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Gas Money for Local Models
Something that I have seen become very popular with models shooting TFP (or “Time For”) with photographers today is to ask for “gas money” after agreeing to do a shoot as TFP. First, let’s weed out those individuals who are 25 miles or more away. Asking for gas money at those greater distances makes perfect […]
Posted in: Modeling
Why Won’t People Pay Me? (part 2)
September 5, 2015
As mentioned in the previous blog post, “Why Won’t People Pay Me?”, there are a lot of things that impact getting paid. This post is continuing that post with more information. There are some things to keep in mind when you model. Let’s start with some things I see often in the industry with amateur […]
Posted in: Modeling
Where are you going with your modeling?
March 13, 2015
One of the first few questions I ask every model is “Where are you going with your modeling and what do you expect to get out of modeling?” This tells me quite a bit about you as a model and ambitions as a model. Keep in mind by this time, I will have looked at […]
Posted in: Modeling
Determination and Learning is Key
August 24, 2014
One thing I tend to point out is a lot of what I experience with models – usually the negative or things that models should be aware when they do model. This post is different. I am proud of one model, and want others to know that even the impossible can happen with determination and […]
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Changes in Child Modeling in New York City
July 8, 2014
If you are under the age of 18, you are considered a “child” model and are required to follow stricter laws when you do model. Just this past year, if you model in the state of New York, you are now considered a “child performer” with even stricter laws. They include specifying how many hours […]
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It is a Free For All
July 7, 2014
One thing in this industry that you will constantly hear is how you need to work for free. Several models take this out on me every so often, that they aren’t making the money they expected as a model. Often, photographers say the same thing. You get tired of hearing it all the time. With […]
Posted in: Modeling, Photography
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