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Photographer for hire

Eager to make a name for myself, I work very hard to provide my clients with the best experience possible and to leave a positive impression with everyone I connect with. My services include actor headshots, model and actor portfolios, business portraits, model headshots, and commercial photography for actors, models, talent agencies, advertisers, and publishers throughout southern California including: San Diego, Carlsbad, Encinitas, La Jolla, Irvine, Orange County & Los Angeles

Available nationwide by request.

Casting Call / TFP / Project Reply Form

Please fill out this form completely to be considered for a casting call, tfp, or a photography project. You may elaborate on any section in the "Comments" area at the end. (All fields specific to your inquiry are required)

It may look long, but it only takes 3 to 5 minutes for most users to fill out this form completely (including any text input) and it takes the place of what would normally take several minutes to correspond via email. You are encouraged to review the form completely before entering your information.

Obviously not every question here may directly apply to the casting call you are interested in, but my attempt is to be as thorough as possible and have a form that works for multiple kinds of shoots.

Part 1: Contact Information

First name:
Last name:
Primary email:
Re-type your email or
provide an alternate
e-mail address here:
City/province:
State:
Zipcode:

Website/Online Photos:
(if applicable)
OMP Model ID#:
(if applicable)
Model Mayhem ID#:
(if applicable)
Primary phone #:
Alternate phone #:

What is your
preferred way
to be contacted?:
No Preference
E-mail
Phone

Part 2: Your Look (if applicable)

NOTE ON AGE: If you are under the age of 18, you must have parental consent to request a photo shoot. A parent or legal guardian must also be involved with handling photo shoot arrangements as well as be present during a shoot.

Age:

Sex: Male
Female

Ethnicity:

Height: feet inches

Weight: lbs

Current hair style:

Natural eye color:

Perhaps you are a celebrity, or maybe you've been told you that you resemble someone. If so, who?:
If you do not have a website with photos, do you have photos of yourself you can send for reference?:

No Answer
Please see my website and/or online portfolio (OMP, etc)
Yes, I have photos to send you
I have no photos to send at this time
(Photos do not have to be professional quality)

You may easily submit up to 5 photos via this form. Simply browse to their location on your computer, CD, or disk:







File types accepted include ".jpeg", ".jpg", ".gif", and ".doc" (Maximum file size limit per file 1024k)

Part 3: Agency Info (if applicable)

Name of your Agency
(if applicable):


Agency Contract Type
(if applicable):
No Contract
Exclusive
Non-exclusive

Part 4: Experience (if applicable)

Select your level of professional photo experience:

NOTE: I work with clients of all experience & confidence levels and without discrimination. However, it helps if I have a general idea of what to expect from you during a shoot in order to prepare and plan accordingly. There is no wrong answer, so please answer as accurately as possible.

Sometimes experience
doesn't always reflect
confidence. Please rate
your confidence level
in being in front of a camera on a scale of
1 (low) to 5 (high):

N/A
1 (Novice) Just starting out (I'll need lots of help)
2
3 (Intermediate)
4
5 (Advanced) I am (or feel like) a pro at this!

Comments on confidence:

If you do not have a model manager, are you interested in my model assistance services to assist you in your modeling development?

N/A
I already have a manager
Yes, I am interested in your model assistance services
No, I am not interested at this time

Comments on model assistance:

Part 5: Make-Up (if applicable)

What is your
skill level at
doing your own
make-up?
N/A
I cannot do my own make-up
I can only do basic make-up
I can do intermediate make-up
I can do advanced make-up

Comments on doing make-up:


Part 6: Location/Travel (if applicable)

Can you travel
to the San Diego
area for a shoot?
N/A
Yes, I can travel to the San Diego area
Yes, I live in the San Diego area
No, I cannot travel to the San Diego area

Comments on travel:

NOTE: During the summer months or in warmer climates, I tend to shoot on location outside (unless a model prefers shooting inside). Location shoots can be arranged practically anywhere within a reasonable distance.

Where are you
available to shoot?
(check all that apply):

NOTE: I do not compensate models for travel expenses, but my rates are negotiable and travel can be taken into consideration.
In the Studio
Outside
At the beach
At my (the subject's) home
Alternate indoor location
Pretty much anywhere

Location comments, and suggestions:
Are there any particular locations that you may have access to or can recommend that you think might be cool to shoot at? N/A
Yes
No

Please be specific:
Are you willing/able to work in the rain, heat, cold, or what others might call inclimate weather conditions? N/A
Yes
No
It depends (explain below)

Weather conditions comments:

NOTE: Obviously my goal is to have everyone as comfortable as possible during a shoot, but some conditions appropriate for a particular kind of shoot could mean shooting in the heat, cold, or possibly rain.

