Projects and wishes
How to Create a Project on Naebula
A project is a public collaboration post for a shoot, production, workshop, campaign, portfolio update, or other creative plan. It helps people understand what you are organizing, which roles you need, where it happens, and whether they should apply or start a conversation.
Direct answer
Create a project when you know what you are organizing and want suitable creatives on Naebula, including future joiners, to discover the opportunity and apply or reach out. This flips the discovery mechanic: instead of only scouting people one by one, you make the collaboration visible so relevant creatives can come to you.
Use Find creatives if you only want to scout and contact people directly. Use a wish when the idea is still light or flexible. The projects and wishes guide explains that difference before you decide which format fits your idea.
When your concept is ready for structure, start from the project creation page.
Quick steps
- 1Open Projects and choose Create project.
- 2Add a clear title and short concept.
- 3Set the location and useful timing context.
- 4Choose the engagement type: Professional, TFP, or Professional or TFP.
- 5Add the creative roles you need.
- 6Add images or moodboard context when they make the idea easier to understand.
- 7Publish when the project is specific enough for people to decide if they should respond.
Keep the steps short because the product form carries the detailed workflow. The goal of the guide is to understand what each part of a project is for before you publish it.
Start with the concept
A good project starts with a clear creative direction. You do not need to write a long production treatment, but people should understand the type of work, the mood, and why the project exists.
A short, specific title usually works better than a vague one. “Editorial portraits in natural light” gives more useful context than “Looking for creatives”. The description can then explain the visual direction, expected result, and any important boundaries.
Retro 70's Glamour Workshop
Workshop
professional
Participants
Retro glamour workshop in a dreamy 70's style with Aurora in the studio! We will be waiting for you with 2 distinct sets and 4 outfits - professional lighting and equipment on the spot. Max. 4 people / session so reserve your spot early!
Shibari Photo Workshop
Budapest
Workshop
professional
Participants
Shibari workshop with Valéria as the model and Tomi Rope Art as the rigger. He will be creating multiple elaborate patterns on the model over a 2 hour period. Limited spots, apply now!
Model Polaroid Day in the studio
Los Angeles, CA
Photoshoot
professional
Participants
We will be doing model polaroids for discounted price for a day on April 2nd. 10 slots are available - apply for details.
1-on-1 mentoring with Glamour photographer
Vienna, Austria
1-on-1 mentoring
professional
Participants
Join me in the studio for 3 sessions where you can learn how to set up a project, use studio light, instruct models and post-process your images. The entire course is tailored to your skill level and goals - beginners and advanced photographers are also welcome!
Epic Witchy shoot in the forest
Prague, Czech Republic
Group photoshoot
tfp
Participants
We are planning a big shoot with a witchy-pagan theme in the forest close to Prague! Looking for many models and some other creatives to join us for the shoots (and for the bonfire after).
Glamour shoot with Qipao
London, UK
Group photoshoot
professional or tfp
Participants
Looking for two asian models for studio glamour shoot with two qipaos that I bought while travelling in China. Dress size: XS-S
Set location and engagement type
Location decides where the project can be discovered and whether the collaboration is realistic for people nearby. If the shoot is in Budapest, set Budapest. If the project is country-wide or flexible, use the broader location that matches the actual plan.
Engagement type tells people whether the collaboration is professional, TFP or TFCD-style, or open to either. This is not only a model setting. It helps every role understand the basic arrangement before they spend time applying or messaging.
Add the roles you need
Roles make the project understandable to the right people. Add the collaborators you are actually looking for, then use the role details to describe what each person would do.
If the project needs a model, photographer, make-up artist, hairdresser, stylist, videographer, producer, retoucher, or another supported creative role, add it directly instead of hiding it in the description.
Use images when they clarify the project
Images and moodboard references help people understand the visual direction faster than text alone. They are especially useful for editorials, portfolio updates, tests, campaigns, and workshops where the style matters.
Use images that support the project idea. Avoid unrelated pictures that make the brief look polished but confuse the actual collaboration.
Write for useful responses
The best project descriptions reduce vague back-and-forth. Mention what you are trying to make, who you need, whether there is payment or TFP, where it happens, and what someone should know before applying.
You can keep sensitive logistics for later messages, but the public project should be clear enough that the right people can recognize themselves in it. A complete public profile helps here too, because people often check who is organizing the project before they respond.
After publishing
After a project is published, people can discover it through the projects area and respond through the available project flow. You can still scout manually too: if someone looks like a strong fit, use Find creatives to find them by role, location, profile status, and other filters.
The stronger your project context is, the easier it is for people to decide whether to apply, save the idea, or start a direct conversation.
Browse existing projects and wishes when you want to see how collaboration ideas appear to other users.
What to do next
Start a project when the collaboration is ready for structure, or read the projects and wishes guide first if the idea still feels early.
FAQ
When should I create a project on Naebula?
Create a project when you know what you are organizing and want suitable creatives on Naebula, including future joiners, to discover the opportunity and apply or reach out.
What should I include in a project?
Include a clear concept, location, engagement type, the roles you need, useful timing or availability context, and any images or moodboard references that help people understand the work.
Can a project be paid or TFP?
Yes. A project can communicate whether the collaboration is professional, TFP or TFCD-style, or flexible between professional and TFP arrangements.
How are roles used in a project?
Roles tell people what kind of collaborators the project needs, such as model, photographer, make-up artist, hairdresser, stylist, videographer, producer, retoucher, or another supported creative role.
Should I create a project or use Find creatives?
Use Find creatives when you want to scout and contact people directly. Create a project when you want the opportunity itself to be discoverable so people can come to you.
Should I create a project or a wish?
Create a wish when the idea is still light or flexible. Create a project when the collaboration needs structure, roles, applications, and clearer context.