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Millie Lee

Posts: 3

San Jose, California, US

Hi everyone! My names Michelle smile I was wondering if there was anyone who could give me advice on how to get on becoming a Monster Girl or Rockstar Girl and how to go about submitting into Playboy or any swimwear magazine. I'm so new to this all, so please be nice smile I want to know everything! Thank you!

Mar 22 15 08:07 pm Link

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American Glamour

Posts: 38813

Detroit, Michigan, US

Just some basic advice.  First, when looking to do Playboy, use a little bit of caution.  Playboy isn't what it used to be.  The magazine is still operated by Playboy Enterprises.  The website and TV are run by MindGeek, which is a porn company.  They are fun to work with, but working with MindGeek isn't the same as working for Playboy.  You do get to use the Playboy name, but it isn't the same as being in the magazine.

As for the energy drinks, I have a friend that worked for Monster in LA for a long time.  I will see if I can get in touch with her to see if she has any contact information for the Bay.

Mar 22 15 08:21 pm Link

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GER Photography

Posts: 8463

Imperial, California, US

For rockstar and monster try contacting the local distributors most of them hire for local events. Then if the district rep likes you he might hook you up with other distributors.

For Playboy, try here.
http://www.playboyenterprises.com/

Mar 22 15 08:25 pm Link

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First Life Photography

Posts: 3565

Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

Hello Millie,

Welcome to MM. smile

Mar 22 15 11:38 pm Link

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Filles de Pin-up

Posts: 3218

Wichita, Kansas, US

Welcome to the Mayhem hienvy

Good ways to network are:

Post an availability notice letting people know that you are available (under the casting/travel tab). This is for when you want to charge money. You can offer trade as well.

Search for Casting Calls in your area based on criteria you select. Post a Casting Call letting people know about an idea you have and want to put into a work of art. This is for when you are willing to pay other people. You can offer trade as well.

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Browse for photographers in your area and leave comments on images you like, send a friend request or message. Start a list of photographer's photos that you think are top notch for photographers in your area. This can become something of a Rolodex. Make sure that you select the Advanced Options and select an appropriate Logged in within:. I typically use 30 days, but you may want people who respond faster. Otherwise you will get photographers who haven't logged in in over a year. There are a lot of inactive accounts.

Make an announcemnet. Look on the front page for members offering comments for comments, and comment on their photos. Also make an announcement yourself.

Post a bulletin by going to My stuff > bulletins. Friends can see the bulletins you post.

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Share your other accounts on the Social Media User Name Sharing Thread.

Rinse and repeat.

Good luck in your search!

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Mar 23 15 07:34 am Link

Model

Millie Lee

Posts: 3

San Jose, California, US

GPS Studio Services wrote:
Just some basic advice.  First, when looking to do Playboy, use a little bit of caution.  Playboy isn't what it used to be.  The magazine is still operated by Playboy Enterprises.  The website and TV are run by MindGeek, which is a porn company.  They are fun to work with, but working with MindGeek isn't the same as working for Playboy.  You do get to use the Playboy name, but it isn't the same as being in the magazine.

As for the energy drinks, I have a friend that worked for Monster in LA for a long time.  I will see if I can get in touch with her to see if she has any contact information for the Bay.

Thank you letting me know that! I noticed on the Playboy website that there's a section called "Pose for Playboy" would that be my best bet to go about applying or is there other ways to do it? As for the energy drinks, thank you so much! I hope to hear back from you soon!

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