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Evie Ele

Posts: 3

Oakland, California, US

Hello community!

I'm new in the website and starting modeling in the US. After 3 years living here I decided I should keep creating art and expand my experience.
So, any advice will be appreciated!

Jul 02 15 01:05 pm Link

Photographer

Filles de Pin-up

Posts: 3218

Wichita, Kansas, US

Welcome to the Mayhem hienvy

Newbie Model Advice

Jul 02 15 04:18 pm Link

Photographer

Nor-Cal Photography

Posts: 3718

Walnut Creek, California, US

Howdy neighbor!  And welcome to the mayhem!

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Jul 02 15 05:21 pm Link

Photographer

First Life Photography

Posts: 3565

Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

Hello & Welcome to MM. smile

Jul 02 15 09:35 pm Link

Model

chiomajasmine

Posts: 62

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Hello! Welcome to MM

Jul 04 15 07:53 am Link

Artist/Painter

Hunter GWPB

Posts: 8179

King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, US

Hello Evie:

Welcome to MM hienvy

It is hard to give advice.  If you want to know how to improve your port, go to the critique section.  We are hung by our toes if we offer a critique outside of the section.  Even if it is asked for.

Read the threads with the little yellow stickies at the top of the forums.  Also, look at other newbies responses.  Sometimes, someone will post a incredible amount of information. but it is hit or miss as to who gets the post.

Read the forums for a while before starting a thread.  You will find lots of information in there and it will help you to avoid pitfalls.  Some common problems are models that don't get TF pictures from photographers; people that don't understand their rights or limits to photos; how to handle escorts; creeps; how to get paying jobs.  Most people post after they get burned.  Get ahead and study up.  It is also way better to understand how the forums work and how people react to posters, threads and subjects prior to posting.  You don't want to get ripped apart for starting a thread of legitimate concern, but one that offends lots of people.  That said, if you have a question, ask.  We are here to help.

In general:  work as often as you can:  with good photographers and those who are trying to improve.  Every gig helps you learn.
Be profession: be punctual, dependable, answer legitimate requests (expect many to fizzle out) and remember you are now a business person.  Use contracts and review contracts that are presented to you.  Understand what releases and copyrights are all about.
Understand that this is not gonna get you rich quick.  Most likely.

Good luck.

Jul 04 15 04:31 pm Link