How to Get Photos Taken Free

There are many ways an actor and or commercial model can get photos taken free. Here is one of my suggestions. Once you have read my book, How to Become a Successful Commercial Model, and you know exactly how to create and essentially produce amazing commercial shots, then visit a local college or university near your home. See if there is a photography class being taught in the art department. If so, show the teacher samples of your ideas for strong commercial shots (you will have learned how to do this in my book.) Ask if there are any students who want to get experience in commercial photography.

You will work out a deal with the student, where you will not charge your regular modeling fee, and they won’t charge you anything. This will be a TFP (trade for print). No money is exchanged. I would ask the student to sign a simple contract stating that you are giving the student permission to use your image in these shots for promotional purposes only. And, you both keep a copy of this contract.

Since you don’t know the student, I would bring someone with you to the set or wherever you are doing to shoot. You have to be very careful when working with a stranger. I know people who have created all the photos they need for a new composite sheet at no cost to them.

About the Author: Aaron Marcus

Aaron Marcus has been a full-time actor and commercial model for over 33 years. His new book, How to Become a Successful Actor and Model is an Amazon Best Seller. Aaron has given his seminar: "Book the Job" over 700 times spanning 3 continents. He also offers online workshops. Aaron saves 5 days each month to give private on-line coaching sessions.