Before you start looking for an independent contractor, take some time to figure out exactly what skills they'll need to complete the work you have for them. Hiring an independent contractor can be different from hiring a contractor for a construction job or other labor position. Your methods for evaluating their skills and experience will be different as well. For example, if you want someone to write content for your business's website, you could ask for a writing sample to evaluate. If you also want them to design your content pages, on the other hand, you might look for web design education or certifications. If someone you know and trust has recently hired an independent contractor for similar reasons, ask who they used. A referral can save you a lot of time and money checking someone's background. Find out what kind of work the independent contractor generally does, and how much your friend or colleague paid them. Ask specifically if your friend or colleague has any reservations in recommending the independent contractor, or if they had any issues. An issue that wasn't a problem for them may be a deal-breaker for you. Even if an independent contractor has been recommended to you, check reviews of the contractor and find out all you can about their reputation in the industry. Search online to find their website. If they have a portfolio of recent projects, it can give you an idea whether they would work well for you. If they have any licenses or certifications, check with the agency that issued the license or certification and make sure it's valid and in good standing. There are a number of websites, such as Upwork and Guru, where you can advertise work for independent contractors and freelancers. Typically independent contractors then bid on your project and you can select the one you want to use. Talking to several people not only helps you find the best qualified independent contractor to handle your project, it also allows you to get the work done at the right price. Have an amount in mind that you are willing to pay for the work, and allow contractors to submit bids on the project. Ask questions about their past experience and subject matter expertise. Find out whether they've completed projects similar to yours. Get the names of previous clients with projects similar to yours who you can contact about the contractor. Your independent contractor should have a good idea up front of exactly what work you want them to complete, what aspects of the work they'll be responsible for, and how long the job is expected to last. Particularly if they are working for other clients, get a good idea of how many hours a day (or week) they can devote to your project. If you need them to be available during specific hours, let them know. Be clear about your expectations for the project and your goals for completion. If they will be required to bring their own tools or resources to complete the project, let them know this up front.
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One-sentence summary -- Identify what you need from your independent contractor. Ask friends or colleagues for referrals. Do a thorough background check. Interview at least 3 independent contractors. Discuss the project in detail.

Have your model squeeze a some oil in their hands and rub oil over their entire body so their muscles look smooth and bold. The oiled up appearance will make the model glow, especially against a dark background. The oil will also help define highlights and lowlights in the image. Avoid using too much oil. The amount will vary depending on the person's size and the type of oil, but you want the model to look realistic, not slippery. You can use baby oil or coconut oil. Using a spray bottle, lightly spray drops of water over the bodybuilder's forehead, hair, and neck so it looks like they are sweating. To create an authentic image, you want the bodybuilder to look like they just finished a workout. Avoid spraying too much water so it looks like they are wet. Just a few drops will work great! A little water also helps capture highlights. Take full-body shots while the bodybuilder flexes their chest, legs, arms, and back. When photographing bodybuilders, you want to show off all their muscles in 1 image. Try out both serious and playful looks. Snap some shots with the model facing you directly, then try having them turn around. Ask them to pause as they turn, and take some pictures from different angles. Snap a diversity of images, capturing the bodybuilder's chest, back, and side muscles. While you can steer the photo shoot and recommend poses and body placement, it is fun and productive to let the model organically pose and show off their body. Encourage them to smile and be themselves so their individual personality comes out on camera. Give your models some freedom, and you'll get great shots. Perhaps they love their abs the most and want you to focus on abdominal shots. Try taking some photographs with work-out related items in addition to your full body shots. You can use small props like weights or dumbbells in your images. For example, have your bodybuilder pose with a workout machine or standing in a stretching pose with a resistance band. You can also use things like sports balls or free weights. To capture the hard work and pure strength of bodybuilding, take pictures of your models in action. When you take action shots, you should take many imagines quickly in a row, and choose the shots that are most in focus. For example, have your bodybuilder use a bench press, or take a picture of them while they run across the frame. Increase your aperture speed if your images look blurry. When photographing action shots, you can use up to 1/1000.
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One-sentence summary -- Apply oil to your model's entire body to make muscles stand out. Spray a few drops of water on their hair and face. Have your model flex their muscles. Take shots from the front, back, and sides. Encourage the model to be themselves in their poses. Use props in your image to add some interest. Try taking action shots to capture the bodybuilder in motion.

First, finely slice two chipotle peppers, if not already sliced, into thin strips. Place that in a small mixing bowl. Then add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of ground cumin, teaspoon of dried oregano, and teaspoon of black pepper. Stir until they are evenly mixed. For extra spice, be generous with the amount of adobo sauce you include from the chipotle peppers' can. To reduce spice, pat the peppers with paper towels to remove as much sauce as possible. Put 4 chicken thighs or 3 chicken breasts (boneless and skinless) into a large sealable freezer bag. Then pour in the marinade. Seal the bag shut. Hold it by two corners and flip the bag over and over to soak the chicken. Then put the bag in the refrigerator and leave for one hour so the marinade soaks into the meat. Set your indoor or outdoor grill to medium-high heat (roughly 400 degrees Fahrenheit or 204 Celsius). Once it reaches the desired temperature, set your chicken on the grill. Cook each side for five to six minutes. The Food and Drug Administration advises cooking chicken to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74 degrees Celsius) before consuming. Use a meat thermometer to verify each piece is safe to eat. Once the chicken has cooked, remove it from heat. Let it sit for about ten minutes so it can be safely handled without burning yourself. Once it's cool enough to touch, cut each piece into bite-sized portions.
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Make your marinade. Marinate your chicken. Grill your chicken. Cool and chop your meat.