Suggestions on where to find models?

[Dobick]

Here is the dilema:

I have an idea for a series of shots that would involve twelve or thirteen different models (easy enough, plenty of modeling sites out there) but for this particular idea, they models would not in any way be your typical models. Most of the images that I am looking to capture for this series would be comprised of men in their late twenties to early forties, ranging from regular looking guys, to biker types with beards, etc... A real cross section of adult males, but I have no idea where to go about finding people. I don't want to use friends, as I would like to have the people be fairly unrecognizable in my immediate community.

Would you just go looking for people and explain the project and see if they would be willing to participate for a fee, or is there a resource available for this sort of thing?

[idnurse41]

You might start placing an ad on craigslist.com-not sure if you'd be willing to do that-but worth a shot. Good luck-sounds like a cool idea!

[alamoshutterbug]

Sports pub. Offer cash, or beer.

[rockin-photos]

Originally Posted by alamoshutterbug

Sports pub. Offer cash, or beer.

Yeah, and if you don't get your @ss kicked, you could then check out some of the modeling sites. I know on ModelMayhem you can post a Casting Call. Probably be safer that way.

[alamoshutterbug]

And the last time you found "biker types with beards" on model mayhem located in Slaton TX was?!?

[Jeff_Green]

Originally Posted by alamoshutterbug

And the last time you found "biker types with beards" on model mayhem located in Slaton TX was?!?

When did you last look? You don't know until you check. Besides, Lubbock is pretty close. Also, that isn't the only type of "model" he is looking for. I'd start with Model Mayhem as well. They have a wide variety of male models with many different looks. Whatever look you have left that you need, go to where they frequent (bike shop) and talk to the owner or manager and let them know what you are doing and see if they will keep their ears open.

[phillip ino]

+1 for Model Mayhem

[photonewb]

Originally Posted by alamoshutterbug

And the last time you found "biker types with beards" on model mayhem located in Slaton TX was?!?

I'm 6'5 bald head and a goatee

lol

[Coelus]

Bikers: contact a local club, tell them what your doing and why. Most of them just look scary.
Late twenties to early forties regular guys, hit the bars, clubs, and college campuses with some flyers. Let people know what it is you're doing and why you want to do it.

[Dobick]

I appreciate the suggestions so far.

I have looked on ModelMayhem, and there are not very many models at all in the Lubbock Area, but I did look.

The @ss getting kicked at one of the biker bars in town, is the thing that I am wanting to avoid. I think that I can find some of the clubs in the area, and talk to them though. That is probably an easier way to go.

[sldi]

if you want "biker types" check the local BAR association. Lawyers about the only types that can afford a new Harley.

[Robin Binder]

I would contact an local Acting Agent in your area and they can ask their talent if any are interested. Good luck.