posted by anonymoose
Jun 25, 2008 9:04AM
where do you live? if you're in nyc, try getting into one of the smaller agencies. open casting calls or something. the photographer i intern with does a lot of test shoots with models for both their book and his, but they're all from legitimate agencies where he has contacts.
another option is try finding a photography student who is also looking to build their portfolio. i'm sure they'd be happy to work with you.
posted by Girl about town
Jun 26, 2008 3:29AM
take poloroids of yourself being super fierce and send them out to photographers and agencies
i'm not sure if that will help you become a super model but it ought to help.
posted by guest
Jun 27, 2008 11:17AM
craigslist ads with photographers with websites that are google-able are always looking for girls to test with
posted by southweststyle
Jun 27, 2008 12:29PM
Call/email your local community-based magazine and tell them you need a portfolio and will model for free. If your community doesn't have local mags, call one in a city within traveling distance. Times are tough and everyone's budgets are being cut.
We use Ford models mostly, but there has been more than one occasion when a model has backed out, we needed to do a last minute shoot and couldn't book someone, or for whatever reason ended up using a non-professional model. It works out great for us because it keeps costs down, and then they get clips in a publication as well.
You can find these kind of mags at your local grocery store. Just look at the masthead and that should give you an email/phone number where you can get in touch with an editor or photographer.
posted by Nerdalie
Jun 27, 2008 1:44PM
Anonymoose is right when saying that a photo student is a good option. There are plenty of photo students, no matter what city you're in, that would be happy to trade. When I was in school for photo my classmates found most of their models this way because they couldn't afford to pay.
posted by BIBA
Jun 27, 2008 3:34PM
try going to your local art school and asking the photography students.
posted by DivaDelux
Jun 27, 2008 4:31PM
If you want pictures to start building your portfolio:
Get on websites like http://www.modelmayhem.com/ and craigslist. Check out the photography/art schools in your area. Photography students usually can't get girls from agencies unless they are super good and have connections so they are always on the hunt for models (or model sized girls) to shoot.
If you want to get signed to an agency go to as many agencies as you can and try to get picked up.
Don't under any circumstances spend money for people to take your picture. Honestly you don't need a portfolio to get signed. Agencies will take polaroids of you. Once you’re signed they will send you out on test shoots so you can start building your portfolio.
posted by stylecrusader
Jun 27, 2008 5:43PM
My friend is a photographer, who just graduated from Parsons.
You can check out her website at Julia-chesky.com
And contact her at info@julia-chesky.com
posted by alyssa
Jun 27, 2008 8:43PM
Craiglist. But MAKE SURE you go with a parent/adult because those ads can sometimes be sketchy.
Also if you have an art school near you, make posters saying that you're a model looking for a photographer. Art students are always looking for good models to add to their portfolios.
posted by guest
Jun 28, 2008 10:19AM
I'll shoot you. Whenever, wherever...
chris
christopherpeterson.com
posted by Miss Elle
Jul 01, 2008 10:41PM
I specialize in model portfolios, but I'm in Seattle/Chicago... It'd help to know where you were!!
xoxo.
posted by guest
Aug 31, 2008 11:37AM
I;m doing portfolio work. If you need some really good photos and not afraid to work then email me.
john_tyler_photography@yahoo.com
I'm located in Red Bank, Nj so anyone that is interested give me a shout!
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posted by Laia
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craigslist.