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mrsflashy

Posts: 4

Dallas, Texas, US

Hello everyone, my name is Katasha Williams. I'm excited to be on here, I've never model before but I want to be a model. I'm open to any ideas just message me on here. I m 19 years old, Graduated from high school trying to follow my dreams and working on building a portfolio, I m a lipstick queen I love wearing lipstick. I'm looking for help and guidance I m new to this.

Feb 07 15 07:48 pm Link

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Thomas Van Dyke

Posts: 3232

Washington, District of Columbia, US

Welcome to the Mayhem Katasha...
Awesome you're inspired by Naomi Campbell, she is totally amazing!.
All the best on your journey...

Feb 07 15 08:00 pm Link

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JosephZahnlePhotography

Posts: 983

Caldwell, Idaho, US

Hello Katasha

Welcome to MM

Feb 07 15 08:01 pm Link

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First Life Photography

Posts: 3565

Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

Hi Katasha,

Welcome to MM. smile

Feb 07 15 09:39 pm Link

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Kev Lawson

Posts: 11294

Las Vegas, Nevada, US

Welcome to MM.... be active and read as much as you can including the forum rules for each forum when posting. MM can be a pretty fun place and a great networking tool.

Feb 07 15 10:44 pm Link

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Marky

Posts: 1329

Grays, England, United Kingdom

Hi and welcome to MM

Feb 08 15 08:56 am Link

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Light and Lens Studio

Posts: 3450

Sisters, Oregon, US

Welcome aboard the Mayhem.

Best wishes for a fun and successful adventure in modeling.

Feb 08 15 09:21 am Link

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Nor-Cal Photography

Posts: 3718

Walnut Creek, California, US

Welcome to the mayhem!

smile

Feb 08 15 11:54 am Link

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Mark Salo

Posts: 11723

Olney, Maryland, US

Kev Lawson wrote:
Welcome to MM.... be active and read as much as you can including the forum rules for each forum when posting. MM can be a pretty fun place and a great networking tool.

Yes, the forums are a great place for us to get to know each other.

Feb 28 15 07:26 am Link

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robert b mitchell

Posts: 2218

Surrey, British Columbia, Canada

Welcome to the site. big_smile

Feb 28 15 08:24 pm Link

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Filles de Pin-up

Posts: 3218

Wichita, Kansas, US

Welcome to the Mayhem hienvy

Good ways to network are:

Post an availability notice letting people know that you are available (under the casting/travel tab). This is for when you want to charge money. You can offer trade as well.

Search for Casting Calls in your area based on criteria you select. Post a Casting Call letting people know about an idea you have and want to put into a work of art. This is for when you are willing to pay other people. You can offer trade as well.

Search or Post Casting Calls and Travel/Availability Notices
Official Casting Call Rules - Read
Find the talent and resources you need on Model Mayhem

Browse for photographers in your area and leave comments on images you like, send a friend request or message. Start a list of photographer's photos that you think are top notch for photographers in your area. This can become something of a Rolodex. Make sure that you select the Advanced Options and select an appropriate Logged in within:. I typically use 30 days, but you may want people who respond faster. Otherwise you will get photographers who haven't logged in in over a year. There are a lot of inactive accounts.

Make an announcemnet. Look on the front page for members offering comments for comments, and comment on their photos. Also make an announcement yourself.

Post a bulletin by going to My stuff > bulletins. Friends can see the bulletins you post.

Be active in the forums, but avoid trolls who start threads just to watch the ensuing flame war. Avoid threads that beat the deadhorse over GWC's, flakes, escorts, ..., etc. Make positive constructive comments. Whenever you get published, add some new photos, or accomplish anything in general, post an announcement in the Accomplishments, Achievements and High Fives forum. When people see your forum post the first thing they see is your avatar. It has to be interesting enough for them to want to click on it and look at your portfolio.

Share your other accounts on the Social Media User Name Sharing Thread.

Rinse and repeat.

Good luck in your search!

Avoiding Scams: The Basics

PM Flagging: A how-to guide

Modeling Scams

Thoughts for newer models seeking to go full-time:

A lot of useful information is at New Models.

The Self-Made Model: Success Without Agencies

Thoughts of a Hobbyist Model

Model Safety

3rd list Mentor in Modeling

New theLIST & Top Drawer help Newbie Models

How to use the Model Mayhem forums

MM FAQ

How to embed images on your profile

And of course you must memorize this entire list MM Smiley List

Mar 02 15 09:20 am Link