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Mission Models - Is it a good agency or a scam?
Hi, Does anyone know anything about 'Mission Models'? I had applied to them by sending an e-mail with some photos. They called me back and told me that my photos are 'tremendously boring' and 'horrid'. They spent about 10 mins on the phone telling me how boring my port is...Then they suggested that I should have a shooting with them in order to improve my portfolio but the shooting will not be for free. I would have to pay for it! I am just wondering if they are a respectable agency or scam! Thanks, Jenny May 07 09 04:13 am Link tzeni_kas wrote: When judging the legitimacy of any modeling agency, research this single question. Do they make money from clients or do they make money from models. That tells you everything you need to know. May 07 09 04:16 am Link I have no personal knowledge of this particular agency. This sort of practice by agencies is something I don't approve of. It always seems to me to more based on how much money they can make out of you without offering any work. Most reputable agencies will send a girl they are interested in on tests or a go-see. Also a models portfolio should ideally contain work from various photographers to show their potential and range of work. May 07 09 04:20 am Link Tzeni- Mission Models is an established international agency in London. You should ask for referals from current agency models and clients to establish their validity. I would also agree with their assesement that your pictures are not very exciting or likely to get you hired. Finding a high quality photographer to get you better pictures will not be free-find out their recomended photographers and look at their work. Will the agency put your photoshoot expense on your account? The question for you is will this investment pay off? May 07 09 04:24 am Link I know Bob and I've shot for Mission Models. Once. Mail me if you want my opinion. May 07 09 04:26 am Link Jenny, A few days ago in reply to a post of yours asking about another "agency" I mentioned the [UK] - The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003 You will find the answer to this question there as well. They can not legally sell you a service like that. They can tell you to get new pictures from a photographer of your choice and come back; they can even give you a list of independent photographers that will do it to a standard they want; but they can NOT "sell" you the service directly. Which is exactly what they appear to be doing, or trying to do. Another PASS. You also need to know this. In Britain, [model and talent] agencies are not required to be licensed in any way; and unless complaints are made there is barely any official government oversight of them. What that amounts to is that a guy could be a working as brickie today and tomorrow be handing out business cards calling himself a "Model Agen(t)(cy)". 'Nuf said? Got it? Studio36 A TRUE STORY FROM THE DARK SIDE When Trans-Con [under whatever name they were using at the time] tried to run their scouting scam in the UK they arranged with several photographers to do photos for them... all useless as the "agency" was an out-and-out scam to begin with. One guy, who at the time was d.b.a. Northern Lights Photography* [now long gone - so this is not an outing], actually told me on the phone that he knew it was a scam and finished with a statement I have burned into my memory: "Sure it's a scam but what the fuck do I care as long as they keep sending girls around with money to get photos" IMPORTANT NOTE: * This was in the UK, and so not to be confused with any other photographer, or photography service, with the same or similar name, anywhere else. May 07 09 06:26 am Link Thank you guys! It's been great hearing all your responses. May 07 09 10:50 am Link Just my two cents.. I've never seen a pro agency advertise a particular photographer or "professional photos" service on their site. It's very uncool to do that. They obviously have an arrangement with this photographer guy. And it's not how major, legitimate agencies work. I have no firsthand knowledge of this agency..but looking at their site..and their "testimonials" section...all screams "recruit as many models as possible" not "get as much work for our models as possible". I'd say avoid. And I'd take the critique of your work with a HUGE grain of salt..as their actively selling photographic services..and it's, at least in part, a sales pitch. Good luck!! B May 07 09 11:08 am Link Hey, I have just literally been in contact with them, they are great! i was on the phone to him from half eight and by half nine i have my first photoshoot FREE, the only charge i'll ever have to pay is £50 which is to get onto the website and that is not a scam as scam agencies make you pay £100's maybe £1000's £50 is nothing to be honest when iv already been put forward for a hair show in Milan/London!!  Kalila xxSep 23 09 01:47 am Link KalilaMay wrote: Why is it £50? For half of that you can host your own site for a year... Sep 23 09 02:03 am Link KalilaMay wrote: It seems to me that the only thing which is important in determining whether they are great or not is how much work they get you. Sep 23 09 03:51 am Link KalilaMay wrote: There are cheap scams and expensive scams. It is always a mistake to judge the legitimacy of something based on price. KalilaMay wrote: I just submitted you for the next Fashion Week in New York. Now, living where you do and being 5'4" tall, the chances of you actually getting it are zero, but I sent your picture in. Does that mean I am a legitimate model agency? Sep 23 09 09:14 am Link Just another way of getting money out of people. Sep 23 09 12:04 pm Link i know this is an old topic, but i sent them my photo then researched them to find out they were a scam so i knew i wasen't going to have anything to do with them if they rung me... which they did. The guy was really rude to me. He