FAITH 21 PHOTOGRAPHY

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Are you interested in modeling but don't know where to start? Are you newer to modeling and don't have the experience required to land paid jobs? Your search may be over. Faith 21 Photography & Digital Media Solutions is currently looking for TFP(time for print) models to create lasting images with. If you think this may be the opportunity for you or would like more information, please read the F.A.Q. based on actual questions we have received from aspiring models just like yourself and apply below.

I have no modeling experience. Can I still apply?

Absolutely. We encourage and welcome all to apply. We are not focused on who you are or the skills you have today. We are focused on who you can become tomorrow if given the opportunity to thrive. If you can meet our basic requirements, this is a fantastic opportunity for an aspiring Model. Accepted applicants will build their portfolio significantly. Select candidates will have the opportunity to receive a cash stiped to help off set costs while shooting. They will also shoot a wide variety of styles, gaining immensely valuable experience.

Please understand that we receive about 1-2 dozen application submissions per week. So please be patient, we are working our hardest to handle the influx.

I don't have a traditional modeling look or I don't quite fit the mold for a fashion model. Am I still able to apply?

Of course. We are much more concerned with a particular candidates attitude, work ethic and professionalism. We frequently have shoots for models of all shapes, sizes, looks and ages. If you aren't quite right for one specific shoot, there are no worries, it is likely that in the near future we will have a project more suited to you and your style.

Are there any requirements?

There are no experience, educational or vocational criteria and the requirements for the position are minimal. However, the pre-requisites are vital in achieving success within the industry. Candidates must meet the following:

Strong work ethic
Committed to learning & mastering your craft
Able to be on your feet for long periods and physically fit enough to fulfill modeling duties
Able to handle the travel rigors & erratic shooting schedule that the photography industry demands
Able to work in all climates at any time of day
Able to work calmly as a team in high risk environments and be a bit on the fearless side
Able to follow direction

Additionally, candidates who are able to do their own hair & make-up reasonably well or able to learn how to do make-up go to the front of the line

What kind of compensation is included in the stipend?

We offer the very best independent artist compensation time for print package in the photography industry, hands down. We include:

$100 cash signing bonus
Paid Travel costs to and from location
Cash food stipend when on location
Starbuck's gift card for use while on location
Royalty free prints including retouching costs for use in your portfolio
$25 make up stipend each month for candidates who can do their own hair and make-up at a proficient level (plus full credit for their make-up artistry)
Opportunity for advancement to a Dedicated Model. Our Dedicated Models receive 10%-25% lifetime royalties of all net revenues that their work generates!

In other words, we put up all of the expenses for the shoot, set-up costs, travel costs, editing & retouching costs, ect.., and you provide the talent. We pay the best because we want individuals who try their best. We certainly do not expect perfection. We do however expect that our team members give their best effort.

How do I become a dedicated model?

Once we have worked with you on multiple TFP photoshoots to establish your work ethic and professionalism, you will be considered for a dedicated position. In addition to the above listed standard compensation package, Dedicated Models receive a percentage of revenue that their work generates, 10%-25% depending upon the project. Also, Dedicated Models will have the opportunity to build a vast portfolio which will include thousands of dollars worth edited & re-touched photos.

I have strong moral convictions or do not want to be attached to what I feel is explicit or tasteless subject matter . What will I be shooting?

We feel the same way, so you are in good company. Faith 21 Photography is more of a family friendly styled photography company. To provide a reference point, let's put it in more familiar terms. We never shoot anything on the far side of what you would call "PG-13". While we are competitive and push the creative boundaries, we never shoot anything raunchy, over provocative or shocking for shocks sake. We never shoot full nudes or anything else tastelessly sexualized. The closest we come to this type of photography is the occasional blackout silhouette shot, swim wear/implied nudity shoot or creative body art. We also do not dip into graphic content, explicit violence or overt drug depictions. Our photographers may capture some violence when conducting photojournalism shoots, but this is explicitly in an editorial context.

I have had legal/disciplinary issues or I have said some things or have videos about me online that stigmatize me. Will that prevent me from qualification?

No, not at all. You are a human. Humans make mistakes. We believe in second chances and in most cases, third or fourth ones too. It's O.K. to have said or done things that you regret, that have been misconstrued or are unpopular. We're really not concerned about the silly anti-Obama or anti-Trump tweet you made, the embarrassing whatever video or any other speech or action deemed offensive by some. Just be honest and tell us. Disclosure is key. We will address any concerns we may have directly with you one on one and evaluate your situation fairly, on an individual basis. To error is a human quality, to forgive and accept does not seem to be.

