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How to find potential models for portaiture.

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  • 06-03-2016 7:10pm
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    killym
    Registered Users Posts: 61 ✭✭


    Hi, can You please give me some ideas how i can get models for portraits? I want to expand myslef as a photographer and i am looking for a way to shoot more people. Can't ask on the street that's for sure!


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    .45auto
    Registered Users Posts: 336 ✭✭.45auto


    killym wrote: »
    Hi, can You please give me some ideas how i can get models for portraits? I want to expand myslef as a photographer and i am looking for a way to shoot more people. Can't ask on the street that's for sure!

    I'll do it


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    intheclouds
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,175 ✭✭✭intheclouds


    killym wrote: »
    Can't ask on the street that's for sure!

    Why not?

    You could contact a college that specialises in creative arts (an art college) and see if they would let you advertise internally?

    You don't say what types of people you want? If it's all kinds then what about word of mouth, Facebook etc?


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    Splinters
    Registered Users Posts: 885 ✭✭✭Splinters


    Model Mayhem is a good starting point. Also on Facebook there are tons of groups that used for networking and to arrange shoots. Theres usually a range of experienced and beginner models and photographers on both so open to all experience levels.

    Just a word of advice. Practice on your friends or family first before shooting with a stranger. Theres an expectation if you're getting somebody to model for you that you'll be able to provide them with shots that justify them giving their time. If you're comfortable that you can do that then MM or FB are great places to start.


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    killym
    Registered Users Posts: 61 ✭✭killym


    Splinters wrote: »
    Model Mayhem is a good starting point. Also on Facebook there are tons of groups that used for networking and to arrange shoots. Theres usually a range of experienced and beginner models and photographers on both so open to all experience levels.

    Just a word of advice. Practice on your friends or family first before shooting with a stranger. Theres an expectation if you're getting somebody to model for you that you'll be able to provide them with shots that justify them giving their time. If you're comfortable that you can do that then MM or FB are great places to start.

    Yeah but to arrange a part of family or friends is tricky sometimes...Everyone becomes busy suddenly.
    I just want to shoot.


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    CabanSail
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Entertainment Moderators Posts: 9,047 CMod ✭✭✭✭CabanSail


    Sometimes a camera club or other group will arrange a shoot with a paid model. This can be a good way to learn as you get to work with someone who knows how to pose and you will learn from others of how to shoot. The downside is that you will not have exclusive control of the situation.

    Where do you plan to do the shoot?

    How do you approach people?


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    Splinters
    Registered Users Posts: 885 ✭✭✭Splinters


    Maybe consider hiring a model?

    The exchange of a model and photographer both offering their services without payment is known as TFP. Although no money changes hands its generally accepted that the payment each other should receive is cancelled out by the shots that you both get to use in your portfolio.

    If you're just starting out and have little or no experience the chances are you're not going to be able to provide much in the way of high quality shots for a model. So whats their incentive to shoot with you?

    If you hire a model which doesn't have to cost a fortune (50 euro would cover a brief 2 - 3 hour shoot with some models), then there is no expectation on you to deliver any images, and no expectations on quality. Obviously its nice to provide them with some quality new shots but if you've paid them for their time then you're not obligated to provide them any shots. Another advantage is that you'll likely learn a lot and get significantly better results from working with an experienced model, as opposed to a model who doesn't really have a clue what they're doing.

    Alternatively getting friends or family to step in avoids any potential drama that may come about because a model has agreed to work with you, and you may not be able to provide them with any worthwhile shots.


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    killym
    Registered Users Posts: 61 ✭✭killym


    CabanSail wrote: »
    Sometimes a camera club or other group will arrange a shoot with a paid model. This can be a good way to learn as you get to work with someone who knows how to pose and you will learn from others of how to shoot. The downside is that you will not have exclusive control of the situation.

    Where do you plan to do the shoot?

    How do you approach people?

    |Im not a rookie either a pro.
    I just want to keep my fb/website rolling, if i don't have any querries about photoshoot i would take any work instead.


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    TheQuietFella
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,857 ✭✭✭TheQuietFella


    killym wrote: »
    Hi, can You please give me some ideas how i can get models for portraits? I want to expand myslef as a photographer and i am looking for a way to shoot more people. Can't ask on the street that's for sure!

    If you want to expand yourself as a photographer then you have to go beyond
    what you are comfortable in doing. You have to have a bit of confidence
    about you but you can't shirk from it either!

    What type of photography are you talking about?
    Is it just street type photography portraits or more glamour photography?


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    killym
    Registered Users Posts: 61 ✭✭killym


    TheQuietFella wrote: »
    If you want to expand yourself as a photographer then you have to go beyond
    what you are comfortable in doing. You have to have a bit of confidence
    about you but you can't shirk from it either!

    What type of photography are you talking about?
    Is it just street type photography portraits or more glamour photography?

    I would say decent portraits (outdoor).


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    Ben D Bus
    Registered Users Posts: 2,114 ✭✭✭Ben D Bus


    As suggested already, Model Mayhem & Facebook

    Check the Dublin Models, Ireland Models, Irish Models BlackBook groups on FB

    Post some samples of your work in one of those groups and see who responds.


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    TheQuietFella
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,857 ✭✭✭TheQuietFella


    killym wrote: »
    I would say decent portraits (outdoor).

    That's not being the most descriptive to be honest. We all like to take decent portraits
    but if you are looking to take strangers images then you have to just ask them regardless
    of any fears or trepidation that you may have.

    I have been there in that regard so you just have to get over yourself and
    just do it. Carry a note book, take their name & e-mail and mail them a copy
    of the image. It also helps to have a bit of chat about you but don't behave
    like a chugger if you understand me. Best of luck!


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    HarborcOat
    Registered Users Posts: 16 ✭HarborcOat


    Like Ben_D_Bus says, Facebook is your best bet if you can't or don't want to work with friends and family. This is where photography students find models. I'm based in Scotland but I'm sure the pages Ben_D_Bus mentions are much the same as they are over here.

    It's best to come up with a clear concept for the shoot you want to do, and explain it in your post. Include some example images that demonstrate the type of look you're hoping to achieve. That will help to get you more responses, but will also ensure that you get a model that's enthusiastic for what you're doing. Also include a link to your website so that they can see your previous work, and see that you're legit.

    Good luck with it.


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    pwllor
    Registered Users Posts: 86 ✭✭pwllor


    In my experience, fb groups are much more reliable and dynamic. MM is kind of weak in Ireland.


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    amdgilmore
    Registered Users Posts: 545 ✭✭✭amdgilmore


    Yeah, the Dublin Models group on Facebook is the best option. You'll be vetted before you can enter.

    Put up a post explaining what you're doing, what you want to do and provide samples of your work. Paid jobs will naturally get the most responses. I pay 20/hour.

    By the way, while I am sure that you are legitimate and well-intentioned and all that, be aware that unprofessional behaviour of any kind is frowned upon, and the models maintain a separate private group to discuss 'blacklisted' photographers. In other words, anybody who behaved like a creep during a shoot. So please be professional at all times :)


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