Welcome to my model template website. The concept behind my proposal is to a) help me find models for my fine art projects and to b) help models set up their own sophisticated website without any monetary costs whatsoever. As you know already the web is probably the most powerful media to promote yourself.

The website consists of three pages. An introductory page, a portfolio page with eight thumbnails (with click-through to larger views) and a contact page. On the home page (this page) you can add any information about yourself which might entice agencies or photographers to hire you e.g. photographic and modeling experience, special talents, measurements, interests, etc.

The portfolio page will contain eight photographs from our or other photo shoots. As I will explain just now you can add more gallery pages later as you gain more experience and do more shoots. The contact page is also fairly self explanatory. You can display any contact information you like as well as your rates or requirements you might have to do a shoot. All the contact information is yours and clients will contact you directly. i.e. it has nothing to do with me.

The hosting of your website is completely free and done by a third party. It will remain free indefinitely as long as the service provider retains their free hosting policy which is unlikely to change in the foreseeable future. Your website will also be completely downloadable in the event that you would prefer to arrange for the website to be hosted somewhere else. Your web address (url) will be http://yourname.synthasite.com. The website is generated by a Content Management System (CMS). What this means is that once I have set up your initial template website, you will be able to add further pages, images, blogs, forms and Youtube videos all by yourself. The CMS is easy and intuitive to use. There are also online tutorials and forums if you require any help. If you are still unable to manage the CMS I can provide further help at an hourly rate. You are also welcome to ask someone else to help you as you will have all the necessary login details. The idea though is that you have your own website of which you will be in control.
 
I have set up two options:

   1. I will set up the proposed website above in exchange for modeling for three photo shoots (view my website for the kind of work I do).
   2. I will take your portfolio pics and set up the proposed website in exchange for modeling for four photo shoots for me.


Please note:

* This proposal is based on the availability of my time. Photography does not pay my rent and can only happen when I have free time.
* The proposal is only available to models I think I would be able to work with or is suitable for my projects.
* You will be required to sign a model release and must be of legal age.
* You need to be based in Cape Town or transport will make the project unfeasible.
* Once the website is up and running you are responsible for it. All the necessary information is contained in the tutorials. If you require further help the forums should be able to sort out your problems or queries.

Please contact me again if you have any further queries or are unsure about something.