Testing 1, 2, 3
A Photographer’s Guide to Working with Modeling Agencies
Working with professional models is an important step in every fashion photographer’s career. If you are feeling stuck and ready to jump into that next level, this course could be exactly what you need.
The modeling industry is complicated. It varies from city to city, agency to agency, model to model. From a photographer's perspective, it's both intimidating and mysterious. Photographers who are just getting started in this industry often feel lost and don't know where to turn for answers.
All successful fashion photographers work with agencies but they rarely give away their secrets. So how do they do it? What do they know that you don't?
I was the In-House Photographer and Art Department Manager for a modeling agency in Los Angeles for three years. Before that, I lived and worked in Brooklyn, New York. It was at the agency and through years of trial and error that I cracked the code. I'm still learning, it's an industry that is constantly changing, but I know so much more than I did five years ago and that's worth talking about.
“This whole course is very helpful and insightful…thank you so much for sharing your wisdom! I can’t wait to put it to use.” -Alexis H.
INSIDE THE PROGRAM
I've spent too much time learning from my mistakes so I created this course so that you don't have to do the same. This is the type of information I would have killed to have ten years ago when I started my career. I could have skipped ahead much faster and saved myself from a lot of stress and anxiety. I don't have any regrets, but I do wish someone had been there to guide me. A photography career can be isolating and lonely. It's such a relief when you find someone who is willing to answer your questions and share their insight. I'm hoping to do that for you in this course!
"Testing 1, 2, 3" is a photographer's guide to working with modeling agencies. You'll learn everything from how to get started to how to earn money and open up a new source of income. If you want to gain a closer look into the agency world and understand how you can create long lasting relationships, look no further.
WHAT THE COURSE COVERS
Connecting with agencies near you
Understanding industry terms and what they mean
Creating the perfect moodboard
Turning free test shoots into paid work
Talking candidly about rates
Learning what agents are looking for
Understanding your personal style and brand as a portrait photographer
Creating work that will take your portfolio and career to the next level or level up your portrait photography business
Guest Lessons with industry professionals
Learning how to take Digitals
Forming long lasting relationships with agents that can benefit you in a multitude of ways
& so much more!
ABOUT THE CREATOR
I'm Stacey -- a fashion photographer based in Los Angeles, California. I've worked with a number of modeling agencies including Freedom Models, Wilhelmina, Ford, One Management, Two Management, Nous Model Management, DT Model Management, State Management and more.
in 2018, I moved to LA and shortly after I was hired as the In-House Photographer and Art Department Manager for a boutique agency located in Beverly Hills. Almost five years later and I am now representing myself as a freelance photographer. The majority of my work now includes paid testing for agencies and campaigns/Ecom/social media content for brands.
I want you to walk away feeling excited and hopeful about your future. Whether you just want to connect with agencies to build your portfolio or make a living from paid test shoots, you'll know firsthand how it's all possible.