Discuss the fun task of marketing a t-shirt shop. Where to advertise, link building, word of mouth, press releases, search engine marketing, keyword advertising, magazines, etc.
I know that guys always ask girls to do free stuff. I could have gotten pretty female models but since I'm a chick and I don't do anything for free I wouldn't ask another women to do something free for me.
I understand what your saying but you may not even use the photos. I have a friend that owns a magazine. He had 4 girls down in a ice cold creek in bikinis. The had to change out in the open in front of 3 guys and myself. There weren't any robs to keep them warm and no towels to dry off with. The stayed in the water at least 2 hours on and off. He only published the pictures of 1 girl because she was the cutiest.
I feel that if you offer money at least she or he knows up front what their getting out of it.
I know that guys always ask girls to do free stuff. I could have gotten pretty female models but since I'm a chick and I don't do anything for free I wouldn't ask another women to do something free for me.
It's not really 'free'. In the industry, it's called 'Trade for Photos' and it really is a value-for-value relationship.
You get to use them for promoting your gear, you give them portfolio prints to promote themselves.
I know that guys always ask girls to do free stuff. I could have gotten pretty female models but since I'm a chick and I don't do anything for free I wouldn't ask another women to do something free for me.
I just ran across this thread. Great photos! I am in the process of looking for models for my line. (Females) Did your shoot produce any leads or sales?
Hi all...I am just starting out and can use some advise on just getting good digital pictures of some of my tee shirts. I do NOT use a live model. I did just buy two mannequins torso forms (man and women) that I am trying out. I am not a photographer. Not sure if laying the shirts down on a contrasting background is good. Or using the mannequin standing (hanging) up the torsos. Any suggestions on getting a good photo? Techniques? Anything? Thanks, Jeff
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Hi all...I am just starting out and can use some advise on just getting good digital pictures of some of my tee shirts. I do NOT use a live model. I did just buy two mannequins torso forms (man and women) that I am trying out. I am not a photographer. Not sure if laying the shirts down on a contrasting background is good. Or using the mannequin standing (hanging) up the torsos. Any suggestions on getting a good photo? Techniques? Anything? Thanks, Jeff
Go to this site, you can find models, photographer, make up and hair and even stylists. They are all looking for a break and will do it for free as well. They just may want prints etc.
It is a good site to find pretty good photographer and models too. Most are just starting out looking for experience. If you have a line, you can even do a trade out with clothes.
PM if you have any other questions. Even though my background is in design, I shoot professionally as well.
Great information...I finally did something right! here is what I did right-
1. I scouted out beach locations weeks in advance. It was also based on wind and time of day.....I did early evening shots since we are on the east coast of florida
2. I had notes on the stances and look of the models I wanted
3. Hired models with different body shapes
4. Told models what to wear as far as shorts, capri pants
5. Models came to my house so I could fit them for shell belts (my other product) and fit the tshirts.
6. We all rode in the same vehicle, I brought water and snacks
Most important was I brought a sheet to hang over the side of the open door of the minivan so they could change in privacy.
An amateur took the photos but that is the best I could do on our budget. We shall see after the website is up and running.
Re: My First Tshirt Photo Shoot 
