I just got my first paid modeling gig

little laker · 08-16-2008, 02:28 AM

I thought that this was kind of exciting (yesterday)

A local t-shirt company contacted me and asking me to do a photo shoot for them, with a nautical theme.

So I of course said Yes.
Their budget is far lower than I should have really accepted, but there's lots of potential for future business (her husband either owns or manages the John Deere dealership, so they're connected)

They like 2 of the models I've worked with already, and it looks like I've found the other 2 they're hoping for

Now I just have to find a suitable boat around here.
Good thing that I have a few friends, whom might be able to help in this department

**sholtzma** · 08-16-2008, 07:48 AM

I hope you will keep us informed about the process. We can all learn.

I just got a small gig shooting some scenics for website, brochure, and ads of a small business in the area. Still have to decide on what to charge.

Good luck!

little laker · 08-16-2008, 08:02 AM

Thanks sholtzma, although even more important is a big old Congratulations to you and your gig.

I recently sold some existing stock photographs for the same purpose as your job.

I can't help you with what to charge.
In my case I had to compete with the Royalty Free companies

However I'm getting a fair amount of "Paid Advertising" out of it

Which I hope that you can get as well.

**Marc Langille** · 08-16-2008, 08:36 AM

Sweet - good luck Stu and let us know how it goes...

Good for you sir.

Cheers,
Marc

Pentaxtic · 08-16-2008, 03:51 PM

Good news! Show them what you got!

**Mallee Boy** · 08-16-2008, 08:00 PM

Well done Stu. You have earned this.
Good luck with it all.
Cheers

Peter Zack · 08-16-2008, 08:21 PM

Well done Su. Hope it leads to lots more.

roentarre · 08-17-2008, 05:26 AM

Stu, your good luck continues to roll in.

Keep us updated with your progress. I found pleasing customers is just way too difficult some times.

weatherwise2 · 08-17-2008, 07:26 AM

Good luck and let's see some of the pictures if you can.

little laker · 08-17-2008, 09:45 AM

Thank you very much,

The boat is proving to be a little problem on a shoestring budget, however I might have access to a NEW model. Possibly on the showroom floor

This would probably work, although I'd prefer some water in the background.

Other than the boat everything else is coming along fine.

I have another wedding coming up shortly, so I don't know when I'll work this shot in. It might not happen for 2 weeks or so.

Damn Brit · 08-17-2008, 07:40 PM

Hey Stu, great news. I hope you made it clear to them that they are getting the work for a good rate. Repeat business isn't repeat business until you've been paid for it.
Gary

little laker · 08-17-2008, 11:39 PM

Thanks Gary,
I did make it clear that I won't usually work for such a shoestring budget.

If everything goes right I should make a profit, just not as much as I'd usually like

little laker · 08-18-2008, 02:46 PM

Well I've just found the last model required, as long as they like his looks. And I think that they will.

Plus it looks like Dockside Marine, in Kelowna will be nice enough to let us use a boat for the shoot

I think that they still remember what small business go through, so they were very good.

Now I just need to set up a time, which might be tough.

benjikan · 08-18-2008, 03:50 PM

Don't forget to bring some "Kleenex" in case you start drooling. That can be very embarrassing. Oh and try not to stare (in what might be considered in some cultures) in inappropriate directions.

There you have it...Now "Break a Leg"

Ben

little laker · 08-19-2008, 12:25 AM

Thanks Ben,

And there's no chance of drooling, here's my 3 models.

19 year old Bozi

9 year old Danica

And I've never worked, or even met this 6 year old fellow, although I'm good friends with his mom. And she was going to hire me for a family shoot anyways.

Both Danica and the bottom young fellow come from broken homes, and I believe that they can really use the money. So I'm really happy that I have the opportunity to help them out in this small way

And just in time for school

My #1 model Kami got rejected

Even though she's only 9 she looks older than they wanted

08-18-2008, 02:46 PM	#13
little laker Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,697 Original Poster	Well I've just found the last model required, as long as they like his looks. And I think that they will. Plus it looks like Dockside Marine, in Kelowna will be nice enough to let us use a boat for the shoot I think that they still remember what small business go through, so they were very good. Now I just need to set up a time, which might be tough. Last edited by little laker; 08-18-2008 at 03:01 PM.

