Attn: Dallas Photog's

[Chris Anderson]

i am interested as well

[Relayze]

Hi Jeff,

I would like to participate on the photo shoot as a novice photographer. Also, I have a friend who was Miss Peru 1995 and participated on Miss Universe in 1995 too. She was a model and now she lives in DFW (Keller to be exact) and she was telling me the other day she would like to make a portfolio, so maybe this might be a good opportunity for her.
I have a couple of her pics on my site, pbase.com/relayze, taken in St Thomas last year.

Let me know what I need to know, thanks!!

Miguel

[Manny]

I'm interested in both dallas and of course the houston shoot.

[AustinModelsAndTalent]

Both the Dallas and Houston shoots could use more photographers... there's a lot of talent wanting to come out (models and actors). The Dallas shoot now has over 100 people asking to attend. If you could, please go to our website (http://www.austinmodelsandtalent.com/forum/index.php) and sign up. The coordinators for Dallas and Houston's shoots can better tally and contact you with location, instructions, and directions in that way. If you have any problems, feel free to drop me an email (jeffc@austinmodelsandtalent.com). The theme for the February shoots in Dallas and Houston is "Valentine's."

In March, we'll be shooting in Austin / Round Rock again. The theme for that is "Revenge of the Nerds." The models and actors will be coming out to portray the parts of nerds for the photos (each month we have a different fun theme). This is model/actress Rachel Leigh as "a nerd."

[Sideline]

Hi there,

It may be because I just woke up and my eyes are not working yet, but I could not find the link to sign up for the DFW shoot on Feb 12th.

This shoot would be my first not using family/friends/sports action as a subject, so I will be very shy, if I get invitied :)

I do have to work that afternoon (3-11... blah), so hopefully there will be some morning time available

Thanks,

Shawn

[AustinModelsAndTalent]

Follow the instructions listed in the text above the photo of the nerd (above) - and she's NOT a nerd really, LOL! Actually, the model/actress (Rachel Leigh) has been published in print, and appears in a film that is available for rent a Blockbuster and other video rental locations. (had to put in a plug for her here!).

If you can't find the link or get confused, it's okay... email me directly and I will forward your email to Peggy, who is coordinating the Dallas event for us. It's okay to be shy, everyone is very easy going and friendly. Everything from novice to professional is invited. I just invited yesterday a model who has a tremendous resume of print work for many huge names, including Hawaiian Tropics! I'm positive she will get a lot of attention, though there will be models of all ages, types, and styles there as well.

[macfan]

I'm an advanced/semi-pro photographer. I'm working on building a portfolio, so I'm definitely interested. I imagine the other forum will explain the details, but my account hasn't been approved yet.

Obvious questions are:

(1) What shooting environment will we be in? I have lighting equipment I can bring, but it makes it more difficult to move around.

(2) What are the model release terms for these images? As photographer we own the rights to the images, but what is the expectation of Austin Models and Talent and the models themselves?

Thanks.

Michael

[AustinModelsAndTalent]

I personally won't be at the Dallas shoot, but have had some of our people in Dallas scout out the site and they assure me it's good. It's outdoor, natural light. Probably no electricity to count on. We generally shoot using fill flash and/or reflectors and screens. If all you bring is a camera, you'll be okay too.

The releases allow for you as the photographer to use the images for self-promotion; your portfolio, your website, etc. You, of course, own copyright. You may not sell the images unless a separate deal is made between you and the model for terms of compensation, share of sale, or whatever.

The models are granted permission to use the images for self-promotion use only. They may use them in their portfolio or for an online portfolio site to display themselves as a model (or actor, whichever is the case). They may not market or sell the images and may not incorporate them into a pay-per website of their own. They may not make prints to sell, posters, or anything like that. SELF-PROMOTION ONLY. This protects the photographer's rights. If they come across a deal to sell, well by all means they can contact the photographer and you all can work out whatever deal makes you happy.

One other clause is that photos from the shoots may not be used or displayed in conjuction with any sites that include adult or "nude" material. This is done for protection of the models, as well as the photographers. I know that when I shoot a model, even though what I shoot is always clean and G-Rated, I certainly don't want to find my shots one day on some site that has nasty stuff on it. So, we don't allow for that.

It's pretty comprehensive and protective of all parties.