It sounds like a great opportunity, but no job is perfect. What's the catch?

The catch is you will have to work hard to succeed. Yes, organizing then traveling around to different places scouting locations and conducting photoshoots can be extremely fun, interesting work that is exciting and full of adventure. However, anything worth doing is rarely easy. Faith 21 Photography is a serious business with a serious business model. Photoshoots in general can entail many difficult aspects, more so when pushing the creative envelope. Often in professional photography when attempting to create unique, one of a kind images, you will swing and miss more than you will hit. It will take a significant amount of time to produce and build a body of work, promote it, build a following and turn it into profit. It will not happen over night. However, If you are able to stay committed to a long term goal and set yourself apart from the crowd, the end result can be both very rewarding and truly fulfilling.

I am considering the modeling and/or photography industry as a career path, but I am not sure if I am cut out for it. Should I consider a career in modeling?

We can't sugar coat the Bottom Line: if you are adverse to hard work stop reading now and ex out of this page

We are so glad that you have kept interest and read up to this point. However, this is the section where about 90% of those reading will learn the true nature and challenges within the photography & modeling business and quickly lose interest. The first thing you should know about getting into the modeling/photography is how long it is going to take you to build a portfolio and following. The next thing you need to know is how difficult the road to success will be. Finally, you should know the dedication it will take to become successful. If you have what it takes and shoot or pose on a frequent basis, and also barring the very, very rare miracle of being discovered by a major agency scout, you can expect to become proficient enough to be at the expert level in about 2-3 years in the best case scenarios. The more you shoot and pose, the more quickly you will advance and grow confident in your abilities.

In plain terms, modeling is very hard work. Modeling is a very unpredictable, sporadic industry with varying styles and disciplines. Even if an individual has an excellent look and a strong talent for taking spectacular photos, this is only a small fraction of what it takes to be a top tier model. There are certain personality traits and qualities that separate the bad models & photographers from the good, and the good from the great. Ultimately, becoming a top level model/photographer comes down to a series of "ifs". If you can't handle failure or deal with a situation not working out in your favor, which can happen nearly as much in photography & modeling as managing a successful shoot, we urge you to rethink your career decision. For instance, just because you were successful at getting out to location and are thoroughly prepared for the photoshoot, this doesn't mean that the shoot is in anyway going to go smoothly. Photography in general, does not just simply run on your terms. If you are not on the fearless side, you may not succeed as a model or photographer. If you can not handle staying up until pre-dawn hours avoiding the cold inside of a pop-up wind shelter just to hopefully, if your team is fortunate, get some sellable shots of a woman's moonlit silhouette under the Orionids or Geminids meteor showers, please do not apply. If you cannot handle being in large crowds or taking the occasional rude comment from a highly competitive rival mainstream publication photographer who is trying to wrangle a better shooting position, this path is likely not the best choice. If you cannot hike to the peak of a 4,000 ft. mountain with gear strapped to your back on a hot June day in order to get a publication quality lifestyle shot, modeling is not for you. If you cannot stay off of your phone and in one place for 8-12 hours per sitting to capture a sweeping multi-shot panoramic time lapse photo of the stars trailing the night sky, then perhaps inner reflection and ponderance of what you would like as a future career is better suited for your career needs. If you cannot experiment in studio for six-ten hours a day trying to get a unique one-of-a-kind shot, you will be hamstrung right out of the gate. If you are unable to model with tarantulas, scorpions and other creepy crawlies, entire genres of photography will be closed off to you. If you cannot be strong enough to deal with being spoken to in harsh profanities from the countless egos, hard attitudes and ruthless prima-donnas that you will encounter everyday in the fashion/modeling industry, we recommend not applying. If you cannot handle the tension and demands that accompany a large scale photoshoot, a wide profit sector will elude you. If you cannot deal with getting sweaty, dirty or having gross, sticky substances like molding jelly or bodypaint on you for six hours or more, this career path may not suit you. If you cannot stand handling the "hurry up and wait" pacing that modeling requires so that you can get the perfect shot within a 25 second window, modeling may not be your cup of tea.

