Hello Castle Rock families!

I’m Melissa Batzer. I have had my photography business for over 9 years. If you would like to read more about my journey to where I am now please read this blog post.

MODEL CALL PURPOSE

I recently relocated my business to Castle Rock from the St. Louis area. I have decided to run a model call to update my website portfolio images to this beautiful state’s mountainous background and to connect with families in the area. I am looking for a few new-to-me Castle Rock area families to work with in July and August 2024. I love to capture the sweet, tender moments between family members. Catching little kid kisses, snuggles, hand holds, and giggling smiles.

I am looking for…

Two expectant families with two or more siblings
Two families with 3+ kids under the age of 12
One family with 1-2 kids under the age of 12
One family with 1-2 kids between the age of 12-17

What I expect from your family…

You’re commitment to the planned session date and time (July 28 or August 4 between 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm)
Preparing your children for the session because it will be quick (20 minutes) —> For tips, visit “10 Tips to Prepare for Your Family Portraits”
Comfortable in front of the camera, willing to smile and take direction
All being photographed will comply and adhere to style-guide for session outfits
Feedback and a review of your session experience on my Google Business Profile
Tagging yourself in your session Facebook and IG posts and sharing your blog page when published are hugely appreciated but not mandatory

model call details

20 minutes mini-session style with guided creative poses (less looking at the camera and smiling)
5 complimentary edited images of your choice from your online gallery
Digital files printable up to 4x6 with printing rights (larger files, photo books, and prints can be purchased separately)
Sessions may be videotaped for promotional purposes
Model release form and contract required for all being photographed
If a friend you refer to me books a full family portrait session, you will earn credit toward print products and your friend gets the session-fee discounted

PLEASE NOTE: For this session, I, the photographer, will guide you with your wardrobe. You don’t need to purchase anything additional if you don't want to. I will work with you over Facetime to choose your family’s outfit from your closets. Upon being selected you will receive my Style-Guide PDF.

This session will be complimentary to you and your family. For your time you will receive 5 edited high-resolution images of your choice from your online gallery. These are digital downloads only. Additional portraits are available for purchase if you wish. For 10 additional edited images $250 or the entire gallery (a minimum of 25 images) for $400. This does not need to be decided until you view your gallery.

I do kindly ask that you have your hair and make-up done either professionally or yourself before your portrait session.

If you are interested please fill out this google form to apply! Once you've submitted your request, look out for an email from me. If you do not get it in 24 hours or so during Monday-Friday, you might want to see if your hungry spam folder ate it!

APPLY HERE