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Photographer

Manuel Rego

Posts: 1954

Worcester, Massachusetts, US

#66  You publically state in your profile that you do not do any types of nude work, but in your email to photographers you give them your rate for artistic nudes.

#65  See #66, but the photographer originally contacted you about doing casual and fashion work.  smile

Apr 06 06 10:35 pm Link

Photographer

SoloPoint

Posts: 65

Parkland, Washington, US

Jose- JoseOnline wrote:
#77 You have sent an email to a photographer saying "I love your work and want to shoot with you, my rates are . . . "

#76 You dont have any prints- just CDs

#75 You bring llama herders to a shoot

#74 You have more forum posts than images you have ever posed for

#73 Your rate depends soley on how much clothes you have on or off

I think 75 applies to all models that have any sense.
74.  Some people have over 10,000 posts.  Do you spend any time away from the computer?

Apr 06 06 10:37 pm Link

Photographer

Jose Luis

Posts: 2890

Dallas, Texas, US

SoloPoint wrote:
I think 75 applies to all models that have any sense.

Nope- bringing an escort to a shoot is an internet deal.  Offline- there are crew.  But that topic is discussed ad naseum in 100 different forums.

Apr 06 06 10:40 pm Link

Photographer

The Suburban Hippie Pho

Posts: 606

Hampstead, Maryland, US

#64 you say there are TFP photographers "breaking down your door" but your port never changes.

#63 you say that you have all sorts of paid shoots, but maybe can fit me in, but weeks later your port never changes.

Apr 06 06 10:40 pm Link

Model

gsvb

Posts: 190

New York, New York, US

Very interesting that everyone who has so far posted on here has "digital" images
And also that models who have done nothing are poking fun at other models who have done nothing..
This thread had the potential to bring some much needed humour to this site ,like a David Letterman " top10 list".
But of course it got shot down very quickly by people who felt the need to self promote themselves etc etc.
I think this site is closer to myspace than it is to the Modeling or Photographic Industry
Good luck with the rest of the thread..
Like i said, I thought it started great.

Apr 06 06 10:40 pm Link

Photographer

MarkMarek

Posts: 2211

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Jose- JoseOnline wrote:
#77 You have sent an email to a photographer saying "I love your work and want to shoot with you, my rates are . . . "

#76 You dont have any prints- just CDs

#75 You bring escorts to a shoot

#74 You have more forum posts than images you have ever posed for

#73 Your rate depends soley on how much clothes you have on or off

This one is awesome smile

Apr 06 06 10:41 pm Link

Model

Lapis

Posts: 8424

Chicago, Illinois, US

SoloPoint wrote:
74.  Some people have over 10,000 posts.  Do you spend any time away from the computer?

No...and who has over 10,000 posts....I have to go clobber them.

Apr 06 06 10:42 pm Link

Photographer

Incident Image

Posts: 342

Los Angeles, California, US

Jose is the MAN

Apr 06 06 10:43 pm Link

Photographer

00siris

Posts: 19182

New York, New York, US

gsvb wrote:
Very interesting that everyone who has so far posted on here has "digital" images
And also that models who have done nothing are poking fun at other models who have done nothing..
This thread had the potential to bring some much needed humour to this site ,like a David Letterman " top10 list".
But of course it got shot down very quickly by people who felt the need to self promote themselves etc etc.
I think this site is closer to myspace than it is to the Modeling or Photographic Industry
Good luck with the rest of the thread..
Like i said, I thought it started great.

it's not that serious -

Apr 06 06 10:43 pm Link

Photographer

The Suburban Hippie Pho

Posts: 606

Hampstead, Maryland, US

#62 YOur port is full of blurry pictures, yet expect someone to contact you for a 100.00 an hour paid job.

Apr 06 06 10:44 pm Link

Photographer

Jose Luis

Posts: 2890

Dallas, Texas, US

#61 You have particpated in more vote driven online modeling contests than photoshoots

#60 You bring 2 bags to a shoot- the big one for shoes and the small one for your lingerie errr, wardrobe

#59 Your shoe collection for shoots is primarily a collection of clear dancer shoes

#58 Your idea of an exceptional photographer (since you only do tfp with exceptional photographers) is ANYONE who will buy you a plane ticket

#57 You post a new announcement every 20 minutes and 1 second asking for more comments

Apr 06 06 10:51 pm Link

Photographer

AU fotografia

Posts: 1723

Houston, Texas, US

#56 you are wearing your dad's 70's suit and have your mom's chihuhua in your hand with a huge smile (the backgraund is more focused that hte model since flash was used and it was too close to your face) and the description reads "a guxXxi look''. a john deer shirt and jeans equals 'dolce and babana' and a swiming suit that is too big on your waist and makes you look shorter because it's oversized and baggy is a 'more exotic-casual abercrombie look'.

