Model Mayhem

[JoeyBowman]

Got a shoot tomorrow with a girl from Model Mayhem, hope it pans out.

[JoeyBowman]

Had a great shoot today thanks to Model Mayhem.

[sigma pi]

Sweet congrats

[JoeyBowman]

Sweet congrats

Thanks, heres a couple from the session

http://joeybowman.smugmug.com/photos/1087343658_ULbSG-XL-1.jpg

http://joeybowman.smugmug.com/photos/1087345810_xifQX-XL-1.jpg

[Jon Foster]

Your just to popular Jon :P

I only have 20 friends ... and 11 of those are photographers LOL

Sorry, I didn't mean for the comment to sound negative but I get requests from the craziest people. And not just one or two, I get tons of them. So many that I just don't look at them anymore.

Jon.

[jay.johnsonau]

all good Jon ... I actually got a text message from some random the other day

[pardanger]

I joined Mayhem because of this thread and while my photos have yet to get better, I have been fortunate enough to work with some very good models no flakes. So thanks Jon and others.

[colormaniac]

I joined Mayhem because of this thread and while my photos have yet to get better, I have been fortunate enough to work with some very good models no flakes. So thanks Jon and others.
That's great!

I now usually work with returning models. New ones are either expecting too much or flaking.

[Arstine]

I've had decent luck with MM. Only bad one was a girl that got all Diva because she had a role in a second rate music video.

Unfortunately there aren't many models on there in my area. I've pretty much contacted them all and only have 3 or 4 that I have or will work with.

But if anyone cares to add me... http://www.modelmayhem.com/1644027

[SingingSabre]

I'm on modelmayhem a few times over.

www.modelmayhem.com/456320 (main photography)
www.modelmayhem.com/634633 (fire photography)
www.modelmayhem.com/1027796 (modeling)

[DisrupTer911]

Had a pretty large group shoot scheduled. Had a casting call out, tons of interest....
Had like 20-25 models lined up and come the day lol and 1 showed up.

Love it!

I stick to my repeats now.

[SingingSabre]

Had a pretty large group shoot scheduled. Had a casting call out, tons of interest....
Had like 20-25 models lined up and come the day lol and 1 showed up.

Love it!

I stick to my repeats now.

I've found that half the time a model doesn't show, it's because I didn't confirm twice. Yes, twice. Once a week before, once a day or two before.

[johngalt_ny]

Had a pretty large group shoot scheduled. Had a casting call out, tons of interest....
Had like 20-25 models lined up and come the day lol and 1 showed up.

Love it!

I stick to my repeats now.


Now THAT'S incredible even for Mayhem. LOL.

[PashaPhoto]

Now THAT'S incredible even for Mayhem. LOL.


on the surface, yes...

but take a look at his casting for this event... models typically don't show up for these type of things...

sure, they will say "i'm interested" but that means nothing in that wacky mm world :)

[SingingSabre]

on the surface, yes...

but take a look at his casting for this event... models typically don't show up for these type of things...

sure, they will say "i'm interested" but that means nothing in that wacky mm world :)

Great catch. But then again, we don't know what transpired over IMs.

[DisrupTer911]

I'm not saying I'm upset, I purposely over contacted knowing 1/2 won't show and then the other 1/2 would be late or Msg me the next day saying "sorry can't make it"

Lol

[John Schell]

I recently put a small portion of my portfolio on MM. Haven't set up a casting call yet, but I'm on the verge..

Flaky models aside, anything I should be wary of?

http://www.modelmayhem.com/1905921

Wouldn't mind a few more friends..

[adenphoto]

Hey everyone,

I registered on Model mayhem a week and 1 day ago, and still no approval. Does it usually take this long?

[DisrupTer911]

Did you submit the required photos per their guidelines?

[PashaPhoto]

Hey everyone,

I registered on Model mayhem a week and 1 day ago, and still no approval. Does it usually take this long?

it could take anywhere between 1-4 weeks to get approved... and there really is no rhyme or reason as far as how long it will take... it's just a question of how many gatekeepers (all volunteers) happen to have time on their hands and are actually sitting down approving accounts...

wait another couple of weeks, at most... if you still get no answer, drop me a pm... i'll see if i can find out what's the hold up :)

[RickRandhawa]

Add me guys.

www.modelmayhem.com/zenfox

[adenphoto]

Did you submit the required photos per their guidelines?

