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FIRST "PROFESSIONAL" PHOTOGRAPHY SHOOT

  • 03-05-2018 10:31am
    #1
    Gannicus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,736 ✭✭✭


    I'm trying to get my first photography shoot together and start putting together a portfolio of my work.

    I have sourced the gear to do it, the location, and the subject/theme of the shoot.

    I am having trouble trying to get models, amateur or otherwise to agree to be in it. I need 2/3 men and 2/3 women to participate. As it's my first shoot and funds are a quite low I will need them to do it unpaid.

    I have said that I am willing to let them use any shots taken for their own portfolios and willing to do them up some headshots etc but I want to retain the copyright on the pics and will be watermarking the shots (which i assume is standard practice)

    Has anyone any tips or hints as to how I will get anyone to get on board with the shoot?


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  • #2
    DaireQuinlan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,713 ✭✭✭DaireQuinlan


    Have you anything available at the moment to showcase your photographic skills? I'd say it'd be pretty difficult to get up to 6 people on board to do a shoot in exchange for portfolio shots if they haven't got the foggiest idea how they'll turn out, what your style is like, etc etc.


  • #3
    Gannicus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,736 ✭✭✭Gannicus


    DaireQuinlan wrote: »
    Have you anything available at the moment to showcase your photographic skills? I'd say it'd be pretty difficult to get up to 6 people on board to do a shoot in exchange for portfolio shots if they haven't got the foggiest idea how they'll turn out, what your style is like, etc etc.

    I have a few shots I took while outdoors. never done anything professional before. What I have shot so far is mostly still life, some macro and some landscape photography.

    I initially asked a couple friends if they would do it but they shy'd away from it


  • #4
    pete4130
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,944 ✭✭✭pete4130


    Try starting with 1 person and work with that rather than 6 people. It'll come together a lot easier. If the results are solid, you'll probably get 2 people keen next time.


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