This event is being held indoors and will go on rain or shine!

The next Tampa Bay Model Mayhem Meet & Greet is scheduled for:

Saturday September 12, 2009
3 p.m. till just after Sunset

CRABBY BILLS
401 Gulf Boulevard
Indian Rocks Beach, FL 33785
(727)595-4825

Click here for a map..

And of course it is free!

WOW! This place is what the beach is all about.
Just across from the beautiful Gulf beaches, Crabby Bills is an open air restaurant with a full bar. Casual atmosphere, great seafood, cold drinks, the perfect Florida beach experience.
No dress code

I strongly suggest everybody bring their camera because once you see the sunset you are going to want to shoot there.

MEET & GREET INFO

Photographers - Chance to mingle, meet, network, get your questions answered in person by any one of your peers, eyeball potential models for future assignments before you book them, meet new models that you never knew looked so good that you definately will book in the future.

Models - Chance to mingle, meet, network, network, network and start booking shoots. There will be a lot of photogs there. If you can't book work out of a meet & greet, or at least talk to a photog about booking in the future, you need to rethink your approach to this business. Cause seriously, there are guys there looking to shoot.

MUA's - Again...network, network, network. I actually feel that you have the hardest job of booking work of all the parties involved in a shoot. And to be given an opportunity to make personal pitches to 50, 80, 100 people... That's a no brainer.

What the heck is a meet & greet?
The meet & greet is designed as a chance to meet new people, swap stories with old friends and talk bad about the others while they go pee.
It's not a shoot out, it's not a casting call. It is a purely social event for members of Model Mayhem so you can put a face to a name of people you have been chatting with, or have seen on the site and to network with your industry peers in a casual social setting without concerns for safety or pressures to enter into contracts or perform. Purely social, purely fun.

What to bring I suggest everybody bring business cards. It is primarily a meet & greet after all. And yes I will remember your name for whatever length of time it take you to go get me a drink, but much after that...you become what's her name in the red dress. Remember...like most photographers I'm old.Tough to find you and book you like that.
Models - You might want to bring a change of cloths or 2. A lot of models like to show up in something jaw dropping and then change into a swimsuit for pictures at sunset, then into casual cloths for drinks afterwards. Others prefer to just come and mingle and wear what they wear. Either way works, but if you have thought ahead you have options if you run into "The" photographer that you have always wanted to shoot with and who wants to shoot you right there.
Photographers - Bring your camera. Yeah you're not going to shoot. Yeah you are only there to mingle. But throw it in the trunk at the very least. Who knows what may happen. What not to bring? 87 studio lights. This place is small. If you can't shoot with only a flash on the camera you are probably not going to be able to shoot in the venue. You might be able to shoot on the beach or around the building with some flash units on stands, but truthfully for this event, go light and then set up a formal shoot for another time.
Everybody - If you have a printed portfolio they go over real well at these meets. Folks love to look at ports. Granted they may be somewhat unweildy, but they are real good conversation starters.
How to actThis event is designed for you to meet people you have never met before. I understand that this is a toughie for a lot of folks. But if you come in, get a drink, stand against the wall and don't mingle...you have totally missed the boat. You MUST be outgoing. It's challenging for you, it's interesting to do, it's in your best interest, and once you start doing it, it will pay off. How do I do that? You ask... Well as difficult as it sounds, you take your cards and you walk up to that group of people standing there, wait for a lull in the conversation and say...Hi my name is Gertrude (Truthfully you should use your own name here...unless you like Gertrude..then have at it) I just wanted to introduce myself and say hello! Then hand everybody a card.
You then chat with that group for a bit AND THEN MOVE ON! Getting bogged down with only one person or only one group is sometimes as bad as superglueing yourself to a spot on the wall and not moving. Now once you have worked the entire room, then you can go back and spend more time with your new besties...but till then...mix, mingle, network, move on. If you have trouble, come see me and I'll introduce you around.

If you want to shoot, set it up before, after, or shoot just outside around the building or on the beach!

