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I charge my clients $100 to $250 per hour for my time. If you instead want me to pay you (with my time and images, or cash) - you need to "bring to the table" something that is worthy of my time. I don't give away my work, but I am willing to trade my professional time and services to create the types of images you want in exchange for your time "working for me" -- posing for my project ideas and following my instructions (in the same way you would if you were hired for a major client shoot).
Because my time is limited, I only want to hire models who LOVE my photography and who would be ENTHUSIASTIC about the chance to work for me. My clients are already paying me to take conservative headshots and fashion images -- so I don't need any more samples of those types of shots. When models are working on my projects -- they need to be willing to pose for images that are much more wild, weird, funny, and revealing than what I'm normally getting paid to shoot. Models who indicate they are available to pose for all of my projects will be much more likely to be selected.
I am very selective about the models I'm willing to hire for my projects, and models need to be serious and professional about showing up for any appointments they scheduled (if an appointment must be cancelled, at least 72-hours notice is required).
Realize that I spend more time after the shoot working on your images than I spend at the shoot. Each retouched images takes me 25 to 40 minutes to complete (so each image you receive is worth an additional $40 of my time).
Modeling Opportunities
Fashion, Glamour, and Art Shoots
Photo shoots normally run 2 to 4 hours of camera time (additional time for make-up not compensated), although shoots can be shorter if needed.
Shoots are completed weeknights (typically 7PM to midnight) and weekends (as available).
The amount of compensation (cash, images, or both) you would earn depends on the projects you decide to wrok, your age, your appearance, and your enthusiasm during the shoot.
For most projects - the makeup and hair is done for you and the outfits are provided.
Models CHOOSE which projects they are willing to work, and then a decision is made whether or not a model will be booked. Models who have no restrictions are much likelier to be hired.
Send an email to james @ AMPStars.com with your
- your full name and any stage names you prefer to use
- your "vital statistics" including age, location (city, state, and zipcode), height, weight, and measurements (i.e. 34B-23-36)
- your phone number and best times to call
- your online modeling portfolio sites (if you have online modeling portfolios which do not require a login or password to view)
- your photos
-Face Shots - close up views of your face
-Body Shots - wearing swimwear or less to show off your body's shape and level of fitness - your interests -- the list of all projects you are willing to work (models who have no limitations are more likely to be offered opportunities and given greater scheduling priority).
This allows models to get the types of images they desire most after posing for my project needs.
Models working multiple projects will receive cash compensation based upon the amount of time spent in each project.
Projects, Descriptions, and Compensation Options |
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  Model's Choice - model chooses own outfits and styling of the outfits. Essentially this project allows models to "control" what they are wearing and how they are posing. Posing for this project happens at the end of a shoot - when a model is completing the other projects. It also can be used alone at the very first photo shoot a model has with the studio (as a means to give the model experience working for the studio). Casting Requirements: OPEN -- Models are expected to complete 2/3rds of the session time on other studio projects - and then this project at end of shoot. Compensation 2 retouched images per hour of camera time as selected by studio. This is a TFP (trade for portfolio) shoot in which the model trades posing time and modeling release in exchange for some retouched, high-resolution digital image files. |
 Extreme Makeup and Hairstyles - Model poses for before-and-after makeup shots; the before photos will show clean face and hair pulled back (including any pimples, scars, etc.) to contrast with the later shots showing makeup and the final shots showing retouching. Models with acne scars or moderate complexion problems are welcome to apply. Casting Requirements: Women ages 18 to 35 with weight proportional to height Compensation OPTION 1: TFP - 2 retouched images per hour of camera time as selected by studio. OPTION 2: CASH ONLY - $10 per hour of camera time |
 Flirty Fashions - images similar to those found in trendy fashion and entertainment magazines (like Maxim). Models must be willing to pose for swimwear, lingerie and sheer outfits, implied nude (fully nude but strategically covered with hands, props, etc.), and other "barely covered" photos. Outfits, styling, and poses are picked by the studio. Casting Requirements: Men ages 18 to 30 with well sculpted muscles. Women ages 18 to 35 with weight proportional to height - 5'7" or shorter: dress size 0 to 5 - 5'7" to 5'9": dress size 4 to 7 - 5'9" to 6'2": dress size 6 to 9 Compensation Options OPTION 1: TFP - 3 to 4 retouched images per hour of camera time as selected by studio. OPTION 2: CASH ONLY - $20 per hour of camera time |
   Centerfold and Poking Fun at Fashion - Glamour and boudoir images consisting of sheers, nudes, body painting, and poking fun at fashion ideas. "Poking Fun at Fashions" are surreal outfits constructed out of non-fabric materials (household and industrial goods / parts). Casting Requirements: Men ages 18 to 35 with well sculpted muscles and waist less than 32". Women ages 18 to 35 with weight proportional to height - 5'7" or shorter: dress size 0 to 6 - 5'7" to 5'9": dress size 4 to 8 - 5'9" to 6'2": dress size 6 to 10 Compensation Options OPTION 1: TFP - 4 to 6 retouched images per hour of camera time as selected by studio. OPTION 2: CASH + PICS - $10 per hour of camera time and 2 to 3 retouched image per hour as selected by model. OPTION 3: CASH ONLY - $20 to $35 per hour of camera time |
 Art Eros - uninhibited erotic artwork styled images. In this project - models can request images be created to partially conceals their faces (faces partially turned away from camera, or partially concealed with hair or shadow, or partially cropped out of the frame) to help mask identity (and provide "plausible deniability"). Casting Requirements:Males, Females, and Couples ages 18 to 40 - this category accepts the widest range of applicants Compensation Options - rate is based upon model's appearance and higher rates apply only when model's identity does not need to be concealed OPTION 1: CASH ONLY - Solo: $20 to $40 per hour of camera time; Couples: $30 to $60 per couple per hour of camera time OPTION 2: SERVICES CREDIT - merchandise and services credit of $50 to $100 per hour of camera time -- which can be used toward modeling portfolios, family portraiture, weddings, band or theatre performance, commercial work, image retouching, and other services. |
   Locations- Additional Compensation Opportunity - If a model will provide their home, business, or property as a site for a group photo shoot, they will earn additional retouched images from their photo shoot. Locations should have interesting architecture, furniture, or outdoor settings and provide visually interesting elements for a photo shoot. Locations do not need to be very large - a single room with interesting furniture or architecture could suffice. The model must own or control the property (you cannot volunteer a business site at which you work / you would need to get permission from the owner). Any indoor locations will have to have adequate A/C power (for use of studio lighting equipment). Outdoor locations must be on private property (again with the permission of the land-owner). Compensation $15 cash + $5 for each additional model using the site. |
GUESTS
If you desire, you may bring a safety-guest who is the same gender as you, over the age of 18, and who is able to sit silently in a corner during your photo shoot.
ARE YOU SERIOUS ABOUT MODELING?
If you are serious about modeling, then you ought to be willing to do ANY image found in magazines sold at WAL-MART (or pick your major grocery chain or department store).
The purpose in hiring a model is to have someone who can fulfill the client's / photographer's vision and it is NOT about what the model likes or doesn't like. If you want it to be about your vision, then hire a capable photographer who can fulfill that vision.
If you are marketing yourself as a model, then you need to expect to see your images used publicly online. If you're worried about who might see your pictures online -- then it is time to get out of modeling business. The reason for hiring a model (and having them sign a modeling release) is to be able to show and use the images from the photo shoot.
Poking Fun at Fashion
