Model
_Blip_
Posts: 6703
Tampa, Florida, US
Sector 6 wrote:
Web Models...Don't reply to a casting post if you are not really interested. Stop wasting the time of people who work for a living. How about ... don't reply to a thread without reading it first? There's a thought! 
Photographer
K -- O
Posts: 1635
Boonsboro, Maryland, US
DannyBourne wrote:
I thought I'd got it wrong! Is it the model that's supposed to be nude? I'm pretty sure the photographer is nude. I could have been doing it wrong all this time. But I'm most likely sure I'm right.
Photographer
Sector 6
Posts: 1615
Las Vegas, Nevada, US
Bob Cervelli wrote:
Read the OP.... it was a positive not a negative.. Ah...now I see. Well never mind then. Carry on.
Model
_Blip_
Posts: 6703
Tampa, Florida, US
Photographer
R. Cervelli
Posts: 1355
Boston, Massachusetts, US
Andrea Acailawen wrote:
darn lag! Your lag is acting up again ??
Model
Dances with Wolves
Posts: 25108
SHAWNEE ON DELAWARE, Pennsylvania, US
Sector 6 wrote:
That was the point, was it not? Not.
Model
_Blip_
Posts: 6703
Tampa, Florida, US
Bob Cervelli wrote:
Your lag is acting up again ?? Sadly, yes. But, only on this site, I promise!
Photographer
Ed Stringbourne
Posts: 16319
Kansas City, Missouri, US
K -- O wrote:
I'm pretty sure the photographer is nude. I could have been doing it wrong all this time. But I'm most likely sure I'm right. That's better, I thought I'd got it right. And a point and click is mandatory, I hear?
I tell you what is worse, I had an agency girl turn up an hour early just because I'd written the time down wrong in my diary, how inconsiderate is that? And another time a model had the cheek to leave her work to turn up on my doorstep for a test a whole 45 minutes after I'd rang the agency asking if there was anyone available. That sort of thing can really ruin your day.
Photographer
WIP
Posts: 15973
Cheltenham, England, United Kingdom
K -- O wrote:
I'm pretty sure the photographer is nude. I could have been doing it wrong all this time. But I'm most likely sure I'm right. It just gets to hot wearing clothes with all those lights on. Thinking of using cool HMI's.
Photographer
DFO
Posts: 1012
Huntsville, Alabama, US
This one time, I had a calm discussion with someone about the terms of a TFP, after which we both signed an amended contract.
Totally ruined my day.
Photographer
Sector 6
Posts: 1615
Las Vegas, Nevada, US
Daniela V wrote:
Not. This was a fool's errand and I was the King of Fools. No contraversy here. I guess I've been found guilty in the court of public opinion. I'm just not a fan of empty-headed nonsense.
Model
Dances with Wolves
Posts: 25108
SHAWNEE ON DELAWARE, Pennsylvania, US
Sector 6 wrote:
I'm just not a fan of empty-headed nonsense. Which is what you think this thread is or....???
Photographer
R. Cervelli
Posts: 1355
Boston, Massachusetts, US
Marcia DeFiore wrote:
This one time, I had a calm discussion with someone about the terms of a TFP, after which we both signed an amended contract.
Totally ruined my day. Man that sucks!
Photographer
K -- O
Posts: 1635
Boonsboro, Maryland, US
c_h_r_i_s wrote:
It just gets to hot wearing clothes with all those lights on. Thinking of using cool HMI's. tell me about it.
I once had a model show up (ON TIME), do a great job ... then, when I was complete shooting all 2000 photos during our 1/2 hour set, she insisted on rolling up the cords.
I punched her in the gut
Photographer
R. Cervelli
Posts: 1355
Boston, Massachusetts, US
I am SO glad all this stuff happens to you people to. I had a model take me out for dinner after a shoot once.
All the time I kept saying to myself "how dare she"..
Photographer
Sector 6
Posts: 1615
Las Vegas, Nevada, US
I've had numerous positive experiences on Model Mayhem. I chatted with a model who thought she was only built for Pinup the other. I told her she would look great in swimwear or fashion shot. The next day she uploaded some nice bikini, lingerie and high-fashion pics to her port. The positive contact has been overwhelming, so it make the negatives standout even more. It seems I lept before I looked and whined in the wrong forum.
Photographer
Sector 6
Posts: 1615
Las Vegas, Nevada, US
Daniela V wrote:
Which is what you think this thread is or....???
Photographer
WIP
Posts: 15973
Cheltenham, England, United Kingdom
Bob Cervelli wrote:
I am SO glad all this stuff happens to you people to. I had a model take me out for dinner after a shoot once.