Yes, plus extra since it said more wouldnt hurt.

it could take anywhere between 1-4 weeks to get approved... and there really is no rhyme or reason as far as how long it will take... it's just a question of how many gatekeepers (all volunteers) happen to have time on their hands and are actually sitting down approving accounts...

wait another couple of weeks, at most... if you still get no answer, drop me a pm... i'll see if i can find out what's the hold up :)

Ok will do thanks :)

[PosNeg]

My Model Mayhem account:

http://www.modelmayhem.com/davidb

[vivala1210]

here's mine
http://www.modelmayhem.com/1272631

[cwend]

Well heres mine http://www.modelmayhem.com/1628305
And my Facebook page i just started http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=135523539836432&set=a.133336130055173.36462.133335786721874#!/pages/Dallas-TX/CPW-Photography/133335786721874?v=wall

[J.Litton]

I wanted to make an account, but dont have their sample pictures since im new

[PashaPhoto]

I wanted to make an account, but dont have their sample pictures since im new

any 4 images of "models" will do... find 4 friends, no matter how ugly they are, take 4 pics and apply :)

[colormaniac]

any 4 images of "models" will do... find 4 friends, no matter how ugly they are, take 4 pics and apply :)
Maybe 3 is enough. You can take a picture of youself with a timer!

[J.Litton]

I added 5 pictures of one person, and got rejected..any ideas?

[colormaniac]

I added 5 pictures of one person, and got rejected..any ideas?
I vaguely remember that it specifically says that the pictures cannot be of the same person or same setting

[Mike Condax]

Anyone in close to Bel Air, MD --? Here is my MM Profile --

http://www.modelmayhem.com/1933956

http://www.modelmayhem.com/1933956

[ratempa]

I recently put a small portion of my portfolio on MM. Haven't set up a casting call yet, but I'm on the verge..

Flaky models aside, anything I should be wary of?

http://www.modelmayhem.com/1905921

Wouldn't mind a few more friends..

Sick! I'm San diego north county. Request sent.

[ratempa]

any 4 images of "models" will do... find 4 friends, no matter how ugly they are, take 4 pics and apply :)

Yeah, some of these models start profiles with cell phone pictures.

[TauntDevil]

Heres mine (http://www.modelmayhem.com/1843744). Would like more friends if possible.
Hate the flaky models but still have to try or else no one will get no where. lol

[ducatiwv]

Heres mine, just noticed this thread for some reason, yeah i m SLOW :D

http://www.modelmayhem.com/585659

[IVOlution]

Heres mine, just noticed this thread for some reason, yeah i m SLOW :D

http://www.modelmayhem.com/585659

Hey man...about your policy, No2. If No show/No call than you will not be scheduling with the model again, not "not working again". She didn't show up for the work! You can't "not work again" if the 1st time never happened... No?

[IVOlution]

I think this is interesting, MM people on Flickr...You can see more stuff about particular shots/sessions of some models/photographers that are not necessarily posted on MM.

http://www.flickr.com/groups/modelmayhem/

[ducatiwv]

Hey man...about your policy, No2. If No show/No call than you will not be scheduling with the model again, not "not working again". She didn't show up for the work! You can't "not work again" if the 1st time never happened... No?

If the model doesnt show or at least call me before the shoot and give me a good reason to why they are cancelling , then i won't reschedule with them. If someone has a valid excuse then I usually reschedule, and usually you can tell if its valid or not. I ve setup before , waited, waited and waited some more just to find out that the model went shopping or something crazy like that lol

[Secret_Squirrel]

Recently joined MM. Here's a link to my profile. http://www.modelmayhem.com/KarenDenisePhotography

[ChadAndreo]

check my mine out and let me know what you think. I would love to trade feedback.
http://www.modelmayhem.com/1380623

[MarValPhotos]

I am on Model Mayhem at http://www.modelmayhem.com/19273

[picard]

Does modelmayhem frequently crash?

I can't access the site several times now.

[Mark_Cohran]

Does modelmayhem frequently crash?

