Certain Exposures wrote:
I received a message notifying me that they will have models available in my location soon.

However, they don't tag their photographers in any of their social posts (that I saw) so I haven't been able to track someone down to ask them about their experience working with that agency.

They expect a 50% deposit to book a model for a shoot. That's unlike my past agency experience.

http://ngmodelsagency.com

Umm, I know of an international agency that will talk to me. I can ask about it later today if you like.

Certain Exposures wrote:
I received a message notifying me that they will have models available in my location soon.

If you received the message via Model Mayhem messaging please forward it to the moderators.

Certain Exposures wrote:
Sure, please do if you have a moment!

Best shoot me PM so I don't lose track of you. My contact is based in Paris and it may take some time for them to get back to me.

Rhea Monson wrote:
Have no idea. depends on what you mean by NG . nice girls?, naughty girls? Northern guys?, nasty gnomes?
naked gals??????

Certain Exposures wrote:
http://ngmodelsagency.com

Certain Exposures wrote:
I received a message notifying me that they will have models available in my location soon.

However, they don't tag their photographers in any of their social posts (that I saw) so I haven't been able to track someone down to ask them about their experience working with that agency.

They expect a 50% deposit to book a model for a shoot. That's unlike my past agency experience.

http://ngmodelsagency.com

I wish I'd seen this sooner. 

I shot with NG Models about 9 or 10 times last year.  The models you're talking about crashed with me here in DC. I do not work for the agency, I am not associated with the agency.  But yes they are legit (and legal, wtf guys?).  I can probably answer questions if you have any.

JSouthworth wrote:
http://ngmodelsagency.com/

There's nothing to indicate where they're from except the English/Russian mode option. They claim to be an international organisation, and they will apparently cover a model's air fares and expenses on assignments. Many of their models have Russian sounding names although their nationalities aren't stated. They seem to be mainly focused on the US and Europe although they claim to be able to organise photo shoots and workshops anywhere in the world. Do they have contacts in the Russian diplomatic service? I would expect a connection to the Russian state at some level, it's all a little cute really. Their English isn't too good though, not up to professional standards.

What exactly does NG stand for in this context I wonder? An NGO is a Non Government Organisation, NG stands for National Guard in the US.

It's initials:  Nataliia Gaidysh.  You can Google her.  She's not Russian, she's Ukrainian.  Most of the models are.

J Henry wrote:
It's initials:  Nataliia Gaidysh.  You can Google her.  She's not Russian, she's Ukrainian.  Most of the models are.

In that case, why are the website language options English and Russian, En and Ru, rather than English and Ukrainian?

http://ngmodelsagency.com/

Ukrainian and Russian are different languages with features in common;

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ukrainian_language

JSouthworth wrote:
This reminds me slightly of a movie;

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112782/?ref_=tttrv_ov

The idea of using models as intelligence operatives is a very obvious one and the basic theme of numerous movies including Andy Sidaris' series of films featuring the ladies of L.E.T.H.A.L (Legion to Ensure Total Harmony and Law). Not to mention The Girl From U.N.C.L.E.

It turns out that it was in fact this film I was thinking of, Return to Savage Beach with Shae Marks as Tiger;

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0127759/

These films are quite easy to confuse as they have quite a lot in common in terms of general concept and plot lines.

JSouthworth wrote:

In that case, why are the website language options English and Russian, En and Ru, rather than English and Ukrainian?

http://ngmodelsagency.com/

Ukrainian and Russian are different languages with features in common;

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ukrainian_language

Many Ukrainians speak both Russian and Ukrainian.  Keep in mind their parents are still old enough to remember the Soviet Union vividly.  It's my understanding that Russian is still a common business language in Eastern Europe.  It's probably why the have an English option as well, it's a common language for businesses.

J Henry wrote:
Many Ukrainians speak both Russian and Ukrainian.  Keep in mind their parents are still old enough to remember the Soviet Union vividly.  It's my understanding that Russian is still a common business language in Eastern Europe.  It's probably why the have an English option as well, it's a common language for businesses.

Given the present political situation you would think they would have English and Ukrainian as the language options, if they're Ukrainian and they don't want to appear pro-Russian. Possibly other languages as well; after all Russian is not that common in Western Europe or the US, and those are the geographic areas they seem to be focused on.

JSouthworth wrote:
Given the present political situation you would think they would have English and Ukrainian as the language options, if they're Ukrainian and they don't want to appear pro-Russian. Possibly other languages as well; after all Russian is not that common in Western Europe or the US, and those are the geographic areas they seem to be focused on.

Why don't you suggest that to them?  There's no need for speculation when we all have their contact information.

J Henry wrote:

Why don't you suggest that to them?  There's no need for speculation when we all have their contact information.

Why would I need to?

JSouthworth wrote:

Why would I need to?

You don't need to.  It seems more practical than assuming everyone is a spy.

