How to shoot an Aspiring Model Portfolio?

How to shoot an Aspiring Model Portfolio?

2/13/20231 min read

So a friend has approached you or you have got a lead from some source and you have no clue on how to plan and execute the shoot.
Well, you have landed to the right place as Savio Xavier Pereira has completed more than a dozen of model portfolio shoots in the past year itself.

1. Hire a Hair and Makeup Artist ( Charges ranges from INR 5k and above ) ( In UAE 600 to 1000 DHS)
2. Hire a Studio ( Charges are approx 5k for 4 hours or 10k for 8 hrs ) ( In UAE 200 dhs per/hr )Negotiate with the studio for best rates
3. Hire a Stylist ( Charges ranges from 5k and above ) ( In UAE AED 500 approx )
4. Now comes the most important step of shooting and editing So generally while shooting for a model portfolio. The photographer has to look for the best features in the subject and showcase them in an outstanding way using light shaping tools and editing in post. Make sure to take full-lengths , 3/4 shots and close up shots. Ref : https://ikonfotografo.godaddysites.com/gallery
5. Hire a professional editor or do it your self if you have time in your hand.
6. About Pricing you could charge somewhere between 25k to 50k ( In UAE 8,000 dhs Approx )based on items required for the shoot (depending on costume changes from 3 to 7 )