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Oregon and Washington Model Photographs by IDM Photos

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IDM photos is one of the top listed model, and fashion model photography Websites in America. We feature models who have used our services to shoot their portfolios. IDM Photos shoots fashion, print, web, swimsuit models, sports models, product, leg model photography, hand , makeup and cosmetics models. We invite advertising agencies and photographers needing print and fashion models to consider using IDM Photos and the models featured on our Website. We do not represent any model listed so contacts should be made through e-mail only. Most models listed live in Oregon , Washington , California , and are American.

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MODEL POSING BASICS 101

by Photographer: David B. Gibby

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Introduction

Most "new" models come into my studio unable to strike a suitable pose. In nearly every case we spend an hour, or more instructing models in the very basics of posing. Some catch on quickly (we call them naturals) and some with a lot of work will learn the basic skills. Then there are those that never get it. A pretty face doesn't equate to a great modeling career. Below learn the basic posing skills that will prepare you for future modeling jobs. Using these skills will go along way to making your photographer and clients happy. Your relationship working with photographers requires you learn these skills. Your print modeling future is make, or break based on how well you pose in front of a camera. So work hard to learn these skills well!

Looking Natural

Looking natural does not refer to how you look normally. It means no matter what pose you are in, make it look like it comes natural to you. Some poses are not natural, and may be a little uncomfortable, but they look great in print. Looking natural means you look comfortable even if you are not. You should concentrate on the mood of the shot, without showing any stress in your face, or in your bodies posture. Do not hold your breath for shots, this will only ad to a look of discomfort. Doing stretching exercises each morning will help you become more flexible, so that when you do get in front of the camera you can manage most poses with little discomfort.

Eye Contact & Expressions

Have you ever noticed how the eyes in a good close-up magazine ad grab your attention. Your eyes should say everything about your pose. In portfolio shots they should be making contact with the camera lens. They should be captivating, and demand the attention of the viewer. Your eyes are your greatest asset. When you shoot print for products (clothing, Jewelry, hair, even sports drinks, your eyes will usually be used to direct viewers to the product, or they will be looking away from the camera to keep the viewers attention on the product being offered. Models should practice eye contact exercises. Try making smiling eyes, ferocious and sexy eyes, shy eyes, angry eyes, adoring eyes. Like an actor/actress, get into character, feel the emotion. and do it while your eyes are looking into the lens of a camera. Have a family member, or friend take close-up shots so you can see what the lens is seeing.

Flattering Model Posture

Follow the rules to good posture. Practice good posture daily. Do exercises that flatten the tummy, strengthen the back and that help you look straight and lean. In every model shoot you should concentrate on keeping good body lines. This means keeping your back straight, shoulders up (not exaggerated forward, or back). Avoid letting your arms hang down making contact with your body. Suck in your stomach without making it look concave.There are a few times a photographer will ask you for a shot with less than flattering posture, but that is the exception. Good posture impresses potential clients. Try to make it a habit.

Facial Expressions

This is the fun part. You will need a good mirror and a good sense of humor. Every day practice on making model relevant faces in the mirror. Develop a face portfolio and practice those faces until they become natural. Try to develop facial expressions that will not cause your eyes to squint, or your face to wrinkle. In your face portfolio you should have: a pleasant smile, a fierce look, admiring loving look, a deep thinking look, a sassy sexy look, etc. Once you think you have one look down, have a friend take a close-up digital picture of your face. If it looks good from a point and shoot camera, it will look even better from a professional camera. Your face is your winning ticket, make it pay off in a big way.

Hands and Arms

Wow, what a difference a photograph shows when a model has well placed hands and arms. This skill is a challenge for many models, and even some photographers directing models. Rules include: Keep arms from laying flat against the body, Make sure at least on arm is slightly bent. Diagonal lines are much more attractive than straight vertical, or horizontal lines. Keep arms and hands from blocking your face, or the cameras view. Hands that are attractive should be seen. Female hands can be lightly resting on hips, or can rest diagonal across breasts, or the stomach. Female hands can look good teasing hair. One hand looks good with the pointing finger slightly touching the lips. Use hands lightly touching hat rims, clothing seams, or tugging down on a belt. Female hands should not be fisted (unless to express aggression), female hand should not be stuffed into pants pockets. Hands should not be pointing directly at the camera. Fingers should be extended, but not to look stiff, or too strait. When holding cups, bottles, cell phones, and other small objects use the tips of your fingers, allowing the object to be fully viewed. In most cases female hands should look more delicate, while male hands should portray a strong, more rugged look.

