CraigVoisin Photography wrote:
I've done the "meetup" thing and had bad results more than good ones on networking with the models and had disastrous results on securing model releases from the organizers . I've worked side by side with a few other photographers on projects with mixed results as well .
   While i tried to go out of my way to refer a few models to fellow photographers because i knew thier style and the model would work well for them i have gotten the cold shoulder when inquiring about models they have worked with . It seems some photographers will not pass out the name or tag them in the photos until they are bored with shooting them and concider them yesterday's news . 
    A couple of photographers myself included are complete opposites , we want  the model to get work and will pass out her info and tag her in our photos when she allows it . I just don't see the point in controlling the model's networking , she needs to make a living .

I would never give out a models info unless I have her okay.. maybe that's the same as the other photographers ?

CraigVoisin Photography wrote:
I've done the "meetup" thing and had bad results more than good ones on networking with the models and had disastrous results on securing model releases from the organizers . I've worked side by side with a few other photographers on projects with mixed results as well .
   While i tried to go out of my way to refer a few models to fellow photographers because i knew thier style and the model would work well for them i have gotten the cold shoulder when inquiring about models they have worked with . It seems some photographers will not pass out the name or tag them in the photos until they are bored with shooting them and concider them yesterday's news . 
    A couple of photographers myself included are complete opposites , we want  the model to get work and will pass out her info and tag her in our photos when she allows it . I just don't see the point in controlling the model's networking , she needs to make a living .

Sounds like your just frustrated which is understandable.

However networking isn't just about sharing contact details, it's also about using the information responsibly.

I credit where possible but only when the people involve agree to it. If I'm working with agency models then I am less likely to publish a credit. If you want their details I will forward them yours, I'm not an agent.

Just because there is no credit on MM it doesn't mean the photographer is not sharing details, just not with any Tom, Dick, or Harriet

Caustic Disco wrote:
oh wow, a lot of people have recommended me to others after they've shot with me, i thought that was a good thing but maybe it's not!! complex happening.

Yes that's always a good thing, you can't beat word of mouth recommendations, they trump MM credit links any day.

CraigVoisin Photography wrote:
...I just don't see the point in controlling the model's networking , she needs to make a living .

This assumes that everyone is on a level playing field.

We're not, and I think you are misinterpreting the actions of the photographer as a desire to control the model's networking.

More than likely it's the desire of the photographer to control their own reputation.

When I am asked for a warm introduction by person A to person B, I would only make that introduction if I thought that "B" would value the introduction. If I didn't use that good sense, then I'd be remembered as "that's the guy that sent me that complete waste of time lead".

CraigVoisin Photography wrote:
I've done the "meetup" thing and had bad results more than good ones on networking with the models and had disastrous results on securing model releases from the organizers . I've worked side by side with a few other photographers on projects with mixed results as well .
   While i tried to go out of my way to refer a few models to fellow photographers because i knew thier style and the model would work well for them i have gotten the cold shoulder when inquiring about models they have worked with . It seems some photographers will not pass out the name or tag them in the photos until they are bored with shooting them and concider them yesterday's news . 
    A couple of photographers myself included are complete opposites , we want  the model to get work and will pass out her info and tag her in our photos when she allows it . I just don't see the point in controlling the model's networking , she needs to make a living .

When going to meetup's you should bring your own model release for the model(s) to sign. That is pretty much your responsibility. As far as going out of your way to refer models to photographers, if the photographer is just a hobbist then they might not have time or resources available. If they consider themselves an accomplished photographer and have plenty of models coming to them why would they need  take you up on it. Also, lots of other good reasons have been stated above. And some people are just a**holes.

As for giving out info to you about other models it is mostly a reputation thing. I would forward your info to the model and let them decide if they want to work with you are not, especially if I don't know you that well or what kind of work you would produce.

Just some food for thought.