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Manager/Being Managed!?
Is it a good thing or a bad thing?! Should you freelance - do everything yourself? Or leave it in the hands of someone else?!?... Should it be a company that does that sort of thing?! or someone you trust?!... Is it something every model should have?!... So many questions - Tell me what you think about it - or Answer a question! -I'm just looking for any info or opinions~! ThanX!  Feb 27 06 03:45 pm Link There are a class of characters who are photogrpaher/managers that you should run like hell from. If you really want to be limited in who you shoot with and don't care much about the quality of work in your book, then they are fine. I suggest getting your advice and direction from peers and those experienced in the industry, including models, photographers and stylists. Feb 27 06 03:49 pm Link Well and that's what I've heard about them - many many times.. "stay away from agencies" is kind of the main thing - or advice I was so commonly given! But - as a model, I don't like doing the business side of things - I feel sometimes it contradicts my intentions on shooting! I feel I should be paid for some of the work I do - but, would rather not at the end of the shoot discuss money arrangements - This is where it would be nice to have a manager.... Feb 27 06 04:00 pm Link Legitimate bookers and their agencies are good. In fact, if you're bound for Elle, among other venues, they're de rigeur. The "model managers" that pop up on the Internet are another animal altogether, and I won't shoot with any model that has one. Feb 27 06 04:12 pm Link Feb 27 06 08:32 pm Link You lose all control with any manager. It would be best if you learned how deal with money and booking and all that business stuff. I do understand - I don't like it either. But a manager will pigeon-hole you, prevent you from shooting whith whom you want, turn down some offers and send you on shoots without consulting you, and basically take away the fun and excitement far more thoroughly that simply learning to deal with money will. -Don Feb 27 06 09:01 pm Link InDecisivE wrote: You make the money arrangements ahead of time. You go on the shoot. You perform. You collect money. All of your money. Feb 27 06 09:08 pm Link I'll agree with the above. Be very very weary of the photographer/manager. My first (and last) experience with one turned out extremely negative...especially when I asked for all terms in writing. Feb 27 06 09:58 pm Link I dont deal with girls who have photographer or boyfriend or friend managers. These dudes arent doing it for the money- there is not that much money in it. They are doing it to control the girls and be close to them. Feb 27 06 10:05 pm Link I agree with all the above advice! Down with sheisty "model managers!" Feb 27 06 10:07 pm Link Thank You for all of the advice! Just something - I figured I should ask about befor Persueing (sp).. I guess the best question now... - Is there any easy way to deal with the business side of things?...Best ways to go about it? Feb 28 06 03:26 pm Link |