Part 7: Props, Resources & Skills/Talent (if applicable)

Do you have any interesting props or resources available that could be used for a shoot? (cool objects, friends who may be able to provide something, pets, location to shoot, wardrobe items, etc) N/A
Yes
No

Please be specific:

NOTE: I am always looking for opportunities to create unique photographs. Including unusual props, wardrobe, or animals in a shoot will often yield eye-catching results.
Do you have any ideas for particular objects or props that you don't have, but you think would be cool to work with if possible if it's something we could arrange? N/A
Yes
No

Please be specific:

Do you have any interesting or noteworthy skills or talents that could be of use during a shoot? (This can be anything folks, as long as could be captured visually) N/A
Yes
No

Please be specific:

NOTE: Skills could be anything from dance or martial arts experience, to juggling, to something unique you can do with your body, or anything else that could help make a cool picture and/or could help assist the photo shoot process.

Part 8: Scheduling & Availability

Earliest date you are
available for a shoot:




Please list the times for the days of the week you are generally available:

NOTE: I am available 24/7 (by appointment), so please specify day/night hours with AM/PM
Time/s you are available
Mondays:
Tuesdays:
Wednesdays:
Thursdays:
Fridays:
Saturdays:
Sundays:
Scheduling & availability comments:

Part 9: Casting Call Information (if applicable)

Please indicate the casting call/s you are inquiring about or would like to be involved with: Any that I am suited for
Any creative shoot
I have my own idea (explain below)
Calendar Shoot
Zerotopia Projects: Sexy Cyborg
Zerotopia Projects: Whispy Cloth Project
Zerotopia Projects: Sci-Fi Art Project
Zerotopia Projects: Action Project
Zerotopia Projects: Medieval Fantasy Project
Zerotopia Projects: Joker Illustration Project
Zerotopia Projects: Vampire Project
Zerotopia Projects: Wizard Summoner Project
Zerotopia Projects: Badass Project
Zerotopia Projects: Cyborg Warrior Project
Zerotopia Projects: "Supergirl" Project
Other (or not listed -- explain below)

Casting call comments
(also please specify the
where or how you see yourself fitting in):


NOTE: Occasionally, photo shoot projects require multiple participants in order to create the best imagery and not everyone can be "front and center" in a photo. However, I will typically attempt to highlight each person involved in a particular project in one way or another. Though occasionally this may not be possible.

Are you willing to accept a "non-starring" role for a particular photo shoot project involving multiple people? N/A
Yes
No
It depends (explain below)

Comments on "role" participation:

Outside of a specific casting, which of the following categories are you willing to do photo testing for?:
Casual
Headshots
Fashion
Stock Photography
Parts Modeling
Fitness/athletic
Print/Editorial
Magazine Submissions
Art/Creative/Special FX
Swimwear
Lingerie
Glamour
Maxim/FHM Style
Implied Nudity
Glamour Nude
Boudoir Photos
Artistic Nude

Range & Style comments:

NOTE: Any shoots involving lingerie or nudity (implied, glamour, boudoir, or artistic) is always up to the discretion of the model. All shoots involving nudity, in any form, are intended to be tasteful. I respect the people I work with and never suggest that they do anything that they are uncomfortable with.


Part 10: General Comments & Explanations

Are you willing to provide some degree of compensation in exchange for a test shoot opportunity? N/A
Yes
No
It depends (explain below)

Comments on compensation:

NOTE: This question got added in response to people answering a casting call and expressing that they would be willing to offer payment for the opportunity to test or be involved with a photo project. Although not expected, a contribution or payment of any value is always appreciated and can also help provide a "budget" to buy or arrange for necessary resources for a shoot.

General comments & explanations:
(Please provide more details about yourself, the type of shoot you would like, and any other information you think might be relevant)

Part 11: How Did You Hear About Zero Dean Photography?

How did you hear
about Zero Dean Photography?



If you are submitting photos with this form please be patient while your files upload after you hit submit.

You will receive an email confirmation within 5 mins from when your application is received. The maximum allowed file size is 1MB (1024KB) per file.

Alternatively, photos can also be emailed to support@zerotopia.com.
Click "Submit" above if you are finished.

Problems with this form? Email: support@zerotopia.com

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