Portfolio shoot with KJ Lynn

KJ and I did a shoot at my studio Friday. My friend Ken Udell assisted me. I'm pretty happy with the lighting and look on these.

Print portfolio information for aspiring models

The standard print portfolio size for modeling is 9"x12". When setting up shoots with photographers remember to request 9"x12" high-resolution RGB .jpg files on CD for your book! If you don't ask specifically for that size and resolution you will not likely get images you can use for your print portfolio.

9"x12" prints are available online from Adoramapix. [link] The price is $2.99 per print and shipping is $5 regardless of how many you buy. It's easiest and cheapest to place a big order all at once since you can just upload everything in one sitting and pay for shipping once. Prints should arrive to your door in around seven days so order prints well in advance of your interviews. I can also create archival inkjet prints for your book with my Epson R1800 at the rate of $10 each.

The industry-standard portfolio is the Scuba available for $45 (phone them for shipping prices). [link] Ten pages should be enough, as each page is double-sided and can hold two prints. Itoya makes a budget portfolio for around $10. It's available from the University Bookstore or from Masco Art Supplies both in downtown Madison. If you're even considering visiting agencies in a major city, get the Scuba. One of the best articles written on the subject of creating your book is by Dan Hood on the ModelMayhem forums. [link] Dan gives excellent insight as to which shots to keep in your book and which shots to avoid.

Newmodels.com is also a great resource for information on the industry. [link] The site owner is a respected industry insider named Roger Talley who penned an informative book on the subject titled The Professional's Guide to Modeling.

Elite Model Management is looking for models...

FWD BULLETIN:

If you are interested send pix to 404 Park Avenue South, 9th Floor New York New York 10016 tel: (212) 529-9700 fax: (212) 475-0572 or email: info@elitemodel.com Please take the following shots: one headshot (face close-up) with a smile, one headshot without a smile, one full-length body shot, one 3/4 length body shot. Do not wear makeup. Keep your hair natural and away from face, do not pose, use a plain (preferably white) wall. Wear a two-piece swimsuit photographs can either be polaroids, snapshots or digital pictures. Notice: I am not affiliated with Elite.

Ford Models Milwaukee: Open Calls

Here are some open calls from the agency's website in case anyone is interested. Ford Models

Female models needed. Open Call. Saturday April 5th, 2008. 10am-2pm. Age 18-70. Size 8-20. Height: 5'1"-5'10". All ethnicities. Location: Ford Milwaukee, 807 N. Jefferson St. Suite 200. Milwaukee, WI 53202. Please bring one non-professional photo. No fee to participate.

Milwaukee Adult Division. Adult open call (ages 13 and up). Women 5'6" and taller, men 5'10" and taller. Every Thursday between 3pm-4pm. Location: Ford Milwaukee, 807 N. Jefferson St. Suite 200, Milwaukee, WI 53202. Please bring one non-professional photo. No fee to participate. Notice: I am not affiliated with Ford or any other agency.