How to Find Models for Your Photography

Don't be shy., Look online., Join some local photography meetups., Have a 'Strobist' event., Volunteer your services.

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Don't be shy.

    Ask people.

    Talk to your friends.

    Maybe they want a nicer looking Facebook profile pic or something for their business card.

    Be sure, if you are a 'work in progress'

    that they know that you aren't at a professional level and to have patience with you.
  2. Step 2: Look online.

    There are people that advertise for photographers and models.

    It's a good place to start. , Get together with other photographers and learn and network with them. , Strobism is an online movement of people that use strobes in their photography.

    There are many Flickr groups that you can find with a little searching. , There are a lot of events that are for charity that will allow you a chance to get some model practice in.
  3. Step 3: Join some local photography meetups.

  4. Step 4: Have a 'Strobist' event.

  5. Step 5: Volunteer your services.

Detailed Guide

Ask people.

Talk to your friends.

Maybe they want a nicer looking Facebook profile pic or something for their business card.

Be sure, if you are a 'work in progress'

that they know that you aren't at a professional level and to have patience with you.

There are people that advertise for photographers and models.

It's a good place to start. , Get together with other photographers and learn and network with them. , Strobism is an online movement of people that use strobes in their photography.

There are many Flickr groups that you can find with a little searching. , There are a lot of events that are for charity that will allow you a chance to get some model practice in.

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