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Model

aramyzpierre

Posts: 4

Dundalk, Maryland, US

Hello all! I am aspiring to be a model and I know a few people who have had success with this site so I decided to give it a try! I am ,located in Maryland near Baltimore and looking to work with photographers and models in the DMV area and I am always looking for new friends and networking! Also if anyone in the area is interested in working together please inbox me for more info and details!

Jul 06 15 09:17 am Link

Photographer

Filles de Pin-up

Posts: 3218

Wichita, Kansas, US

Welcome to the Mayhem hienvy

Good ways to network are on the banner bar at the top of all MM pages: browse, castings, and forums.

Browse for photographers in your area and leave comments on images you like, send a friend request (click on heart icon on profile page) or private message (click on envelope icon on profile page in the upper right corner - mouse over the icons for a description). 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.

Post an availability notice letting people know that you are available (under the castings tab). You are announcing your availability to work on other people's projects. This is for when you want to charge other people 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

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. Use the forum search to look for posts on your topic. 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!

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Thoughts for newer models seeking to go full-time:

New Models.

The Self-Made Model: Success Without Agencies

The "Ugly" Girl's Guide to Modelling

Thoughts of a Hobbyist Model

3rd list Mentor in Modeling

New theLIST & Top Drawer help Newbie Models

MM FAQ

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

Jul 06 15 09:20 pm Link

Photographer

First Life Photography

Posts: 3565

Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

Hello & Welcome to MM. smile

Jul 06 15 11:05 pm Link

Wardrobe Stylist

Giancarlo Gedler

Posts: 1

Miami, Florida, US

Hi, Im a fashion design and photographer, im always looking for shoot models wearing my clothes, as exchange you can have the images for your portfolio.
Im currently looking for female and male models for my swimsuit collection
as well a female model for an evening gown and resort designs.

If you are in Miami or FLL and willing to work for your photos, please contact me

Best

Giancarlo Gedler

[email protected]

Jul 07 15 06:37 am Link

Photographer

robert b mitchell

Posts: 2218

Surrey, British Columbia, Canada

Welcome to the site. big_smile

Jul 07 15 07:34 pm Link

Model

chiomajasmine

Posts: 62

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Welcome!! big_smile Enjoy all the opportunities you'll find here!

Jul 09 15 06:19 am Link

Model

kvorster3

Posts: 2

Kennesaw, Georgia, US

Jul 09 15 10:04 am Link

Model

aramyzpierre

Posts: 4

Dundalk, Maryland, US

thank you all for the warm welcome! All of you are so talented!!

Jul 10 15 06:07 pm Link