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modelfad
Posts: 105

My sister is interested in becoming a plus size model and heard that fresh faces were looking for new plus size models. She sent them her pictures and got back this email a month later:

Dear Cyntia,

CONGRATULATONS to you for being selected to be featured in Fresh Faces Magazine—As One of the Most Aspiring Models of 2006. for the Oct/Nov/Dec 2006 issue. You are also cordially invited to the launch party of Fresh Faces Magazine July/Aug/Sept 2006 issue on Saturday, July 29, 2006 at 6PM at the GA World Congress Center. This quarter’s cover models will feature Model/Actress Lisa Wu and Edgar Hartwell NFL Player of the Atlanta Falcons. FFM is the premiere magazine for models, artists, and industry leaders looking to make an impact in this thriving field of entertainment.

Models and artists without tear sheets understand it’s impossible to be taken seriously by talent executives for the next big job. We received hundreds of submissions and we were impressed with your look. We are sure there are agents and modeling agencies that would be interested in working with you as your picture graces the pages of Fresh Faces Magazine.

This is indeed a proud moment for you to celebrate. With your selection you are guaranteed the opportunity to be in the next Fresh faces Oct/Nov/Dec publication. Congratulations!!!

Fresh Faces Magazine is not only a national magazine for models but we also help to cast models for jobs with top talent agents and casting directors. Again we are a venue for editorial coverage-- reaching over 100,000 readers and talent executives. The photo session is scheduled for Saturday, July 29, 2006. Registration starts at 2p.m..

We ask:
· That you arrived dressed and ready for the photoshoot.
· You wear proper attire (Formal, Business Casual, or Swimsuit)
· Ready to connect with the camera.
· It’s important that you arrive on time; the photoshoots start at 2PM until 5 PM.

We will have a make-up artist & hair styling team available for models needing additional services for an additional fee.

The photo shoot will take place at the Georgia World Congress Center. Once inside the center, follow the signs ‘Fresh Faces Magazine event room B312. Click this link to find us at GWCC ;

http://www.gwcc.com/eventplanners/floor_plans2.html

Georgia World Congress Center
285 Andrew Young International Blvd., NW
Atlanta, Georgia 30313-1591

Please note: There is a $195 photography placement fee. Sorry No Personal Checks Accepted.

Please note: Models who are unable to make the shoot or prefers to submit their own image; do so via email at
Please complete the attached photo release form and mail along with your $195 placement fee (Money Orders ONLY) to the address below. Deadline is Saturday, July 29th:

Attn: Tracy J. Sipp, Editorial Director
HUSH Publications
3601 Piedmont Road, Suite 1209
Atlanta, GA. 30305.

Again, congratulations on your selection. We look forward to working with you. To confirm your selection, please email or contact us at 404-484-4284. We are prepared to answer any questions you may have. You may also email me for additional information. Have a great day!

Courtney Whitaker
Editorial Coordinator

The only thing is that she didnt know about the $200 "placement" fee and she is just wondering if this is legit or just a scam. Any tips/ideas/feedback would be great. (she's not into the whole message board thing, sorry)

Jul 15 06 12:25 pm Link Quote

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modelfad
Posts: 105

hope to hear responses soon.

Jul 15 06 12:50 pm Link Quote

Photographer

Pixel-Magic Photography
Posts: 659

Fadeline wrote:
My sister is interested in becoming a plus size model and heard that fresh faces were looking for new plus size models. She sent them her pictures and got back this email a month later:

The only thing is that she didnt know about the $200 "placement" fee and she is just wondering if this is legit or just a scam. Any tips/ideas/feedback would be great. (she's not into the whole message board thing, sorry)

Others may be able to give you more insight about this, but looking at the magazine's web page, it takes only 1 second to see that this is AMATEURSVILLE all the way.
The design, fonts, photos, and overall look screams - no taste, no talent, low quality all the way.

http://www.freshfacesmagazine.com

As you can see the so called cover of this magazine looks like crap. A semi talented 12 yr old could do better. Any professional in this field is just going to laugh or shake their heads sadly and murmur "there's a sucker born every minute". I'm confident that anyone who applies is "selected". Try it.

Sounds to me like this is scheme to collect $200 by appealing to one's vanity "(You have bee selected"). All you have been selected for is your $200, and you probably won't even get quality photos out of it.

Read this:

http://www.easybackgroundcheck.com/news/27.html

and this:

http://www.kltv.com/Global/story.asp?S=3569009

Dan

Jul 15 06 01:00 pm Link Quote

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Josie Nutter
Posts: 5,404

Wow. That is one of the worst "professional" websites I've seen in a while.

http://www.freshfacesmagazine.com

Looks like the photographer (probably the same one receiving those $195 fees) made it. So seems like it's some sort of one-person machine.

Please keep in mind that Fresh Faces Magazine is NOT a Modeling Agency but an entity of the HUSH Agency whereby models are being booked all over the world.

The "HUSH Agency" has no online presence. That's pretty suspect in this day and age. I couldn't find a single mention of it anywhere besides that site.

