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Model
Deda Lucovic
Posts: 34
Hamtramck, Michigan, US


Is it possible to get a free photographer to take some picture thats actually a professional?
Jan 19 13 11:09 pm  Link  Quote 
Photographer
Chuckarelei
Posts: 8,207
Seattle, Washington, US


Deda Lucovic wrote:
Is it possible to get a free photographer to take some picture thats actually a professional?

No.

Jan 19 13 11:10 pm  Link  Quote 
Photographer
EdwardKristopher
Posts: 2,369
Tempe, Arizona, US


:-)

Whatever the Market will Bear!  There are some that will do TF shots with you.  Just do a Casting Call, looking for a Photographer in your area for TF shots.

Good Luck!
Jan 19 13 11:12 pm  Link  Quote 
Photographer
EdwardKristopher
Posts: 2,369
Tempe, Arizona, US


Chuckarelei wrote:

No.

:-)

Jan 19 13 11:14 pm  Link  Quote 
Photographer
Photos 4 The Memories
Posts: 1,151
Kewaskum, Wisconsin, US


Nothing in life is free my son! popcorn
Jan 19 13 11:14 pm  Link  Quote 
Photographer
Raoul Isidro Images
Posts: 4,270
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia


Deda Lucovic wrote:
Is it possible to get a free photographer to take some picture thats actually a professional?

Even TFP is not free.

TFP is an exchange.

There has to be an exchange of equal value.

What value do you bring?

.

Jan 19 13 11:23 pm  Link  Quote 
Photographer
Camerosity
Posts: 2,478
Saint Louis, Missouri, US


Most photographers and llamas do at least limited trade shoots. Most trade shoots take place between people with comparable experience and ability.
Jan 19 13 11:30 pm  Link  Quote 
Photographer
-JAY-
Posts: 4,230
Las Vegas, Nevada, US


Camerosity wrote:
Most photographers and models do at least limited trade shoots. Most trade shoots take place between people with comparable experience and ability.

Many photographers will shoot test with those (without the experience and ability) who have the potential. I know I have booked some who have zero experience, but I see that they might be awesome, and turns out they are.

Jan 19 13 11:33 pm  Link  Quote 
Model
Deda Lucovic
Posts: 34
Hamtramck, Michigan, US


Raoul Isidro Images wrote:

Even TFP is not free.

TFP is an exchange.

There has to be an exchange of equal value.

What value do you bring?

.

my good looks=)

Jan 19 13 11:50 pm  Link  Quote 
Model
Deda Lucovic
Posts: 34
Hamtramck, Michigan, US


Okay thank you guys. I understand the whole procedure now on getting a photographer.
And yes, Aint nothing free in this world=p.
Jan 19 13 11:51 pm  Link  Quote 
Photographer
Select Models
Posts: 32,684
Upland, California, US


Deda Lucovic wrote:
Is it possible to get a free photographer to take some picture thats actually a professional?

The definition of a perfessional is someone who gets PAID for their services.  How does the term 'free' find a home within that equation?... it doesn't... wink

Jan 20 13 12:27 am  Link  Quote 
Photographer
Kent Art Photography
Posts: 1,964
Maidstone, England, United Kingdom


Ah, the innocence of youth.

Look at the top of the Newbie Forum, grasshopper, lots of interesting and informative stuff there.
Jan 20 13 12:35 am  Link  Quote 
Photographer
fullmetalphotographer
Posts: 1,641
Fresno, California, US


Deda Lucovic wrote:
Is it possible to get a free photographer to take some picture thats actually a professional?

You get what you pay for. wink

I turned down CNN because they wanted to just give me a photo credit. You can't eat or spend photo credits.

Jan 20 13 02:23 am  Link  Quote 
Photographer
That Italian Guy
Posts: 22,736
Bath, England, United Kingdom


There's no such thing as a free lunch.

Post a thread in the Critique forum for feedback on your look if you want to know why you're not getting as many 'free' shoots as you hoped for.




Just my $0.02

Ciao
Stefano

www.stefanobrunesci.com
Jan 20 13 03:59 am  Link  Quote 
Photographer
Halcyon 7174 NYC
Posts: 20,106
New York, New York, US


Deda Lucovic wrote:
my good looks=)

I can have two or three significantly taller, more polished, and more experienced versions you in my studio every day next week from multiple top agencies at no cost for all the test shots I want to take. Your argument doesn't fly.

Jan 20 13 05:08 am  Link  Quote 
Model
Deda Lucovic
Posts: 34
Hamtramck, Michigan, US


Halcyon 7174 NYC wrote:

I can have two or three significantly taller, more polished, and more experienced versions you in my studio every day next week from multiple top agencies at no cost for all the test shots I want to take. Your argument doesn't fly.

Ahhh no need to act all sassy with me lmao=)

Jan 20 13 10:29 am  Link  Quote 
Photographer
ontherocks
Posts: 19,976
Salem, Oregon, US


depends on how you define professional. i think that regardless of level people should be open to trade collaborations that are beneficial to both parties. and i think some wealthy amateurs are actually better than many working pros.
Jan 20 13 10:31 am  Link  Quote 
Photographer
Eric Lefebvre
Posts: 420
Gatineau, Quebec, Canada


Went to see your port on here and I see why you are looking for a "Free" shoot: You don't have a single decent shot in there.

Post an availability notice or a casting call for a photographer and list it a TfP and see if you get anyone interested. You should also contact your local photography clubs and see if they need a volunteer model ... the club I was a member of did portrait sessions (with models or just regular volunteers) once a month. It's a good way for you to get a couple of at least half decent shots (again in a TfP scenario). Another thing you can try is contact photographers who do basic photography courses ... they can always use volunteers.
Jan 20 13 11:56 am  Link  Quote 
Photographer
Loki Studio
Posts: 2,317
Royal Oak, Michigan, US


Why should any professional photographer not charge you?  How are you so much better that all of the other models that pay them?
Jan 20 13 12:02 pm  Link  Quote 
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