All the time I kept saying to myself "how dare she".. Similar models taking me out for a drink before and after a shoot and ! they got the drinks in.
I was introduced to Tequila slammers.
NB. these were not web models.
Photographer
Vintagevista
Posts: 11804
Sun City, California, US
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Here's a topper - I had a model actually show up - - With her own ideas! Yep! right there in my living room, she had the nerve to suggest some really creative and brilliant things.
I just gathered up my things and walked out - slammed the door too - -
Then realized it was my house I was storming out of. . .
So I went and shot her ideas and they made MY ideas look like used dog chow - Just can't believe that I shot with her about 18 times after that.
Sheesh - Models . . . .
VintageV ;-)
Photographer
Mystic 7
Posts: 180
Charlotte, North Carolina, US
You want me to send you mine? I've got a ton of flakes. The Dandruff Patrol, I callz 'em.
Photographer
Patrick Walberg
Posts: 45286
San Juan Bautista, California, US
Tim Hammond wrote:
I don't get it. I was contacted by a wannabe model on myspace. Crazy girl wanted to shoot nude and didn't want money. (I know, that should have been my first warning, but I tend to trust people, what can I say?) Anyway, we e-mailed several times, made arrangements. Wouldn't you know it - SHE SHOWED UP! And on TIME even! What the hell?! I don't know where she gets off acting like that! Then, to top it off, she ticked off every pose I asked for, just like clockwork.
Now I probably shouldn't admit it, but this has happened to me several times, not only with myspace, but with MM models too. I know, you're probably all asking how many times it takes me to learn my lesson. I guess I'm just a sucker. How can I avoid this in the future?
Someone really needs to tell these freaking web models to quit acting like responsible professionals! Models, take some advice: if you wannabe a web model, you better flake like you mean it. Otherwise no one will ever take you seriously! When I go to the web for a model, I expect a flake, and I'm getting really sick of being disappointed. Hey Tim! Sorry about your problems ... and you're in Alaska! It's even worse here in California! I've never had any models flake out on me .. a few late ones but they called. I've never had a problem with escorts ... stuffing them into the trunk works quite well. I have nothing to complain about except most of the Internet models I've met "Rock" my World! 
You've got a great sense of humor and I'm sure the models enjoy working with you.
Best wishes to you!
Photographer
Sector 6
Posts: 1615
Las Vegas, Nevada, US
Andrea Acailawen wrote:
How about ... don't reply to a thread without reading it first? There's a thought! Shit happens. That's about as profoud as I need to be at this point.
Photographer
WIP
Posts: 15973
Cheltenham, England, United Kingdom
I don't have a lot of patience with models who flake. I just right them of.
Photographer
GCobb Photography
Posts: 15898
Southaven, Mississippi, US
Daniela V wrote:
You need to change your name to Eeyore. Or big fucking black raincloud....like dances with wolves or some shit. Haaahahaha!!
Photographer
Ed Stringbourne
Posts: 16319
Kansas City, Missouri, US
c_h_r_i_s wrote:
It just gets to hot wearing clothes with all those lights on. Thinking of using cool HMI's. One model, four kinos, 10 polyboards built into a light tent. 20 minutes shooting. And she had the nerve to be at the studio for 9am and not be shot until 5pm and be paid. I tell you, this world is going to hell in a handbasket. Or maybe a backpack.
But it gets worse, a model of myspace came round, we spent 5 minutes shooting, got some great headshots they get me accepted by one of London's top fashion agencies. And then she had the nerve to ask if she could come back to be shot again. How very dare she.
Photographer
d30john
Posts: 1269
San Diego, California, US
K -- O wrote:
I hope you punched her in the gut Daniela V wrote:
Or at least in the ovaries. LOL, I luv ya Daniela V
Photographer
Tied And Taped
Posts: 4735
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
Ya know, Tim, I can sympathize with you. I mean, it's been happening a lot with me. I set up a shoot and think I'll have a nice easy day at home watching DVDs or otherwise goofing off and the damn model shows up--often on time. Throws off my goofing around all day completely.
Now next week I have a shoot with Iona Lynn. I know exactly what's gonna happen, too. I'm gonna go to the location and she'll be there. And then I'll actually have to work for a couple of hours.
Why can't these damn models learn to flake more often? Ruins any chance of bitching about them completely! I tell ya, they got their crust!
Photographer
Tied And Taped
Posts: 4735
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
Michael Bell wrote:
Myspace owns MM for finding reliable models who actually PAY. Everyone expects TFBullshit on MM or wants to be paid and thats if they dont flake. May I make a suggestion? Get off MM and go to Myspace then for all your models?