Body Language

Body language is also a major factor in how a picture sells. The body should be appropriate to the models facial expressions. Stiff strait bodies standing directly at the camera look like police mug shots. A little bend in the waist, a little tilt of the head, and the placement of your hand all ad up to a successful shot. I always tell models to go through fashion magazines and cut out top model pictures. Also ask a professional photographer if you can watch them photograph a model portfolio. Study model picture poses. Make your own posing book and practice different poses to see what ones work best for you. Work with your figure. See what movements make it show a more flattering waist and hips. That's what it means to "work it". Women with smaller breast can bring arms across their body to enhance their features. Women with more cleavage can move arms up, or out from the body to improve the look of their breasts. You should get to know your body. Show it in ways that will enhance your best features.

Basic Standing Position

The basic pose is standing with your lower body turned away from the camera (approximately 45%). Turn your upper body towards the camera keeping your back straight and your shoulders square to the camera. Place your hands on your hips with your fingers extended but slightly bent and separated. You can tilt your head slightly. Avoid having your chin down as it can great a double chin. At the same time do not raise your chin more than a few degrees above parallel with the ground.

Legs and Feet Position

Most people love great leg shots. If you have great legs, show them off. Shots taken at lower angles can help accentuate the length of your legs. Avoid posing with both legs together (strait, or bent). Avoid posses sitting on your legs (on the ground, or on a seat). If you must sit, sit at the edge of a seat with most your wait on the butt farthest away from the camera. If a shot has you cross your legs, lift up your top leg slightly to avoid flattening your lower leg muscles. Since one leg will almost always be bent, learn to keep the bent legs toes pointed downward. Feet should not point out more than a 90 degrees from your heels. In a basic stand the back foot should be pionting paralel tht the camera with the heal of the front foot touching the mid part of the back foot. Generally feet are kept closer together with the exception of action shots. Avoid having one leg much closer to the camera lens than the other. This will make one leg look longer, and bigger than the other. Break out a few fashion magazines and see how the pros do it. Become a student of the profession.

Fluidity and Variety

Model posing is a work in "action". It is not a stagnant portrait style shoot. You will be expect-ed to make slight adjustments and hold a pose and then adjust your pose again in just a few seconds. A little twist her, a little less smile, a change of the hands position, etc. To create action you will need to make movements look big in a small confined area. We shoot models walking, dancing, whipping hair, twirling, jumping, and contorting. At the same time they still need to remember their posture, hands, legs and head position. They also need to do all this keeping in character, looking as natural as possible. Last they must keep eye contact with the camera. Some models do this naturally, but most need to practice! practice!! practice!!!

Follow Instructions!!!

This is the game breaker with most model photographers. No model photographer, or client will work with a model that won't follow instructions. Listen closely to what your photographer wants from you. He is there to create (photograph) an image for his client. Time is money in this business. A model who can't follow instruction will cost a photographer extra money, and maybe even his client. So listen carefully. Take notes if you must. Avoid offering opinions unless asked. Remember that you are the canvas, and the photographer is the painter. He is there to make you a masterpiece. He can not make you shine if you don't follow instructions.

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IDM Photos model portfolio photography is available in Oregon and SW Washington

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IDM Photos Studio Offers: Model and Fashion photography, free modeling advice, makeup & hair assistance on shoots, A private studio with over one dozen background choices, professional lighting and unique props for adding a variety of looks to your model portfolio shoot.

Headshots, Talent, or Models: $135

Price includes a one half hour photography session in-studio, Unlimited photos, poses, Two custom 8"X10" prints, Eight wallet prints, One photo CD with no copy restrictions.

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(Child, Baby Ages 1-10) Model Portfolio Photography: $225

Price includes up to one hours photography with unlimited photos, poses, clothing changes, basic Hair assistance, studio and on-location shots, photo processing and cleanup, a photo CD with no copy restrictions, six 8"X10" custom glossy portfolio prints, eight 4"X6" and eight 2"X3" wallet prints, an on-line model portfolio on one of Americas top listed fashion model Websites, IDMphotos.com.

