FAQ

Question: How do the model releases work at SNAPMUP?
Answer: Everyone signs a general release upon entering that states no one may sell an image without the written consent of photographer and model parties involved.

Question:: I see you have "featured models" that will be shooting at stations. Will I be able to shoot/model even though I am not featured?
Answer: yes, you totally can. To shoot with the collaborative photographers, just contact them directly to schedule an appointment, or grab them at the event if they are available. To shoot on the free for all stations, just show up and jump on!

Question:: I'm a model.. how do I get images back?
Answer: Each month SNAPMUP provides collaborative photographers of well known talent to photograph for the night. The photographers then release images to SNAPMUP.com and you can save your image from the website to use in your online portfolio. Many photographers also provide high resolution images upon request. Contact cards are supplied at SNAPMUP. It is the models responsibility to retrieve images through SNAPMUP.com or with the provided contact information. Please keep in mind that photographer will only release images that properly represent their talents.

Question:: What equipment should I bring as a photographer?
Answer: It's best for a photographer to bring any on-camera equipment used to enhance the brightness of an image (flash head, ringflash, etc) We do not encourage photographers to bring any equipment that requires to be plugged in, often the plugs are utilized by the equipment from the shooting stations.


Question:: I took pictures at SNAPMUP... what do I do with them
Answer: Photographers are asked to upload their images on the main page of SNAPMUP for the models to retrieve. SNAPMUP also encourages photographers to add their watermark on all of their images.

Question:: I'd like to model, what should I wear?
Answer: Wear something you feel comfortable in but has enough style to represent you for portfolio images. Many girls have worn the ever-so-hot "little black dress" or similar. It can be accompanied by a pair of flats or heels! Or you can wear the flats in the car, switch up into heels during the event, and relax with the flats when you're done modeling!

Question:: Should I bring a change of clothing and if so, where should I change?
Answer: Although having a change of clothes would be awesome, I would recommend just having ONE outfit to model in during the night. If you do want to change, there is a bathroom located in the main room.


Question:: Is SNAPM for those who are looking to start a modeling portfolio?
Answer: yes absolutely! When you attend the event, bring printed cards or a pen and paper with your contact information. Talk to the photographers there and ask to set up a TFCD (time for CD) photography shoot. [TFCD means that a person is trading their time and effort to produce a portfolio worthy CD of images ready to use by both the photographer and model. Generally a CD will have about 50-100 raw images to choose from and 1 or 2 will go to post production for release.] Some photographers do not offer TFCD, it is up to you to decide what type of photographer you would like to seek out.
Another way to build your portfolio is to dress up that night and jump in on the live photo sessions. If a photographer takes a picture of you, get their contact info and ask for the image to be released to you. If a photographer feels the image is ok to release, they will provide you with it free of charge. Pictures taken at the SNAPM event are NOT allowed to be sold in anyway without the other's written permission. A photographer also cannot sell you your own image from a SNAPM event.

Question:: "My SLR camera is in for repairs, the only back up I have is my point & shoot, I don't want to look like an amateur, although its a top of the line camera, or am I over reacting?" -J
Answer: "I've often felt the same way when I had my old point and shoot and NO slr. Actually, I have some form of envy towards people with more equipment on their camera too.... like "mine is bigger than yours" I think the best way to solve your problem is either a. wear a sign or tshirt that says "my slr is in the shop" and on the back it says " i dropped it in the ocean while shooting a hot girl" b. roll in with a holga or lomo (that always gets mad respect) c. dont care what people think and just take shots. ;) The event was meant to have fun! That's my suggestion.

Question:: What are the benefits to being a collaborative photographer?
Answer: One of the main reasons we implemented the collaborative shooting station, was to give the photographers and models a chance to utilize the space for a more personal shoot during the night. There is a better chance of higher quality images in greater quantity returned to SNAP*. If a photographer wishes to work with a model or a select group of models, they can now utilize the space and direct the models exactly how they wish their image to be taken. There are lot of possibilities to the collaborative station that enhances your experience during the night!


Question: How do I become a collaborative photographer?
Answer: You can apply here,if we like what we see, we will invite you to take pictures for the night on the agreement that you return 1 image of each model you shot with.

Question: I modeled on the free station but have not gotten a lot of pictures back. Why is this?
Answer: The reason SNAP* has collaborative photogs is because the average person on the floor (both model and photog) don't carry around enough info to find each other afterward. Additionally, I've seen some photographers shoot close to 1,000 photos. Few of these ever make it anywhere near the editing phase. If a couple of images are released, those are the ones the photographer felt best represented their work. My best advice would be to come prepared and if you think someone may have good shots taken of you be sure to leave them with your contact info (not scribbled on a napkin) and get theirs. -Answer submitted by a SNAP member