Before I jump into my love for group shoots let me first clarify a bit. The group shoots I am referring to are the type where a venue is rented …
Dekilah’s List of Considerations for Potential Nude Models
Becoming a nude model has been one of the most rewarding, satisfying things I have ever done. I love the art I am able to create because I am a …
Helpful Tips for When You Get “Creepy” Messages
As a model in this “era” of internet communication and anonymity, and sometimes in not-so-anonymous cases, you are almost certain to get creepy messages. These messages might be from fans …
Dekilah’s Quick Guide to Avoiding Modeling Scams
Scams in the modeling world are numerous, but it’s important to note that scams aren’t just a modeling “thing” and that some are easier to fall for than others. This …
Dekilahs’ Guide to A Photographer’s Portfolio + What You Can Learn From It
This guide will help you through the process of reviewing a photographer’s portfolio and deciding whether you wish to shoot with them based on what you see. Of course there …
Dekilah’s Guide to Avoiding Flakes (for Photographers)
Avoiding model flakes is something I think all photographers would like to do and I hope this article will help you identify some of the red flags you may encounter. …
Trade is Trade, Not Free
There always seem to be posts in model photography forums, groups on FB, and even in FB statuses in regards to trade shoots or TF work. And quite honestly, some …
Dekilah’s Modeling Rates & TF Q & A
This article is primarily geared towards freelance (non-agency) models who are curious about when to make the transition from TF to paid work and how they can get a idea …
New Model Guide: Your Modeling Limits
As a model in any genre you will have limits and you will have to to learn to set, enforce, and perhaps adjust those modeling limits. Modeling limits can range …
New Model Guide: The Expectation of Being Paid to Model
Many new models seem to start modeling believing they will soon be paid to model and that they will make a decent sum of money from it. When you are …