I can't access the site several times now.

I won't say "frequently" but yes, it does crash more than other sites.

[BrandonSi]

bumpity!

http://www.modelmayhem.com/2036430

[Arteel]

I'm new, add me!

http://www.modelmayhem.com/Arteel

[freshcargo]

send me some love, my port sure could use it. thanks

my MM (http://www.modelmayhem.com/1855751)

[Natsu]

Just starting to build my port, add me up in MM guys! :)

My MM (http://www.modelmayhem.com/2035784)

[RL.]

http://www.modelmayhem.com/1873029

[Scott111184]

http://www.modelmayhem.com/1258848

[Scott111184]

send me some love, my port sure could use it. thanks

my MM (http://www.modelmayhem.com/1855751)

^ Very nice work, keep it up.

[proimages]

Hi all!! New here and on model mayhem!!
MM portfolio (http://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/1626947)
cheers
Darrin

[lens pirate]

Been a while since I posted my MM port here

MM PORT NSFW (http://www.modelmayhem.com/JamesSnaps)

[Muggsly]

Many of you are lucky to have such a plethora of models in your locations. Where I currently live should just be renamed "middle of nowhere" because I can't find a decent model to save my life.

It is days like this I miss living in South Florida.

[tryals15]

Me too.

http://www.modelmayhem.com/2035206

[johngalt_ny]

That's one of (the few) good things about living in NY. Gorgeous women are plentiful.

[hag douglas]

I'm on modelmahyem too !

http://www.modelmayhem.com/1925318

[jcu809]

Nice work.

[Steve Locke]

I'm there http://www.modelmayhem.com/313730 ...stop by and say hello :)

[Dhindo]

Finally had the Balls to make a port. at MM...Check it out,add me or leave me a comment or something!!!

Mayhem #2130351

[freshcargo]

^ Very nice work, keep it up.

Thanks Scott!

Your port is very interesting and different, I like your concepts. well done.

Matt

[Scott111184]

Thanks Scott!

Your port is very interesting and different, I like your concepts. well done.

Matt

Thanks Matt.

Is that a good or bad thing? :lol:

[colormaniac]

A model didn't show up. Her reason is that she was pulled over by a cop and then spent a day in jail. Would you schedule another session with her?

[johngalt_ny]

I'd reschedule her just out of respect for creativity. :D

On the other hand, getting locked up for a V&T stop means there's probably something else going on. Drugs or a really bad temper come to mind.:-|

[colormaniac]

I'd reschedule her just out of respect for creativity. :D

On the other hand, getting locked up for a V&T stop means there's something else going on. Drugs or a really bad temper come to mind.:-|

Would an extremely high speed result in getting locked up as well? Wow, I didn't think about drugs or a really bad temper. I'd better stay away from her then.

[johngalt_ny]

Color,

Impossible to know and I'm just speculating. I guess 100 mph in a 55 mph zone could get more than a ticket but other than that, it's a lot of paperwork for an officer to do for a speeder or running a stop sign.

Maybe you should ask her.

[phantelope]

Still editing the photos of my first shoot, but got my MM account approved, a couple images to look at, more to come.
Model is the awesome Ulorin Vex who's also on MM
I'm probably spoiled for ever to have her as my first model! Awesome poses, very professional and fun to work with.
http://www.modelmayhem.com/1606463

[colormaniac]

Color,

Impossible to know and I'm just speculating. I guess 100 mph in a 55 mph zone could get more than a ticket but other than that, it's a lot of paperwork for an officer to do for a speeder or running a stop sign.

Maybe you should ask her.

I think that, by the very fact that she was honest enough to tell me what's going on, she is probably not having other secretive thoughts. However, this kind of scares me. And, anyhow, she has not contacted me since then.

[jmg181]

Would an extremely high speed result in getting locked up as well? Wow, I didn't think about drugs or a really bad temper. I'd better stay away from her then.

Depending on the state (and I'm only really familiar with NJ laws on this, so ymmv) it could be as stupid as an unpaid parking ticket.

Seriously, in NJ they'll suspend your license, registration, etc, etc over a $25 parking ticket - even if you didn't know about it. Sometimes its not even your car, as sad as that is.

