What are some good questions to ask a photographer before a photo shoot?
Wednesday, September 14th, 2011 at
4:49 am
I am in the process of getting comp cards or portfolio together to start a modeling career. I am unsure what important details I need to make sure of before I make a decision on a photographer. Things like Copy rights…etc.
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Ask to see the photographer’s Model Release form…this will specifically state what the photographer can use the pictures for. Generally, if you’re in a public place they can just can’t use the picture for advertising purposes. If you don’t want this, you should state this in the model release.
You should also ask to see a sample of their work, and how long they have worked with models and what other experience they have.
You can ask "Am I looking "glamorous"."
Photographers retain copyrights to their work. You do have some control over the use of your image, but the copyrights still belong to the photographer.
Ask how they charge, by the picture, by the roll, per hour/session. What types of photos will they provide and do they do it all in house or use someone else to develop and print them.
Many photographers use digital cameras now, so make sure they are going to let you proof it first before they print up or send off a bunch of photos for you.
Ask if they can develop a kit or portfolio for you, or if you’d just have to do it yourself.
First off… as far as copyrights go… unless you sign a release for – which any intelligent agency or photog will have you do- you retain the right to know what your photo will be used for and to give permission for it. If you don’t sign anything – then if you are recognizable in the photo, you do have SOME (granted it is very limited) control over the photograph.
second. make sure you ask what he has shot before and what for. this will give you an idea of his/her intentions with the photos.
Def. ask to see some of his/her works – so you know the quality you can expect.
Also, ask for a card and then talk to other people. Do not just accept the first photog you speak with. talk to as many as possible before deciding