SEEKING Actors, Models, Families, Characters and Events for Free Photo Shoot in San Diego and North County

I am a photographer in the San Diego Area. I have shot extensively for photojournalism, stock, and scenic photography, but I'd like to start building some experience and a portfolio for portrait photography as well.

So, I'd like to offer some select people in the San Diego area--or who are willing to travel to the San Diego area--a free photo shoot. We are looking for male and female characters, entertainers, actors, families or models who are seeking to build a portfolio or have pictures taken, but who do not have a lot of money to pay to have it done professionally. We do have some experience in the modeling and acting fields, so we are familiar with the criteria for this kind of photography.

We could meet somewhere in the San Diego area, and spend at least 4 hours doing a photo shoot. I would be accompanied by my second photographer, and she would also be shooting during the session. Each photo would be a high-resolution digital photo capable of being used for prints up to 16x20. Over the course of a 4-hour session, we would probably shoot several hundred photos, and you'd have all the originals--both good and bad--to choose pictures from to add or start your own portfolio. If you'd like to do a photo shoot with another person, such as an engagement-style photo shoot, or a family that would be OK, too.

We would also consider shooting free event photos, such as weddings, banquets, dinners, business parties, gallery openings, trade shows, as well.

Because we are seeking to expand our experience and portfolio in this field of photography, we are offering this to you for free. All it will cost you, if you are selected, is your time. In return, you'll get a bunch of free photos on DVD.

If you are interested, send an email message to admin@photosofcalifornia.com, containing a picture no larger than 500x500 pixels or 50kb in size, the type of photo shoot you're interested in doing and why, your contact info, where you are located and, if you have a resume, you can paste it into the body of your email.

No attachments, please, other than the photo.

If you are selected, we will contact you to nail down the details.