Stock Photography. Model question.

layfsphoto · 01-18-2011, 07:56 AM

Just wanted to know how you guys get models?
I was thinking of offering free shoots with a istock model release?
Any ideas?
Thanks fellas.

builttospill · 01-18-2011, 08:47 AM

My idea is to use a general release, instead of an iStock release, so you can sell the photo elsewhere without having to obtain an additional release.

As far as getting models to come to your studio, post an ad, talk to people you know, work with other photographers, start with family members and friends, etc. There are lots of ways. Remember offering free shoots will only attract inexperienced models, but if you don't mind it should work just fine. Meet with the model before the shoot and discuss with them what type of photos they'd like to add to their portfolio so you can accomodate them.

Hope this helps.

Frogfish · 01-18-2011, 09:01 AM

Model Mayhem - for photographers, models & make-up artists.

layfsphoto · 01-18-2011, 09:04 AM

Yea, Thats about what i had in mind.
You have a standard MR? If you could link on that would be great. I typically us the Istock because I rearly have time to upload to dreams and shutterstock. I just wondered if anyone is using MODEL MAYHEM ? Bikini shoots are fun to shoot but do they sell? Would rather shoot professional people.

Frogfish · 01-18-2011, 12:02 PM

Originally posted by layfsphoto

Yea, Thats about what i had in mind.
You have a standard MR? If you could link on that would be great. I typically us the Istock because I rearly have time to upload to dreams and shutterstock. I just wondered if anyone is using MODEL MAYHEM ? Bikini shoots are fun to shoot but do they sell? Would rather shoot professional people.

My daughter is a model and gets lot of shoots from that forum - both paid & for portfolio.

builttospill · 01-18-2011, 01:37 PM

I typically avoid uploading to iStock because I can upload one photo to 12 other agencies (including SS and DT) in the same time it takes me to upload one to iStock.

Send me a PM with your e-mail and I'll send you the general model release accepted by all agencies I use.

01-18-2011, 07:56 AM	#1
layfsphoto Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: JACKSONVILLE FL. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 77	Stock Photography. Model question. Just wanted to know how you guys get models? I was thinking of offering free shoots with a istock model release? Any ideas? Thanks fellas.

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01-18-2011, 08:47 AM	#2
builttospill Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Utah, Idaho Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,398	My idea is to use a general release, instead of an iStock release, so you can sell the photo elsewhere without having to obtain an additional release. As far as getting models to come to your studio, post an ad, talk to people you know, work with other photographers, start with family members and friends, etc. There are lots of ways. Remember offering free shoots will only attract inexperienced models, but if you don't mind it should work just fine. Meet with the model before the shoot and discuss with them what type of photos they'd like to add to their portfolio so you can accomodate them. Hope this helps.

01-18-2011, 09:01 AM	#3
Frogfish Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Shanghai Posts: 4,490	Model Mayhem - for photographers, models & make-up artists.

01-18-2011, 09:04 AM	#4
layfsphoto Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: JACKSONVILLE FL. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 77 Original Poster	Yea, Thats about what i had in mind. You have a standard MR? If you could link on that would be great. I typically us the Istock because I rearly have time to upload to dreams and shutterstock. I just wondered if anyone is using MODEL MAYHEM ? Bikini shoots are fun to shoot but do they sell? Would rather shoot professional people.

01-18-2011, 12:02 PM	#5
Frogfish Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Shanghai Posts: 4,490	Originally posted by layfsphoto Yea, Thats about what i had in mind. You have a standard MR? If you could link on that would be great. I typically us the Istock because I rearly have time to upload to dreams and shutterstock. I just wondered if anyone is using MODEL MAYHEM ? Bikini shoots are fun to shoot but do they sell? Would rather shoot professional people. My daughter is a model and gets lot of shoots from that forum - both paid & for portfolio.

01-18-2011, 01:37 PM	#6
builttospill Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Utah, Idaho Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,398	I typically avoid uploading to iStock because I can upload one photo to 12 other agencies (including SS and DT) in the same time it takes me to upload one to iStock. Send me a PM with your e-mail and I'll send you the general model release accepted by all agencies I use.

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