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I travel coast to coast from Los Angeles to New York and cover all 48 contiguous states.

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.

Available anywhere by request.

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"The pictures were great. Everyone I know, loves them. I personally didn't think I could look that good. You are very professional and the humor just made it that much more enjoyable..."
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Zero Dean is the photographer you call when you're ready to make it happen. Headshots, portfolios, and a whole lot more.

Looking for advice on headshots? Please see: "Headshots Advice: Some things every model & actor should know about headshots".

You may easily read the following pages in order by selecting the first one in a series and then using the navigation on the page that opens to move to the next or previous article.

SECTION I: THINGS EVERY MODEL SHOULD KNOW

GOOD PHOTOS ARE IMPORTANT

MODELING AS A BUSINESS

ONLY THE STRONG MODELS SURVIVE

YOU ARE UNIQUE

A MODEL'S REPUTATION

KNOWLEDGE IS POWER

WORKING WITH PHOTOGRAPHERS

DOING YOUR HOMEWORK (YOUR SAFETY)

COPYRIGHTS & PHOTO OWNERSHIP

AGENCIES

CONTRACTS

ADVICE FOR MODELS

SECTION II: SHOOTING WITH ZERO

NEW MODELS & FIRST-TIMERS

HOW TO PREPARE FOR A PHOTO SHOOT

WHAT TO BRING TO A PHOTO SHOOT

IDEAS FOR PHOTOS

PHOTO SHOOT ESCORTS

MAKE-UP ARTISTS

WHAT TO EXPECT

LOCATIONS

MODEL RELEASES

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT AFTER A PHOTO SHOOT

SECTION III: EXTRAS

A MODEL'S GUIDE TO PICKING GOOD PHOTOGRAPHERS

QUESTIONS TO ASK PHOTOGRAPHERS

WHAT MAKES A GOOD PHOTOGRAPH & WHAT TO LOOK FOR

INTERNET MODELS & INTERNET PHOTOGRAPHERS EXPLAINED

MODELING TERMS: This is an extensive list of terms which describe various types of modeling and photography, as well as various styles and states of dress. This list is intended as a simple guide for models and photographers, so that they may have some common ground by which they may discuss various projects.

MORE ADVICE & TIPS FOR MODELS: A collection of links to modeling advice and information that may prove helpful to models. How to get started in modeling, professional modeling advice, how to avoid model scams, and more...


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