** (As of September 11) 104 people who are cooler, sexier, and funnier than everyone else are gonna be there.  You should get on the list too! **

Models
AdrianaSusana: https://www.modelmayhem.com/413015
AmarisJade: https://www.modelmayhem.com/193226
AmoMorbia: https://www.modelmayhem.com/596552
AnnaVictoriaMorgan: https://www.modelmayhem.com/1340885
BettyJo: https://www.modelmayhem.com/544974
CarlyShadduck: https://www.modelmayhem.com/1251164
CarrieK: https://www.modelmayhem.com/member.php?id=104819
DavorahFine: https://www.modelmayhem.com/118401
DelilahGross: https://www.modelmayhem.com/1332922
DrGin: https://www.modelmayhem.com/703401
ErinLiberty: https://www.modelmayhem.com/member.php?id=321109
Honey1: https://www.modelmayhem.com/796158
Iahala: https://www.modelmayhem.com/1224405
Jaidus: https://www.modelmayhem.com/357647
Jedika: https://www.modelmayhem.com/1074267
JenzieBecks: https://www.modelmayhem.com/1326392
Jessica Ritz: https://www.modelmayhem.com/1305883
Jouse: https://www.modelmayhem.com/595607
K2theT: https://www.modelmayhem.com/686282
KaylaBelle: https://www.modelmayhem.com/1088440
KristieC: https://www.modelmayhem.com/1168826
LisaLisa: https://www.modelmayhem.com/330048
MagnumMan: https://www.modelmayhem.com/545059
MelissaOkeefe: https://www.modelmayhem.com/1269704
MicheM: https://www.modelmayhem.com/837389
MissGeorgi: https://www.modelmayhem.com/1350652
Misty Autery: https://www.modelmayhem.com/798050
MoRina: https://www.modelmayhem.com/899123
Nicholette: https://www.modelmayhem.com/732317
Nina Lynn: https://www.modelmayhem.com/member.php?id=316340
Orias: https://www.modelmayhem.com/member.php?id=42795
PrettyPinkPrincess: https://www.modelmayhem.com/1330987
RayRay55: https://www.modelmayhem.com/1246449
RebeccaRollins: https://www.modelmayhem.com/1284344
ReeseCup:  https://www.modelmayhem.com/1184359
SheeraB: https://www.modelmayhem.com/1102347
TabbyFaith: https://www.modelmayhem.com/1149942
Tashah: https://www.modelmayhem.com/1188293
TaylorLM: https://www.modelmayhem.com/1327443
TheOriginalSin: https://www.modelmayhem.com/392591
Tiffney: https://www.modelmayhem.com/428077
Toni_P: https://www.modelmayhem.com/667570
TristanFarrell: https://www.modelmayhem.com/507143
VampVixen: https://www.modelmayhem.com/1346660
Victoria Julison: https://www.modelmayhem.com/813325
WendellKinney: https://www.modelmayhem.com/82412
YollyOrtiz: https://www.modelmayhem.com/1237868

