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myrasegal

Posts: 868

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

rieL wrote:
Have you posted any ads looking for models? Have you gotten any models off craigslist?


I posted one just for the hell of it, and got crap as far as quality goes... girls that just had this random want to "model" - although I found one that I think may have the potential for it, and hell, as long as I get what I want do I really care if she ever does it again?
Although I believe she's going to drive me bananas! I keep getting the same email, is this free, are you charging me for this - and I explain TF 923847298 times. Randomly I get an email telling me she's bringing her husband. I told her OK, but if he thinks he's going to tell me anything about anything but my shoes are untied I'm ending it where ever we are.
OH - and the best email yet "SO HOW ARE WE GONNA GET MONEY?" - do I look like a "manager"... good lord.

I foresee this as a mistake lol.

Anyway... your stories?

Oct 13 09 07:39 pm Link

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myrasegal

Posts: 868

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

myrasegal wrote:

Oct 13 09 07:42 pm Link

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netmodel

Posts: 6786

Austin, Texas, US

John Jebbia wrote:
Every time I try and post an ad on CL looking for models, some a-hole flags it. I've given up.

I think it's because there's another photographer not wanting you to steal his position. smile

Oct 13 09 07:58 pm Link

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Veneno Productions

Posts: 42

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Perhaps it is because of the small city I'm in, but I have had far more success with Craigslist than Model Mayhem.  Almost everyone from this site has flaked on me.  This includes a 'Model Mayhem Mentor.'

Oct 13 09 08:07 pm Link

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DTA Photography

Posts: 14

New York, New York, US

I use craigslist all the time to find models.  Never had a real problem with the models that I found, No drama.  In my first email I give full details about the shoot.  I usually get 2 or 3 models to work with per post.

Oct 13 09 09:46 pm Link

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Blaneyphoto

Posts: 548

New York, New York, US

Craigslist has been really weird for me lately.  For years, I've been posting and gotten tons of responses. Granted, most of those responding didn't actually read the ad.... but lately nothing! I posted 2 as a test, one VERY specific ad and one that was quite general. In a week, 2 responses. I'd get 100 for any ad this time last year. Strange.... No biggie though - just more incentive to hire from an agency instead.

Oct 13 09 09:53 pm Link

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JSVPhotography

Posts: 4897

Madison, Wisconsin, US

A Craigslist model I shot earlier tonight:  18+ warning

http://fc00.deviantart.com/fs50/f/2009/ … 30d94f.jpg

I posted an ad about a week or so ago, she answered, there you go.

Oct 13 09 09:56 pm Link

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Aaron Pawlak

Posts: 2850

New York, New York, US

rieL wrote:
Have you posted any ads looking for models? Have you gotten any models off craigslist?

I found her on Craigslist (18 + M):
https://www.modelmayhem.com/pic.php?pid … up_id=&ua=

Oct 13 09 10:01 pm Link

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warrenlee

Posts: 190

San Francisco, California, US

yep despite what some may say , i have had luck getting great models in cl. in fact thanks to your post it reminds me to also make a posting on cl for my next model. sure odds are more likely we go with an agency , yes this usually the case , but truth is you never know where that next model will be found.. http://www.warrenleestudio.com

Oct 13 09 10:03 pm Link

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