Anyone out there have any advice for connecting with models and creative types on the mayhem? I am new to the site and seem to be having a hard time reaching anybody to collaborate with. Thanks!

Browse models in your area here: https://www.modelmayhem.com/browse

Add people near you.  Leave tags, message models with ideas for shoots that you might want to try etc.

It's all on how well you communicate without coming off as creepy!

Participate in the forums, leave comments, make friends. 

Welcome to the madness where chaos and mayhem reign!

Best of luck!

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Good luck here

Just takes time; it's a numbers game.  Keep putting yourself out there (messaging and pitching ideas) and eventually you'll start to get responses.

The ratio of those who respond is very low compared to those who don't. And the ratio of respondents who come through and actually work with you is also low.

It will get better as ports grow and your visibility increases, I think.

Thanks guys.  I'll work on the web presence.  The vets have spoken!

Welcome to the Mayhem

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 models/MUA's in your area and leave comments on images you like, send a friend request or message. Start a list of model's photos that you think are top notch for models 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 models 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 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.

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

Model flake detection flowchart - YMMV

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

Rinse and repeat.

Good luck in your search!