Misty - Columbus MS Photographer

Misty and I talked and she really wanted to do a fairy themed shoot, so I was all on board.  And I think we definitely made it work... :)

Cant believe its already Wednesday... and Monday is Memorial Day - definitley looking forward to the weekend, how about you?

Email me at talleyimages@yahoo.com and check out the website at www.addietalley.com and be sure and find me on facebook under "Addie Talley, Photographer"

Model Tips Tuesday - Columbus Ms Photographer

First, I want to say my heart goes out to everyone affected by the tornado... I know there was much loss, sadness and destruction.  You are in our thoughts... and will continue to be.

 

Ok, so youve got your profile set up on model mayhem, and youve contacted a photographer and decided to work together... now what?

COMMUNICATION.... I cant stress it enough.  You need to stay in good communication with your photographer.  Keep in mind that the photographer is probably doing most of the work for this shoot - scouting the location, procuring a wardrobe, figuring out the look/theme, getting a stylist, hair person and makeup artist, making sure all the props are there and tons of other business-y type stuff.  So you need to make sure you do your part.... asking the following questions is a good start.
- What time should I be there?
- What should I bring?
- Should I bring someone with me?
- Should I do my own hair and make up or will it be done for me?
- What should I wear?
- Do I need to provide wardrobe or will it be provided?
- How long will this shoot take?
- Will I need to drive, follow or ride with you?
- Do I need to bring any props?
- What is the best way to stay in contact?

And thats just a start... the main thing is to figure out what time you need to be there, where you need to be, and what you need to bring. 

Also, definitely talk about the style/theme of the shoot so you and the photographer are on the same page and you know what to do and how to practice before the shoot.  Also, dont be afraid to offer the photographer a few of your ideas as well, if they go along with the shoot.

And it always a good idea to double check the details of a shoot the day before.  And if there are going to be any potential problems, let the photographer know in advance so they can prepare for them ahead of time.

Ok.. thats it.... stay connected, communicate and know whats happening!  The more that you are on the same page as your photographer, the better!

Come back next Tuesday for more tips... :)

Email me at talleyimages@yahoo.com and check out the website at www.addietalley.com

Sneak Peek Monday - Columbus MS Photographer

 

Thought I would give you a little sneak peek of an upcoming shoot that will be posted here on the blog... a fairy shoot - so look forward to that!

 

Hope you had a great weekend... Id love to hear about it.  Email me at talleyimages@yahoo.com and check out the website at www.addietalley.com

 



Personal Friday - Columbus Ms Photographer

How cute is my Emma girl... today was her kindergarten awards day - she sang, she danced and she racked up a bunch of awards.... super smart, that one... :)  And I love her to bits!

Have a great weekend!

Email me at talleyimages@yahoo.com and check out the website at www.addietalley.com

Link Love - Columbus MS Photographer

I was out sick yesterday, so Im trying to catch back up on everything and not fall behind again...  So here we come to another week's Link Love post... hope you enjoy!

DIY kite on a stick – how cute would these be for a birthday party

super loving this vintage inspired jewelry... especially the spiked necklace at the bottom

 

grandmas as flower girls?  Why has no one thought of this before

 

kind of loving this muted bouquet... would be so pretty with a romantic goth bride

 

obsessessed with this frank lloyd wright inspired cake

 

and seriously thinking about making these popcorn lookalikecupcakes

 

historical figures get a 21^st century makeover... love it!

 

who knew Dick Van Dyke was this cool?

The Lazaro Spring Bridal line is ah-may-zing!

How pretty are these rustic wedding invitations?

 

Have you seen this amazing green ombre wedding dress?

 

Ok, thats it for this week... come back tomorrow for personal Friday.... yay for weekends!

Email me at talleyimages@yahoo.com and check out the website at www.addietalley.com - and come check out my facebook page too - https://www.facebook.com/pages/Addie-Talley-Photographer/115716891835460?ref=hl

 

Model Tips - Columbus Ms Photographer

(Kayla was a wonderful model on this 2011 mermaid shoot at the Dismals)

So you want to be a model?

