Models for photo and art shoots in Canada
In Canada a model's fee is agreed per job, not from a fixed price list, so the figure depends on the shoot. The quickest way to learn what a shoot costs in your city is a request on BlaBlaPrice, where you describe the job and registered people reply in the chat with their offer in CA$.
Prices are quoted per job. These are the factors that change the offer:
- shoot type: portrait, product, fashion or life drawing
- length: the hours booked and the number of looks or set-ups
- workplace: a studio in the city or an outdoor location
- schedule: weekday or weekend, and the start time
- photo usage: a personal portfolio or commercial advertising, which should be agreed separately
- employment type: contract, per job or self-employed
- model requirements and experience, such as height or a set wardrobe
Winter and outdoor shoots
Winter runs from December to February, and in Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa and Calgary an outdoor shoot in those months needs warm clothing, short daylight hours and an indoor backup. November is a good time to book for the cold months. June to August suits outdoor work best, while studio work runs all year.
Travel between cities
Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary and Ottawa are far apart, so a model in one city will not usually shoot in another without travel. State your city in the request, and say whether travel and transport are paid separately or included in the job fee in CA$.
Units, sizes and requirements
Canada uses metric units, so give height in centimetres and set or prop sizes in metres and centimetres. Say whether the model needs a specific hair length or wardrobe size, and whether they should bring their own clothing for the shoot.
What to write in your request
Name the shoot type, the date and the hours, the studio or outdoor location in your city, the photo usage, the pay per job in CA$, the employment type and any experience you need. BlaBlaPrice's AI asks for missing details before it looks for offers, so the replies match your job.
Registered people and studios on BlaBlaPrice receive your request and reply in the chat with their offer, terms and availability. Your contacts stay hidden until you choose whom to contact, and there are no calls from everyone. If you also need a photographer, see photographers, or start a request on the home page.
Questions and answers
How much does a model cost in Canada?
Fees are agreed per job, so there is no fixed price. Describe the shoot in a request on BlaBlaPrice, and registered people reply in the chat with an offer in CA$.
Is it better to book a model in winter or in summer?
Winter runs from December to February, which makes outdoor shoots in Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa or Calgary harder. June to August suits outdoor work best, and studio work runs all year.
Do I need to say how the photos will be used?
Yes. State whether the photos are for a personal portfolio or for commercial advertising, because the usage should be agreed and priced separately.
Can a model work in another city?
Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary and Ottawa are far apart, so state your city and whether travel is included in the job fee.