J Henry wrote:
You don't need to.  It seems more practical than assuming everyone is a spy.

When did I say they were spies?

I said that I thought they might have contacts in the Russian diplomatic service.

JSouthworth wrote:

When did I say they were spies?

I wrote that I thought they might have contacts in the Russian diplomatic service.

And then you started talking about model-spy movies.  What difference am I missing between spies and Russian diplomatic services? 

It's fine if we're just here for fun.  But these aren't practical solutions to the original question.

J Henry wrote:
What difference am I missing between spies and Russian diplomatic services?

There's a large difference. Some of the people in Russian diplomatic missions are spies operating under diplomatic cover, but diplomatic missions also have other functions related to international trade and diplomacy.

Do NG models have an address in Ukraine?

JSouthworth wrote:
There's a large difference. Some of the people in Russian diplomatic missions are spies operating under diplomatic cover, but diplomatic missions also have other functions related to international trade and diplomacy.

Do NG models have an address in Ukraine?

Every Russian diplomat I've ever met was also a spy, so....

I know their managers are in Kyiv.  I don't know if they have an office address.  So much is online since many are refugees now.  It's just safer.  EDIT:  and of course COVID lockdown before the war.  The agency is 5 years old, so I'm not sure an office has ever been a good option.

J Henry wrote:
Every Russian diplomat I've ever met was also a spy, so....

I know their managers are in Kyiv.  I don't know if they have an office address.  So much is online since many are refugees now.  It's just safer.  EDIT:  and of course COVID lockdown before the war.  The agency is 5 years old, so I'm not sure an office has ever been a good option.

So you've met Russian diplomats? That's interesting. But you don't know where NG models have their main office, if they have a main office.

Were these diplomatic contacts related to modelling, or NG models specifically?

JSouthworth wrote:
So you've met Russian diplomats? That's interesting. But you don't know where NG models have their main office. Or if they have a main office.

If they have one it's in Kyiv, but I never thought to ask.  None of the freelance models I've worked with had offices, it has never been a problem.  NG Models show up on time, look like their photos, and put in the effort.  That's what matters to me.  Again, if you're worried about it you can ask them yourself. 

I went to a private college fairly close to DC.  I live near DC now.  Knowing Russian government agents of any kind isn't unusual.  They have families, they have children.  The embassy is always being watched, everyone knows who they are.  It's just part of life here.

J Henry wrote:

If they have one it's in Kyiv, but I never thought to ask.  None of the freelance models I've worked with had offices, it has never been a problem.  NG Models show up on time, look like their photos, and put in the effort.  That's what matters to me.  Again, if you're worried about it you can ask them yourself. 

I went to a private college fairly close to DC.  I live near DC now.  Knowing Russian government agents of any kind isn't unusual.  They have families, they have children.  The embassy is always being watched, everyone knows who they are.  It's just part of life here.

There are lots of Russian diplomats in NYC as well, with the UN.

JSouthworth wrote:

There are lots of Russian diplomats in NYC as well, with the UN.

Of course.  Why do you mention it? Seems off-topic.

J Henry wrote:
Of course.  Why do you mention it? Seems off-topic.

You say that all the Russian diplomatic people you met were spies, can you be more specific about that? Were they KGB or GRU people? Or just people under standing instructions to report back anything of interest?

JSouthworth wrote:

You say that all the Russian diplomatic people you met were spies, can you be more specific about that? Were they KGB or GRU people? Or just people under standing instructions to report back anything of interest?

Waaaaaaaay off topic.

J Henry wrote:

I wish I'd seen this sooner. 

I shot with NG Models about 9 or 10 times last year.  The models you're talking about crashed with me here in DC. I do not work for the agency, I am not associated with the agency.  But yes they are legit (and legal, wtf guys?).  I can probably answer questions if you have any.

You seem to have done quite a lot of work with them, do you photograph them for other people, or organise photo shoots?

JSouthworth wrote:
You seem to have done quite a lot of work with them, do you photograph them for other people, or organise photo shoots?

They claim to be able to provide models of all types and sizes which is interesting, I sometimes look for models who are above average in terms of height and dress size, in an attractive way like Penny at left.

http://ngmodelsagency.com/

JSouthworth wrote:

They claim to be able to provide models of all types and sizes which is interesting, I sometimes look for models who are above average in terms of height and dress size, in an attractive way like Penny at left.

http://ngmodelsagency.com/

Measurements are on the page. 

JSouthworth wrote:
This reminds me slightly of a movie;

...AND OFF WE GO!

Another off-topic diversion into the personal obsessions of one poster, regardless of thread topic, relevance, interest...

The moderators must be on strike, or something.

J Henry wrote:
Measurements are on the page. 

On this page;

https://ngmodelsagency.com/workingconditions

Their models all seem fairly typical in terms of size, weight and looks, and some of the links don't seem to work.