Shalom all,
Let me first start off with the "warnings"
If you wish to come across as a aspiring professional model ALWAYS do the research.
Be weary of any model network site that
1. Does not allow authentic agencies
Think about it like this. Why would a website that is supposed to be designed for model and industry networking not allow legitimate agency representation to be hosted on the site? agencies are arguably one of the most important tools for EVERYBODY in the industry. So why would a site not allow their presence? Don't get me misconstrued i'm not talking about "garage" agencies or fly by not "web" model agencies but legal corporate and boutique agencies.
believe it or not agencies can be your friend. it is their jobs to research the venues in which their models are displayed and they have no problem with bringing in legal actions against unlawful practices. be very wary of a site that neglects the agents.
2. Steer clear of model networks that do not SCREEN the "talent".
If a professional networking site allows just anybody with a camera on their site then be alarmed. Nothing against amateur artist but if their portfolio consist of camera phone shots of girls in a thong...lets be serious you have no business on a professional site. Most of these sites have forums filled with garbage that have nothing to do with anything fashion related or that are filled with mindless arguments and z-list rumors.
3. judge a book by it's cover.
Look at the layout of the website. Does it come across as designed professionally? If not then it probably means that Skeeter the local geek created the page to check out hot model girls.
4. review the competition.
Look at the model profiles and industry profiles on the site. Do the models look like....models? do the photographer have work that reflect the direction in which you want your career to go? If a site is filled with internet model and GWC (guys with cameras) then do you really want to represented through this venue?
5. Don't be fulled by popularity.
Talent is not plentiful in the world if it was then it would be talent. Which means you want to be exposed to pros who know what they are doing and you want to keep an out for the models who are going after the same thing you are after. If a site has thousands of photographers don't you think it would be a little difficult to fish out the legit from the horny? These sites have huge numbers of members for a reason...THEY EXCEPT EVERYONE. Don't get it mistaken this industry is elite in its standards and does not EXCEPT EVERYONE.
6.There is only one myspace
If a page that promotes being a model network site has features like myspace...run away.
7. Is it a model network or a dating site?
no legit model network site promotes such unprofessionalism as member dating.
if you see an excess amount of comments on profiles that make the site seem more like a dating site rather then a networking site...run away.
Alrighty with that being said I have a great suggestion for you, join models.com
i'm not getting paid by models.com so you know i'm not lieing lol
that site is the real deal. it is endorsed by almost every major fashion modeling agency in the world. they have been responsible for discovering several top models. real working models are on the site and not a whole lot of net models.
great pro shooters (photographers) and amazing mua, hair stylist, and wardrobe stylist. the best part is that this site actually allows you to submit your port to agencies from the site to get reviewed. you can't beat that. oh and unlike other sites this one is not notorious for "breaking" down, deleting members, or having rapist and molesters on their site :)
they actually screen each and every photo placed on the site for professionalism.
so if you are a serious aspiring model check them out
if you are what i like to call "a girl who likes to take pics" you know where to go the place that is known for it's unprofessional "mayhem".
ciao
-SHAMAYIM
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