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Models wanted for paid modelling work in Melbourne. Paid modelling opportunities are available
in Melbourne right now. Remember you came to this site looking for work to earn money,
not to spend money. A great opportunity to shoot in outback Australia and
produce images like those shown below! Are you between size 10 and 12
with an earthy look, and do you love to travel to the hottest locations
in our wide brown land? If this sounds like you, complete an expression
of interest form and attach a couple of pix here for
more info. Paid fashion modelling- Do you love being the centre of attention- can you contribute
to a fast paced learning environment, take direction well and interact
with people easily? Models wanted to work in a classroom environment- to
be part of training workshops demonstrating shooting and lighting
techniques to photographers and photographic students. You will be required to wear casual day wear, business
suits and formal wear. Previous applicants for this opportunity need not reapply. We are seeking fresh, reliable talent, who can turn up reliably, on short to medium notice, and work for what is fantastic money- literally "modelling" under studio lighting, in formal and casual daywear. These courses are NOT run by our studio. If you are a photographer, or want to be a photographer, and you're looking for courses or workshops where you can learn photography or model photography or courses in fashion photography and lighting, email us, for more information. It is anticipated that the courses will cover a broad range of topics from commercial product photography, to studio photography, "on location" photography and fashion photography. This will be regular ongoing work for the right model.
It's a great opportunity to get frequent, hassle-free paid modelling
work, doing something you enjoy. You'll have the chance to work with
the next generation of photographers, who may well be your source of
ongoing work in the future- and opportunities to open even more doors. Complete, without errors, an expression of interest form here for more information!
Updated pix comments, stories of the
antics and adventures- as well as a travel diary exist on the A "one off" Bridal Fashion Assignment is available, for a guy and girl, in Melbourne. Ideally they would be a real life couple, as the client wants wedding style shots in the series of images. How the guy and girl look together, as a couple is crucial- it's not just their "individual" looks which count. This is a paid commercial modelling oportunity in Melbourne. The models need to be able to interact well- not only with each other, but with the production crew in a team environment. If this is you...get those pix in! This will be shot in an unusual and spectacular location- if you like the "unusual"- then this is it! Separate expressions of interest to be completed for
the guy and girl individually, and be sure to attach 2 pics to each form! More bridal, formal, casual fashion
and swimwear modelling opportunities
Most bookings are for popular magazines.
We're looking for our next Model of the Year-
there are some terrific modelling opportunities and prizes up for
grabs, as well as pre-booked space in fully clothed fashion magazine
pages, to start you off! Topic index: click the relevant link to read more about the topic of your choice.
back to topic index What's the advantage of pursuing a self-managed career as a model- as opposed to joining an agency? What are the benefits and pitfalls? As a self managed model, you are responsible for sourcing your own work, responding to enquiries, securing your job bookings, turning up, and collecting the money. It's not quite as daunting as it sounds- for someone who is truly passionate about success, the road is quite easy- as there are so many who simply don't turn up on shoots- that the opportunities for the "good ones" are out there! Photographers are continually on forums, expressing disappointment at models who fail to show up- if you can gain a reputation as a reliable model, word will spread quickly, and you will be streets ahead of 95% of others out there. All for following basic courtesy and commonsense! The downside to all this, is that you need to be your
own manager, you need to see yourself as a "mini enterprise" and
behave accordingly, treat your clients with courtesy and respect, and
stay "on
your toes". Stay on your toes all the time- not just when the idea
runs hot in your mind- success is not built on fleeting attention and
concentration. More upside to all this though- you get to work with a diverse range of people. You have opportunities to travel, to get magazine and web exposure, and more often than not, get paid on the same day you sign off on the job, usually on the day of the shoot. You'll have the opportunity to make enduring friendships, in an industry where a lot depends on "who" you know. Your greatest source of referrals will be other models you have worked with, make-up artists who have worked with you, and of course, the photographers and clients themselves. Far more "in favour" of this system, than "against". back to topic index How do I know if I have what it takes to succeed as a model? Only you know yourself- the real you! Success in modeling-
while dependent to a certain extent on your physical attributes- relies
a lot on how you handle yourself as a person- how others perceive you
and how you interact with other people. Countless times we've seen the
person who was "not the ideal choice" scoop the assignment,
through sheer determination, and tenacity. Look at how you live, how
reliably you have kept appointments and commitments, are you are
a breeze to deal with; or a drama queen- the answer will be starting
to reveal itself by now! If you have an eye for design and fashion, look after yourself well, take direction and responsibility well, and understand what a professional work environment is, then go for it! So many let "themselves" down... so if you are persistent, good things will be yours quickly! back to topic index About modelling portfolios, folios, test shoots and what you really need..... In an ideal world, you don't need a portfolio- you just
need someone to walk up to you with the contract and cheque!
If you're after a portfolio, if you really think you need one- and remember some of the world's best models started without one- they were exposed to the right opportunity to begin with- these pointers may help you. For no more than $200 you should get the following: Three outfit changes, shot in studio or on location, and a selection of images for you to keep- in either hi resolution on disk, or in print form. Images on disk should be edited ready for print output. Two hours of the photographer's time shooting, and editing your images. This is more than enough to produce what you need for a folio, if the photographer is good, knows their work, and is using fast, up to date equipment. Image correction, repair and editing should be at a minimum- good photographers capture pefect -or near-perfect files, and don't spend ages at the computer, fixing mistakes! Images should match the level of expertise you see throughout this site- not be snaps in a home studio, backyard, park or similar. The photographer should be able to demonstrate to you that she/he has vision and artistic flair- look beyond their personality and ask yourself whether or not the work you are looking at would be worth paying thousands for, if it were commissioned commercial work. A hack working off a website with no street address, or a student or "passionate" hobbyist shouldn't be trusted or relied upon to create images for you that will ultimately represent who you are in the eyes of your potential employers. Never make the mistake of tfp (time for prints)- if you
pay peanuts then you get monkeys- and if you pay nothing, it's even worse.
Be paid for your time, for every shoot you do, and pay your photographer(s)
for theirs, if the shots are for you. Back to topic index I'm ready to take the next step- no obligation, no commitment from either side, just get some feedback on my chances. Ok- so you want to give it a go- see what you think, what we think, and possibly what the audience thinks? Be sure to read through the next bit carefully. These tips will get you in with the best chance.
Ordinarily, if you've submitted a form and had no reply
within 24 hrs on business days (Mon-Fri) it will be because there were
errors in the form, or the guidelines weren't followed. The first things
we look for are sound comprehension and communication skills. We won't
be asking you for money down the track- so we'll be more upfront and
far less accommodating of errors. Replies are generally emailed within 24 hrs- this can be a little longer during August 2008, due to shoots in the remote deserts of Australia being without internet access. Never worry about whether or not you are good enough, or stress about a couple of extra kilos you think shouldn't be there! A good photographer will know instantly how to bring the best out of you, and our lenses take between a size, and a size and a half OFF, so it's a lot easier for us to work with someone who is a few kilos over the weight they would like to be- and that's not a joke! Ready to go ahead? To complete a registration form, click here , or to return to the top of this page click here. You are here: home > news Back to top |
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