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We
are always on the lookout for new modeling talent
of all ages. Fresh faces of men, women, and
children are needed for our expanding lifestyle
collections.
º Have you ever been interested in the modeling
trade, but not sure where to start?
º Would you enjoy seeing photos of yourself
used in the media or in advertising material?
º Do you have an energetic smile and enjoy
being in front of the camera?
Don't let the word model intimidate you, high
quality photography of everyday people is just as in
demand as shots of professional models.
Modeling for us, you'll receive images from the
photo session for your personal portfolio, and
depending on the theme of the shoot and your
experience, you may receive an hourly wage as an
independent contractor. You must be able to
sign a model release, and if under 18, have a parent
or guardian sign as well.
If you're interested in modeling for one of our
people focused, lifestyle themes, read our modeling
FAQs below and then contact us via email or phone.
Modeling FAQs
What
are “stock” photographs?
What
types of models are needed for stock photographs?
How
much can I earn modeling for stock photographs?
How
soon after a photo shoot can I expect to get my
images on a CD?
What
should I bring to a stock photo shoot?
Do you
provide a Make-Up Artist?
Can
I bring an escort to the photo shoot?
How will my
images be used?
How
can I get involved with modeling for your stock
photo library?
Q:
What are “stock” photographs?
A: Stock
photographs are existing images that can be licensed
for specific uses. Publishers, web designers,
advertising agencies, and graphic artists use stock
images to fulfill their creative requirements as an
alternative to going through the time and expense of
a custom photo shoot. Businesses and
organizations of all types use stock photos for
print and web ads, in books and magazines, as
accompanying images to news stories, on website
blogs, in brochures and packaging, in direct mail
advertisements, in corporate literature, and even
stills incorporated in to television and
movies. Stock photography is one of the most
basic components of marketing and advertising and is
commonly used in all types of media.
We shoot stock photographs and video footage of
everyday people doing everyday things. Any
occupation, life event, or fun activity are all good
stock photo themes. Good stock photos are
those that portray friendly, happy people in a home,
work, or play environment that can tell a story or
convey a concept to the viewer. We bring
together clear themes, uncluttered compositions, and
cheerful colors to create our popular digital stock
imagery.
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Q:
What types of models are needed for stock
photographs?
A: All ages
from newborn to seniors, all ethnicities, and male
or female are needed for stock photographs.
Height and weight are not as important as it is to
have a natural look and energetic smile. Most
of our stock photo themes strive to evoke an
everyday feel to them so we look for someone who has
a natural beauty that doesn’t require a lot of
makeup or fancy hair.
We do not shoot high glamour, goth, fetish, or
nudes. Tattoos and piercings are generally not
acceptable unless they can be covered or retouched
out.
In many cases, we shoot themes that involve couples
and/or families. In these types of shoots,
real couples or real families usually work
best. The chemistry is there and everyone is
comfortable with each other, plus the logistics are
easier to organize. If you have a spouse,
significant other, or family member who is willing
to pose with you, then we would love to work with
you.
That said, each theme generally has a specific
requirement for age, gender, and other factors so we
may not be able to work with you right away.
There may also be specific wardrobe requirements
which necessitate a specific height or weight.
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Q:
How much can I earn modeling for stock photographs?
A: Our
compensation rates are based on a number of
factors. The model’s experience and abilities,
the theme of the shoot, and if the model has worked
with us previously all contribute to how much we
pay.
Experienced models generally require less coaching
and instructions, and are usually better at
portraying an expressive face or body language than
inexperienced models. Whether you are new to
modeling or a seasoned professional, we give
priority to these types of modeling skills that can
contribute to a greater number of usable images from
a shoot and pay accordingly.
Themes that have extensive wardrobe, prop, or
location expenses can reduce the overall budget that
is available for talent. If the model is
providing wardrobe items and/or props to the shoot
then we can pay the model more than if we have to
purchase or rent these items ourselves.
And last, we tend to work with the same models
repeatedly if we click. We value good
communication, reliability, and professionalism and
reward this through repeat hiring and a higher
hourly rate. Contact us directly for specific
compensation rates.
