This was something I posted recently and will post again.
Never had a big problem finding girls or women to model, though it's tougher today with the Internet and it's exposure. Turning those who phone from an ad is the key to success and here are a few tips to help you. Those with experience might learn something, what ever you have to refine it to your personality.
The ad wording I always used was something like this.
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Earn $500 a day. Professional photographer seeks attractive girls 18+ to pose nude for video and stills. New comers and experienced girls 18+ welcome. Phone 0123 456 789
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The phone would ring with girls saying the saw the ad and it's important to remember here that what draws them is the Earn "$500" a day. part.
Take command gently by giving her your name and asking hers. Then explain briefly something like this.
As the ad said "Susan" I'm a professional photographer, shooting for the Internet and I require girls to model nude. I need girls who are over 18, good figures and not shy. How old are you?
What's your dress size?
I'm doing casting next XYZ would you be free to come?
Any questions now?
You will get questions like "Do I have to show my face, open leg poses, have sex with someone, etc. Be honest, relaxed and smile when you speak.
So the girl has arrived at your casting. Welcome her with a smile and then explain you will tell her all about what you do, where, how you work and how she can earn money. She can ask any questions she likes at the end and tell you what she's willing to do. You only shoot girls doing what they are willing to do.
Then tell her everything about the work, when, how and the money. You've seen her so you should have a good idea of what her value is. Tell her you will be taking some test shots of her, if you do that. Assuming you have not given her a cup of tea and sent her home as unsuitable by now.
Answer her questions honestly and at all times watch her reaction to the type of work she might be asked to do. The face gives away a lot. You can tell a lot from an interview/casting like this. Then ask her what she is willing to do. If her answer suits your needs take her into the studio or location and shoot some test shots of her. This is when you see her body and assess her attitude and suitability to the work.
From here it's up to you, book her or tell her she's not what you need at the moment.
I've used this method for years and refined it to the situations I was in. When it was 30-40 Czech girls turning up in a day it was put to paper and they read it to themselves, then filled in a form telling me what they were willing to do. When it was one girl in the UK I talked to her and told her there and then of her chances of making money.
The key is to be presentable, look the part, smile, be pleasant, relaxed and stay in control. You're the man with the money and a professional who does this time and time again.