Once I got a ticket for a brake light being out that wasn't a brake light...

I'd say reschedule, but have a backup plan in place. All these assumptions about drugs and tempers are just that - assumptions.

[phantelope]

Just ask her. Kind of like "wow, sorry to hear that, what happened and why did they lock you up?"
See what she says. Maybe she didn't have her ID on her or who knows what.

Maybe it wasn't her car and she could not provide papers for a while, I'd guess there are quite some reasons that can you get locked up temporarily.

[Gaarryy]

Set up a MM account a while back and never really did anything with it through the winter, Starting to get out more now.

http://www.modelmayhem.com/1871550

[banpreso]

my account just got approved on MM! i need some love from POTN!

http://www.modelmayhem.com/2202742

[leeport]

^^ congrats!!

[phantelope]

added a couple more photos from last weekend with Italian model Hedy:
www.modelmayhem.com/diablopix

hope you like them! I sure had fun shooting with her.

[Scott111184]

Added some new photos on mine, comments always returned. :D

http://www.modelmayhem.com/1258848

[bluelight]

just created an account and shall be building up a profile

http://www.modelmayhem.com/gul123

[SleepingPachuco]

I have had some pretty good experiences using MM...I have a good batting average when it comes to models actually showing up and being professional (knocks on wood)...

http://www.modelmayhem.com/266835

[tropicalshoes]

Not me!! :(

[bad karma]

You can see my account here:
www.modelmayhem.com/solstice

[johngalt_ny]

I've done well on Mayhem but it's never 100%. Every model I've actually met has been terrific but I've had a fair number of wannabees and ozones.

Right now there are 8 models who are "dying' to work with me. If 3 turn into actual shoots, I'l consider myself a success.;)

Remember, the word NEXT is your friend.

[PhilF]

A model didn't show up. Her reason is that she was pulled over by a cop and then spent a day in jail. Would you schedule another session with her?

shoot her in jail.

[colormaniac]

shoot her in jail.

LOL.

By the way, the end of the story is this: she hasn't got back to me and I was too busy. I kind of forgot this. :P

[colormaniac]

Recently a model talked to me about a possible shoot. I'm flattered that someone likes my style and come for pictures. Since the date is months away, we've spent a lot of time brainstorming. I'm that kind of people who don't have many ideas and therefore I asked her for input. But eventually I got one, and I told her. Then she ended the communication!

Upon request, she told me that part of my suggestion is to ask her to show her legs more so that she would look taller. And she takes it as a big offense (which she denies as an offense) when I said that she is not tall. She said that being short (about 5 ft 2) is not a problem for getting into the modelling business. And she doesn't like working with people trying to make her look taller. She likes presenting herself naturally.

I have no problem with model being shorter than the "industry standard". After all, I'm not doing this professionally or taking pictures for magazines. And I don't care whether she successfully gets into the business. but I'm a bit baffled and annoyed by the way she reacted. She is definitely one of the most diligent and serious (would-be) models I've seen. But this kind of abrupt shutoff is, to me, overreacting and not helpful for her career.

Oh, yes, she also is not happy when I said, for this concept, she needs to shave the legs. She said it's something that anyone would do, and it's insulting, as if asking a photographer to wipe the lens. Taken independently, she might have a point, though it still doesn't hurt to ask, as a reminder. However, then I thought, if she is so concerned to show herself naturally before the camera, shouldn't I be concerned if she might not be willing to shave? And what about makeup? And what about high heels, which again are something to make her look taller than she is not?

In retrospect, LOL.

[Ryski]

http://www.modelmayhem.com/1291059

I love and hate the site at the same time.

[Ledrak]

I think one of the reasons I don't use model mayhem is because too many models on there present themselves as overly conceited primadonnas. Nothing turns me off more as a photographer/producer than when a model has a page long list of "rules" of everything he/she won't do and expects the photographer to do :rolleyes:.

My rule is you don't get to dictate the production until you actually put up the money and become the producer.

[johngalt_ny]

I think one of the reasons I don't use model mayhem is because too many models on there present themselves as overly conceited primadonnas. Nothing turns me off more as a photographer/producer than when a model has a page long list of "rules" of everything he/she won't do and expects the photographer to do :rolleyes:.