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Q:
How soon after a photo shoot can I expect to get my
images on a CD?
A: It
generally takes one to two weeks to select and
retouch the final image set. These images are
then submitted to the stock agency where they are
inspected for quality and potential copyright
issues. This inspection process can take
several days and we usually wait until all images
have been approved before burning a CD in case any
further retouching is required. In all, it can
take anywhere from two to four weeks before you get
the CD.
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Q:
What should I bring to a stock photo shoot?
A: We will
coordinate beforehand any specific wardrobe or prop
requirements. Generally, clothing items should
not have any text, logos, or busy patterns.
Small logos are sometimes allowed if they can be
edited out with Photoshop. Providing your
clothing and shoe sizes will make it easier for us
to plan out the wardrobe items necessary.
Sometimes you may be asked if you have a specific
color or article of clothing. Sports gear,
uniforms, formal wear (i.e. wedding dress, tuxedo,
etc.), or other unique items may be something that
we can use for a specific theme. Don’t
hesitate to let us know your hobbies and interests,
we just may be able to set up a themed shoot on that
topic.
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Q:
Do you provide a Make-Up Artist?
A: We ask
that you are able to do your own makeup and hair, as
no MUA is provided. Because most of our shoots
require no more makeup than what you would wear
everyday, we feel that an MUA is not
necessary. Most skin blemishes will be
retouched out in post-processing.
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Q:
Can I bring an escort to the photo shoot?
A: Yes,
escorts are definitely welcome. If you are
under 18 years of age, a parent or guardian must
accompany you at the photo shoot.
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Q:
How will my images be used?
A: Your
photos could appear in a variety of places such as
books, magazines, web sites, etc. We have had
customers all over the world use our stock images
and most images are licensed many times by many
different customers. In some cases, an image
may be licensed thousands of times. In other
cases, an image may never get licensed. Every
stock photograph is taken on speculation that
someone, somewhere will want to use it, but we
cannot guarantee the popularity of a specific
photograph.
Our images are licensed exclusively through
iStockphoto and Getty Images, two market leading
stock media agencies. Agencies such as these utilize
two basic types of stock image licensing models,
Rights Managed (RM) and Royalty Free (RF).
With the RM model, the photo agency tracks the
customers who license a photograph and provides that
information to it’s clients. This allows a
client to know if a competitor is using the same
image before they decide to use. A RM image
license is priced based on how the image will be
used, where the RF image license is generally based
on the size of the image used.
With the RF model, the usage information is not made
available to clients (or to the photographer), so
the level of image exclusivity is less than with the
RM model. We license our images through the RF
model so we do not have a direct list of customers
who license our images but you can see some examples of our images in use
here.
Of the flip side, personal information about the
model in any photograph is not provided to any
client who licenses the image. The model
release stays on file with the agency for legal
reasons but is not shared with the client at any
time.
If you have any concerns regarding how your stock
images would be used, you can read the iStockphoto
User
Content license here. The license
specifically prohibits the use of any image on the
following terms:
“Cannot use the Content in a fashion that is
considered pornographic, obscene, immoral,
infringing, defamatory or libelous in nature, or
that would be reasonably likely to bring any person
or property reflected in the Content into
disrepute.”
“Cannot use or display any Content that features a
model or person in a manner that (i) would lead a
reasonable person to think that such person uses or
personally endorses any business, product, service,
cause, association or other endeavour; or (ii) that
depicts such person in a potentially sensitive
subject matter, including, but not limited to mental
and physical health issues, social issues, sexual or
implied sexual activity or preferences, substance
abuse, crime, physical or mental abuse or ailments,
or any other subject matter that would be reasonably
likely to be offensive or unflattering to any person
reflected in the Content.”
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Q:
How can I get involved with modeling for your stock
photo library?
You must be located in California, preferably in or near the greater Sacramento
region. We generally work only with models who are
local to the shoot location, which most often is near
Sacramento although sometimes in other areas of Northern
California. Email us with your age, height, and
weight, and at least one photo showing off your smile. If you
have an on-line portfolio with sites such as Model
Mayhem or One Model Place, that’s great, just email
us the link.
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