Development of Model Portfolios
Portfolios is a must in for getting a job in most of the industries. One has to get a model portfolio developed before trying their luck in the field of modelling. Beauty and features can not be described in words to get a modelling assignment. The private casual images are shunned by agencies and clients. Even if any one is interested they ask the wanna be model to get a professional model portfolio developed. If they see a potential they do pay to get a model portfolio developed though these are very very rare instances where a client pays for a portfolio development.
It is a new world where the wanna be model has not much idea except knows the passion to join the field. The prices vary in the market for development of a portfolio. It also depends what one gives in return. I would not wish to comment on the business practices adopted by various agencies and photographers.
BUT I know what I give to model.
I give to the model the following in return of payment received:
- Roughly a four hours shoot in the studio
- Services of Professional Make-up Artist till the last frame shot
- About FIVE looks completed within the specified time
- No specific numbers of frames shot - I shoot till we get some good frames in a specific look and then move on to the next look
- The complete shoot minus images where eyes get closed or pose is awkward, etc. are burnt on a DVD
- Hard copies with double side print in approx. A4 size for keeping in a portfolio folder with name imprinted - Nos. 12 (24 images)
- 2 Composite Card designs in approx. 6x8" (Half size of A4) This will be printed on both sides with on one side a full image and on the other side composite of 4 to 6 images from the shoot. This will have name of the model, contact information, modelling preferences and model's stats (Height, bust/chest, waist and hips).
- Standard Business Card size designed with a full image of the back while front will have one or two images along with details mentioned on composite card. Approximately Eight numbers of cards.
In one each of #6, #7, #8 layers will be kept open to facilitate changes at a later date in the future. - The complete shoot included edited images and non edited images will be converted to 72 Dpi for easy transfer through internet.
- #6, #7, #8 and #9 will be separately burnt on a CD to help you get additional hard copies printed at your cost and requirements.
- Sample images for portfolio folder, Composite Card and Business Card. Design may vary from the samples shown here.
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Composite Card
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Business Card
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- Wardrobe and accessories are not included in the charges as models have to organise their own.
- Services of a Fashion Stylist are at additional cost or any other services other than a professional make-up artist. The cost of services will be communicated at the time of the booking of the portfolio development shoot.
- The wardrobe will be discussed at the time of confirmation of the portfolio shoot. Preferably female models require ethnic, western and swimwear or lingerie or lycra tight for a complete portfolio.
- The portfolio charges are received in three instalments, viz. one at booking confirmation, second before starting the shoot and final payment on delivery of the above agreed submissions (#5 to #10). It can easily take a week to deliver the final results.
- Please meet me in person to know the charges for portfolio development.
Get your profile printed in The Image Star magazine that reaches various agencies to get great exposure in the industry. This is at an additional cost where a Cover Page Plus a page in Model Watch section or just a page in the Model Watch section.
Please call up or Email for appointment for a personal meeting.
Mobile: +91 98110 15395 Email: indergopal@gmail.com
Studio: 258, First Floor, Shahpur Jat, New Delhi - 110 049
