Does anyone know where i can get a portfolio for cheap?

Does anyone know how you can get a modeling portfolio started?

• Answer:

  Most models contact photographers in their area and do test shoots, also known as TFP (time for prints) or TFCD (time for CD of images). Test shoots are free and involve the model trading their time of shooting with the photographer for select copies of the best images from the shoot or a CD with all the high resolution pictures from the shoot on them. You also have the option of paying a photographer for a photoshoot, which also involves receiving copies of your images from the shoot. You should start by finding photographers in your area that specialize in the type of modeling you want to do. For example, if you want to be a fashion model, you should only look for photographers that specialize in fashion photography, and have a strong portfolio with samples of this kind of work. Even just searching for "photographers in [your city]" in any search engine can turn up websites of photographers or you can turn to online modeling communities such as www.modelmayhem.com or www.onemodelplace.com, where you can do a detailed search for photographers in your area and see their portfolios before contacting them. Once you contact a photographer, arrange a meeting prior to shooting together to discuss what you need in terms of images, themes, and to also talk about shoot dates, locations, outfits, etc.