Where can I get cheap enough, yet decent shots for my portfolio?

Koushki · 30-10-2008 10:43pm #1

Hey guys, hope i'm in the right forum.

So i need someone to take photos of me for my model portfolio for assets by next year, I've asked around and it all seems very expensive, where can i get shots done that are still good yet not too pricey?
:pac:

Dodgykeeper · 30-10-2008 10:53pm

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Hugh_C · 30-10-2008 11:03pm

Koushki wrote: »

Hey guys, hope i'm in the right forum.

So i need someone to take photos of me for my model portfolio for assets by next year, I've asked around and it all seems very expensive, where can i get shots done that are still good yet not too pricey?
:pac:

depends what you're looking for and the style of headshots.
My advice is to look around some of the streams of some of the photographers in here to get some ideas.

PopeBuckfastXVI · 31-10-2008 12:06am

You could find a photographer that wants to build up his/her portfolio and do time for cd or time for prints

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Time_for_print

moralproduction · 31-10-2008 1:11am

have a look athrough the boards.ie group on flickr and contact someone if you like their work

http://www.flickr.com/groups/boards_ie/

Borderfox · 31-10-2008 1:12am

What shots are you looking for? I wouldnt mind doing some tfp at the moment..

mikeanywhere · 31-10-2008 8:38am

Where are you based??

DotOrg · 31-10-2008 9:09am

Koushki wrote: »

Hey guys, hope i'm in the right forum.

So i need someone to take photos of me for my model portfolio for assets by next year, I've asked around and it all seems very expensive, where can i get shots done that are still good yet not too pricey?
:pac:

did assets say you needed a portfolio. The reason I ask is because very often they don't want to see pictures as when they see a potential model in person, that's normally enough for them to decide whether they'll send you off for test shots with one of their own pro potographers

CabanSail · 31-10-2008 9:11am

I would like to get more practice in the Studio.

Let me know & I can book a session.

AnCatDubh · 31-10-2008 10:05am

failing all of the above (doh!) i think the folio32.com is a place which puts models and photographers together and regularly you see this kind of work being advertised. It seems to be a well run place - as with all of the above - buyer beware, and its regularly mentioned over on folio32 about being sure about who it is that you are organising to do the work - we don't want you ending up with an axe murderer (i don't *think* that we have any of them on this forum

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Koushki · 31-10-2008 10:06am

DotOrg wrote: »

did assets say you needed a portfolio. The reason I ask is because very often they don't want to see pictures as when they see a potential model in person, that's normally enough for them to decide whether they'll send you off for test shots with one of their own pro potographers

No when i went in they didn't ask for a portfolio, They just asked me to come in on wednesday so they can take shots of me.
I just thought maybe I should have a full portfolio for next year since I am in sixth year they don't want to take me on just yet as i will miss too much school.

And i forgot to say earlier! - I am based in dublin!

Koushki · 31-10-2008 10:12am

Borderfox wrote: »

What shots are you looking for? I wouldnt mind doing some tfp at the moment..

I'm looking for fashion shots, head shots, commercial shots...
Everything that needs to be in a portfolio i guess.

AnCatDubh · 31-10-2008 10:13am

double check on making sure of the credentials of whomever you get to do the work. Most photgraphers won't have any issue with you having a friend / relative with you (so long as you don't bring a troop with you). If they do have such an issue then i'd move on to the next. You seem to have pleanty of offers above already.

CabanSail · 31-10-2008 10:14am

I don't mind doing some Studio shots of you. I will get you to sign a standard Model Release form & if you are under 18 then it will also need to be signed by a parent.

I too think it's a good idea to bring along a friend or relative.

PM me & I can show you some photo's from previous shoots.

decsramble · 31-10-2008 10:19am

Dont go rushing to get a portfolio yet. Wait and see what Assets say on Wednesday. Also be careful asking for a photographer on the internet and make sure you bring someone responsible (i.e. a parent and not your bestfriend from class) with you when you go to your shoot. I'm sure the vast majority of people in this forum are ok but it only takes one creep to be lurking and to contact you trying to pass himself off as a photographer.

Koushki · 31-10-2008 10:40am

Thanks everyone! and yes i will be careful, my boyfriend would be coming on the shoot with me, if that's alright with anyone who is interested?

DotOrg · 31-10-2008 10:47am

Koushki wrote: »

No when i went in they didn't ask for a portfolio, They just asked me to come in on wednesday so they can take shots of me.
I just thought maybe I should have a full portfolio for next year since I am in sixth year they don't want to take me on just yet as i will miss too much school.!

Most reputable model agencys don't care one bit about portfolios you bring in. They care about what their test shots look like and what kind of jobs your look will get you.

Doing lots of shots with cheap amateur photographers will get you slightly more used to being in front of a camera but won't teach you to pose the way an agency/art director/clothing company will want you to pose.

Before you go booking anybody, talk to the assets people about what they want from a prospective model

Koushki · 31-10-2008 10:52am

DotOrg wrote: »

Before you go booking anybody, talk to the assets people about what they want from a prospective model

Thanks for the advice, I think i'll do that. :pac:

Where can I get cheap enough, yet decent shots for my portfolio?

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