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11/11/2008 07:11:38 PM · #1 |
Hey all
I live in a small community, populace about 20 000 max for whole county. I don't have any kids or significant others of my own, and every so often would like to use a human (apart from myself) in my shots.
I don't have any $$, and studio is set up in my home. Sometimes I can shoot well with people in situ, but that is largely dependent on luck. I sometimes get to shoot friends and las year got very lucky with my Cowboy shot last year and the (actual) cowboy I shot lived nearby and I knew his wife on a professional basis. I gave him an 8x11 of my Cowboy shot as payment/thanks. More recently I did shoot a model, gratis on both sides, for both their portfolio and a challenge entry, so that worked out well. But that happens very rarely.
For reasons of professionalism and personal safety I certainly don't want to come across as a sleazy type with a 'free-for-all' type ad, advertising for all and any types to respond to; but nor can I afford to run off countless 8x11s of the best shot of everyone who might respond and expects that as payment!
I have found good model releases for both kids and adults, so I have that covered.
Any suggestions on safely finding and using models in a small town? |
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11/11/2008 07:25:32 PM · #2 |
| Would a service like Model Mayhem not work? |
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11/11/2008 07:28:20 PM · #3 |
| Does your town have a local theatre troup? They always love having their pictures taken. Maybe the high school has a drama club? You cold always accost people on the streets. |
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11/12/2008 07:41:51 AM · #4 |
Hmm, high school drama clubs (we have 2) would work well...and they probably have access to some costumes and props that I might be able to borrow...thanks!
Could try accosting people on the street but most people out here drive everywhere. If I want to do a street photography shot (as I did recently in that challenge) badly enough, I trek into downtown Ottawa and try to find a few other things to do to justify $$ of gas etc. |
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11/12/2008 08:03:17 AM · #5 |
Originally posted by snaffles:
Hmm, high school drama clubs (we have 2) would work well...and they probably have access to some costumes and props that I might be able to borrow...thanks!
Could try accosting people on the street but most people out here drive everywhere. If I want to do a street photography shot (as I did recently in that challenge) badly enough, I trek into downtown Ottawa and try to find a few other things to do to justify $$ of gas etc. |
Good day Snaffles. You might also consider the local "Players Club" as they have productions showing both in the community where you live and surrounding hamlets. I will send you their link and you could communicate with them directly.
Ray |
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11/12/2008 08:05:58 AM · #6 |
| Try wwww.onemodelplace.com or www.modelmayhem.com. You don't necessarily have to print off 8x10's but you can probably work on a Time for CD basis where you can give the models 5-10 of the best photos on a CD. Most of the models I have worked with have come from these sites...and i've even had a couple of models pay me. |
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11/12/2008 08:09:37 AM · #7 |
Originally posted by snaffles:
Hmm, high school drama clubs (we have 2) would work well...and they probably have access to some costumes and props that I might be able to borrow...thanks!
Could try accosting people on the street but most people out here drive everywhere. If I want to do a street photography shot (as I did recently in that challenge) badly enough, I trek into downtown Ottawa and try to find a few other things to do to justify $$ of gas etc. |
Let me know if you ever want to go into Ottawa on some weekend... I will gladly spring for the gas. Call me strange, but I would love to take photos in the market area during the evening on a weekend, particularly if it was raining.
Ray |
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