is not a problem I just thought of trial and error, with some books I have read. I think I have the concept but need to put it to practice.

Oh, I have friends and family that looking like a Picasso would be a step up!!! ;-)

PBked

Hi Auston
Don't let your friends and family read that sentence!!! LOL