Modeling Agencies

New Editorial Video

June 18, 2010
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Note To Email SubscribersMy videos are now only viewable on my website, to view simply click this link Editorial from mary duprie Continuing series on freeform modeling. This clip goes into detail on the art form of editorial modeling. Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Buzz it up Share on Linkedin share […]

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Playing Outside

June 13, 2010
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I haven’t tested in forever.  I’ve taken the last 3 months off from testing to start this blog and learn a few new software programs like Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Power Point, Direct Mail, WordPress ect…  It’s been a long hard road with a lot of sitting. I normally test pretty much every week and I need […]

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A Gift

May 18, 2010
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I enjoy teaching models how to hold props.  It helps them to understand that modeling is not all about them.  Clients will want them perhaps to sell their products not just sell the clothes on their backs.  The model needs to understand what I see from my camera position. What will a potential customer get […]

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Party Store Finds

May 14, 2010
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Yesterday I wrote about snippets, just bits of information needed to suggest something.  Lauren has a fabulous face and I love to shoot her straight on.  The agencies love this shot because it really shows her face to potential clients.  Makeup artists want to test with her because she has  great lids for eyeshadow and […]

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Detroit Michigan Commercial Photographers

April 21, 2010
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Detroit Michigan Commercial Photography Mary DuPrie Typical amount of money spent on wardrobe for one of my shoots is about $10. To build a commercial/agency book it’s great to include workout/spa setups with more commercial looking wardrobe. I find that workout images are easier to shoot than bathing suits for a beginner model and models […]

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Michigan Plus Size Photographers

April 15, 2010
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Detroit Michigan Comp Card Photographers Mary DuPrie There is some confusion out there being perpetrated by some “agencies.”  They are not really agencies in my eyes in that they require an upfront fee.  We have a local one here that charges $500. to join and a monthly internet fee of about $40.  Numerous people have […]

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Michigan Commercial Photography

April 14, 2010
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Detroit Michigan Commercial Photographers Mary DuPrie I’m often asked “How can I make money shooting models?” I’ve listed a few questions I would ask… what part of the country are you in do you have a studio, do you need a studio are there agencies where you are is there a market what kind of […]

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Detroit Michigan Fashion Photographers

April 9, 2010
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Detroit Michigan Fashion Photographers Mary DuPrie Yesterday I posted 2 images of setups, well that’s not helpful, who cares, so what! What did the images look like from the setup little missy!  I often see “behind the scenes” videos and pics, but without the “results there is no connection to be made.  I can’t determine […]

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