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Expectations from Models
February 19, 2014
As a photographer, I deal with many people having unreasonable expectations. One area I don’t expect models to have unreasonable expectations is while doing test shoots with models, especially if they are done TFP. Unfortunately, I have found that some models are unreasonable in their expectations. I no longer do TFP except in very rare […]
Posted in: Modeling, Photography
Modeling is more than Looking Pretty
February 16, 2014
One of the most frustrating things that I run into with people new to modeling is that they seem to think that modeling is just looking pretty. I frequently hear at meet and greets (places where photographers and models meet one another, usually shooting test images or over light snacks at a bar) that a […]
Posted in: Modeling
Modeling and Tattoos
February 13, 2014
One of the biggest areas that causes the most arguments are tattoos and modeling. On one side, you have the industry that demands clean skin, no scars, minimal piercings, and fresh looks so that they can market you to clients that will hire you and get you jobs that pay. The other side, the models […]
Posted in: Modeling
Choosing a Photographer or Artist
January 22, 2014
Someone walks up to you and wants you to model for them. Great, right? You are on your way to accomplishing your dream of being a model. In reality, being a model a model is more than just being in front of someone who is an artist or photographer. In reality, as a model, you […]
Posted in: Modeling
Customers, customers…
January 4, 2014
In a previous two posts a while back, I covered how to figure out your costs, basing what you charge on those figures, and what you are actually making. Today, we will cover this a little more. First, you need to know who your clients really are based on what they expect from you as […]
Posted in: Photographic Industry, Photography
Photoshop Alternatives
October 5, 2013
One of the things that the new Adobe Creative Cloud has done is polarized quite a few people against Adobe and their software. I personally am against being held hostage, and their new agreement basically says you have to do what Adobe dictates you have to do and if you don’t, you lose access to […]
Limits (for Models)
August 26, 2013
One question I seem to be getting a lot lately from models is “what do you mean by Limits?” in reference to when I state to them to know what they are before you start modeling. Maybe you have an idea what this is or maybe you are unsure. Let’s start to clarify this and […]
Posted in: Modeling
How to get ready for a Photoshoot
August 19, 2013
This post is a blog on preparation from a model’s perspective from an excellent model. She has over four years experience as a professional model, written several articles, and is a great person to know.
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Modeling Frustrations as a Photographer
August 17, 2013
One thing that I find frustrating as a photographer is that most non-signed modeling agent models: they think modeling is dating. “Wait”, you say, “I am a model and I am not signed, and I don’t treat it like I am dating. I am very professional.” Stop and think very carefully about this. Do you […]
Posted in: Modeling
XOIND Studios Blog
Content on getting started as a model can be found by clicking on the tab in the top part above the title of the blog name. There are many posts linked at the bottom of the page.
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