Sita Mae Edwards wrote:
I just refer them to the linked models in my portfolio here.  Though I'm happy to provide a more detailed list, no one has ever asked me to.  I have no idea if anyone actually checks my references, though.  I'm a girl.  We're considered safe by default.

Yes thats what I was thinking just referring models to models I have worked with from this site that are in my port.

Yes true being a female photographer does give people the idea of more safety.

RoninGarou wrote:
I'm referring more models to other photographers than models referring new models to me

Sorry to hear about that. Being a photographer myself I know how you would feel. I would love the models I work with to refer new models to me. Which would be awesome

Sita Mae Edwards wrote:
I just refer them to the linked models in my portfolio here.  Though I'm happy to provide a more detailed list, no one has ever asked me to.  I have no idea if anyone actually checks my references, though.  I'm a girl.  We're considered safe by default.

Doesn't mean you're reliable about getting prints sent or images posted tho...I've had more reference checks about that than about "Is he psycho"

RoninGarou wrote:
I actually get more people to shoot with, from myspace than modeling site
They go, see their friends photos taken by me, add me, leave a comment that they like my "works", and then it only takes some weeks before we shoot together.

Well good to hear you are getting models from somewhere

RED Photographic wrote:
Show them stuff you've done.  Tell them what you want to do.  That's all.  If you have to down the references road then there would seem to be a lack of trust somewhere.

Thanks very true. That there would be a lack of trust issue if they want to see references after seeing my work and knowing what I want to acheive from shoots.

SLE Photography wrote:

Doesn't mean you're reliable about getting prints sent or images posted tho...I've had more reference checks about that than about "Is he psycho"

Actually I haven't done any TFP shoots yet only me paying the model in cash shoots. But thanks for that bit of information. It helps.

Looknsee Photography wrote:
I don't know why more models don't ask for references before working with a photographer.

What I do -- I ask the models I work with whether I can use them as a reference, and with their permission, I'll give a new-to-me model the reference's e-mail address if they ask for a reference.  I am also open about MM or OMP portfolio numbers, if I know them.  I figure that I treat all models really well, so I'm quite happy if any potential model wants to talk to absolutely any model I've ever worked with, even the ones that didn't "click", because I'm confident that all models leave my sittings feeling respected & appreciated.

It depends. A photographer may not EVER have to give direct references if his pics on MM (or OMP) link to the models that he/she has shot, or they already list them (as I do on both sites) in their profile.

If the model wants to contact them, they are free to do so, and without my knowledge. The good thing about posting names and profile #'s is that people can see the people you've worked with, as well. The list in itself may serve as a great reference.

RoninGarou wrote:
I actually get more people to shoot with, from myspace than modeling site
They go, see their friends photos taken by me, add me, leave a comment that they like my "works", and then it only takes some weeks before we shoot together.

i definately didnt want 'work' thru there and took my model page off myspace very quickly!  But yes, references from models are very important and this site makes to easy it get them

;-)

Thanks Tyler!

Tom Sullivan wrote:
I wouldnt trust references from half the people on here.

How can that damn dog type?

Hey. You leave Jack alone