My rule is you don't get to dictate the production until you actually put up the money and become the producer.


I have a term for those models. It's called... NEXT

Honestly, I have my share of flakes, ozones and divas BUT I have yet to actually meet a Mayhem model who I haven't liked. Once they get there, they're a lot of fun.

[colormaniac]

I think one of the reasons I don't use model mayhem is because too many models on there present themselves as overly conceited primadonnas. Nothing turns me off more as a photographer/producer than when a model has a page long list of "rules" of everything he/she won't do and expects the photographer to do :rolleyes:.

My rule is you don't get to dictate the production until you actually put up the money and become the producer.
Ledrak, then where do you get models to shoot?

[colormaniac]

Sometimes models having rules is still acceptable, as long as they don't behave like the following: They come you to asking for pictures. They sound as if they don't know what they want. But after time for contemplation, when eventually I make a suggestion (that does not involve anything extreme, like nudity or dangerous location), they leave, claiming that they don't like the idea. Come on, it's just a suggestion. Since you have no strong preference, and I haven't worked with you before, of course I'll have to throw out different ideas to see what we may do.

[Ledrak]

Ledrak, then where do you get models to shoot?

Depends on what I'm shooting really. I do a lot of my own networking. I have connections with people who know and recommend a lot of models to me. I also meet a lot of models at industry events. Sometimes models I've worked with will introduce me to new models looking for work. Sometimes I'll go through an agent. Sometimes if a model has their own site, or their contact info on the web I'll reach them that way (just not through model mayhem :lol:) On a rare occasion I'll even approach someone in the street if I think they'd be perfect to shoot.

I might give modelmayhem a go in the future, but everytime I go on there and see more model profiles with their lists of "rules" it just turns me off. I mean, who wants to work with someone who's already difficult before you even get them on set? I guess if you do like johngalt says and next right over the whole lot you might find a gem. But I just don't have the patience right now I guess.

[Karl Johnston]

I like it now that i know how to use it properly

[colormaniac]

Oh, I should say that my experience is mixed. But this is the most recent one and it happens to be pretty unpleasant.

[sigma pi]

Oh, I should say that my experience is mixed. But this is the most recent one and it happens to be pretty unpleasant.
My experience is super consistent, in a bad way :lol:

[Csae]

http://www.modelmayhem.com/738160

Took me 3 years to actually put up a profile! But i did it. Finally.

Now, any tips on networking this thing so i don't stay with 3 people for long ?

[ZachOly]

Brand new to this, add and I'll add back

http://www.modelmayhem.com/zwphoto

[johngalt_ny]

Welcome guys.

May I suggest http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=1051205

[MichaelAnthonyPhotography]

Add me www.ModelMayhem.com/anthonyryanphoto

[phantelope]

I added lots more pictures to my port:
www.modelmayhem.com/diablopix

I'm very happy with my models so far, maybe I was just lucky, but no flakes yet and several contacted me to work together.

[JordanMayPhoto]

I've been on there for years. My opinion? Great if you need test models or want to build your portfolio. My biggest complaint is its filled with girls who have barely modeled who either want everything free or command huge hourly rates with little to no experience. Use at your own risk!

[mdvaden]

So far, it has worked out rather well.

Only had one model flake-out and cancel without reason.

http://www.modelmayhem.com/redwoodforest (http://www.modelmayhem.com/2362456)

:cool:

[MichaelAnthonyPhotography]

My models have not flaked, but none of them have been "models" in terms of what you see here, I guess you get what you pay for?

[colormaniac]

My models have not flaked, but none of them have been "models" in terms of what you see here, I guess you get what you pay for?
I suppose you meant we get what we didn't pay for. :)

[mdvaden]

I suppose you meant we get what we didn't pay for. :)

Including agency's markup, commercial business overhead, and extra taxes padded into the costs.

:cool:

[imagesby]

I hove done pretty well also.

No flakes yet!

http://www.modelmayhem.com/1523321

[Hollywoodgt]

Sent you a friends request. I'm on also and anyone else want to send me one, my MM is on the bottom :-)

[mdvaden]

http://www.modelmayhem.com/738160

Took me 3 years to actually put up a profile! But i did it. Finally.

