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Hello MM. I am new to the site. I first reg. in May but did not add a port. until just recently. I was excited about getting started, taking pictures and updating my prot. I have scanned the states closest to me and have found many models who say that they need photos and want to update their port. The problem is, all most none of them have responded. Not even to say "No Im not interested". Only one model responded. Is this normal? If not, then what is normal? Any advice is appreciated. Aug 03 06 01:36 pm Link yes Aug 03 06 01:41 pm Link What kind of models did you write to? and what kind of work do you do? If your new to the buisniss write in spesifics what kind of shots you want, by looking at you port I see only headshots, is that what you do? There is not much info on your site, and most models like to know what kind of photographer theire going to work with. my 2 cents.. Aug 03 06 01:45 pm Link MsHeidi wrote: If that doesn't work offer them booze. Aug 03 06 01:48 pm Link Henry Sanders wrote: It's the internet where it's normal to be abnormal. Aug 03 06 02:01 pm Link it is normal; keep ya head up, partner Aug 03 06 02:03 pm Link Yep, it's the norm here. Aug 03 06 02:11 pm Link It's not normal at all. They usually beat down your door to get you to shoot with them and then "no show". Now that's normal. Aug 03 06 02:19 pm Link Envy wrote: Is that what I have been doing wrong? Aug 03 06 02:25 pm Link I'm in Ohio also and find at times it like pulling teeth so to speak to get a model lined up. I just figured out last night my batting average is about 10% on actually getting to shoot with a model I contact. Aug 03 06 02:28 pm Link Bryan Patrick Coleman wrote: precisely. Aug 03 06 02:30 pm Link Perfectly normal. But my attitude is, if they can't answer an email, what are the chances they will show up for a shoot? You will find that the great majority of models will blow you off, the great majority of ones who respond result in a lot of to-ing and fro-ing without every setting anything up. But I use a couple of models a year, so not a big deal and you can connect with good models. So send a bunch of emails, I guess, and don't worry too much. Aug 03 06 02:31 pm Link Great stuff everyone. Thanks a bunch. I guess sooner or later the law of averages will pay off in my favor. Aug 03 06 03:42 pm Link Henry, I admire your enthusiam...however, I would suggest you purchase a few books on how to do photography on the genres you are interested in, use local people to practice on (friends, co-workers, family) and build a portfolio of quality photographs, and after you do this, then the models will start calling back!!!! Aug 03 06 08:18 pm Link yes, this is the norm, so don't worry about it. Aug 03 06 10:28 pm Link Normal is a setting on your dishwasher. Aug 03 06 11:18 pm Link just keep trying and theyll respond , some how , some way . Aug 03 06 11:20 pm Link Envy wrote: so envy.. what kind of drink would you like me to make you? Aug 03 06 11:29 pm Link Thanks everyone. Aug 04 06 07:31 am Link |
