Model/Actor Portfolios and Headshots

Rates and Products for the Modeling Industry

The Portfolio 411

Models often make the mistake of trying to create an entire portfolio all at once. It takes time to build a portfolio. Multiple shoots, preferably with multiple photographers are necessary to create the full range of looks, dress and styles that the model can achieve. Variety is important and no photographer can create an entire model portfolio in one session. (At least not a quality one!) This applies to both print and online portfolios. If all of your images are of you in lingerie, then that the type of work for which you will get the most offers. If you want to do lingerie, bikinis or nudes, but want to persue other types of work as well, then limit yourself to one or two images of each of those styles. (And make sure they are GREAT shots!) Do NOT include your high school photos, photos of you and *somebody* or any other non-professional shots.

Having a Makeup Artist and Hair Stylist are highly recommended. Yes, they are more expensive, but well worth the investment. Just as with photographers, it's also a good idea to work with a number of Makeup Artists for more variety in your looks.

If you do plan on having a print portfolio, presentation is important. Make sure your photos are Photographic PRINTS, not color prints of your home computer or worse, copies. Your prints and tearsheets should be presented in a book meant to be a portfolio, not a binder. If you use a box style portfolio, make sure your prints are mounted or laminated.

Once you've become an experienced model and have a good sized catalog of (great) photos, you can create multiple portfolios to market yourself toward different clients and agencies. At that point you will have a primary book that targets the type of work you are after.

Portfolio Shoots

Your portfolio session will include a number of outfit changes with the goal of creating unique images. All sittings include unlimited poses, wardrobe changes and exposures as permitted by time. The best images are "tweaked" and digital proofs are provided 10-14 days after the shoot. Final retouching is only performed on ordered prints and files. Photography can be done on location (anywhere) or in studio. Please note, a $50 deposit is due at booking.

Please take a look at my calendar to check when I am free before contacting me to set up your shoot!

Packages

Print Prices

Lustre Coating is available at $5.00 per print.
Print Prices do NOT include Michigan state taxes.

Business Cards

Glossy headshot w/name on front, stats and contact info on back $50 for first 100 Cards, $25 for each additional 100 (on same order.) Proofs are in PDF format sent via email.

Payment

I accept cash, money orders and checks. Credit Cards are accepted through paypal. If you need to cancel or reschedule, please contact me as soon as possible. Deposit is forfeit on cancellations or reschedules with less than 48 hours notice. Thank you for your understanding!

Availability

All Appointments are by appointment only.
Please call or email me to schedule a sitting.

Lucassian Photography
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