Welcome back to my ongoing series on tips for fitness models.In my last article I discussed how to approach potential photographers.Now that you possibly have their attention, it doesn’t end there.
Remember photographers and art directors, like everyone else, are very busy.Even if they like your look, do not assume they are going to remember you.I get flooded every day with great models requesting to be shot.Frequently it’s just a matter of timing.If a photographer or art director express’s initial interest, ask them if you can contact them periodically.Then come up with your “A” list of people to stay in touch with.I suggest sending update pictures about once a month.Keep a calendar and notes to keep track. If you have some good new tear sheets you can include those.If you don’t have new jobs in print, then be sure to line up some test shoots. I like when people continue using the same email and just hit reply.This way you and I can keep track of the conversation thread.Do not assume you will be remembered, so the conversation history will help.
Frequently the models that are fresh on people’s mind and ready to shoot will get picked first. I for example may really want to use a model but just don’t have the right project at the time.If too much time goes by and they don’t contact me – out of sight=out of mind.It’s all about regular P.R., professionally done.Sometimes people have contacted me literally for years with their progress until I booked them.In cases like that it’s just because they possibly weren’t up to my high level of standards initially and have reached a point where they finally were.So the bottom line, if this is your goal and dream, stick with it, work hard and stay on the path.Anything worthwhile takes time and effort.
If you don’t already have professional pictures that represent you, in your best light, you can contact someone like myself to discuss a paid portfolio.If that’s of interest please write to [email protected] and put portfolio shoot in the subject line.You can check out some of my work at:
www.magiclight.com or www.facebook.com/magiclight.productions or www.oxygenfit.com for great home/travel/contest pump-up fitness products.
Remember stay fit, as you never know when that next shoot call or email may come!
In Health,
Robert Reiff
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