first said my name wrong (fair enough) and i corrected him and he didn't even say oh sorry or anything.. he was like "thats not the point...your name does not sound filipino" (and i did say i was half pinoy half english so my name wouldn't really sound very filipino anyway) Then said he would email me and hung up without saying bye O_O I thought his approach was awful! scamming agency and disgustingly offensive!!! Feb 22 10 02:41 am Link I know people who are with that agency. They're legit, apparently, but very bland... they really don't get any major clients or anything. the girls I know who are with them get maybe 1 / 2 bits of work from them a YEAR! Feb 22 10 03:06 am Link hello there guys 1, Scam agency ? Mission models are not a scam agency and they have got me into this industry aswel asa model who is earning, lets just say they created me..... I also want to add ( I am not digging myself here, purely just sticking up for a agency who got me to were i am ) that i have worked with some top names/ brands. eg/ my last shoot £950 jewellery shoot. missionmodels and there team got me this and only took 20%, this is my 8th paid booking from them...within less then a years work starting from scratch, and countless free photoshoots with internationaly renound togs.... Feb 22 10 04:29 pm Link Is'nt 405 Kings Road just a mailshot address and not actuall office where there are 100's of other names also registered. Feb 23 10 06:47 am Link I had experiences with a couple of the models and basically they appear to charge extortionate rates loke £250 for three hours and teach their models to be queens rather than do their jobs Feb 23 10 10:25 am Link I am not shore if that was to get at me or not but i was genuinally sticking up or an agency who has got me somewhere I am no queen nor diva, and i yes... do do my job Feb 23 10 01:31 pm Link xoxkatyxox wrote: I'm apart of mission models and it looks as though some don't see the concept of Bob's work, he see's beauty in every model, he's blunt. But fair. I've had plenty of paid jobs and i respect Bob as my agent. Feb 24 10 01:49 pm Link x Monica x wrote: Feb 25 10 03:03 pm Link Dina Dayupay wrote: Feb 25 10 03:04 pm Link tzeni_kas wrote: Even though you are gorgeous, a lot of fashion agencies may automatically discount you because of your age. (I'm 29 as well and feel positively ancient compared to many models here). Feb 25 10 03:16 pm Link
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Reason: other Comments: Lets not identify particular people who also happen to be members here. Feb 25 10 03:41 pm Link Here's a list of real agencies. http://whoistesting.com/links/agencies.php Just my $0.02 Ciao Stefano www.stefanobrunesci.com Feb 25 10 08:58 pm Link
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Reason: other Comments: Rather than commenting on each others attributes, lets stick to addressing the OP's questions .Feb 26 10 05:02 am Link tzeni_kas wrote: I have applied to them before, the man told me I needed to have a portfolio done for about £250... He was REALLY rude and horrible on the phone. If he can be that unprofessional over the phone to a stranger, just imagine if he managed you! Feb 27 10 09:20 am Link x Monica x wrote: Haha, are you Bob in disguise? Me thinks so. Feb 27 10 09:21 am Link Dina Dayupay wrote: Yes he is very rude I agree. DO not go with this agency... I wouldn't be surprised if these girls who are saying bad things are actually "Bob" from Mission Models posing as them. Because he did tell me when I spoke to him that when you join you get signed up to their agency they join modelling websites on your behalf to get you jobs. Feb 27 10 09:26 am Link Liz M Model wrote: Don't you mean the girls saying good things? Feb 27 10 02:43 pm Link It is in their best interest to convince you that your photos are "horid". You should be able to get less biased opinions here if you ask the right questions to the right people. Feb 27 10 02:50 pm Link Liz M Model wrote: Opinions and experiences seem to be divided in the extreme reading the forums posts which is unusual. Feb 27 10 03:40 pm Link I'm a model with Mission Models, I'm just reading all this rubbish and nonsense about the agency. As a model on their books I worked at the Formula A1 Grand Prix (which included a shoot for The Sun online) with 10 other girls - 1 of which was published in the metro newspaper. We all made £460 each and one of the girls one £1500 by winning the Miss TW Steel competition! I have also had paid work from them by featuring in the new BBC drama show "Material Girl" with a dozen or so others. I have attended many castings for well known clients. They are a decent agency, end of. Feb 28 10 08:13 am Link Mission Models ARE a legitimate agency and have an incredibly reputable little empire of clients and amazing achievements beneath their belt, oh, may I add that also includes VOGUE ... there is ALWAYS hearsay and slating and ignorance thrown about the place.. yeah, you guys who know nothing will always SPECULATE.. but I have been on MM long enough for y'all to realise that I am NOT from mission models 'posing' or pretending a profile ... I can confirm with confidence that Mission deserve recognition of high value. Thanks. Checking out. Mar 01 10 05:51 am Link J E S S I C A - M wrote: not trying fuel any argument but when i was about to sign with them bob rewrote my bio on model mayhem for me and he spoke exactly like this.it also sounds like your trying to 'sell' the agency speaking like that. Mar 01 10 06:25 am Link KalilaMay wrote: Its still a scam... just cheaper than most. All that measn is they have to scam twice as many uneducated fools in order to make the same amount of money. Mar 01 10 06:35 am Link Gina are you saying that Bob has access to the MM model accounts and runs then ? Mar 01 10 11:26 am Link the relaxed height restrictions sounds like its more a promotional agency rather than a Fashion based agency. Mar 01 10 11:39 am Link |
