Model/Actor Portfolios and Headshots
Rates and Products for the Modeling Industry
Building a Portfolio
It takes time to build a portfolio. Multiple shoots are needed to show the full range of looks, dress and styles that a model can achieve. Variety is important and no photographer can create an complete model portfolio in one session. This applies to both print and online portfolios. A portfolio should only include your best images. Do NOT include your high school photos, photos of you and *somebody* or cell-phone photos! Having a Makeup Artist and Hair Stylist are highly recommended; More expensive, yes, but well worth the investment.
Portfolio Shoots
Your portfolio session will include a number of outfit changes with the goal of creating unique images. All sittings include unlimited poses, wardrobe changes and exposures as permitted by time. Images are tweaked for contrast and color and are provided 10-14 days after the shoot on a USB drive. Final retouching is only performed on ordered prints and files. Photography can be done on location (anywhere) or in studio. Please note, a $50 deposit is due at booking.
Packages
Headshot - $150
- A 1 hour shoot (about 30 minutes in front of the camera)
- 3-4 different looks (outfit/shirt changes)
- 50 to 60 Exposures as allowed by time
- Online viewing of images for selection
- Digital retouching of 2 photos of your choice
- 2 hi-res images delivered via internet download
- Best for printing quantity 8x10 promos
- Does NOT include any prints
Starter Package - $200.00
- Intended for models FIRST time Shoot
- Duration: 2 hours (about 1 hour in front of camera)
- Time spent talking about modeling industry
- Time spent with model on posing during shoot
- 3-4 different looks (wardrobe changes)
- 50 to 100 exposures as allowed by time
- Online viewing of images for selection
- Does NOT include any prints
Portfolio Package - $400.00
- 2 separate 2 hour shoots
- Unlimited exposures as allowed by time
- Online viewing of images for selection
- 10 Hi-res, retouched images
Print Package - $600.00
- 2 separate 2 hour shoots
- Unlimited exposures as allowed by time
- Online viewing of images for selection
- Hi-res, retouched images and 9x12 prints of 10 images
Print and Retouching Prices
You can make your own prints or order them from me, your choice! Retouching is included on ordered prints. File retouching beyond the basic tweaking is normally done at $5/image.| Print Size | Price |
| 8x10 | $20.00 |
| 8x12 | $20.00 |
| 9x12 | $25.00 |
| 11x14 | $40.00 |
| Hi-res file | $50.00 |
There is a $10 lab fee on ALL print orders.
Prices do NOT include Michigan state taxes.
Business Cards
Headshot w/name on front, stats and contact info on back
$50 for first 100 Cards, $25 for each additional 100 (on same order.)
Proofs are in PDF format sent via email.
Payment
Cash, credit cards, money orders and checks are all acceptable. If you need to cancel or reschedule, please contact me as soon as possible. Deposit is forfeit on cancellations or reschedules with less than 48 hours notice. Thank you for your understanding!
