Where to find models?

9 years ago

Can't really tell you where to find models, apart from advertising agencies!

But maybe pictures of models, might suit!

You might have to clean up the edges, so you can put them on whatever background you wish, but it would be considerably cheaper than agencies!

Photodune is one, at about $40 for all the rights, (with limits) although a one off or for one client, is available for $5.

High Quality Royalty-Free Stock Photography From $1 - Stock Photo | PhotoDune

Or you can go to this one, about $10 per image, or $50 for 5 minimal order) and you can pretty much do what you like with them, well there are restrictions, but they are reasonable.

Stock Photos, Royalty-Free Images and Vectors - Shutterstock

I personally went through 1500 of their best beachy ones, including models, and whittled it down to 750, which took a month to download or 25 per day.

They have a more expensive option if you want the lot, but l did it for about $200.

And l can't sell the models images, by themselves, as l would get into trouble, but it is another option.

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IrisMKH

9 years ago

Fiverr? So you do not intend to shoot the pictures yourself, if I understand correctly?

Maybe look for "TFP" sites and contact a few of the models/photographers on there, asking if they are interested in a gig. A lot of those are amateurs doing it for fun, not professionals, so I think they'd be thrilled to get a gig.
Didn't save any of the TFP sites I used to know... Can't recall any atm...

Edit: stock photos are a way more logical solution. Thumbs up to tagiscom.

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tagiscom

9 years ago

Originally Posted by IrisMKH

Fiverr? So you do not intend to shoot the pictures yourself, if I understand correctly?

Maybe look for "TFP" sites and contact a few of the models/photographers on there, asking if they are interested in a gig. A lot of those are amateurs doing it for fun, not professionals, so I think they'd be thrilled to get a gig.
Didn't save any of the TFP sites I used to know... Can't recall any atm...

Edit: stock photos are a way more logical solution. Thumbs up to tagiscom.

Thanks, IrisMKH......

You could always buy some model images and then pay someone on Fiverr to put your logo, etc in front of them. Or buy ones which are holding blank signs, and get a Fiverr gig to do the rest?

I did buy a business man image with his clasped hands in front, so l could put something there, one day, (depiction of the Earth, etc) so it is possible.

But as for employing wqmen, make sure you get a disclosure form off them first!

So, you wont get into any legal issues later on!

That is another reason l went with Shutterstock, as their models, have signed releases, or the company has them on their records!

But even with that some sites won't allow their images to be commercially available, or reproduced, etc.

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Jolly2step

9 years ago

Well I agree to an extent. These stock photos are wonderful at photodune, but I think they would be better in an advertisement / header / banner. I am looking for more of a real human experience. Yeah, I am probably cutting quality but I am looking for someone to take the pics themselves with my slogan on their body type of thing. Thanks guys.

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Jolly2step

9 years ago

Like suicide girls lol

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Jack Gordon

9 years ago

I have no relevant experience to offer, but this sounds a lot like a fiverr gig to me. Maybe craigslist too.

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Daniel Evans 9 years ago

Originally Posted by HN

Just go out and ask girls on the street to model for you. How difficult can it be?
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He should hire you to do it?

Everyone's a winner.
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Jolly2step

9 years ago

Hahaha nice reply. If you see the girls that are around my area you would be going with ads!

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Jolly2step

9 years ago

hmm good point. How exactly would I use the disclosure form? Or acquire it?

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whateverpedia 9 years ago

Originally Posted by Jolly2step

hmm good point. How exactly would I use the disclosure form? Or acquire it?

Here's one: Free Model Release Form for Photographers

And some info on why you need one if you're going to take, or use photos of people: Model release - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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travlinguy

9 years ago

You can get stock photos with people holding up all kinds of blank signs. They're cheap too. All you have to do is add the message you want to the image.

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tagiscom

9 years ago

Originally Posted by HN

Make sure you read the terms. The usage of stock images is limited. For example you can't use them for fake dating site profiles or profile pics for social media sites. That should be obvious anyway.

Fotolia has a subscription option where you can download 750 images for €199. (25 images per day)

If you need unique, or want to shoot custom photos, you may look into
One Model Place com

Yes, about $260 AU, which is pretty good, but if you go for Shutterstock, research promotional codes first.

I would have payed, about $250 AU, but got it down to $200 because l found someone online that was willing to share this.

Apparently if you are an elite Shutterstock member, they hand them out on a regular bases!

So, a discount is possible!