WHAT HAPPENS BEFORE, DURING & AFTER YOUR PHOTOSHOOT

BEFORE THE PHOTOSHOOT

SET THE DATE:
First thing you need to do is set a date that is suitable for both yourself and Brodie. Once this has been agreed upon you need to pay a deposit to secure your booking.

FIND A LOCATION:
The location for your photoshoot is ultimately your responsibility. I am obviously here to help you, offer suggestions and even offer my resources and contacts if I think they can help. Location scouting can be a very time intensive process which is just not viable for me to do for every shoot.  This is why I will periodically organise special location events for you to take part in, to save you the time and money of a fancy location.  Contact me to be notified of upcoming events!

PAY YOUR DEPOSIT:
In order to make sure your booking is secure, you need to make a deposit.  Without this deposit you do not have a booking and the date agreed-upon is open for the taking by someone else. I allow a grace period between setting a date and receiving the deposit, which allows for bank transfer delays. So don’t panic!

If you do not turn up to your photoshoot, or you cancel, you will lose your deposit. If you wish to rebook, you will be required to make another deposit.

WHAT TO BRING:
–       A professional yet fun attitude
–       Your wardrobe (bring some extras in case, shoes especially)
–       Baby oil (if that is your desired look)
–       Drinking water
–       Robe  (or something else to keep you warm/covered between shots)
–       Towel (not always necessary, but they do come in handy a lot)
–       The remaining payment for your photoshoot!

BRING A FRIEND POLICY:
I often encourage models to bring a friend to the shoot. This helps boost your confidence as a model, helps you feel more comfortable in what is usually strange surroundings with people you may not know. If nothing else it’s an extra set of ideas to contribute to your photoshoot!  Usually a friend with the same tastes and interests in modelling is ideal, but Mum is more than welcome!

It’s important to note that you can only bring ONE other person. Numbers need to be kept to a minimum so don’t go inviting all your friends. Please car pool together whenever possible to avoid an additional car mainly when shooting on location.

Sometimes however, it isn’t possible to allow for an additional person at a shoot and I will inform you if this is the case.

HOW CAN I PREPARE? PRACTICE IN FRONT OF THE MIRROR:
Professional models know how to pose but more importantly they know what poses suit their body type and what they can get away with on camera. They also know how to express different emotions using facial expressions and portray different moods. The most important part is not how flat your stomach looks, but the expression you are giving us with your face. I can’t emphasise the next line enough…. Practice In The Mirror!

Dare to look stupid, and it will probably look good. Don’t feel embarrassed.

Your facial expression will make the shot. Practice it.

HOW CAN I PREPARE? DO YOUR RESEARCH:
Jump on the internet and get ideas for poses. Especially if you are fairly new to it all, try find poses you think will suit you and remember them. Feel free to show me some of your ideas you have in mind!

HOW CAN I PREPARE? GET PLENTY OF REST:
This is one of those times where you want to be getting a good nights sleep beforehand so you are 100% for the shoot. Be the best you can be!

HOW CAN I PREPARE? PLAN TO BE ON TIME:
Please make sure BEFORE the day, that you know exactly where the photoshoot location is. It’s important to allow plenty of time for you to drive to the photoshoot. I would aim to arrive 30 MINUTES before the scheduled arrive time.

The best of us run late at the worst of times, so just please give yourself the best possible chance at arriving on time.

Google maps allow you work out exactly where the shoot is, and to plan out your route to get there. Finding parking in some instances needs to be worked out before the day. I will assist in this matter based on where the photoshoot is.

WEAR LOOSE CLOTHING TO YOUR SHOOT!
Don’t wear any underwear or tight fitting clothing like jeans. We don’t want lines on your skin!

WHAT HAPPENS BEFORE, DURING & AFTER YOUR PHOTOSHOOT

DURING THE PHOTOSHOOT

HAVE FUN!
Try to have fun. While I am strictly professional and nothing is more important than getting the job done, I still like to try and provide a very fun and relaxed working environment. It’s your photoshoot so enjoy it.

