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Model

wrongsideofthirty

Posts: 543

Boston, Massachusetts, US

how do you deal with it?

don't.

if a model "demands" things you don't want to deal with move onto another model, or if you are desperate to shoot that particular model try to iron it out with her nicely.

in the end you don't HAVE to deal with stuff you don't want to
same as us models big_smile

Oct 09 13 02:41 pm Link

Photographer

nudeXposed

Posts: 1154

Shanghai, Shanghai, China

no, no, & no. in that order.

Oct 09 13 03:03 pm Link

Photographer

Everyones Awesome

Posts: 70

Norwich, England, United Kingdom

Had a model cancel on me two days ago because her mum told her to. She Cancelled the test shoot because she "didn't sleep well" the night before, and then announced at midnight the day before the shoot that she wanted to bring someone.  When I told her I wasn't keen on the idea, especially not at such short notice, her mum sent me a snot-o-gram saying she was uncomfortable about letting her daughter shoot with me and I should learn to respect my clients.. erm.. wut?

Oct 10 13 03:16 am Link

Photographer

Grit City Pinups

Posts: 270

Seattle, Washington, US

I guess it's one thing if a model wants to bring a boyfriend or husband, but if she brings both, I see nothing but trouble.

Oct 12 13 02:54 pm Link

Photographer

Jay Farrell

Posts: 13408

Nashville, Tennessee, US

I just decline the shoot. Onto the next who isn't going to present a list of demands and bring a goon.

Oct 12 13 03:00 pm Link

Photographer

Eric E Photo

Posts: 13

Los Angeles, California, US

Any so called model who has to bring a boyfriend or a husband will never make it in
Modeling because if she was with a modeling agency this would not be allowed or
Tolerated . Most girls on this website consider themselves a model which is just a figment
Of their imagination . The girls who request an escort are usually the sketchy ones
Themselves

Oct 12 13 11:23 pm Link

Model

Goodbye4

Posts: 2532

Los Angeles, California, US

Those particular models sound insane.

My husband is a professional fashion photographer. I don't "expect" anything other than professionalism when I work with somebody (but that goes without saying). Being married to a photographer just makes me more aware of the kinds of things photographers deal with and what goes on on their end. I don't expect any two photographers to be alike. I love working with a variety of people to get a unique mix of styles into my book.

Oct 13 13 07:48 am Link

Model

Caitin Bre

Posts: 2687

Apache Junction, Arizona, US

Eric E Photo wrote:
Any so called model who has to bring a boyfriend or a husband will never make it in
Modeling because if she was with a modeling agency this would not be allowed or
Tolerated . Most girls on this website consider themselves a model which is just a figment
Of their imagination . The girls who request an escort are usually the sketchy ones
Themselves

Not true.
Freelancing is higher risk. I look at the % of agency type work vs freelance on MM and it is mostly freelance.
So it is important that information be included for freelance modeling on this site as well.
MM is not responsible for keeping a model safe. That is her/his job.
So just saying that you will not make it as a model  if you bring your Husband or boyfriend as a escort just because someone on MM says so is not true.
I ask my husband to escort me and I have no shortage of work or requests.
Sure there will be a few photographers that do not want to work with this. But there are a lot more that do not mind.
Put it in your port that you do not travel a lone and it weeds out the ones that refuse to work with escorts if they read your port. Always discuss it in pre-shoot negotiations. Do not just show up with one.
This is my opinion on this subject based on my experience in the freelance modeling world.
Both the model and the photographer have to do there homework if they are going to work with random strangers off the internet.
It is up to you. You do have choices. MM didn't do your homework for you. They don't do background checks and do not check someone out for legitimacy. Its relatively easy to get a profile on MM.

Oct 13 13 11:21 am Link

Model

Robby Rockett

Posts: 85

Palm Coast, Florida, US

Its a split. I often go with my little lady. I like watching her work. I carry her heavy ass suitcase of wardrobe around. Sometimes she shoots on our property which is secluded and pretty. Ill show the photographer around the place before hand. Theyve all seemed to appreciate that. I usually leave the area for half of it. Often times she shoots me a look or two during some of the shoots that photographers have really enjoyed capturing. She enjoys having my support. She likes having me to ask about outfits and tell her how amazing she looks when shes getting ready. Her and the photographers have liked me pulling out clothes for her when theyre going mmm we need something that ...insert blank description.
I like being her caddy and driver but whether or not I go is always a case by case basis.

Oct 13 13 12:03 pm Link

Model

Robby Rockett

Posts: 85

Palm Coast, Florida, US

I think it would be intelligent for both the photographer and model to bring someone. I personally try not to be alone with any woman but my little lady. A lot of false accusations have ruined peoples lives. You also have to understand that when you propose a shoot your basically going hey pretty little hundred pound girl who odds are has been sexually assaulted or, had close calls Id like you to come meet me in my domain and I insist you come alone. C'mon basic risk assesment would tell anyone its best both tog and model have a pal with em.
Even in the army. We didnt do anything alone for that reason. Less false accusations. Less actual bad things happening. It just makes good sense.

Oct 13 13 12:20 pm Link

Model

Robby Rockett

Posts: 85

Palm Coast, Florida, US

Eric E Photo wrote:
Any so called model who has to bring a boyfriend or a husband will never make it in
Modeling because if she was with a modeling agency this would not be allowed or
Tolerated . Most girls on this website consider themselves a model which is just a figment
Of their imagination . The girls who request an escort are usually the sketchy ones
Themselves

Industry shoots have plenty of people on set. Its as safe as going to the store basically. No need for escorts.

Oct 13 13 12:26 pm Link