Finding models

[rjalex]

I am not sure this is the right forum, if not please redirect me.

I would like to enhance my ability in portraits.

I am not a pro (meaning my money goes towards my equipment and no money flows in the opposite direction :D) and I do not have a studio.

I practiced a lot with my family members but I would like to undergo the challenge of meeting someone I do not know beforehand and manage the process of "discovering" the right expression and handling the initial uneasiness of not knowing each other.

I am totally lost on the best approach to find "models" willing to get portraited. In my country I am under the impression that behind most "models" ads in newspapers, are really "seedy" offers :oops:

It would also be ideal for me to be able to find people willing to be potraited in exchange of the portrait in itself rather than money.

As a last information because of my full time work I have very little free time and cannot hang out in places hoping to casually meet a subject.

Does anyone of you have any suggestions for me ?

Thank you in advance.

Robert

[bubbawillums]

have a look here www.net-model.com there are lots of up and coming models willing to work on a TFP basis.

[sblais]

Well, based on your avatar, I don't think you should have a hard time luring people to do different things for you... ;)

[rjalex]

LOL Sebastien !!! 8-) I am trying to refrain from using my evil supernatural powers and see what I can do just with human abilities 8-)

Thanks Bubba ... what is the meaning of TFP ? Time for Pictures ?

Take care

Robert