Most modeling agencies will offer to arrange your photo shoot with a pre-approved photographer and charge you for it if you sign up with them. It is unlikely that they would use an experienced professional fashion photographer to photograph your model portfolio book. But once you have a well-rounded portfolio, you can contact modeling agencies.
The biggest blunder beginners make is that they choose one of their friends for the portfolio photoshoot. This should be on your "Must Not To Do" list.
Choose the option that makes the most sense rather than the most convenient one. Think twice about becoming a model if you are comfortable getting shot by a friend. As a professional model, you must be courageous to accept new tasks and work with different individuals regularly. It's time to begin polishing those abilities.
Do your own research, go through model portfolios, ask for recommendations, and take your time picking the best photographer for your model portfolio shoot. To see their work style, visit their photographic portfolio website.
Select a photographer whose experience and style correspond to your vision and style. If you want to be a freelance model, a commercial advertising photographer may be your best choice because that is the type of work you would be doing the most.
Besides, investing in the right photographer to deliver on your vision can save you money and time.