Now, any tips on networking this thing so i don't stay with 3 people for long ?

Well, I'll add that if somebody has consistent bad experiences, it's more than likely due something they are doing wrong in vetting, selecting or communicating.

Not directly related, but still an example, I've never had a single no-pay or collection in business since 1988. And that includes over 3000 small one day projects. Why? How? (because some other tree service or landscape company owners definitely have some collection issues) Short explanation, is that I don't do whatever it is that they are doing. I also don't like just taking anybody that will let me work for them, or who happens to call.

So at Model Mayem, whether you have consistent good interactions or not should boil-down to what you choose to do.

One thing I've found, is that it's better to send a private message to them, rather than, or in addition to comments under photos. Some models don't check the photo comments.

Also, set your settings for auto-notify to your email for whenever a model or other person there replies to you.

And, if you don't get a reply right away, go to your outbox, where you can find the message that was sent. You can see under your avatar in the message if it was read or unread. That may show whether they even got back to their messages yet. Sometimes I like to check a model's profile page to see whether they have logged-in or not. Many of the ones who stay on top of things, tend to log-in often.

If you have "some experience" then technically you are experienced. So I'd say it looks better to set the profile to "experienced" in that case.

Friend requests are very limited at my end. Most, just for models I worked with, or expect to work with. I don't see photographers helping each other a lot by exchanging friend status. But I think photographers can help each other by commenting on the model's own portfolio, for the pic of the known photographer. Builds confidence in some cases.

:cool:

[johngalt_ny]

Hey MDV - Can you please add this reply to this thread? It's great stuff.

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=1051205

[Zigot]

I am brand new on MM and want to try it out.
Add me and I will add back. Thx

http://www.modelmayhem.com/imageryca

[helloagain36]

Just emailed a model to confirm our shoot tomorrow and got a response that she used her boyfriends laundry detergent and broke out in a crazy rash.

Definitely the first time I've heard that one...In her defense, I have shot with her numerous times in the past and all have been great professional experiences...so I do think it is a legitimate excuse...but just an amusing one.

[Tanya De Leeuw]

I've just joined MM ... only recently even considered shooting beauty/fashion type stuff ...

Don't know if it'll work for me ... no-one on MM less than 100mi away! One of the drawbacks of living in the sticks.

Anyway, I'd like to make some contacts so drop by if you're up to it:

http://www.modelmayhem.com/2443381

Thanks!

[mdvaden]

I've just joined MM ... only recently even considered shooting beauty/fashion type stuff ...

Don't know if it'll work for me ... no-one on MM less than 100mi away! One of the drawbacks of living in the sticks.

Anyway, I'd like to make some contacts so drop by if you're up to it:

http://www.modelmayhem.com/2443381

Thanks!

I don't know where you are in the valley, but Wikipedia says Golden is near the Columbia Valley listed for your location. I entered Golden, B.C., Canada and set a 100 mile radius, and it showed two models right in Golden. One logged in today, and the other a few weeks ago.

[Tanya De Leeuw]

I don't know where you are in the valley, but Wikipedia says Golden is near the Columbia Valley listed for your location. I entered Golden, B.C., Canada and set a 100 mile radius, and it showed two models right in Golden. One logged in today, and the other a few weeks ago.

Golden is 90 mins drive from me ... that and Cranbrook/Kimberley, also 90 mins drive ... are the closest contacts to me ...

[MVS photography]

I'm on there as well.

http://www.modelmayhem.com/credaroliimages

H8Monday, I am somewhat new to POTN and would like to join Models Mayhem. See that you are a member, so hoping you can answer a couple of questions.
How do I perpare my photos for MM. ie: sizing, protection of copywright, etc. I guess I am asking your workflow when putting photos on MM. I use Adobe CS4 to edit my photos. Open to any advise you will to offer. Thankfully, MVS Photography.

