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I just signed with Wilhelmina of PA
I just signed with Wilhelmina of PA. I have had a model mayhem account for sometime now, but with my amateur work, i didnt get to far. I hope that with these new images and this new contract with such a good agency, i can take my career to the next level. Stop by my page, comment on my photo's, and if you'd like to book me for any work just email me for more information or contact Wilhelmina of PA.. Thanks!! Paul Brown Nov 16 09 12:41 pm Link The Pauly wrote: No Nov 16 09 12:44 pm Link The Pauly wrote: Is Wilhelmina of PA an actual office of Wilhelmina? Or is it one of these independent agencies, to which Wilhelmina licenses the use of the Wilhelmina name? What were the financial arrangements and obligation when you signed? Nov 16 09 12:49 pm Link glamour pics wrote: It's just an "affiliate" that can use their name, but gouges big bucks! Nov 17 09 01:12 pm Link Welcome to MM! Nov 17 09 01:30 pm Link Check out this: http://www.complaintsboard.com/complain … ml#c495685 Jan 06 10 05:02 pm Link Sara Lauren wrote: If he signed with them already? This is to late for him! Jan 06 10 05:06 pm Link congrats. Jan 06 10 05:09 pm Link stacey211 wrote: You are congratulating him for being scammed? Read more than just the title. Jan 06 10 05:26 pm Link Condolences. Jan 06 10 06:04 pm Link You got suckered, sucker...  Jan 06 10 06:11 pm Link The Pauly wrote: Be careful which level you aspire for. It may not be the level you expected. Jan 06 10 06:16 pm Link The Pauly wrote: 1st post is a big Ooooopsieeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Jan 06 10 06:18 pm Link If you have a legitimate complaint I would suggest you contact State Attorney General Tom Corbett. If you have been promised paid work or not been paid for example, he may be be able to recover funds /sign up fees on your behalf. If the Agency you are complaining about is located in Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General 16th Floor, Strawberry Square Harrisburg, PA 17120 Make sure you put the name of the individual and agency you are complaining about at the top of the letter. Mar 20 10 04:26 am Link Mar 20 10 04:33 am Link Mar 20 10 05:24 am Link There are several threads here about that particular agency being anything from a portfolio mill to an outright scam. Just out of curiosity, how much did you pay them to sign you, put you on their website, print comp cards, get photos for your portfolio, and take their modeling classes? How much of those expenses did you actually earn back with modeling jobs obtained thru them? Mar 20 10 10:25 am Link Note that this is a "middle-aged" thread. Mar 20 10 10:29 am Link rp_photo wrote: Yes, but I would say the warnings are still valid unless someone can provide some sot of evidence that Willy PA has changed significantly. Mar 20 10 10:39 am Link Yea, I got an email to come for an interview with Willi PA. Not goin if it's a scam. Apr 27 10 05:23 pm Link this thread regarding Willy of PA popped up just today even: https://www.modelmayhem.com/po.php?thre … age=1#last Apr 27 10 05:27 pm Link Britt C wrote: It is. Apr 27 10 05:28 pm Link Britt C wrote: Its not a scam per se, in that they do operate legally, but it is a complete rip off Apr 27 10 05:29 pm Link how is it a scam.....you guys dnt know wth your talking about the only thing they asked for is that you pay for your photo shoot and if you have done a proffesional shoot with in the last 3month you take the photos to them and if they like them you dnt have to pay for the shot and if you guys are not sure call the main office in new york!! Jul 29 10 05:51 am Link fatuma kamara wrote: Type 'wilhemina' and 'scam' into Google. Jul 29 10 05:55 am Link fatuma kamara wrote: From what I know, which isn't much, you should never have to pay up front. In a REAL agency, you pay for the work, not to get work. Jul 29 10 05:59 am Link huh... Welcome anyway? Jul 29 10 06:50 am Link fatuma kamara wrote: An agency in Ohio called Z Models was shut down by the state attorney general because it operated just like Willi-PA. It's called a "portfolio mill." They get kickbacks from the photo shoots and never get the models much, if any, work. Jul 29 10 06:57 am Link fatuma kamara wrote: lol Jul 29 10 07:06 am Link fatuma kamara wrote: You're going to be an expert on scams very soon! You are inviting them all to you, by displaying your email, AIM, and Yahoo Messenger on your profile!! It is visible to the whole world, and gives the scammers the green light to go after you! Stongly advise you remove them from your profile! Jul 29 10 11:54 am Link fatuma kamara wrote: Stick around MM....read....learn. Jul 29 10 04:12 pm Link fatuma kamara wrote: If you have to pay for a shoot with an agency it's a scam. In a real agency you get paid to do work for them. Jul 29 10 05:08 pm Link Pauly DE Brown wrote: you know thats not the same company as willie in NYC right?...they only license the name, right? Jul 29 10 05:10 pm Link B R E N N A N wrote: +1 ; .. and I love Breeny, soooo. Jul 29 10 05:11 pm Link fatuma kamara wrote: willie in PA has nothing to do with willie in NYC... Jul 29 10 05:11 pm Link S W I N S K E Y wrote: exactly even if all the booking agents at wilhelmina NYC are complete and utter douchebags, PA is not one of their corporate offices. Jul 29 10 05:14 pm Link KarolinaVon wrote:
Jul 29 10 06:56 pm Link most of the people wilhelmina sees are those without any real headshots or professional photos. they do ask you to take professional photos because more often than not most people coming in are beginners and have absolutely nothing to show a client that would book them a legitimate job. In this industry you really do need good comp cards and headshots, sometimes it really is all about the image. in some cases they ask them to take workshops, i've been to the workshops- all the people taking them are newbies and do not know how to pose in front of the camera, or if they're with the talent division they have very little in front of the camera skill so to speak. the classes are a nessasary for most of these people or they wouldn't ever be taken seriously. this is coming from someone with a BA in performing arts who has is wary about scams. it's really not as much of a scam as you think. Wilhelmina is also currently opening their offices. So most of this is new but they really do just want to market you in the best way possible. it's a little hard to do when you don't know enough about the industry. also actors spend hundreds and thousands of dollars going to workshops and taking classes to improve themselves, and constantly getting new headshots, their prices really aren't that bad. their photoshoots are standard price for well done headshots and portfolio shots and so are their workshop prices. i actually have met people who were charged more. it's actually nice to have a guide to a good photography. and the photographs are very well done. You do not pay to "sign" with them as many people are saying, you pay for your photoshoot and a workshop. (which is not a bad idea, esp. for beginners). i am satisfied. even if i did pay for workshops and photos. that's what you do anyway. it's all part of the industry. people who don't sign with wilhelmina get headshots taken (at least $600 for a good photographer and good headshots-standard NYC prices) and classes which vary ;-) you can check out my photos if you're interested in the quality. sidenote- i do not mean to be sassy at all just get the other side of the argument out there. Aug 02 10 12:58 pm Link also you can check on wilhelmina's website (NYC, CA, etc) Wilhelmina is not a main branch but they ARE an affiliate and if you call the NYC office they will tell you the same thing. Aug 02 10 01:00 pm Link Pauly DE Brown wrote: uh oh, how much have paid so far? Aug 02 10 01:09 pm Link |
No seriously, you should read the rules of the forum before posting so people won't rip you a fresh one for not doing so. Congrats!
