This is great for start ups, on either side of the lens. You get photos for your band or modeling portfolio, the photographer gets photos for his or her portfolio. Mostly you will find new photographers although some experienced will do this but only if your band will compliment his or her portfolio in a unique and profitable way.
Pros: free photography
Cons: often inexperienced photographers, risk they though with the shots, some are non professional
Places to look:
- www.modelmayhem.com
- www.onemodelplace.com
- Craigslist & backpage (not as recommended)
Always check references and never go alone to meet a photographer unless in a very populated location. If a photographer doesn’t want to sit and talk about what you are lookign for as well as what he/she is looking for then you might want to look for another photographer more intersted in capturing what you want. Make sure that this type of shoot allow both parties to gain from it, don’t let the photographer only take shots that he wants.
Ladies precaution: watch out for GWAs. This is “Guy With a Camera” and denotes an individual who takes shots for personal gain (often jack off material) and isn’t a true professional. they might even try to bhook up or touch you. They are common in the modeling industry, so common they have an acronymn! Check references always!