[Ledrak]

Another reason why I can't stand Model Mayhem. I was browsing again... I know, I keep thinking maybe I'm gonna give this thing a shot :rolleyes:

Anyways, as I'm looking up potential models, I kid you not... I'm reading this chicks profile and she blatently states "I don't take bookings from this site". Are these girls f-ing serious? If you don't take bookings from the site then why are you on there? It never ceases to amaze me some of the moronic things models will write. :rolleyes:

[mdvaden]

Another reason why I can't stand Model Mayhem. I was browsing again... I know, I keep thinking maybe I'm gonna give this thing a shot :rolleyes:

Anyways, as I'm looking up potential models, I kid you not... I'm reading this chicks profile and she blatently states "I don't take bookings from this site". Are these girls f-ing serious? If you don't take bookings from the site then why are you on there? It never ceases to amaze me some of the moronic things models will write. :rolleyes:

Probably not much worse than ads on TV saying "our food is the best" or a myriad of other stuff. Say, the insurance ads in the sterile white room, where one customer is a competing insurance company's agent. Maybe in MM it's because there's so many profiles coming our way in such a short span of time. One thing I like though, is watching some profiles morph over time and seeing which direction a model's head might be leaning.

[PosNeg]

H8Monday, I am somewhat new to POTN and would like to join Models Mayhem. See that you are a member, so hoping you can answer a couple of questions.
How do I perpare my photos for MM. ie: sizing, protection of copywright, etc. I guess I am asking your workflow when putting photos on MM. I use Adobe CS4 to edit my photos. Open to any advise you will to offer. Thankfully, MVS Photography.

Just make your images 72DPI with an average height of around 650 pixels and an average width for the horizontal images around 750 pixels and you'll be able to upload jpgs just fine

[Moose408]

Another reason why I can't stand Model Mayhem. I was browsing again... I know, I keep thinking maybe I'm gonna give this thing a shot :rolleyes:

Anyways, as I'm looking up potential models, I kid you not... I'm reading this chicks profile and she blatently states "I don't take bookings from this site". Are these girls f-ing serious? If you don't take bookings from the site then why are you on there? It never ceases to amaze me some of the moronic things models will write. :rolleyes:

It's unfair to single out models. Photographers on MM will also often write stupid things. And it's not just MM, just look at some of the posts here on POTN.

Everyone has their own perspective and reasons for doing things. I try not to judge.

[Ledrak]

It's unfair to single out models. Photographers on MM will also often write stupid things. And it's not just MM, just look at some of the posts here on POTN.

Everyone has their own perspective and reasons for doing things. I try not to judge.
I'm not singling her out... I didn't even mention her name. It's not just her, it's a significant portion of models on that site that have their head gassed. If you go back and read the previous post I made in this thread, then you'll know exactly what I'm talking about.

I'm sure there are some photogs on their being moronic as well. But I'm not on the other side of the table trying to work as a model so I'm not really looking at other photog's profiles. But if it's your production and you're the one paying everyone... you sort of have a right to make whatever demands you want. When a model wants to call the shots AND get paid... I say hell no!! Not on my production.

[squaresnappr]

I have had nothing but good experiences in MM. I had 2 cancellations but with good reason and a weeks notice so had enough time to find replacement.

Don't have anybody from this forum as a friend but feel free to add and I am very friendly.

[JAE Photography]

I've also had nothing but good experiences. I had one complete flake this year. I tend to only shoot with girls who communicate decently and I always have a plan B. If they don't answer my call in the moring then I don't pack up my lights and do whatever it is I have for plan B. Could be hanging out with friends, shooting something else, watching a movie, whatever. If a model can't make it I just shrug and go on with life.

I've met dozens of really cool models and grown a lot as a new photographer this year because of MM.

[rw609]

add me too http://www.modelmayhem.com/robwoodphotography

[DeltaDuc]

add me three! I'm a complete newbie, but hoping to learn more! If anyone live near Dallas, TX and willing to let me shadow 'em, please PM me!

http://www.modelmayhem.com/2362670

[Dooms_day]

I've been lazy in the past few months because of school and a part time job but I should have time for TF shoots this next semester, anyway add me if you like what you see!

http://www.modelmayhem.com/2347755

Thanks in advance.

[Neslorm]

I'm on there too. I just reactivated my account. I figured I'd try it again and try like heck not to let the flaky people get to me! :)

My port still needs more work!

http://www.modelmayhem.com/lakeshorephotography

[mdvaden]

I'm on there too. I just reactivated my account. I figured I'd try it again and try like heck not to let the flaky people get to me! :)

My port still needs more work!

http://www.modelmayhem.com/lakeshorephotography

Read there that you like the outdoors too. That's where I shoot.

