Professional Model Portfolios A Step-By-Step Guide for Photographers

by Pegram, Billy

• ISBN13: 9781584281375
• ISBN10: 1584281375
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-01-01
• Publisher: Amherst Media

Summary

Drawing on his own experience as a professional model and fashion photographer, as well as interviews with agents and modeling consultants, Billy Pegram provides all the information photographers need to know about the modelling industry. These techniques provide the tools to begin shooting successful portfolios for women, men, and even children.

Table of Contents

Introduction	6	(7)
The Challenges of Model Photography	7	(1)
Technical Challenges	7	(1)
What to Emphasize	7	(1)
Working with People	8	(1)
The Rewards of Model Photography	8	(2)
Creativity	8	(1)
Travel	8	(1)
Financial	9	(1)
Making a Positive Change	9	(1)
Begin with Portraiture	10	(2)
About this Book	12	(1)
Getting Started	13	(11)
Criteria	13	(2)
Age	13	(1)
Height	14	(1)
General Appearance	14	(1)
Profile Sheet	15	(9)
Preliminary Profile Shots	15	(3)
Statistics	18	(1)
How to Take Measurements	18	(5)
Final Profile Sheet	23	(1)
The Consultation	24	(9)
Evaluating Goals, Markets, and Expectations	24	(7)
The Mock Portfolio	31	(1)
Final Consultation	32	(1)
Preparing for the Shoot	33	(6)
U.S./European vs. Asian Modeling Agencies	33	(1)
U.S. and European Agencies	33	(1)
Asian Agencies	33	(1)
Comp Cards	33	(1)
Quality	34	(1)
Types of Work	34	(4)
Editorial Print	37	(1)
Catalog/Commercial	37	(1)
Advertising	38	(1)
Junior	38	(1)
Plus Size	38	(1)
Specialty	38	(1)
Nude or Figure	38	(1)
Runway	38	(1)
What Clients Are Looking For	38	(1)
Swimsuit and Lingerie	38	(1)
Hand Models	38	(1)
Hair	38	(1)
Product Models	38	(1)
Makeup	39	(4)
Skin and Nail Care	39	(2)
Skin	39	(1)
Nails	39	(2)
Basic Makeup	41	(2)
Concealer/Highlighter	41	(1)
Foundation	41	(1)
Translucent Powder	41	(1)
Eyeliners	41	(1)
Eye Shadow	41	(1)
Mascara	42	(1)
Lip Liner and Lipsticks	42	(1)
Blush	42	(1)
Contour	42	(1)
On the Shoot	43	(17)
The Model's Comfort	44	(2)
Background Selection	46	(1)
Clothing	47	(2)
Lighting	49	(1)
Posing	49	(5)
The Eyes	49	(1)
The Feet and Legs	50	(2)
The Hands	52	(2)
Getting the Right Pose	54	(1)
Working on Location	54	(1)
Men vs. Women	54	(1)
Marketing a Model	55	(5)
Andra's Portfolio	60	(14)
About Andra	60	(1)
Creating Andra's Portfolio	60	(1)
Opening and Closing Shots	61	(1)
Arranging the Interior Images	61	(1)
Grouping	61	(1)
Stuffing	61	(1)
Blank Pages	61	(1)
Clothing Selection	61	(1)
Andra's Portfolio	62	(12)
Laine's Portfolio	74	(9)
About Laine	74	(1)
Variety	74	(1)
Laine's Portfolio	75	(8)
Jenna's Portfolio	83	(8)
About Jenna	83	(1)
Special Features	84	(1)
Jenna's Portfolio	84	(7)
Frequently Asked Questions	91	(21)
What Makes a Good Model?	91	(3)
Marketing Materials	94	(7)
Agents and Agencies	101	(5)
Getting Jobs	106	(5)
Accounting Issues	111	(1)
Kids in the Biz	112	(9)
Likes	112	(2)
Dislikes	114	(2)
Photographs	116	(5)
In Closing	121	(1)
Index	122