Photographer
Tied And Taped
Posts: 4735
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
Daniela V wrote:
You need to change your name to Eeyore. Or big fucking black raincloud....like dances with wolves or some shit. I think he should change it to Ol Crankerface myself.
Photographer
Paul Bryson Photography
Posts: 48041
Hollywood, Florida, US
Tim Hammond wrote:
Someone really needs to tell these freaking web models to quit acting like responsible professionals! Models, take some advice: if you wannabe a web model, you better flake like you mean it. Otherwise no one will ever take you seriously! When I go to the web for a model, I expect a flake, and I'm getting really sick of being disappointed. Quoted, just 'cause I'm bored and have nothing better to do.
Photographer
Donal Gardner
Posts: 3099
Gloucester, England, United Kingdom
Tim Hammond wrote:
I don't get it. I was contacted by a wannabe model on myspace. Crazy girl wanted to shoot nude and didn't want money. (I know, that should have been my first warning, but I tend to trust people, what can I say?) Anyway, we e-mailed several times, made arrangements. Wouldn't you know it - SHE SHOWED UP! And on TIME even! What the hell?! I don't know where she gets off acting like that! Then, to top it off, she ticked off every pose I asked for, just like clockwork.
Now I probably shouldn't admit it, but this has happened to me several times, not only with myspace, but with MM models too. I know, you're probably all asking how many times it takes me to learn my lesson. I guess I'm just a sucker. How can I avoid this in the future?
Someone really needs to tell these freaking web models to quit acting like responsible professionals! Models, take some advice: if you wannabe a web model, you better flake like you mean it. Otherwise no one will ever take you seriously! When I go to the web for a model, I expect a flake, and I'm getting really sick of being disappointed. Good to see someone being positive - the majority of people on here are good folk, but the noise tends to focus on the negative.
Photographer
Chick Habit
Posts: 12022
Columbus, Ohio, US
Tim Hammond wrote:
Someone really needs to tell these freaking web models to quit acting like responsible professionals! Models, take some advice: if you wannabe a web model, you better flake like you mean it. Otherwise no one will ever take you seriously! When I go to the web for a model, I expect a flake, and I'm getting really sick of being disappointed. You should have kicked her in the bajingo.
Model
Sadie Seuss
Posts: 7532
Saint Augustine, Florida, US
I have no idea why, but every "punch in the gut" is driving me one step closer to peeing myself with hilarity.
Photographer
A Sure Shot
Posts: 18
Tampa, Florida, US
Great thread!!
An observation....I can really relate as I had 3 shoots last week (all nude) 2 were getting paid and both flaked out in the 11th hour and the one that was doing a freebie. The freebie (bless her heart) showed up and acted just like your model. What's the modeling world coming to? Go Figure...
* BYW I gave the 'freebie' girl several job$ since, professionalism does pay off now and then:)
I must be a moron, because I get about a 50% No Show rate on paid shoots. About a 20% NS on TF**.
Model
Brandi Rose
Posts: 430
Auburn, Washington, US
I like this thread. Thank you for posting this... It makes me feel better knowing that not everyone EXPECTS me to be a flake.....
again...Thank you!
Photographer
Mac Wolff
Posts: 3665
Litchfield Park, Arizona, US
Photographer
Bob Bentley Photography
Posts: 15141
Westcliffe, Colorado, US
Tim Hammond wrote:
I don't get it. I was contacted by a wannabe model on myspace. Crazy girl wanted to shoot nude and didn't want money. (I know, that should have been my first warning, but I tend to trust people, what can I say?) Anyway, we e-mailed several times, made arrangements. Wouldn't you know it - SHE SHOWED UP! And on TIME even! What the hell?! I don't know where she gets off acting like that! Then, to top it off, she ticked off every pose I asked for, just like clockwork.
Now I probably shouldn't admit it, but this has happened to me several times, not only with myspace, but with MM models too. I know, you're probably all asking how many times it takes me to learn my lesson. I guess I'm just a sucker. How can I avoid this in the future?
Someone really needs to tell these freaking web models to quit acting like responsible professionals! Models, take some advice: if you wannabe a web model, you better flake like you mean it. Otherwise no one will ever take you seriously! When I go to the web for a model, I expect a flake, and I'm getting really sick of being disappointed. This is the best joke I've heard all day!
Model
Dances with Wolves
Posts: 25108
SHAWNEE ON DELAWARE, Pennsylvania, US
Paul Bryson Photography wrote:
Quoted, just 'cause I'm bored and have nothing better to do. So bored that you bumped a year old thread
Model
Kasi D
Posts: 334
Minneapolis, Minnesota, US
Chick Habit wrote:
You should have kicked her in the bajingo. bajingo..ha ha...I love that word!
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