Apr 06 06 10:54 pm Link

Photographer

Jose Luis

Posts: 2890

Dallas, Texas, US

#55 You have more images on your portfolio with a hand covering your boobs than clothing

Apr 06 06 10:56 pm Link

Photographer

00siris

Posts: 19182

New York, New York, US

#52 - your idea of lingerie is any panties and bra so long as the color matches
#51 - You want your 'not so model-like' friend to get into shooting
#50 - you completely disregard any faults or limitations sheilding them with attitude
#49 - you can't stop worrying about how pretty the other models on the set are
#48 - not only do you want the photographer to pay, but you want him/her to provide the MUA and Stylist too
#47 - you don't know the difference between, portfolio, comp card, tear sheet, or what have you
#46 - you constantly answer your phone during the set.

Apr 06 06 10:58 pm Link

Photographer

Torrence Williams

Posts: 247

Dallas, Texas, US

#45  You want to do high-fashion, but you dont wear make-up
#44  You want to refuse the sevices of the make-up artist because you
       think you can do your own, but yours looks like someone was playing mud-
       pies, and dollies on your face.
#43  Don't understand why you should pay for Prints
#42  Have no idea what a compcard is.
#41  Think that CVS/Wal-Mart/ Walgreens / the supermarket are the best places
        to get your prints, because they are cheap..

Apr 06 06 11:00 pm Link

Photographer

00siris

Posts: 19182

New York, New York, US

#44 - if you do have a portfolio, the images are 4 X 6

Apr 06 06 11:01 pm Link

Photographer

AU fotografia

Posts: 1723

Houston, Texas, US

Torrence Williams wrote:
#45  You want to do high-fashion, but you dont wear make-up
#44  You want to refuse the sevices of the make-up artist because you
       think you can do your own, but yours looks like someone was playing mud-
       pies, and dollies on your face.
#43  Don't understand why you should pay for Prints
#42  Have no idea what a compcard is.
#41  Think that CVS/Wal-Mart/ Walgreens / the supermarket are the best places
        to get your prints, because they are cheap..

hahahah

Apr 06 06 11:02 pm Link

Photographer

Shawn Ray

Posts: 361

Tampa, Florida, US

MarkMarek wrote:
#95 - you will only consider TFP with exceptional photographers with tearsheets

THAT is the best one Ive read in a long time!!!! That's some funny stuff!!!!  I hear ya clucking big chicken!!!

Apr 06 06 11:03 pm Link

Model

Carmilla

Posts: 357

Highland, California, US

Jose- JoseOnline wrote:
#85 Your idea of fashion is a booty shot where you wear jeans

#84 Your port reads in all caps I DO NOT DO NUDES SO DONT EVEN ASK

Hey, hey! I have the "I do not do nudes" in my port. *gasp* Does this mean I'm an internet model?! I don't have it in caps! hmm

Apr 06 06 11:05 pm Link

Photographer

Ira Meyer

Posts: 428

Oxnard, California, US

#40.  You are 5 foot 2 and weigh 140 pounds.

Apr 06 06 11:05 pm Link

Photographer

Fiyah LP

Posts: 142

Hartford, Connecticut, US

#40 when you do figure out what comp cards and tear sheets are you expect someone to desing and print them for you for free

Apr 06 06 11:06 pm Link

Model

Carmilla

Posts: 357

Highland, California, US

Jesus Christ. I am an internet model. *cries* Eh, I'll get over it.

Apr 06 06 11:07 pm Link

Photographer

00siris

Posts: 19182

New York, New York, US

Carmilla wrote:
Hey, hey! I have the "I do not do nudes" in my port. *gasp* Does this mean I'm an internet model?! I don't have it in caps! hmm

yep - but not to worry - there's a place for internet models.
We're having fun here but I'd be the first to admit, I'm nothing without my internet models

Apr 06 06 11:07 pm Link

Model

Carmilla

Posts: 357

Highland, California, US

00siris wrote:
yep

Damn. But I show up on time sad and the escort thing shouldn't apply to me because of my age. My mom HAS to come along to sign the release and be present during the shoot.

Apr 06 06 11:08 pm Link

Photographer

LongWindFPV Visuals

Posts: 7052

Las Vegas, Nevada, US

Star wrote:
#97--- you have a manager/boyfriend/photographer/ride but no headshots

LOL! You nailed it right there.

