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"ASK AARON" - May 2007 Answer

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My agency just created my composite sheet. It has been over a month, and I have not heard anything from them about go-sees or bookings. Any advice?

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From Jackie, GA

Who should I contact in order to get a copy of a print job I did a few weeks ago? I also would like to know where the ad is going to run. Any suggestions?

Dear Jackie:

Those are great questions. I cover those things in my book in great detail, but let me give you the short version. Prior to your shoot, you should ask the agent, where the ad will run. At the end of the session, ask the photographer or people from the ad agency if you can get a copy of the ad (it is called a tear sheet).

Since the job is completed, e-mail or call the photographer or art/creative director at the ad agency, and ask them if you can either get a hard copy or a jpg of the ad.

It is essential you get copies. That is how you create a strong portfolio and composite sheet.

You can read all about this in my book. It can be ordered from my site, www.howtomodel.com.

Take care. Aaron Marcus

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