We will leave you with one final though to ponder. In addition to the previously listed qualities, it takes a highly competitive spirit, strong work ethic and unrivaled dedication to excel as a pro model. For illustration purposes, let us imagine that there are two rival groups of photographers & models who have been given the same photography assignment. The assignment is to travel to New York and photograph the Statue Of Liberty at dusk. Team A boards the train with their gear at 2 p.m., arriving at the statue around 6 p.m. Photographer A sets up and takes a beautiful, high quality photo of the model that will sell to the right buyer at a respectable price. Team A then heads home happy with their photo. Meanwhile, earlier that day Team B boarded a train at 2 a.m. arriving at the statue around 5 a.m. Photographer B set up and took a wonderful photo of their model at dawn. Additionally, before the trip photographer B charted the movement of the sun throughout the day to maximize optimal lighting, did an abundance of field research in attempt to secure the finest location possible, checked goggle for peak visitor times in order to avoid large crowds, and did structural research to learn about potential architectural features to explore. Team B was able to take multiple shots of their model at unique angles under better than normal lighting conditions. Also, Team B stayed diligent, paying close attention to the subject all day and was able to capture a beautifully colored large cruise ship sailing in the background of the model in one photo. Team B then took their own standout shot at dusk, completing the assignment. Afterward, Team B stuck around and snapped numerous intriguing shots of New York night life and the surrounding area. Team B's Photographer & Model then goes home after a 20 hour day with dozens of eye catching photos worth many hundreds of dollars to the right clients. If you lean more to the side of the photographer and model from Team A, this position is not for you. But if you find that have much more in common with the photographer and model from Team B, a high five or even six figure salary is a realistic and viable possibility for you over the long term within the modeling industry. Which model are you?

We are so glad that you have kept interest and read up to this point. However, this is the section where about 90% of those reading will learn the true nature and challenges within the photography & modeling business and quickly lose interest. The first thing you should know about getting into modeling is how long it is going to take you to build a portfolio and following. The next thing you need to know is how difficult the road to success will be. Finally, you should know the dedication it will take to become successful. If you have what it takes and shoot on a frequent basis, and also barring the very, very rare miracle of being discovered by a major agency scout, you can expect to become proficient enough to be at the expert level in about 2-3 years in the best case scenarios. The more you shoot and pose, the more quickly you will advance and grow confident in your abilities.

In plain terms, modeling is very hard work. Modeling is a very unpredictable, sporadic industry with varying styles and disciplines. Even if an individual has an excellent look and a strong talent for taking spectacular photos, this is only a small fraction of what it takes to be a top tier model. There are certain personality traits and qualities that separate the bad models from the good, and the good from the great. Ultimately, becoming a top level models comes down to a series of "ifs". If you can't handle failure or deal with a situation not working out in your favor, which can happen nearly as much in photography & modeling as managing a successful shoot, we urge you to rethink your career decision. For instance, just because you were successful at getting out to location and are thoroughly prepared for the photoshoot, this doesn't mean that the shoot is in anyway going to go smoothly. Photography in general, does not just simply run on your terms. If you are not on the fearless side, you may not succeed as a model. If you can not handle staying up until pre-dawn hours avoiding the cold inside of a pop-up wind shelter just to hopefully, if your team is fortunate, get some sellable shots of a moonlit silhouette under the Orionids or Geminids meteor showers, please do not apply. If you cannot handle being in large crowds or taking the occasional rude comment from a highly competitive rival mainstream publication photographer who is trying to wrangle a better shooting position, this path is likely not the best choice. If you cannot hike to the peak of a 4,000 ft. mountain with gear strapped to your back on a hot June day in order to get a publication quality nature shot, modeling is not for you. If you cannot stay off of your phone and in one place for 8-12 hours per sitting to capture a sweeping multi-shot panoramic time lapse photo, then perhaps inner reflection and ponderance of what you would like as a future is better suited for your career needs. If you cannot experiment in studio for ten hours a day trying to get a unique one-of-a-kind shot, you will be hamstrung right out of the gate. If you are unable to model with tarantulas, scorpions and other creepy crawlies, entire genres of photography will be closed off to you. If you cannot be strong enough to deal with being spoken to in harsh profanities from the countless egos, hard attitudes and ruthless prima-donnas that you will encounter everyday in the fashion/modeling industry, we recommend not applying. If you cannot handle the tension and demands that accompany a large scale photoshoot, a wide profit sector will elude you. If you cannot deal with getting sweaty, dirty or having gross, sticky substances like molding jelly or bodypaint on you for six hours or more, this career path may not suit you. If you cannot stand handling the "hurry up and wait" pacing that modeling requires so that you can get the perfect shot within a 25 second window, modeling may not be your cup of tea.

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