And... they use a free Yahoo email account: hushpublications@yahoo.com

Seems pretty weird to me.

You may want to ask these guys about their experiences:

http://www.modelmayhem.com/member.php?id=103124
http://www.modelmayhem.com/member.php?id=16142

I would like to know where this "national" magazine is sold, or if you can only order it through the website.

Jul 15 06 01:13 pm Link Quote

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modelfad
Posts: 105

that issue looks great though.

You guys bought up some very good points and I'm sure my sister will take this into consideration. I have messaged those two models. Thanks for the link btw.

The website DOES look unprofessional but that doesnt always mean it's a bad company. I will have to do a little bit more research I suppose.

Jul 15 06 03:03 pm Link Quote

Photographer

Sophistocles
Posts: 15,124

That's not an issue, that's an image.

If it's an issue, where is the masthead? Where is the publication month? Where is the barcode?

I could make just such a magazine cover in photoshop in about 30 minutes.

Here's my take - they're asking $195 for a quickie shoot where the model does her own wardrobe and makeup? Nope, not professional.

Then they say you can just send in your pictures with $195 and they'll publish them? Are you KIDDING? A magazine that will accept random pictures and just toss them in?

Sorry, no. I don't buy it.

Walk away.

Jul 15 06 03:10 pm Link Quote

Model

modelfad
Posts: 105

Christopher Ambler wrote:
That's not an issue, that's an image.

If it's an issue, where is the masthead? Where is the publication month? Where is the barcode?

I could make just such a magazine cover in photoshop in about 30 minutes.

Here's my take - they're asking $195 for a quickie shoot where the model does her own wardrobe and makeup? Nope, not professional.

Then they say you can just send in your pictures with $195 and they'll publish them? Are you KIDDING? A magazine that will accept random pictures and just toss them in?

Sorry, no. I don't buy it.

Walk away.

AHA good point. Thanks.

I definitely don't think this is a good idea anymore. Sometimes it's hard for me to read between the lines. lmao

Jul 15 06 03:21 pm Link Quote

Photographer

MGP Productions
Posts: 53

Also...on the Home webpage it states that it reaches over 100,000 Readers and on the National Model Search webpage it states that reaches over 30,000 Readers.

The $195 Fee might be the "charge" for placing a Photo Ad in their Circular...

Jul 15 06 03:37 pm Link Quote

Photographer

FKVPhotoGraphics
Posts: 18,406

I've seen this before...not exactly the same but close enough......and what happens they do a few headshots....put your photos in book full of mug shots...looks like a proof sheet....with your name and contact info below it.....and send you a copy.....that's it......

They make roughly 150 out of every 195 "fee"......the book is cheap....only the cover is fancy....maybe......and someone had mentioned...you can make the cover in PhotoShop in 30 minutes.....

I had two girls ask me to do headshots for them in order to participate in pretty much the same thing......and that's all they got for their trouble.....one crappy badly printed magazine of mug shots......

Jul 15 06 05:00 pm Link Quote

Model

Josie Nutter
Posts: 5,404

It's like that "Who's Who" scam thing, where you're basically paying to see your name in a book somewhere that no one else receives, or cares about...

Jul 16 06 07:10 pm Link Quote

Photographer

Amanda Schlicher
Posts: 1,092

hahaha

"Most Aspiring"

Jul 16 06 07:52 pm Link Quote

Model

modelfad
Posts: 105

I called FFM and they said that we can see the magazine before we do the photoshoot or pay anything.

So I guess cyntia will look at the magazine and have to decide for herself when she gets there. If it looks like it was made by a 5 year old, she'll run, but if it looks good enough to put in her port, then she'll fork it over.

Jul 17 06 12:28 pm Link Quote

Model

Dara_w
Posts: 11,514

Unfortunately, I previously reported Mr.Sipp to the Better Business Bureau. If you want more info, contact me for more infor send me a personal message.

Jul 17 06 01:17 pm Link Quote

Model

Tiara
Posts: 635

Fadeline wrote:
If it looks like it was made by a 5 year old, she'll run, but if it looks good enough to put in her port, then she'll fork it over.

WHy would she want to put a Fake magazine picture that she has to pay for in her port. I would never pay to be in a magazine they should be paying the models. If this is a real magazine where can it be bought how do we subscribe?Sometimes people can't tell a scam until the check clears. Then it's much to late.

Aug 08 07 06:56 pm Link Quote

Photographer

Vinnie
Posts: 41

The yahoo email is a tip off; seriously it is all about the "self promotion" as that photoshop image stated accurately enough.

Some legitimate agencies DO publish your headshots in their book (at a nominal cost, just YOUR portion of the printing) to send to prospects. But, really no legitimate agency uses yahoo mail....really...only when you plan to change your email address often would you have a throw away email address.

As others have stated, vanity publishing is available cheaply. If it doesn't have an ISBN number it ain't real.

Oddly, Tracy J. Sip wrote a 140 page book with a vanity publisher http://www.flipkart.com/cry-little-boy- … 7nx3f2z1hc

Isn't the internet wonderful?

Jul 21 09 04:24 pm Link Quote

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