Tag Archives: model

Hazards of modeling: the hungry beasts

Posted on December 14, 2015 by Oleg Volk

So you are just standing in a meadow, trying to look properly angsty…and this big beast comes up and tries to nibble on you!

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Short-notice casting call in Austin, TX

Posted on September 12, 2014 by Oleg Volk

I need a male actor for a short video, someone who would look authoritative and confident speaking about rifles and accessories. The person who was going to work for us is suddenly unavailable.

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Making lemons

Posted on August 9, 2014 by Oleg Volk

Volkswagen made a very popular ad about a lemon vehicle. Every so often, I also produce lemons. Here’s one: I didn’t notice that during the shoot. This is why I try to use trained models who can keep track of … Continue reading →

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Models have such tough lives…

Posted on January 30, 2014 by Oleg Volk

…this one was getting a back massage from my assistant. Olive oil with a little red pepper works great to vanquish goosebumps from shooting outdoors.

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Studio or another indoor space for photos in Minneapolis

Posted on December 30, 2013 by Oleg Volk

I am looking for a space that I could use for portrait, gun poster and figure work this coming Saturday, January 3, near Hopkins, Edina or Minneapolis. Does anyone have suggestions or leads? Outdoors is just too cold this time … Continue reading →

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Models needed around Cocoa, FL for this week.

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Oleg Volk

Looking for models age 20-35, men and women, who have at least some familiarity with safe handling of firearms. The projected look would be young professionals who enjoy recreational shooting and appreciate the defensive utility of firearms as well. I … Continue reading →

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Models wanted for Wednesday afternoon in Salt Lake City

Posted on November 23, 2013 by Oleg Volk

I will be doing photos for friend’s brand (Crusader Weaponry), looking for 2-3 people with some firearm proficiency. Basic safety familiarity would be enough, I can coach the rest if needed. The shoot would last about three hours.

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A note to aspiring models.

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Oleg Volk

I work with a wide variety of models, professional, amateur and accidental (friends who happen to fit some idea of mine). This is directed primarily towards the amateur models who are interested in becoming professional. The crucial qualities for a … Continue reading →

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Shotgun training needed in Chattanooga, TN

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Oleg Volk

A friend just got volunteered to represent her company in a clay shooting tournament August 17. She’s shot rifle and handgun before but not shotgun. Who could assist her with learning the basics of shotgun on moving targets — in … Continue reading →

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A salvaged photo

Posted on January 1, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Did a test photo with a model who just couldn’t interact with the camera. Since she wants to do runway, she might get away without acting ability. I try to provide at least one usable image per photo session no … Continue reading →

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Looking for new figure models

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Oleg Volk

It’s been a while since I’ve worked with an inspiring model. If you are close enough to Nashville to stop by for a photo shoot or know somebody who would be interested and wouldn’t break my lens, please let me … Continue reading →

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Roy helps me with photo shoots in Knoxville

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Roy is a model, a location scout and possibly a photographer in his own right in the near future.

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