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04/21/2007 02:28:52 PM · #1 |
So, I started advertising on craigs list. I had heard they where a good place to advertise on for free. I am looking for a model to do TFP work. I am trying to expand my portfolio/website. All I have got back is 5 people sending me nude pictures of themselves. (Not even good pictures LOL). Does anyone have any good experience with Craigs list. Is it worth my time or should I try elsewhere.
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04/21/2007 02:41:35 PM · #2 |
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04/21/2007 04:18:35 PM · #3 |
Thanks, I went ahead and registered with Model Mayhem. I am just waiting to see if they approve me.
Anyone else have any suggestions?
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04/21/2007 06:03:50 PM · #4 |
1. You should have no problem getting on MM.
2. As close as you are to the Tampa/Clearwater area, you will be SWAMPED with models.
3. Enjoy! |
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04/21/2007 07:43:17 PM · #5 |
Thanks I hope it works. I got a good responce back from Craigs list. A mother would like pictures with her and her children. It will work but it is not the model style shot I am looking for.
I am going to wait to hear back from MM.
Thanks for your responces.
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04/21/2007 07:51:10 PM · #6 |
I don't understand. You get a bunch of nude photos in reply to an ad, and you think this is a problem?
;-)
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04/21/2007 07:58:05 PM · #7 |
LOL!! My problem is that they are all women and my hubby checks my E-mail and wonders what the heck I am up to.
:)
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04/21/2007 08:03:54 PM · #8 |
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04/21/2007 08:16:47 PM · #9 |
sorry.. what is pwp? Sorry, I think I am having a blond moment.
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04/21/2007 08:50:07 PM · #10 |
i put an ad on CL and I got several good responses. What I put tho was models/actors who could do a broad range of emotions in exchange for prints...I got quite a few actors who wanted head shot type shots and could do other 'looks' and were willing to sign a model release ( i also put need to be willing to sign a model release on ad)
hope that helps : ) |
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04/21/2007 08:56:07 PM · #11 |
Thanks I think next time I am going to be more specific. I think I need to add more details of what I am looking for. Maybe add "Willing to sign model release" and "no exotic/nudes". I hope that will help.
Thanks again.
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04/21/2007 09:08:07 PM · #12 |
A bunch of pics of nude women that you share with your husband -- it's obvious that we have vastly different definitions of the word "problem." ;-)
But seriously, I think that the PWP reference was to Professional Women's Photographers. You might find some good resources there.
Message edited by author 2007-04-21 21:08:33.
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04/22/2007 10:07:59 AM · #13 |
no i meant password protect your email... it was supposed to be a secret code ;}
but good call phillip...
Originally posted by JenniferDavidGA:
sorry.. what is pwp? Sorry, I think I am having a blond moment. |
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04/22/2007 10:17:38 AM · #14 |
Originally posted by soup:
Originally posted by JenniferDavidGA:
sorry.. what is pwp? Sorry, I think I am having a blond moment. |
no i meant password protect your email... it was supposed to be a secret code ;} |
Naw, she should just tell him she was making him a birthday surprise and that since he ruined it he's not getting the nude calendar that she was making. |
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04/23/2007 04:29:24 PM · #15 |
Originally posted by JenniferDavidGA:
Thanks I think next time I am going to be more specific. I think I need to add more details of what I am looking for. Maybe add "Willing to sign model release" and "no exotic/nudes". I hope that will help.
Thanks again. |
Serious models won't sign releases for trade.
If you're doing this for practice and portfolio purposes, then just keep it simple and leave the commercial forms out of it.
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04/23/2007 04:50:08 PM · #16 |
Originally posted by rossbilly:
1. You should have no problem getting on MM.
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Agreed. I joined Model Mayhem a couple weeks ago and its been great for networking and finding models. |
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04/23/2007 04:56:54 PM · #17 |
I actually started out with CL and have had many revisions to my posting too.
I now state:
I don't want to shoot nudes
I'm shooting for stock, slice of life images is what I'm looking for
I include my web site so they can see stuff I've shot before
That it is TFP - but if we get to a successful working relationship I'll cut them in on a percentage of the sales
That I want their input on possible shoots
Those points cut the naked photos by 95% - but I still have to slog through a ton of flakes to find the gems.
But find one I did - she is terrific, a model with an agent that doesn't give her enough work, so she works with me for free to not mess up their arrangement.
I also found another terrific model by just telling friends what I'm up to and showing my model shoot photos around via email. I had a former student recommend her cousin who has been terrific too! (she's the chocolate girl  )
I also hand out cards to acquaintances (people I see at the gym for example) and tell them to check out my site and let me know if they are interested. I give out a LOT of cards to get a couple who are willing to shoot - but it does work.
There, hope that's not too redundant with the links that were posted. |
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