Bill pretty much said it all, and I agree with him. I'll add a few words. Re approaching models. I often read advice to meet models beforehand but I've yet to do that. When I initially approach a model I have a complete shoot design, we discuss that and arrange a time and location and then we meet there. Always bring food/snacks and drink for the model(s), MUA, hair stylist.
As Bill said, leave the makeup to the professionals. If it's a small shoot, just you and the model, give the model instructions on her own makeup. I have a sheet I scanned from a book that I send them if they are without clue. It suggests stuff like more makeup than they'd normally wear, use foundation, blend well, and avoid sunscreen based products. As for finding models on MM, you can either do targeted searches and contact models directly through their profiles, or post a casting call. I've used both and some combination will get you useful responses. Ruthlessly edit your profile pics. Only put up your best work, keep it current, and don't pad it with near-misses and maybes. A few great shots is way better than 15 so-so's. Potential models will judge you based on what they see there. Look me up when you're installed, Walt. MM# 1440574. On Thu, Aug 1, 2013 at 10:29 PM, Walt <[email protected]> wrote: > I decided to go ahead and sign up for an account (currently awaiting > approval) over there to see if I might be able to find a local model or two > to pose for me. As it happens, there seems to be quite a few lovely ladies > looking for photographers to pose for in order to build up portfolios. > > Then, after reviewing a few models, I decided to see what kind of > photographers I'd be competing with. Not that there aren't any good ones to > be found; there is some real talent in the area. But, on the whole, the > experience left me feeling much, much better about my own work. > > So, once I get my account approved by the gatekeepers, I think I'll start > contacting potential models to see who might be willing to pose in exchange > for pictures. > > Any suggestions on how to approach potential models? I figure it would be > best to arrange to meet them in person in a public place before the shoot to > discuss any ideas they may have and what they're looking for. > > Also, are there any basic cosmetics or other beauty supplies I ought to keep > on hand just in case? > > -- Walt > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > [email protected] > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and > follow the directions. -- -bmw -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
