Author Topic: Finding models... (Read 2434 times)

dnavarrojr · « **on:** August 18, 2008, 11:33 »

For those of you who use models, do you get them from agencies?

What is the average pay for a model?

I was thinking of putting up some ads at the local college, but I'm not sure what a fair price is.

chumley · « **Reply #1 on:** August 18, 2008, 20:22 »

dnavarrojr · « **Reply #2 on:** August 19, 2008, 09:07 »

Awesome, thanks!

I was hoping $50/hour was the right range.

And my plan is to post notices in the theater bulletin areas at the local university.

sjlocke · « **Reply #3 on:** August 19, 2008, 09:32 »

$10-$20 is the right range for non-model models.

lobby · « **Reply #4 on:** August 19, 2008, 12:48 »

Quote from: sjlocke on August 19, 2008, 09:32

$10-$20 is the right range for non-model models.

per hour?

chumley · « **Reply #5 on:** August 19, 2008, 13:07 »

sjlocke · « **Reply #6 on:** August 19, 2008, 13:19 »

Well, most people hiring non-model models stepping in front of the camera for the first time aren't going to make thousands off of the images. I'm all for compensating where compensation is due, but I see no reason to pay first time college students $50/hour.

alpy7 · « **Reply #7 on:** August 19, 2008, 13:51 »

What about commissions on the photos? Or pay plus commission.? Would this be more work than it's worth?

sjlocke · « **Reply #8 on:** August 19, 2008, 14:06 »

Yes, more work that it is worth.

leaf · « **Reply #9 on:** August 19, 2008, 14:29 »

Quote from: alpy7 on August 19, 2008, 13:51

What about commissions on the photos? Or pay plus commission.? Would this be more work than it's worth?

yes - WAY too much work.. i wouldn't even consider it.

lobby · « **Reply #10 on:** August 19, 2008, 15:22 »

ok up to now...

i haven't make any model shooting and i'd like to know how match you will pay for a non model-model

thanx

Vangelis

chumley · « **Reply #11 on:** August 19, 2008, 17:38 »

Graffoto · « **Reply #12 on:** August 20, 2008, 00:41 »

I have paid as little as nothing, but given the models a CD of retouched images.
I have paid as much as $100 per hr for a very experienced model.

In general in my area (Southern California) the semi-pro models are asking $75 per hour but are willing to take $50.

A good model and MUA can make or break a photo shoot.
So I am in full agreement with Chumley on the importance of good talent.

I find some on Model Mayhem, and some are referrals from people that I have already worked with. After a while you will build a reputation and people will actually seek you out.