Hi everyone... okay to get straight to it at time I don't charge for certain things because I love doing it so much.  However, recently I was asked to be part of a runway show where I would be painted and wearing lingerie.  Any ideas on how much I should charge and it's helpful to provide two figures to consider for hourly or flat rate. 

Also a range for partial or full nudity for similar work involving paint would be helpful as well. 


Thanks much,
Cynthia

Hi Cynthia,
Considering the market here and the fact that 7 times out of ten the runway shows are produced in a badly lighted night club it is somewhat un-common for the coordinator to ask a model's rate (which is great that someone would ask you) just because so many of the shows are only for "images and exposure" and this is even for agency models as well. Your rates should depend on how much physical time you will be needed for, such as fittings, run throughs, and also the day of the show how long will you be needed before the actual show takes place for hair/make-up and pre-show preps? It would in my opinion be a good idea if you have set rates that you have set for yourself (granted you are freelancing) and go by your already set rates. I wish I could come up with numbers as examples but each person commands a different amount for each booking. Someone feel free to jump in and correct if I'm wrong as I can only give one opinion.

I would be much more concerned bout the potential cheesy ness of such a show than $ . Most body painting is downright poor . Howevever some are able to create "Art" with this medium .....

MarioInk is the best in ChiTown. I forsee Bodypainting will be changing for the better. Jump on the bandwagon before it's too late