michaelsmiller Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 <p>Hello.<br> I need some help really fast! I have a big modeling agency here in town requesting to meet with me about becoming a prefered staff photographer for them and their clients. They currently have 2 photographers they use that they fly in when needed, 1 is based in LA, 1 is based in Texas. I have never met with an agency before so I could really use some advice on how to proceed, what to wear, how to price my services, what questions to ask, etc....</p> <p>Should I bring my portfolio, even though the director told me he was very familiar with my work and loved my website?<br> Do I wear a suit or should I keep it casual?<br> What kinds of questions do I need to ask them?<br> How do I price myself properly without watering down the market and losing money?</p> <p>Any and ALL help is greatly appreciated. We are meeting tomorrow morning. Thanks in advance<br> Miller</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonybynum Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Michael, you'd be wise at this point to pay a good consultant who knows your specific business for their advise. . . you dont have a lot of time, i understand that, but for something like this you should be willing to pay for the best advise you can afford. I hope you get some help on this post, but consider calling a good consultant and paying them for help. . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huperetes Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 <p>I worked with modeling agency in NYC but not in a photographer capacity.</p> <p>Business casual worked for this agency.</p> <p>Bringing portfolio makes perfect sense. If they ask for you have it, if not, then nothing lost.</p> <p>Questions dealing with contracts & money I cannot help.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack_fisher1 Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 <p>Michael,<br> I have not been in the model photography business. But I have noticed in a sales negotiation session, that after discussion, there often is a period of silence. At that time, the next one to speak is the one who "loses" or gives in. Good advice above about a consultant. And correct to ask advice of others. It will be to your advantage to go into a session knowing what you want.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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