Photo Services for Models

Great, clean headshots are key to successful career in commercial and print modeling, and so are natural, lifestyle images. They have to give your agent a clear idea of what you looke like (minus skin blemishes and fine lines), without 'glamorous' make up, unusual outfits and uncomfortable angles, to say nothing about drastic photoshop filters sometimes applied by photographers to enhance 'artistic value' (read: unusability for commercial purposes). Your headshot has to be a clean, clear, calm or naturally smiling image that shows off who you are as a model, so do your images for any comp hard that's supposed to land you commercial and print jobs. I am always happy to work with you for a reasonable fee, which will vary depending on your needs (setup, outfit changes, time required, number of images) and on retouching requirements. Email me with your location, schedule, and needs, and I'll be more than happy to help you.

I also work TFCD with models (your time as a model in exchange for a CD with retouched images; on average, you will get around 10 high res, completely retouched images per hour of your time). Currently, my time is very limited and I will only work with exceptional models who (1) I have worked with before, or/and (2) Have a unique, commercially viable look, and/or (3)Have an interesting, commercial, unique concept of interest to me.

All TFCD models must sign a commercial model release allowing me to use images taken during the photoshoot as part of Photographer's microstock gallery. Most TFCD shoots will take place in NOVA (Fairfax, Alexandria, Reston) or in photographer's home studio.

If you are interested in a TFCD arrangement, please include in your email:

1. Your availability.

3. Several pictures of yourself.

4. A specific theme/concept you are interested in working with me on

Important FYI:

- I do not do nude/lingerie shoots of any sorts.

- I will only work with you if I feel that you are professional and mature, that you will respect scheduling arrangements, arrive on time and have a positive attutde and love being in front of the camera.

- Before the shoot, a model release that will allow me to photograph you, use the images for my portfolio promotion and for my stock collection must be signed (electronic copy available upon request for your review)

- If you look young, I will ask you to show me your ID. I will not photocopy or in any way store an image of your ID, but I must be assured that you are over 18. This is done for your protection as a model.

- If you are under 18 and you want to model, I will be more than happy to work with you only and only if your parent is present at the shoot and all appropriate release and consent forms are signed.

Important FYI on models being late:

OnIf you are not on time, you are late! And come across as immature, irresponsible, disrespectful and unprofessional.

I always prepare for the shoot, as I am sure any photographer does. I prepare way ahead of time. The day before the shoot, I charge up batteries, double check the equipment, prepare releases, make sure I have spares of everything, put together shot lists and pack the props. On the day of the shoot, I get up/leave the house as early (if not earlier) as you do, I am always there 15-20 minutes earlier to doublecheck the light and shooting spots. I always have my cell phone on. Bottom line is: as a photographer, I respect your time and effort, and I come prepared and on time. Do have professional and personal courtesy to do the same for me.

I always provide models with information about the location and the address. Be responsible to look it up in your email. Print it out, write it down. Get on google and get directions. Print them out and follow them. Leave home in time to arrive to the location on time. You may miss a turn or get stuck in traffic. I understand that this is life and it may happen. I am always happy to wait 10-15 minutes, if I have to. After 15 minutes, I will leave and I will never want to work with you again.

TFCD implies reciprocity. Models, your photographer is spending time preparing for the shoot, getting there on time, and then hours and hours uploading images for your review and post-processing. Please respect it.

Over time, I've gathered a long list of models who have arrived late, unprepared or didn't show at all. This blacklist, along with highly unfavorable recommendation, is available to any fellow photographer upon request.

For hair and make up artists:

I keep a file of hair and make up artists, whose services I may need, occasionally. Drop me a line with your info and I will contact you whenever I have a relevant project coming up. If you are just starting your career, I will offer you a TFCD deal, for more experienced artists, a payment will be negotiated depending on complexity of the project and your experience.