Greg Cobb Photography wrote:

This is where the subjective opinions of Myspace come into play.  You ASSume that since it's Myspace that no one has anything other than snapshots there.  You couldn't be more wrong.

I use it for networking and it is very helpful in getting paying shoots.  I joined 2 years ago only to see something a friend had on her page.  A few months later I got my own page going and it has benefitted me greatly.

If someone doesn't know how to market or do their own networking with it, don't blame the resource. 

I said i would NOT turn down a model just cause i cant see her trashy myspace pics.
Im NOT blaming the rescource, but the model needs to have a way of distribuiting her pics other than myspace.  they should never assume that all photographers, or anyone else doing the hiring, is going to want to bother with myspace. If thats her ONLY rescource, then its foolish.

Greg Cobb Photography wrote:

I can see a Gov't application now. "Do you have a Myspace page"?

heh

Actually, they have a policy on "Social Networking Sites" for their employees.

LaurensAntoine 4 FHM wrote:
I find Myspace to be the most useful casting tool there is, and require it for all amateur model casting. And, not one's "modeling" profile, but personal profile if there are more than one.

I agree with the original poster's viewpoint regarding images posted on websites like this. Seeing a lady in a natural enviroment, un-retouched, such as one's in folders like "New year's 2008" are much better for selecting ladies to shoot.  I don't agree with Myspace being a "buzzkill" though.

Amateur modeling websites can host some spectacular images that upcoming photographers and stylists take great care, and a lot of time with to make ladies look fantastic. But you need a truer representation of a subject when choosing talent.

In my experience, to really know what you are getting, its best to ask for fresh polaroids, images taken by a friend, or in a mirror.

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K E S L E R wrote:

I don't think a model bumming it is the topic.  All of the girls I ever shot obviously look like crap (most women, including my mother ) without make up.

I'm addressing all the models that have their pictures liquefied, severe acne retouched, etc, etc.

I'm with you on that.  If all I see are overly retouched images on their MM page it's a red flag. 

I'm just saying not to let some crappy pics on myspace be a deterrent either.  If they do have good work on their MM page I'm going to base my opinion more on that than what I see on a myspace page. 

I wish I could meet all the models I shoot with prior to the shoot, but that's not practical for me.  Most of them come from Seattle or Tacoma which are about 80 and 50 miles from me respectively.  I feel fortunate that they're willing to drive that far to shoot with me and I always do my best even if they're "less than perfect".

GM Photography wrote:

I'm with you on that.  If all I see are overly retouched images on their MM page it's a red flag. 

I'm just saying not to let some crappy pics on myspace be a deterrent either.  If they do have good work on their MM page I'm going to base my opinion more on that than what I see on a myspace page. 

I wish I could meet all the models I shoot with prior to the shoot, but that's not practical for me.  Most of them come from Seattle or Tacoma which are about 80 and 50 miles from me respectively.  I feel fortunate that they're willing to drive that far to shoot with me and I always do my best even if they're "less than perfect".

Most models if I question the photos that they have, I require they send me a recent unedited photo prior to booking. 

I would say a high percentage of all the models that I've shot look different than the photos they have.  Whether its age, stats, weight.

DJantz wrote:

So it is government, not just a lot of employers

nope, its demonstrated that during background checks most major employers search Google for hits on the future employees,

if you were thinking about giving somebody a job, and on the internet they had multiple pictures and statements involving questionable ethics or behavior, would you be willing to just laugh it off?  its a fact

that's why there are companies that exist that you can pay to clean up your internet image

Frank McAdam wrote:
Interesting quote from another current thread that has relevance to this discussion:

David LaChapelle finds his new muse on Myspace, then moved her into his home (rent free in a mansion..pretty cool lol) then offers her a position as studio production assistant...
(with no sex involved either lol as I think David is gay)

no offense to Mr LaChapelle but this really is just an example of someone wealthy recruiting sycophants

rent free and those kind of connections are awesome though, so i may be a wee bit jealous