On 10/13/06, Shel Belinkoff <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Over the years I've had some ideas for photos that, until just now, I've > not been ready to implement. I can visualize the photos, but finding such > scenes out serendipitously just won't work - they need some set up, and > that means I'll sometimes need people - models - and to find appropriate > locations, some of which may be indoors. I'm not looking for glamour > models, BTW, just regular, average people, young, old, handsome or not. > > I thought about approaching people on the street that look appropriate, and > have actually done that for a couple of shots, but that's rather hit or > miss. > > So, any suggestions for finding people that "look the part" and finding > interesting indoor locations for a variety of settings, like motel rooms, > stairways, basements, etc. Of course, outdoor locations would be > appropriate at times as well, but it seems that they are easier to find. > Has anyone here done this sort of thing before? > > I do this sort of thing from time to time. Coworkers and friends of coworkers have been a good source. I work for a very large company, and our facility has over 2000 employees. So that's been helpful. Once upon a time I knew a young lady who worked for a fashion model school. Had it not been for an untimely relocation I may have had some opportunities to work with them. You might also describe what you're doing to someone who teaches art or photography at a local college or university. A friend of mine did this once and ended up with quite a few contacts (people who have modelled for student photogs, art school models, etc.)
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