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"Ask Aaron" - June 2008 Answer

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I just finished reading your book, and found it incredibly helpful. I'm especially interested in your advice about asking high school or college photography students about test shots for a comp card. What is the best method to go about this; how does one ask?

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I have done some runway and a few photo shoots for local stores, but I can't seem to get nearly the amount of work that I desire. Can you help me?

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From Gabi, Texas

My question is regarding thank you notes after an audition, or a job that is booked. At what point in the process would you send thank you notes, and who would you suggest sending them to? What would you suggest I say in the message? Thanks!

Dear Gabi:

Those are great questions. I send notes to most of the people involved with the project after the audition or when the project has been completed. It could be sent to the agent, director, photographer, art/creative directors and producer.

The note should be short and too the point. Just thank them for giving you the opportunity to audition for the project (for the agent), and let the others know how much you enjoyed the session and that you hope to get a chance to work with them again in the near future. I would even send a note after an audition or go-see to the agent—even if you don’t get the job.

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