Being a Fashion, Portrait and Beauty photographer; getting models who can fit into the style or type of shoots one wants to create could be a hassle sometimes. From the creative thought of developing a concept or idea, to creating a mood board from Pinterest and sourcing for other creatives such as makeup artist, Hairstylist, Fashion stylist etc getting a model who fits in could be stressful too.
So i would like to share how i get models for my photoshoots
Firstly, i try getting models via modelling agencies which could be one of many ways to get a model, using this method, i send the agency an email explaining to them the type of shoot i want to do and send a mood-board alongside, so they can have a visual representation of the proposed photoshoot, while i await a response. If accepted, the modelling agency would send you models to select from (If it’s a first time reaching out, they would most likely send their new faces) and request you shoot a model Polaroid along side or shoot in a certain way that would fit into their style.
Secondly, i find models via search websites such as www.modelmanagement.com , purple-port and sometimes facebook groups. These websites can aid your search and have you streamline your model search based on what exactly you need such as the ethnicity, age, body type etc.
Thirdly, i get models via socials such as instagram, twitter and facebook. Social media these days gives us creatives the opportunity to reach out to one another effortlessly. Finally, your manner of approach does matter, as a well composed, direct and polite message could give you an edge towards getting a favourable reply.
Cheers.