 

Whether its for fun or an actual career, you need to know a few basics of how to work with a photographer.  Ive worked with alot of great models and some that were really terrible to be around, so I thought it might be fun to do a series on modeling from a photographer’s perspective.  Note: these are just my opinions and dont really count for anything, but talking with other photographers, we usually want the same things, so I hope this helps out anyone looking to get into the modeling game.

Getting started.... so whats the best way to actually get your feet wet and get started with a few modeling jobs?  Well, first off, if you have no experience, then you need to be willing to work for free or at least TFCD or TFP – those initials are important and often used for beginner photographers and models, they mean “trade/time for cd” and “trade/time for prints”, respectively.  This means that you agree to model for a shoot and they will give you a cd of pictures or prints. 

*Let me add a disclaimer here... just because you are new, have little or no experience, does not ever mean you need to be doing porn or nudity shots.  If that is the market that you want to enter, go for it, but either get paid or work with someone reputable – never, ever do nudity for free (unless its an artist that you respect) and without some kind of contract as to how it will be used and how much you own the rights to it.... it could come to haunt you down the road.

First off, let people know that you are wanting to model... put it out there on facebook and let your friends know so if they see an opportunity, they can let you know.  You can also find new photographers on craigslist, but make sure you communicate thoroughly with anyone you do not know and never meet anyone alone for the first time.  If there are photographers in your area (or that you are willing to go to), then email them and let them know that you are a fan and would love to model for them if they ever needed someone – be aware though that experienced photographers are rarely going to do a “normal, pretty” shoot – its probably going to be out there and involve costumes and crazy makeup, so be aware of what you are agreeing to.  Personally though, the best way for me to find models is to go through www.modelmayhem.com – this is an easy site to set up a portfolio and synopsis of who you are and the kind of modeling you want to do... it will also help you to find photographers that you want to work with.

As for your portfolio and what needs to be in it.  You need at least 1-2 clean shots of yourself – that means neutral clothing, minimal makeup and low key hair – this will give the photographer a much better idea if you are someone they want to work with – it also helps you appear much more professional than someone with blurry cell phone pics.  You also need at least one head shot (close up shot of your head from the shoulders up, preferably smiling), and a full body shot so they can get an idea of your body type.  It also helps if you add 5-10 more photos of you – preferably in the style that you want to be photographed in.  You can take these yourself or with the help of your friends, but honestly, it would be in your best interest to spend a little money and get professional shots taken – not only will your pictures stand out and give you alot more credibility as a model and a professional, but it will give you experience working with a real photographer and seeing that process up close. 

Use your summary to tell about yourself – where you are from, what experience you have, what kind of shoots you want to do and what you are willing to do.... dont make this extremely long because it will bore people and they will click off your profile... but dont make it so short that there isnt anything there.

Above all else... dont lie!  Dont lie about your size and your experience – I know its girl code to always say you are a size or two smaller than you are, but you cant do this with a photoshoot because usually the photographer is looking for a specific size range, and probably has a wardrobe already lined up that they have spent money on.  If you show up, and those clothes dont fit because you have given the wrong size, then you will have wasted both you and the photographer’s time – which probably means that they will never hire you again, and will probably warn other photographers about you as well.  So just be honest, as photographers, we dont care if you are a “big girl”, sometimes thats what we are looking for, so own it!

Alright... I think thats enough to get us started in this series... come back next week for another installment.  And let me know if you have questions or maybe I missed something... :)  Email me at talleyimages@yahoo.com and check out the website at www.addietalley.com

Personal Friday - Columbus MS Photographer

Took this pic this morning - Wallace had his kindergarten awards program this morning... I just took my little camera and snapped a few pics.  He did so good... and goodness is he growing up!

Hope yall all have a great weekend... and happy mothers day to all the women out there!

Email me at talleyimages@yahoo.com and check out the website at www.addietalley.com