In need of a photographer (for fashion shoot) Australia, QLD region

[chris_kitanovski]

Hi,

 

I am looking for a professional photographer who is looking to build up their

portfolio to do a shoot for a new high-end mens clothing line.

 

I will list the details here in bullet points as it is easier to read.

 

* The photoshoot will consist of 2 male models from Germany. I will refer to

them as Model (A) & (B)

 

* The entire shoot will consist of approx 20-25 photos and shouldn?t take more

than a day

 

* 1-2 photos will be taken on a building rooftop and all the remaining photos

will need to be taken in a studio (as I need a pure white background in the

photos). I might be able to arrange the studio with my university, as I am

pretty sure that they have a white, green, and black background studio. But if

you have access to a studio even better.

 

* Model (A) - will be photographed on the building rooftop

* Model (B) - will be photographed (in the white background)

 

* The photoshoot will need to be taken in the QLD region, preferably on the

Gold Coast, and it will need to be held anywhere between the 4th - 15th

december, as one of the German models, (Model (A) is leaving Australia on the

16th december). The only other option we have to have the shoot at a later

date, is if we take the rooftop shoot which will only consist of 1-2 photos

before the 16th, and have the white background shoot at a later date (as Model

(B) is not leaving australia until mid-january).

Otherwise we can just do the entire thing in the one day, if it is convenient

for you.

 

 

Okay to give you a basic rundown;

* The clothing we are selling is more prestigous then your basic $20 t-shirt,

and the prices for a piece in our line are going to range between $110-$160

each. So it would be great to include in your portfolio as opposed to doing a

photoshoot for target.

 

* The photographers name will be included at the bottom of all advertising

campaigns including the website, posters, magazines, brochures etc (at their

own choice ofcourse). In addition to this, we are collaborating with a plastic

company to design major billboards & signs which will be positioned in certain

locations around the Gold Coast, and we are also going to produce an enourmous

flag with an image from the photoshoot which will be placed outside the

Chevron Renaissence building on the Gold Coast highway, which currently

receives thousands of bypassing traffic. Can you imagine what this type of

exposure could to your name (as the photographers name will be at the bottom

of the flag).

 

* The last thing I need to mention, is that I am in the start-up phase with

tons of other expenses and I don?t have a huge budget. So we are looking for

someone who is seeking to build up their portfolio, wants to build a

relationship with us, and get their name out there. Ofcourse we are willing to

pay you, but keep in mind that it would only be a small amount.

 

If you think you are interested and are passionate about becoming a well-known

photographer, please PM me or reply to this thread, so that I can arrange to

talk with you.

 

Cheers,

Chris

[ronaldo_r]

I wish I was in your area... Aanyhow be caferul as you're running the risk of attracting monkeys if you're only willing to pay peanuts

 

Good luck

[mike dixon]

<i>The clothing we are selling is more prestigous then your basic $20 t-shirt, and the prices for a piece in our line are going to range between $110-$160 each. So it would be great to include in your portfolio as opposed to doing a photoshoot for target.</i><P>

It's a safe bet that having a major retail chain like Target on your client list, and having ads for Target in your portfolio, is a much-more-impressive professional credential than shooting for an unknown startup company, no matter how expensive the merchandise is.<P>

<i>The photographers name will be included at the bottom of all advertising campaigns including the website, posters, magazines, brochures etc (at their own choice ofcourse). . . . Can you imagine what this type of exposure could to your name (as the photographers name will be at the bottom of the flag).</i><P>

What percentage of people who see the ads look at a photography credit line? What percentage of those people are in the market for a photographer?<P>

<i>The last thing I need to mention, is that I am in the start-up phase with tons of other expenses and I don?t have a huge budget. So we are looking for someone who is seeking to build up their portfolio, wants to build a relationship with us, and get their name out there. Ofcourse we are willing to pay you, but keep in mind that it would only be a small amount.</i><P>

You have the budget to produce a clothing line, <b>and</b> have posters, brochures, and an enormous flag printed, <b>and</b> buy advertising in magazines and on billboards and signs, but you don't have the budget to pay a professional photographer a day rate and licensing fees?<P>

If you're a low-budget startup trying to find a new photographer who's looking for experience and a little exposure rather than a big paycheck, why not just be honest about it? You can probably find several people interested in your proposition. The story you're trying to sell above simply isn't credible.

[mike dixon]

Just to add a bit of perspective: the day rate for a professional commercial photographer is typically less than the cost for a half-page ad running for one month in a local glossy magazine.

[w.smith]

OK, Chris, that's informative (...?).

 

Lemme respond with an equally realistic offer:

send me a return flight ticket, business class, vouchers for 4 nights in a 4 star hotel and

for a medium-sized rental car for 3 days, and a check or money order for US$ 4,000 +

US$ 400 (4 days plus expenses), and tell me where and when. After payment clears (in full,

in advance). I can be there in 3/4 days.

 

I bring the gear I need. You provide an assistant.

 

You get an efficient shoot, top photos and a 5 year non-exclusive use license.

[adw]

I can do one better. Pay me return econnony flights and charter a yacht to take us around the

whitsundays and we can shoot some lovely photos. 6 year executive rights.

[vatovec]

Plane ticket and two days stay at a hotel near You. Payment: 5.000 EUR for full 5 years rights and I`m there in a couple of days - i bring the gear with me.

Oh 50% payment in advance please.

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