Job Title:
Model – Photo Shoot
Number Of Years Dedicated To This Field Of Work Or Lifestyle:
< 1 year (One photo shoot)
Category Of Work:
Voluntary – Non Charity
Country / Area of Work:
Bulgaria
Industry:
Arts/Entertainment/Publishing
Type:
Voluntary Work
Key Skills For The Job:
Patience, waiting for a set to be prepared. Ability to follow direction from the photographer, openness to try different poses. Looks that meet the requirements for the photo shoot.
Vital Key Skill:
I would say your ability to adapt, how you adapt your work to assist the photographer get the shot he or she needs.
Your Personal Experience Of Entering This Role:
Not Relevant
Tips For Undertaking This Work:
Just dive in and get experience.
You can take your own pictures to get more familiar of how you look on camera. It’s possible to gain practical experience working with a photographer.
Make connections with photographers who need volunteers (photographers who are just starting out in the industry). Approach photographers who are looking to build up a portfolio of work. Alternatively you could try to find someone who needs to market a product, service or cause. Simply ask if they would like any models for their marketing.
Future Progression Or Developments:
I believe the progression would be the same role. The coverage of work would become more prestigious. Examples being, greater global reach, work with leading publications/clients/agencies, regular schedule of work.
Not applicable with my level of experience.
What Are The ‘tools of the trade’ Used Daily:
Yourself (consider your appearance, wardrobe, makeup).
A Typical Day’s Duties:
Arrive at the photo shoot location. Get changed into the clothes provided by the photographer. Take instructions from the photographer as to the aim of the shoot (overall & every shot). Maintain make up and professional appearance throughout the shoot.
Is Travelling A Regularly Part Of This Work:
Yes
Weekly Working Hours:
Not Applicable
Type Of Hours Arrangement:
Other As needed.
The Best Thing About The Work You Do:
Being able to help someone just by giving my time.
Your Least Favorite Thing About The Work You Do:
Working in a dusty abandoned building in a remote village!
Any Duties You Hadn’t Anticipated Prior To Undertaking The Work:
The amount of times a shot needed to be re-taken. Many factors effecting the quality of a shot i.e lighting, glare, dust, angle needing to be adjusted effecting the shoot.
The Top Perks Of The Work:
Free photos.
Other Work In The Same Sector: (Left Blank If Not Applicable)
Make up artist, hair modelling, ramp model, hair dresser/artist, stylists, modelling agent.
What Professional Organisations Are Associated With Your Work:
Various professional organisations exist in the art and advertising fields. Depending on your field of work and how you model (via agency, freelance, etc) different standards, codes of practice, regulations exist along with different associated entities.
Additional Info You Wish To Share:
I was a model for Jenter Photography. https://www.facebook.com/jenterphotography/
