Are you Looking for Models?

I am almost always in search of new faces, bodies and talents to showcase my work, and in doing so, help you to acquire quality images for your own portfolios. The standard TFCD (Time for CD) arrangements that are offered are limited to only those that can offer something beneficial to my own portfolio, or to help me to push a new project or technique from concept to reality.

If you think that you might have something to offer, are 19 years of age or older, and are interested in working together on a creative work, please feel free to contact me (see my about/contact page) and we'll meet to see if we can benefit each other.

Release Forms:

• Adult Model Release
• Minor Model Release

Resources for Models

If you have ever considered modeling of any type as something you would like to do, the following resources can help you to become a better model, and learn a little of what to expect as you work to get recognized in this very competative world. Some of the resources are free, while others carry a small cost, but in every case, I've selected the resources, and in most cases have had the chance to actually review the product or services offered, and have had other models and aspiring models provide their feedback as well. I hope that you will find these resources useful, and refer back often to learn as much as possible.

BETTER POSING IDEAS (Courtesy Paul F. Illes)

1. The first thing a model should be thinking of is establishing a theme. Will it be glamour? Pretty portrait? Head shot? Pin-up? Maxim type? If it is for your own portfolio, then it is your decision. Tell your photographer what you want to achieve, in general terms if nothing else.
2. Now that you've decided, get that mood in your head. Keep moving around slowly, like different poses you've seen in magazines, until the photographer says "freeze!" or something similar. "Hold it!" does very well, too.
3. As you change poses, that means move your whole body, not just your head. Also, how you feel about your body shows up in the poses you choose.
4. When the photographer wants you to turn a little in some direction, that means turn a real little, and slowly, so he can see the differences as you move and the light changes on your face or body.
5. A pose shouldn't be a static thing where you put your hands and head in specific places. It should flow, from one pose to another as your thoughts and emotions change. You should feel that posing is a display, and glory in it.
6. Try not to lean your weight on your arms when posing against something and only some special poses should stand square to the camera.
7. Cross your legs toward the camera when sitting, and point one foot at the camera when standing.
8. Be aware of what your hands are doing and try to keep them edge on to the camera with fingers closed or just slightly open so they don't look like claws. Don't pose with your elbows pointing at the camera.
9. Are you interested in featuring your face, body, or overall?
10. Flirt with the camera if it's that kind of theme. Try a challenge expression(Think S & M). Experiment.
11. Look haughty or naughty, or proud, or sexy, or teasing, or challenging, but it's important to make a decision on some emotion. Not necessarily for the whole session.
12. Make several shots with that same emotion, in different poses.
13. Important! This is one of the most common goofs even experienced models occasionally make. The lower lip slightly open and a blank stare at the camera just looks as if you are bored or brain dead, no matter what you are really thinking inside your head. It may feel sexy in your head, perhaps, but try posing in front of a mirror with your eyes closed until you establish in your head what mood or emotion you think you are showing. Then open your eyes and examine the mirror while holding that expression. You are almost guaranteed to be surprised at what you actually look like unless you've done this before. It's an eye opener.