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Networking through MM (Looking for Tips)
Hi all, I'm a new photographer who recently joined the site. I would love to learn some tips and tricks on how to get some exposure and network through this site. My geographical area has a little activity but I find myself wondering how to connect with people across the globe and get feedback on some of my work. Would love to hear about the experience of others and any tips you might have. Apr 18 15 08:08 am Link Hello Adam, Welcome to MM.  Basically you have just taken the first step, introducing yourself. Be active on the forums, use casting calls and availability to find local models etc. and to make yourself known to your local MM. community. But main thing, good luck to you. Apr 18 15 11:18 pm Link How do the casting calls work? Apr 24 15 12:33 pm Link Welcome Click on castings (above in the black ribbon) To find a casting for you 1. Select castings 2. Select artist type--photographer 3. Pick a location 4. Click search To post a casting Look on the right side of that page under + POST NEW The other suggestions above are good too! Apr 24 15 01:00 pm Link Welcome to the Mayhem  Good ways to network are: Post an availability notice letting people know that you are available (under the castings tab). You are announcing your availability to work on other people's projects. This is for when you want to charge other people 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. Search or Post Casting Calls and Travel/Availability Notices Official Casting Call Rules - Read Find the talent and resources you need on Model Mayhem Browse for models/MUA's in your area and leave comments on images you like, send a friend request or message. Start a list of model's photos that you think are top notch for models 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 models 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. Be active in the forums, but avoid trolls who start threads just to watch the ensuing flame war. Avoid threads that beat the  over GWC's, flakes, escorts, ..., etc. Use the forum search to look for posts on your topic. Make positive constructive comments. Whenever you get published, add some new photos, or accomplish anything in general, post an announcement in the Accomplishments, Achievements and High Fives forum. When people see your forum post the first thing they see is your avatar. It has to be interesting enough for them to want to click on it and look at your portfolio. Share your other accounts on the Social Media User Name Sharing Thread. Rinse and repeat. Good luck in your search! Model flake detection flowchart - YMMV How to Master Photo Shoots with Models How to do a Fashion Shoot The Law (in Plain English) for Photographers (Third Edition) The Copyright Zone Guys The Copyright Zone Guys: 2014 Update Blog Registration Counts: How to Copyright Your Images Apr 24 15 08:12 pm Link |
