Casting the right model

So how do you cast the right model when you are in first year of university? You aren't exactly going to get Kendall Jenner but with the right knowledge you should be okay at picking a model.

When looking online at agencies for your budgeted shoot, you should look for the following things:

That the model has a good portfolio. If they lack in this, you won't know know or see anything they've worked on. Also see if they've worked on similar shoots as yours. This will help you because the model will be able to be more at ease at the shoot. 

You should make sure the model is what you are looking for, for your shoot. If the model doesn't look right for the genre of shoot, it could ruin the whole look you are going for.

Always keep in contact with your model. Keep each other up to date with any changes or to make sure the model is still coming. If your model was to cancel on you at the last minute, always and I mean always have a back up model. There is nothing worse than a last minute panic to find someone for your shoot.

Because we are in first years, you probably won't be able to afford to pay them, so the best you can do on your loan is pay for your models transport fares and lunch during the day. Both you and model need the experience, so it's a fare compromise.

The last part is to make sure you make the shoot fun. Play music and get people chatting when they aren't working. If your model isn't comfortable, it will show in the pictures. Just putting the radio on or a upbeat playlist, will make a big difference towards your shoot.