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Modeling? I'm not quite sure where to start.. I lack zero confidence in front of the camera and modeling is something I have always wanted to dabble in. I used to model for fun for a friend but totally have no idea how to pose anymore and I have a small portfolio but unfortunately I haven't updated it in years. Any advice? Nov 21 15 07:04 pm Link So what's so hard? You're already here as a photographer---you're just expanding your horizons a bit. You might ask a photographer friend to shoot a basic 4-6 image starter model portfolio (or just shoot it yourself You know what you're looking for in models -- everybody else is looking for the same things) submit a new membership request, mentioning your existing profile (you should sail right through the gatekeeping process) and then do all the things you want models to do. (Answer casting calls, show up on time and ready to work, be cooperative and fun while at the same time conducting yourself in a professional manner, don't be a PITA, etc.) You'll probably scare off some of the less skilled photographers who will be afraid that their work doesn't measure up, but that should balance out with the ones who appreciate having a model who speaks the language to work with. The rest of it will just fall into place as you go along. Good luck and have fun on both sides of the camera. All IMHO as always of coursel. Nov 21 15 07:24 pm Link Do lots and lots of self-portraits. Nov 22 15 06:40 am Link As stated, self portraits. You have an advantage here as a photographer. Nov 22 15 07:19 am Link Katie McCampbell wrote: As a photographer (and in general), I support people who are willing to try to do stuff that makes them uncomfortable. Don't be afraid to fail -- our failures are more educational than our successes. Nov 22 15 08:39 am Link Katie McCampbell wrote: Typically as "artists" we are more critical of our own work and ourselves than of others. Hell, I am so critical of pictures of myself that I've been known to hide from my sister when she'd try to take candid pictures of me! Nov 22 15 12:21 pm Link |