Your 12/4 upload is one of my favorite grasses, Miscanthus. Which I suspect is a pre-December shoot, since it often turns golden toward Nov. & Dec.

I'm considering cutting TF once May arrives.

:cool:

[JAE Photography]

I forgot to link myself in my last post. Here we go...

http://www.modelmayhem.com/JAE_Photography

[Lena Williams]

Hi, I'm new to this, how do I post a picture lol

[Drk Orange]

Read the stickies here:

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=36

[Stuart Leslie]

Well, it has been a while since I jumped into this thread so I should update on my work with Model Mayhem as I had some less than great experiences early on.

It is really working out very well for me now. I have noticed as my portfolio improves, I am getting better/more experienced models to work with me. Also have found that MUA, hair stylists, and fashion stylists make a big difference in the final result and these are much easier to get to a shoot now as well. There is nothing as fun as filling my studio with a team of creative people all working to create a great shot, and all of them are coming from Model Mayhem so I guess you can put me down as a great fan now!

Here is a thread with some photos from a shoot I did last week:
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=14027273#post14027273

[mdvaden]

Well, it has been a while since I jumped into this thread so I should update on my work with Model Mayhem as I had some less than great experiences early on.

It is really working out very well for me now. I have noticed as my portfolio improves, I am getting better/more experienced models to work with me. Also have found that MUA, hair stylists, and fashion stylists make a big difference in the final result and these are much easier to get to a shoot now as well.

I'm beginning to feel that the experience angle is a nice way to go. Although, this newbie below worked out okay, and was prompt and enthusiastic. Still plenty of room for growth on the posing.

Messaged a couple of photographers on MM about her, hoping to boost her networking. Seems like a hard worker.

Darkest natural skin I've seen in a while for a Caucasian. Italian / Roman genes.

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=584003&stc=1&d=1331017199



http://photography-on-the.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=584005&stc=1&d=1331017467

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=584004&stc=1&d=1331017199

[imagesby]

Have had nothing but great experiences on the site!

Always looking to add!

[400dabuser]

Why are photographers adding their links on a photography site? Hoping to photograph photographers?

[mdvaden]

Why are photographers adding their links on a photography site? Hoping to photograph photographers?


Networking maybe ...

I've contacted a half dozen photographers the past weeks, letting them know of a couple of models who cancelled, the how, and other info.

:cool:

[Moose408]

Why are photographers adding their links on a photography site? Hoping to photograph photographers?

So people can look at their portfolios perhaps.

[jwm1990]

Would love to find more people to work with,

http://www.modelmayhem.com/2511930

[AAphotog]

Do you all pay these models? If not, are you contacting any models that say "paid assignments only". Also, does everyone provide a stylist and hairdresser?

[mdvaden]

Do you all pay these models? If not, are you contacting any models that say "paid assignments only". Also, does everyone provide a stylist and hairdresser?

You have virtually any option you want.

Makeup and hair can be provided, but quite a few models take care of their own. A couple that I shot with were in college for cosmetology too.

I don't usually browse for "paid assignments" models, but have sent a note to a few, who have expressed willingness to trade TFP down the line. But the ones I wrote too had studio shots, and I was offering outdoors. I have shot with one of the few already.

[Jonathan Taylor]

just did a major overhaul to my book - i'd love some comments and feedback if y'all are willing...
www.modelmayhem.com/548217

[cacique]

Just add you on mm

[400dabuser]

One crazy model is bitching me for canceling a shoot, had plenty of time to cancel.

The thing is right, she was giving off misleading information about where she was arriving in London. I haven't had this from other models who have accepted cancellation with absolute dignity and grace (don't know what that says about my portfolio on MM, but there you go, lol)

[cardinalwhitephoto]

New to this site and MM as well. Please add me if interested and would welcome any portfolio comments.
http://www.modelmayhem.com/2619029

Thanks

[igora90]

I'm starting in portrait photography, too bad I'm living in a quite remote place so there aren't that many models living near me
http://www.modelmayhem.com/2609244