Model Mayhem - Oops or Awesome?

[PinkDoor]

Hey everyone - I finally did it (I'll probably regret it!) - but I made profile on MM. . . has anyone had any success with it?

 

[Sw1tchFX]

Flakey is the norm.

 

[PinkDoor]

Meh - well, poo

 

[tirediron]

I find it runs 50-50...

 

[PinkDoor]

I find it runs 50-50...

Are you still active? I need friends

 

[Tee]

I'm off to a doctors appointment but I'll be back with my thoughts. 50-50 is about right but most don't take full advantage of the site. They sign up and expect the masses to email. You have to put in a little work and do your homework. I use MM for portfolio building for the things I'm doing on the side. I'll PM you my MM number and we can be BFF's.

 

[cgipson1]

Pink... If I lived closer, I would model for you! <Wink>!

 

[PinkDoor]

LOL @Charlie!

I'm off to a doctors appointment but I'll be back with my thoughts. 50-50 is about right but most don't take full advantage of the site. They sign up and expect the masses to email. You have to put in a little work and do your homework. I use MM for portfolio building for the things I'm doing on the side. I'll PM you my MM number and we can be BFF's.

Yes! Please :hug::

 

[cgipson1]

LOL @Charlie!

 

[CCericola]

I've had good experience on MM but I always pay the model. The stories I have heard about flaky models and general weirdness always involves a trade deal. I budget for modelling 2 to 3 times a year ($500 a model) to practice new ideas and things I learn from seminars.

 

[tirediron]

I find it runs 50-50...

Are you still active? I need friends

Johns_Photography (Can't remember what my # is and can't access it right now).

 

[tirediron]

I've had good experience on MM but I always pay the model. The stories I have heard about flaky models and general weirdness always involves a trade deal. I budget for modelling 2 to 3 times a year ($500 a model) to practice new ideas and things I learn from seminars.

Interesting; I've had the best experiences with TF* shoots... granted I send about five e-mails for every good shoot, but I do get some great models. One good thing about working with new/inexperienced models is that it forces you as the photographer to direct them (an ability I see a lot of photographers lacking) if you want anything resembling a decent shot.

 

[12sndsgood]

usually your first shoot is the hardest to get off of there. after that it seems to go a lot easier, I have worked with half a dozen girls from there and have only had one that was a nightmare. I found I got the best responces by posting up a casting call. I use them for practicing with basically. working on my lighthing and posing. It's been great for me.

 

[spacefuzz]

I usually work with new models who are willing to do time for pics. I had a really high flake rate until I started giving them $20 for "transportation" and havnt had one cancel since.

 

[rexbobcat]

I've had good experience on MM but I always pay the model. The stories I have heard about flaky models and general weirdness always involves a trade deal. I budget for modelling 2 to 3 times a year ($500 a model) to practice new ideas and things I learn from seminars.

O-O

Do you not have any friends or acquaintances. $500 is quite a bit for just practice lol