Models and Modeling

Models have unique photographic needs. To be noticed requires really great pictures. Images of this quality and character are hard to come by. It takes a special cooperative spirit between model and photographer to achieve these special images. This cooperative approach to creating quality professional images is our preferred method for helping you get vibrant professional images.

We commonly start modeling sessions by holding an informal consultation at some public location away from our studios. This helps avoid work distractions and helps to establish a relaxed environment in which the model can explain his or her goals, and in which the model and photographer can work together to devise specific strategies to achieve those goals. This off-site session is generally held in a coffee shop, cafe, park or other public location and typically lasts about an hour. You are of course free to bring along anyone else you wish.

Following the consultation our staff returns to our studios and drafts a modeling session scenario. This defines the types of shots to be taken, props and locations to be used, any makeup or hair styling to be employed (we can recommend professionals for this work if you need such assistance), and the general goal of each photograph. To ensure that the model and photographer are working toward the same specific goals, we then forward this scenario to the model for review and comment. Once the model has returned these comments, a finalized version of the scenario is prepared and the modeling session is scheduled. The model will receive the finalized scenario prior to the modeling session so that any last minute changes can be considered prior to the session.

The specific goals of the model normally dictate the poses and images to be produced, but there are some commonly requested images. These include close-up pictures of the face, head and shoulder images, and half to three-quarter body pictures. Full length images are also commonly requested.

We normally book a 90 minute portrait session for model images. This provides plenty of time for clothing changes and provides plenty of time for different lighting and posing options (current pricing). At the completion of the session the resulting images will be posted in a private online gallery for your review. The gallery is protected by an encrypted login and password so that only you (and our staff) can view the images. You will receive two free 8x10 prints that you can select from among any of the photo session images. If you require more than two prints then additional prints can be purchased separately. Please see our a la carte prints discussion for more information on individual print pricing.

If you would like to take advantage of our makeup and hair styling consultants then we can make appropriate arrangements for you to use these services. We pass these costs on to you directly without additional markup. This helps to ensure you are not paying inflated prices for professional cosmetic treatments.

We also offer a modeling release program that can substantially reduce the costs of obtaining quality photographs for your portfolio. Using this program can add a number of professional work photographs to your portfolio over an extended period of time, at little or no cost to you.

Whatever your specific modeling goals may be, we are happy to work with you to see them come to fruition. Please feel free to contact us to further explore our modeling programs.