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(Male, or Female Models Age 11+) Model Portfolio Photography: $495

Price includes: One hour model evaluation and consultation, three hours model photography with unlimited photos, model poses, clothing changes, basic hair and makeup assistance, studio and on-location shots, photo processing and cleanup, a photo CD with no copy restrictions, Twelve 8"X10" custom glossy portfolio prints 9"X12" add $65), twenty 4"X6" and eight 2"X3" wallet prints, an on-line model portfolio on one of Americas top fashion model photography Website, IDMphotos.com. Travel charges are only added to locations over 70 miles from our home office (milage 45 cents per mile).

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The modeling agencies and services listed below are not affiliated with IDM photos and may have varying levels of ethical practices. We make no recommendations of any one of them. We only provide this list as a resource for models seeking representation by a modeling agency. We encourage all models to take careful consideration before booking with any talent, or modeling agency, If they ask for up front costs before you can be represented, promise you jobs for signing, or you feel pressured to sign quickly you may want to look for another modeling agency. Agencis listed vary from local modeling agencies to International agencies representing super models, Good wishes on your search for OR, WA, CA, NY, FL, New York, Miami, San Diego, Los Angeles, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Santa Rosa, San Francisco, Portland, Seattle, based Model Angencies and Talent services.

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AAG

Z Productions, Inc. P.O. Box 3732 Saint Petersburg, Florida - 1-727-896-9182

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SA 20 Promenade Saint-Antoine 1204 Geneva - Switzerland - Tel: + 41(0)22 732 3774 Fax: + 41(0)22 732 3773

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1 Gansevoort Street, New York, 10014, New York - (212) 242-2444 FAX: 212 633 6127

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625 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, 10012, New York - 212 353-5058 FAX: 212 777 4174

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520 Broadway, New York, 10012 - (212) 226-0080 FAX: 212 226 7711

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560 Broadway, Suite 306, New York, 10012, New York - (212) 219-1616 FAX: 212 219 2061

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1200 Collins Avenue, Suite 207, Miami Beach, 33139, Florida - (305).674-9500 FAX: 305.674.9600

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142 Greene Street, 4th Floor, New York, 10012, New York - (212).253-8884 FAX: 212.966.1531

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304 Park Ave. South, New York, NY 10010 - (212).436-7700 FAX: 212.253.8883

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7700 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 90046 - (323).436-7700 FAX: 323.436.7755

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91 Fifth Ave. 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10003 - (212).924-7700 FAX: 212.645.4940

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300 Park Avenue S, 2nd Floor, New York, 10010, New York - (212).473.0990

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Boom Models & Talent

2325 3rd Street, Suite #223 San Francisco, California 94107 - (415) 626-6591

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Covers Model & Talent Agency

4716 Foulger Drive Santa Rosa, California 95405 - 707) 539-9252

Colours Model & Talent Management Agency

8344 1/2 West Third Street Hollywood, California 90048 - (310) 658-7072

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8444 Wilshire Blvd. Penthouse Suite Beverly Hills, California 90211 - (323).653-0366

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Generation Model & Talent Agency

