WELCOME!
Welcome to our FREE GROUP SHOOT! Please keep this
handy for future reference. Hopefully it will help you prepare for the shoot
and make you aware of the shoot process and expectations.
BEFORE
THE SHOOT – PREPARE!
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Outfits: If there is a theme to the monthly shoot, have an
outfit or two in that theme. Have a few outfits or looks that you would like to
have pictures taken in. It is helpful to try on outfits in advance to
coordinate jewelry and hair, and to make sure they fit (esp. kids). This is a G
rated group so please dress accordingly.
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Posing: While regular smiling shots are nice, they aren't as
interesting as a portfolio with a variety of expressions, poses and props. Not
sure how to pose? Stand in front of a mirror and practice!
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Bring: Props- anything and everything works as a prop! Have
a model bag ready with hair brush, powder, pins, etc... A notebook or something
to write names and contact info of photographers and other talent. If you have
business cards, please bring them too! Bring something to drink or eat in case
there are no places to buy food. Most importantly, bring patience and your
great smile! One chaperon is welcome but friends, pets (unless they are talent
too), and bad attitudes are not.
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Communicate: If we do not hear from you within 3 days of the
shoot invitation, we will
reluctantly give your spot to another person. If you cannot attend, will be
late, cannot find the location, or whatever, please let us know. We would love
to see you, please make the effort to let us know you are serious.
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Who are you? Make yourself a nameplate to carry around so that the
first picture a photographer takes of you shows the nameplate, so you are
easily identifiable. It can be a fancy nameplate or something as simple as
folding a piece of paper in half and writing your name on it. Just be sure your
nameplate doesn’t blow away!
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The night
before. Know where you are going,
have everything ready to put in the car, and get enough sleep.
THE BIG
DAY
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How is the
weather? If it is questionable, check
the forum or your private messages on the forum for shoot updates and possible
cancellations. Rain in your area may not mean rain at the location, and a little
drizzle doesn’t scare us away.
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How do you
look? If there is anything that needs
cover-up, cover it up! Come dressed to shoot.
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Be prompt! If you are running late or cannot make it, please
call: 512.826.5394
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Check in with the Group Shoot Committee (the person with the
clipboard). The GSC member will be able to tell you who is shooting and point
you in the direction of the photographers. If you have any questions or
problems, the GSC members are your friends.
THINGS TO
KNOW
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Do not sign any
releases! Signing a release gives away your right to control your image and
where it can be published / used. This shoot is a TFP, which means both the photographer and talent can use the images for their self
promotion freely, but nothing else. If you are asked to sign
something, please let a GSC member know!
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Be prepared to
change discreetly in your car. Most places don’t have public changing rooms
although there are restrooms.
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You are
responsible for your own belongings, makeup, clothes, and personal needs. Other
talents are always happy to help, so if you find out you don’t have something,
please ask others.
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Photographers are
people too. Please understand they get tired and will need breaks. Each
photographer will have a different method of shooting talent and the amount of
time they spend with each person will vary but should be about 3-15 minutes. If
you are interested in shooting with a photographer, ask them if they are taking
names, a line, or just shooting talent at random. If you arrive late, you may
find that photographers using a list may no longer be accepting names.
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Use time wisely.
Put your name on a list, or wait in line, or maybe both! Network while you are
waiting. Whatever you are doing, have a good time!
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One outfit per
photographer. If you would like the same photographer to shoot you again in
another outfit, please line up at again.
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Children get
tired too. Please don’t force them to shoot if they don’t want to shoot. It
should always be a fun experience for them.
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The shoots last
about 2-3 hours. You should be able to shoot with 2-3 photographers in this
time.
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If there is a
line or list, each person and name is ONE person. If you are in place for three
people, you need to let everyone know you are in place for three people. Please
write down the names of everyone in your group that will shoot on a list.
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If you are bringing
a minor (anyone under 18), you must stay with (all of) them at all times!
YOUR PICTURES
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Pictures from
each photographer will be posted on the forum. They will not be delivered or emailed
to you so it is essential that you keep track of the postings. You can download
your photos on the forum by right clicking on a picture or by a link (if provided)
to the photographer’s website.
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You should get a
minimum of 2-3 photos of yourself from each photographer you shot with, and not
all your images. Portfolios should never include more than 1-2 photos of any
outfit. Processing time for photos is extremely time consuming so please be
patient and allow the photographers up to 4 weeks after a shoot to post your
photos. If you have not received your photos by that time, please contact the
GSC at the email below with your name, the name of the photographer and the
month of the shoot.
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Please contact
the photographer no later than two months of a shoot to request the full
resolution of any photo of yourself that has been published on the forum. Photographers
tend to shoot thousands of images in any given month and may delete images
after a few months.
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These shoots are
intended to be a sampling and not a full fledged photo shoot. The photographers
will pick a few images they consider your best photos and publish them. If you
would like more photos of yourself, please contact the photographer directly to
schedule a formal shoot. Photographer rates vary. Photographers can also be
hired for weddings, family portraits, Holiday photos,
Senior Portraits, parties and many other occasions.
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Always remember
to credit the photographer if you use their photo in your portfolio. And please
do not alter or crop any images without photographer permission.
IMPORTANT LINKS
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www.TexasModelsAndTalent.com - Scroll
down to SHOOTS AND JOBS, and click
on Group Shoot / Test Images to see images
from Group Shoots. You can also access your forum Private Messages from this
link if you are logged on. Please click the New Messages link in the upper right side to access your messages.
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freegroupshoot@texasmodelsandtalent.com
– This is the email for the forum Group Shoot Committee. Also, FreeGroupShoot
is the member name to use if you would like to send us a Private Message (PM) directly
on the forum.
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Talent@AustinModelsAndTalent.com
– This is the email for Austin Models & Talent Agency if you are seeking
representation.
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Phone number for
emergencies: 512.826.5394