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- From: blink@carson.u.washington.edu (Folded Pliers)
- Newsgroups: rec.nude
- Subject: Re: How much $$ for Models?
- Date: 28 Jan 1993 22:13:57 GMT
- Organization: University of Washington, Seattle
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- In article <1993Jan27.132552.7322@bnr.ca> glenm@bnr.ca (Glen Martin) writes:
- >In article <C1HJsB.EtK@boi.hp.com>, slack@boi.hp.com (David Slack) writes:
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- >|> I been wanting to photograph some nudes in black and white. I never
- >|> done this before and would like to know how much I should expect to
- >|> pay models. I am interested in both male and female models. My
- >|> thoughts were somewhere around $25-$50 Hr. The sessions would be only
- >|> for about a hour as it dosen't take long to shoot up film if the shoot
- >|> is well planned in advance, as I hope to be. A release will be needed
- >|> for possible sell of the photos.
- >
- >It depends on the model. If you go to pro agencies, these numbers might
- >be correct. However, there are usually amateur models to be found, that
- >will cost perhaps $10-$15 per hour (depending on your currency and
- >location). If you're just starting out, you may wish to try this route.
- >Of course, they're harder to find ... try art schools and camera clubs -
- >they often have lists of willing models. Don't ask for the models' phone
- >number though - ask them to contact the model and have the model call you.
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- Or you can go even cheer and do what I have done. Just photograph your
- friends. Give them some dinner or something in exchange so they will
- work for a whole hour and risk social strangeness and bright hot studio lights.
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