MODEL PORTFOLIOS AND TEST SHOOTS



I’m Maria Hiess, a Melbourne photographer with over 10 years of experience in model testing.  I’ve been working extensively with model agencies establishing great working relationships.
I offer photography packages dedicated to ambitious new and professional talent looking to build their portfolio, with a proven photographer and team, that works with agency models all the time - on both agency model portfolios and on actual client campaigns.
My sessions provide direction to comfortably step in front of the lens to show your best features.


 

Standard model digis 

  • Session includes:
    Receive all clean unedited photographs from the session
  • 30 mins session
  • 1-2 styling looks (f.ex. t-shirt-top and fitted pants +swimsuit)

$200 AUD

  • Shoot with photographer for 1 hour 
  • Location or studio
  • 5 quick-edits with 3 complimentary retouches
  • Recieve a complimentary B&W version of the final edits

$770 AUD
 

  • Shoot with photographer for 1-2 hours
  • Location or studio
  • 5 quick-edits with 8 complimentary retouches
  • Recieve a complimentary B&W version of the final edits

$1050 AUD

  • Shoot with photographer 2-3 hours 
  • Location or studio
  • Up to 6 looks
  • 14 complimentary retouches
  • Recieve a complimentary B&W version of the final edits
  $1900 AUD
  

  • Reserve an entire studio day to facilitate multiple time slots for talent testing.  
  • 1-2 hour testing sessions tailored to your needs.

    Contact me for a personalized quote.

  




 






Each session includes:

     • Concept discussion, moodboard consultation, advice and support to produce the best results on the shoot day.
     • Contact sheets of all photographs for review and selection within 48hrs.
     • Choose your own images.
     • Additional edits are available at just $35 each.
     • With each Model Test/Model Portfolio shoot package you will also recieve a complimentary B&W version of the final edits.


Image delivery: After the shoot, the untouched photos will be delivered through private link within 48 hrs for you to review and make selections for retouching. The final retouched images delivered within 7-10 days via a download link.

Studio (optopnal):

     • My studio is based in Kingsbury, VIC 3083 and is available to shoot at on request.


Please note:

     • A 50% non-refundable deposit is be required to secure the date and time of the shoot.
     •
Prices and deliverables effective 1 July 2024, and subject to change unless/until 50% deposit has been received.
     • Models are expected to bring their own clothing and have their makeup done before the session.  
     • Stylist & Hair and Makeup Artist available on requests, are to be paid directly subject to their terms.
        Let me know and I can send you a list of my proven team recommendations.