340 Brannan Street, Suite 302 San Francisco, California 94107 - (415) 777-9099

Industry Model & Talent Management

942 Market Street, Suite 506 San Francisco, California 94102 - (415) 986-6151

Look Model & Talent Agency

166 Geary Blvd, Suite 1406 San Francisco, California 94108 - (415) 781-2841

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Panda Agency

3721 Hoen Avenue Santa Rosa, California 95405 - (707) 576-0711

San Francisco Top Models and Talent

870 Market Street, Suite 1076 San Francisco, California 94102 - (415) 391-1800 (FS)

The Stars Agency

777 Davis Street San Francisco, California 94111 - (415) 421-6272

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San Diego Model Management

438 Camino Del Rio South,, Suite #116 San Diego, California 92108 - (619) 296-1018

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Oregon Modeling Agencies

ABC Kids-N-Teens Arts Center

1144 Willagillespie Road # 1, Eugene, OR 97401 - (541) 485-6960

ABC Kids-N-Teens Performing

3829 Northeast Tillamook Street, Portland, OR 97212 - (503) 249-2945

Barbizon Modeling School

4035 Northeast Sandy Boulevard # 225, Portland, OR 97212 - (503) 282-1800

Charisma Casting

600 Rose Valley Court, Central Point, OR 97502 - (541) 664-6170

Cinderella's School-Model Agency

317 Court Street Northeast, Salem, OR 97301 - (503) 581-1073

Cusick's Talent Agency

1009 Northwest Hoyt Street # 100, Portland, OR 97209 - (503) 274-8555

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Dalton Modeling & Talent

10121 Southeast Sunnyside Road # 300, Clackamas, OR 97015 - (503) 667-9983

John Casablancas Modeling

9400 Beaverton Hillsdale # 130, Beaverton, OR 97005 - (503) 297-7730

Mode Models Inc.

1800 Southwest 1st Avenue, Portland, OR 97201 - (503) 219-3740

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N V Models

1574 Coburg Road # 143, Eugene, OR 97401 - (541) 345-1525

Professional Talent

1224 Southwest Morrison Street, Portland, OR 97205 - (503) 228-9317

Ryan Artists

239 Northwest 13th Avenue # 215, Portland, OR 97209 - (503) 274-1005

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Sports Unlimited Inc.

1991 Northwest Upshur Street # B, Portland, OR 97209 - (503) 227-3449

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Top Line Careers

106 Northwest F Street # 94, Grants Pass, OR 97526 - (541) 476-9098

Unique Modeling Agency

14005 Northeast Halsey Street, Portland, OR 97230 - (503) 254-7221

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Washington Modeling Agencies

#1 Eclipse Model & Talent Agency

601 Industry Dr., Seattle, WA 98188 - (866) 611-4400 - (206) 575-9000 (fax) - (866) 611-4400 (toll-free)

ABC Kids Performing Arts Center

10415 Northeast 37th Circle # 4, Kirkland, WA 98033 - (425) 646-5440

Alleinad Modeling Agency

147 Rogers Street Northwest, Olympia, WA 98502 - (360) 705-2573

Barbizon School of Modeling

1501 4th Avenue Suite 305, Seattle, WA 98101 - (206) 223-1500

Bell Modeling & Talent Agency

14205 Southeast 36th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006 - (425) 649-1111

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Emerald City Model & Talent

1980 Harvard Avenue East, Seattle, WA 98102 - (206) 329-7768

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Heffner Model Management

1601 5th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101 - (206) 622-2211

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Jewel Images Model and Talent

6145 Maureen Dr., Ferndale, WA 98248 - (360) 380-6278

E-mail: jewelcorp@aol.com

Kid Biz Talent Agency

111 108th Avenue Northeast # 2050, Bellevue, WA 98004 - (425) 455-8800

Model Source

1828 West Lewis Street, Pasco, WA 99301 - (509) 544-2097

Models Northwest International

1227 Puget Street, Bellingham, WA 98226 - (360) 647-3326

N W American Indian Modeling

2488 Kwina Road, Bellingham, WA 98226 - (360) 671-0769

Persistent Image

PO Box 1284, Renton, WA 98057 - (425) 271-9123

Seattle Models Guild

1809 7th Avenue Suite 608, Seattle, WA 98101 - (206) 622-1406

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Sunny's Model Development Agency

23830 Highway 99, Edmonds, WA 98026 - (425) 670-2171

TCM Models

3311 West Clearwater Avenue, Kennewick, WA 99336 - (509) 783-5868

TCM Models and Talent

2200 6th Avenue Suite 530, Seattle, WA 98121 • (206) 728-4826

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Team Models

3431 96th Avenue Northeast, Clyde Hill, WA 98004 - (425) 455-2969

The Kim Brooke Group

2044 Eastlake Avenue East, Seattle, WA 98102 - (206) 329-1111

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IDMphotos Studio Is Located At:

737 Sphinx Ct. NE, Salem, Oregon 97301

Our Studios Appointment Hours Are: Mon. - Fri. 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sat. 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Office: 503-315-8576

Cell: 503-508-5850

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