TURN YOUR PHONE OFF!
Mobile phones can be a hassle on-set and it would be great if you can turn yours off and stay focused on your photoshoot to enable me to get your best performance.

POSING
I can certainly help with posing but its good for you to start learning how to pose yourself. Doing your own research on poses beforehand, and practicing them in the mirror can help you tremendously. Don’t worry, if you get stuck I’m there to help guide you through it and offer plenty of suggestions.

DO NOT TOUCH POLICY
Just something to help ease your mind and make you more comfortable. I have a strict “Do Not Touch The Models” policy for myself, my team and anyone else on set. The only exception is the Hair/Make-up Artist or perhaps a stylist.

WHAT HAPPENS BEFORE, DURING & AFTER YOUR PHOTOSHOOT

AFTER THE PHOTOSHOOT

WHAT HAPPENS NOW?
The photos now have to be downloaded, backed up, processed and edited.  The photos will be trimmed down to a selection of all the best shots, and then uploaded as proofs onto a private web gallery in a low resolution for you to view.

From this web gallery, you can select your favourite images to be retouched and send them to Brodie.  (You may get the opportunity to select the images on the day)

WHEN WILL I GET THE PHOTOS?
I always do my best to process the photos as soon as possible. I will endeavour to get your private web gallery online within 2 days of the photoshoot (if you haven’t already selected your images).

Once you have selected your images to be retouched, I will endeavour to get your completed images to you within the number of business days specified in your package. By Default this is 10 business days but sometimes it is shorter.

The finished product digital photos will be available for download from a private web server (dropbox).

HOW MUCH WILL THEY BE RETOUCHED?
There are two classifications, Edited and Retouched. All images in all packages come Edited. If you want to add high-end retouching then you can.
You can read more about this topic here.

WHO OWNS THE COPYRIGHT TO THE PHOTOS?
Brodie Butler retains the copyright in all photos taken by default.

If the photos are to be used commercially or in any way other than private use then the photographer must be consulted. A usage licence needs to be granted in these cases.

CAN I PUBLISH THE PHOTOS FOR PERSONAL USE? SUCH AS ON FACEBOOK?
You are most welcome to use the photos for your personal use providing the watermark attributing the photographer is left in-tact. This includes internet modelling sites such as Ozmodel, ModelMayhem, Starnow and profile sites such as MySpace, Facebook & Instagram. You are free to use them on your own website if you have one.

Images however, cannot be used for commercial purposes.This means the images cannot be sold or re-distributed to a 3rd party in anyway such as advertising for a business. Images cannot be printed and re-sold without a licence to do so.

Submitting to magazines for reader-based competitions is permitted, but you must also obtain explicit permission from the photographer first. Use in any other magazines or websites for editorial or commercial purposes requires that the photographer be consulted and a licence is granted.

If you wish to use the images for commercial gain contact the photographer. Your package may allow certain commercial use so please discuss with Brodie if in doubt.

CAN I GET A COPY OF ALL THE PHOTOS PROCESSED?
All proof images will remain in your online web gallery for approximately 30 days. If you would like to purchase any additional images you can select them from here. All unedited raw images are not given out and are not approved for use.

CAN I GET RAW VERSIONS OF THE PHOTOS?
High resolution versions of photographs are like Digital Negatives and are always kept by the copyright owner which is the photographer unless another agreement has been made. If you wish to have prints made up that can be arranged and a price list provided.  High Resolutions digital files can be purchased for home printing or other specific purposes and you must consult the photographer first.

The photos you will receive will be more than adequate for any digital use at approx. 2000 pixels on the longest side.

CAN I PURCHASE PRINTS?
Prints and additional photos can be purchased at a discounted rate afterwards.

Thank you for taking the time to read this, and see you at the shoot!