How to find a model for a shoot, a show or an advert
What exactly do you need the model for
A model for a clothing catalogue shoot, one for a cosmetics advert, a fashion show model and a hair model for a stylist are different requests. A catalogue needs the right sizes and the ability to move on camera. Advertising often calls for a particular look. A hair model for a training show is needed with the right hair length and condition.
So first write clearly what the shoot is for, where it will take place and how long it will last.
How it works on BlaBlaPrice
You write one request on BlaBlaPrice instead of browsing thousands of profiles. It is checked: no ads or contact details in the text, and you are prompted on what is missing. Then models in your city reply.
In the chat they send portfolios and tell you about their experience, availability and fee. The replies are compared by content, with reviews visible next to them. Your phone number stays hidden until you choose someone. It is free for the client.
What to include in the vacancy
- Type of shoot — catalogue, advert, show, hair model;
- Requirements — gender, age, height, clothing size;
- Date and time — exactly when and for how many hours;
- Pay — per hour, per shoot or per project;
- Place — city and address, photo studio or location;
- Type of work — one-off, per project, regular;
- Experience and portfolio — photos, video, references;
- Use of the photos — where and for how long they will be published.
Example: “A model is needed for a clothing advert shoot in Johannesburg, photo studio, 20 October, 4 hours. Woman aged 18–25, height from 5 ft 7 in, size S. Pay R 790 for the shoot. A portfolio is required. The photos will go on the website and Instagram for a year.”
Photo rights and fair terms
If the model is a minor, you need the consent of a parent or guardian, and it is better to arrange it before the day of the shoot. For any shoot agree on breaks, dress code and whether the model may bring someone with them.
The most important question for a model is where and for how long the pictures will be used. A catalogue for a website is one thing, and large-print outdoor advertising is another. Say this openly, because the fee and the model's consent depend on it. It is best to put all terms into a short agreement or written messages, and take advice from a lawyer if needed.
Also say whether you provide a stylist, a make-up artist, clothes and lunch on a long day. The model should know what to expect and whom to ask on the day of the shoot. For joint projects look at photographers or party entertainers in the section “Culture / arts / entertainment”.
If you are looking for work as a model
Register on BlaBlaPrice as a service provider, choose this category and your area, and reply to clients' requests. More about the service on the page “How it works”.
