April/May 2012

Casting Call for Baby and Child and Teen Portrait Photography Models

As part of my "Fresh Faces" campaign I am looking for enthusiastic and photogenic children to participate in a relaxed and fun 1-2 hour (depending on age) portrait photography session at an outdoor location at your home or park in or around Boyup Brook*.

Age Groups Required:

• One girl and one boy aged approx 6-9 months (must be sitting independently but not yet walking)
• Two boys and girls between 3 and 8 years
• Teenage girl 13-17 years
• One multiple sibling family from the same age groups.

As thankyou for your participation, the normal session fee of $100.00 will be waived and you will also receive six watermarked web resolution photographs for sharing by email or on facebook ($60.00 value). There is no obligation to purchase prints although you may do so at 25% off normal prices for individual prints.

Requirements:

Each Casting Call session will be conducted just like a paid Portrait Session which involves a significant time investment for me for each session of between 8 and 13+ hours.  Therefore to achieve my goal for these sessions I do have some requirements for participants.

I am specifically looking for kids with spirited and fun filled personalities who can still listen to directions and feel comfortable in front of the camera.

Neat casual "going out" clothes and appearance is essential. Sessions are to be held within the next four weeks, most sessions will be held on weekdays.   Parent/guardian must sign a full model release for print/internet marketing materials and be able to travel to a location close to Boyup Brook (*Further travel is possible but travel fees may apply). No former modelling experience required.

Although not a requirement, I would truly appreciate you spreading the word about my portrait photography business to your family and friends and have a new referral program that rewards you with a $20.00 Print Credit for every new client you refer.

How To Apply:

Please email me or send a message through Facebook with the following details:

• Title: Casting Call Submission
• Child/rens Name
• Child/rens Age
• A brief description of your child’s personality
• How they behave in front of the camera
• Why you would like to be included in the "Fresh Faces" campaign
• A recent photo snapshot

Boyup Brook is the Country Music Capitol of Western Australia, and the annual Country Music Festival and WA Country Music Awards brings visitors not only from around WA and the rest of Australia, but also from around the world. This was my first time attending the Festival and it was a bit of a shock to have so many people in our sleepy little town!

And yes, those last two photos are of a kilt-wearing punk playing the bagpipes at the Boyup Brook Country Music Festival! He was very good and I am still kicking myself for not buying his cd!

The 2011 Boyup Brook Country Music Festival will be held on 17th – 20th February 2011 and will feature Troy Cassar-Daley, Felicity Urquhart, Peter Denahy s well as the Bush Poet’s Breakfast, Country Music Awards, stalls and markets, free street party and the Ute and Truck Muster.

The highlight of last week for me was a wonderful session that I had on Saturday with Mitchell and Kaden, two gorgeous little boys who were loads of fun and had me cracking up all over the place with their antics!

I know their lovely mum is anxious to see their sneak peak, so here it is – thanks so much Jackie for letting me photograph your beautiful boys, I hope they had as much fun as I did :).

To book your childrens or family portrait photography session, please fill in the Session Booking Form here.