08-18-2008, 03:50 PM	#14
benjikan Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Paris, France Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,308	My Technical Advice Don't forget to bring some "Kleenex" in case you start drooling. That can be very embarrassing. Oh and try not to stare (in what might be considered in some cultures) in inappropriate directions. There you have it...Now "Break a Leg" Ben

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08-16-2008, 02:28 AM	#1
little laker Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,697	I just got my first paid modeling gig I thought that this was kind of exciting (yesterday) A local t-shirt company contacted me and asking me to do a photo shoot for them, with a nautical theme. So I of course said Yes. Their budget is far lower than I should have really accepted, but there's lots of potential for future business (her husband either owns or manages the John Deere dealership, so they're connected) They like 2 of the models I've worked with already, and it looks like I've found the other 2 they're hoping for Now I just have to find a suitable boat around here. Good thing that I have a few friends, whom might be able to help in this department

08-16-2008, 07:48 AM	#2
sholtzma Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Salisbury, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,043	I hope you will keep us informed about the process. We can all learn. I just got a small gig shooting some scenics for website, brochure, and ads of a small business in the area. Still have to decide on what to charge. Good luck!

08-16-2008, 08:02 AM	#3
little laker Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,697 Original Poster	Thanks sholtzma, although even more important is a big old Congratulations to you and your gig. I recently sold some existing stock photographs for the same purpose as your job. I can't help you with what to charge. In my case I had to compete with the Royalty Free companies However I'm getting a fair amount of "Paid Advertising" out of it Which I hope that you can get as well.

08-16-2008, 08:36 AM	#4
Marc Langille Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NW Arkansas, USA Posts: 4,710	Sweet - good luck Stu and let us know how it goes... Good for you sir. Cheers, Marc

08-16-2008, 03:51 PM	#5
Pentaxtic Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Vancouver Photos: Gallery Posts: 417	Good news! Show them what you got!

08-16-2008, 08:00 PM	#6
Mallee Boy Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,904	Well done Stu. You have earned this. Good luck with it all. Cheers

08-16-2008, 08:21 PM	#7
Peter Zack Pentaxian Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2007 Location: Edmonton Alberta, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 10,643	Well done Su. Hope it leads to lots more.

08-17-2008, 05:26 AM	#8
roentarre Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 11,783	Stu, your good luck continues to roll in. Keep us updated with your progress. I found pleasing customers is just way too difficult some times.

08-17-2008, 07:26 AM	#9
weatherwise2 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Warwick, RI Photos: Gallery Posts: 740	Good luck and let's see some of the pictures if you can.

08-17-2008, 09:45 AM	#10
little laker Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,697 Original Poster	Thank you very much, The boat is proving to be a little problem on a shoestring budget, however I might have access to a NEW model. Possibly on the showroom floor This would probably work, although I'd prefer some water in the background. Other than the boat everything else is coming along fine. I have another wedding coming up shortly, so I don't know when I'll work this shot in. It might not happen for 2 weeks or so.

08-17-2008, 07:40 PM	#11
Damn Brit Guest	Hey Stu, great news. I hope you made it clear to them that they are getting the work for a good rate. Repeat business isn't repeat business until you've been paid for it. Gary

08-17-2008, 11:39 PM	#12
little laker Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,697 Original Poster	Thanks Gary, I did make it clear that I won't usually work for such a shoestring budget. If everything goes right I should make a profit, just not as much as I'd usually like

08-19-2008, 12:25 AM	#15
little laker Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,697 Original Poster	Thanks Ben, And there's no chance of drooling, here's my 3 models. 19 year old Bozi 9 year old Danica And I've never worked, or even met this 6 year old fellow, although I'm good friends with his mom. And she was going to hire me for a family shoot anyways. Both Danica and the bottom young fellow come from broken homes, and I believe that they can really use the money. So I'm really happy that I have the opportunity to help them out in this small way And just in time for school My #1 model Kami got rejected Even though she's only 9 she looks older than they wanted