Does your portfolio show images of the same model over and over again? Do you have a hard time convincing different friends or family members to pose for you? Fear not - there is a solution to finding models who actually want their images taken! Introducing Model Mayhem! This is a great resource for photographers to find models in his/her area who are looking to have images taken. This website is
also a great resource for finding stylists, hair and make-up artists!
For those photographers who are really interested in portraiture, it's
best to work with other professionals when possible.
As a photographer, you know how important it is to use your time wisely. The same goes for a model; depending on the model's experience, s/he may like to be reimbursed with prints, high-resolution images or monetary funds. Create a portfolio for yourself as a photographer on Model Mayhem so models and other local talent can find you! How does it work? I'm glad you asked! Check out this video tutorial below that I have shared with my "PH323: Portraiture II" students:
Please remember: similar to other online resources - please be "street smart" when working with people you've met off of the internet.
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