Models on the list: 48

Photographers:
7Imaging: https://www.modelmayhem.com/289461
AEHPhoto: https://www.modelmayhem.com/903059
AnaxStudios: https://www.modelmayhem.com/581033
AnnetteBatista: https://www.modelmayhem.com/685682
bgcFoto: https://www.modelmayhem.com/member.php?id=7950
BigGeorgePhoto: https://www.modelmayhem.com/1261349
BillBlanchard: https://www.modelmayhem.com/189738
BrianLambert: https://www.modelmayhem.com/140796
BWLPhotography: https://www.modelmayhem.com/1175157
Carl Roberts: https://www.modelmayhem.com/member.php?id=190797
Chris Photography: https://www.modelmayhem.com/member.php?id=3386
Chris Rifkin: https://www.modelmayhem.com/member.php?id=223024
CoryGilesPhoto: https://www.modelmayhem.com/746145
DavidRiverTan: https://www.modelmayhem.com/1327382
DevilDogStudio: https://www.modelmayhem.com/15786
DonSmithPhoto: https://www.modelmayhem.com/485251
DreamvillePhoto: https://www.modelmayhem.com/1300195
EdW: https://www.modelmayhem.com/member.php?id=331077
EdwinR Photography: https://www.modelmayhem.com/member.php?id=47246
Eye-Level: https://www.modelmayhem.com/639571
FlashPointProductions: https://www.modelmayhem.com/699894
FotoFrank: https://www.modelmayhem.com/80557
GR82BBiGC: https://www.modelmayhem.com/member.php?id=47835
GreatShots: https://www.modelmayhem.com/15951
GussW: https://www.modelmayhem.com/1019500
Herblish: https://www.modelmayhem.com/member.php?id=193267
IceCold Images: https://www.modelmayhem.com/member.php?id=14311
IllusionsofTampaBay: https://www.modelmayhem.com/753849
JDRImages: https://www.modelmayhem.com/714012
JMaldonadoPhoto: https://www.modelmayhem.com/568790
JoeyK: https://www.modelmayhem.com/member.php?id=3910
Joe Tomasone (in spirit): https://www.modelmayhem.com/member.php?id=2971
JohnEaton: https://www.modelmayhem.com/104956
JohnFliss: https://www.modelmayhem.com/615107
Keith a/k/a Wolfie: https://www.modelmayhem.com/member.php?id=547
KeWo Photography: https://www.modelmayhem.com/member.php?id=517732
KoolGirlieStuff: https://www.modelmayhem.com/118
MakingModels: https://www.modelmayhem.com/1210599
Mark Reese: https://www.modelmayhem.com/member.php?id=127239
MarkShogreen: https://www.modelmayhem.com/1253574
MMPStudio: https://www.modelmayhem.com/134904
Nic: https://www.modelmayhem.com/member.php?id=98289
N Stiles Photography: https://www.modelmayhem.com/member.php?id=210925
OrlandoGlamour: https://www.modelmayhem.com/552
Owen Images: https://www.modelmayhem.com/member.php?id=204110
PhillipMGrierson:  https://www.modelmayhem.com/1317471
PhotographyByGeorge: https://www.modelmayhem.com/725066
PiqueChagh: https://www.modelmayhem.com/442945
PutkonenPhotography: https://www.modelmayhem.com/529251
RoadTripPhoto: https://www.modelmayhem.com/694533
RogueImages: https://www.modelmayhem.com/1060279
SeanH Photo: https://www.modelmayhem.com/member.php?id=70690
ScottBraico: https://www.modelmayhem.com/211629
SLEPhotography: https://www.modelmayhem.com/25601
StudioWestPhoto: https://www.modelmayhem.com/459889
Turi Studios: https://modelmayhem.com/member.php?id=442721
Walker1812Photography: https://www.modelmayhem.com/member.php?id=81151

Photographers on the list: 56

MUAs/Stylists: (and let's add to this list, mmmkay?)
Miss Kaila

MUA's/Stylists on the list: 1

not for nothing,but unless the date is changed I won't be attending,as I'l be in Atlanta for Prog Power
Was anyone asked prior if this day was good?
This is the worst weekend for me in the year....

I have to go along with Chris on this one ...  I have a board meeting and won't be able to make it till after 6pm.

Maybe I can get Tabby to drive up...

Hello
Can I come too?

Hehe! You dont gotta ask me twice... LOL! Its nice to know I'm being ordered to attend... as if I would say no... XD

Everyone knows how much I loves me a good old fashioned M&G!!!

They also know how I love to run around like a chicken with my head cut off trying to change wardrobe and such so I can get from shoot to shoot...LOL!

I need new bikini shots on the beach with the sunset... I havent even had the chance to do that over here in Cali... Something about my boobies not looking enough like floatation devices... (Im totally not kidding too...lol!)

You guys love me just the way I iz! Thatz why I bringz doughnutz! How many boxes should I bring? o.O

No Joey... I'm not buying out the whole store... =P

Oh and does this mean that people are doing that Poolside Thing they do late at night too? =^.^=

And if Chris is gonna be out of town (ZOMG!!! NO!!! WHY???!!! Booo....) I need a ride... lol! I'll let that person have first pickins of the doughnut boxez... X3 (And NO, That doesnt mean you will get to stick your fingers or tounge on all of them for jokez... =P No "My Germs" Game... >.

Will be there. Add me to the list please. Thanks.

YO!

*pokes finger in D's donuts!!*

UUUUUMMMMMMMM Excuse me, Why didn't my name get put on that list?  The Tampa crowd don't love me anymore since I moved to Lakeland

can I come pretty please oh oh oh !! can I.

i wanna come!!! i wanna come!!!

thats sooo close to me!!

Carl said I had to come so I will :-}

Count me in, See you all there

Of course I will be there!

Tx Carl for stepping up and putting one of these together.....

Dates are always difficult to get everyone to agree on unfortunately ....

Please add me to the list of attending photographers

Thanks..........

Still seeking skinny white/black female models and buff black male models in Tampa.

I will be there to further my quest.
New or used.

Add me to the list please!

I'll be there, add me to the list!

Thanks for the tag. Please add me to the list! Will be my first actual meet and greet so I'm sure it will be interesting