Apr 06 06 11:09 pm Link

Photographer

00siris

Posts: 19182

New York, New York, US

Carmilla wrote:
Damn. Well, don't work with me then.

nope - i have to work with you - i'm an internet photographer - lol

and by the way, minors don't count

Apr 06 06 11:10 pm Link

Photographer

AU fotografia

Posts: 1723

Houston, Texas, US

00siris wrote:

yep - but not to worry - there's a place for internet models.
We're having fun here but I'd be the first to admit, I'm nothing without my internet models

let me explain you why.. because when you are in a real life situation (even TFPs should be considerated real life situations) you are depending on what your client wants if you want to be hired and considerated reliable. Why is a TFP a real experience? because photographers are contacted before contacting a model, and if the photographer knows a good person for the look he/she can recommend you.

Apr 06 06 11:11 pm Link

Photographer

KcB photos

Posts: 26

Kansas City, Missouri, US

00siris wrote:
#44 - if you do have a portfolio, the images are 4 X 6

nope they are 6x4...  gosh who would do 4x6

Apr 06 06 11:15 pm Link

Photographer

00siris

Posts: 19182

New York, New York, US

BobbyZornes wrote:

nope they are 6x4...  gosh who would do 4x6

lol

Apr 06 06 11:16 pm Link

Model

Carmilla

Posts: 357

Highland, California, US

00siris wrote:

nope - i have to work with you - i'm an internet photographer - lol

Ha! big_smile Well okay then. Now that we're planning on scheduling something, my rates are... $(insert some ridiculous price for someone with little experience here) and I can only make it out to New York if you pay for my plane ticket. And the shoot, I may not be on time. I'm always casually late. Teeheehee.

^^^ Extreme sarcasm

Apr 06 06 11:16 pm Link

Model

Lapis

Posts: 8424

Chicago, Illinois, US

Abdiel Urcull wrote:
Why is a TFP a real experience?

TFP is a real experience because life is a real experience....I have noticed that in my life I have always traded TFS (time for something....), and since I value my time, I don't screw with others.

Apr 06 06 11:16 pm Link

Model

thida

Posts: 28

Snellville, Georgia, US

OMG...I fall under some of these categories.  That's so sad!  Y'all are harsh.  =O)

Apr 06 06 11:16 pm Link

Photographer

Shawn Ray

Posts: 361

Tampa, Florida, US

#39  The word "AGENT" is foreign to you.
#38  Your defintion of "TEAR SHEET" is a wild night in bed.
#37  (part of the above two)  then you write me a message asking if I have any work for you.
#36  Your definition of artistic nudes is face down, ass up, and all GUTS!

Apr 06 06 11:16 pm Link

Photographer

Mark Roberts Photos

Posts: 83

Dallas, Texas, US

LMAOOO......yall are crazy.....lol

Apr 06 06 11:17 pm Link

Photographer

00siris

Posts: 19182

New York, New York, US

Carmilla wrote:

Ha! big_smile Well okay then. Now that we're planning on scheduling something, my rates are... $(insert some ridiculous price for someone with little experience here) and I can only make it out to New York if you pay for my plane ticket. And the shoot, I may not be on time. I'm always casually late. Teeheehee.

^^^ Extreme sarcasm

lol - have your parents get with my people - lol

Apr 06 06 11:18 pm Link

Model

Lapis

Posts: 8424

Chicago, Illinois, US

thida wrote:
OMG...I fall under some of these categories.  That's so sad!  Y'all are harsh.  =O)

There seems to be a high correlation of posting on a modeling site on the internet, and being an internet model.......

Apr 06 06 11:19 pm Link

Model

Carmilla

Posts: 357

Highland, California, US

00siris wrote:

lol - have your parents get with my people - lol

Oh I will wink

Apr 06 06 11:19 pm Link

Photographer

KcB photos

Posts: 26

Kansas City, Missouri, US

if you put
WARNING: this portfolio is NOT WORKSAFE

and then you want a real fulltime pro to cal you...and pay 300/ hour

Apr 06 06 11:22 pm Link

Photographer

AU fotografia

Posts: 1723

Houston, Texas, US

Shawn Ray wrote:
#36  Your definition of artistic nudes is face down, ass up, and all GUTS!

LOL..that's pretty darn true.. AND SAD.. that's why most models have that 'won't do nudes' banner! there's quite a difference with artistic nude and erotica nudes.. i think every model should be comfortable in their skin to do artistic nudes.. erotica nudes i agree with them not willing to do them if they don't want to, that's principles and everyone is different about that...

Apr 06 06 11:23 pm Link

Photographer

- null -

Posts: 4576

#35 - You've never been on a go-see.
#34 - You don't even know what a go-see is.
#33 - You think having your photo in Secret, Marquis, Skin Two or Gothic Beauty validates you as a "real model."

Apr 06 06 11:24 pm Link