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Picture-2.jpgI only recently stumbled across Zerotopia. Despite being a commercial website, they do have a rather specialised information section, attempting to help models – and people who would like to become models – along in their quest.

The vast bulk of the information is very well presented, and includes useful sections such as Headshots : Some things every model & actor should know and Advice for models. The latter covers a lot of info about contracts, how to work as a model, professionalism, tips about safety, and everything.

Despite being aimed at models, I believe photographers could also benefit from reading this, for a plurality of different reasons. The most important reason: You have to know what models expect when you work with them, if you want to be taken seriously.

Money made from this advert will be invested in prime lenses.
This post, "Headshots and info for models", is part of these categories: All articles, was posted by Haje Jan Kamps and saw the light of day on the 16th of August 2006. I hope you liked it.

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By RisingSunofNihon on August 16th, 2006 (permalink)

Hey, I just wanted to say thanks for the link to Zerotopia. I’m starting to get into photography, so I’m looking for all the help/advice/useful sites I can get. I’ve added this site and Zerotopia to my bookmarks and will definitely visit again!!

By Matthew on August 17th, 2006 (permalink)

I’ve been keeping an eye on photocritic.org for a bit now. I’m a mere amatuer who is looking to improve his skills, so I wanted to express my appreciation. I always learn something new from your blog. You’re definitely blogrolling worthy… Thanks. Matthew

By Gene on August 19th, 2006 (permalink)

Thanks for the tip about zerotopia, very interesting. I am always on the look out for international websites for matching photographers with models. The only one that I know is OneModelPlace, but it is much more focused on the USA than Europe. In Switzerland where I am, there are very few models listed there. Does anyone know such a website that is more focused on Europe?

By Zero Dean on August 25th, 2006 (permalink)

To “Gene”: I believe “net-model.com” is more Euro-centric. Zerotopia actually has a links section which includes a listing of model and photographer portfolio hosts. You might also want to check that.

By LA Photographer on March 13th, 2007 (permalink)

Very interesting read. There is some good information there.

 

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