Model Mayhem?!? What is your experience with them?

[Aubrey London {Madam}]

I was just wondering what type of experiences you've had from MODEL MAYHEM? Was it GOOD or BAD? I would like to share MY EXPERIENCE with you. CLICK ON THE VIDEO BELOW TO SEE SOME PICS FROM MY RECENT SHOOT AND PLEASE CLICK ON MY BANNER TO SEE MY POST ON HOW I SPENT $10 TOTAL TO ACHIEVE THIS LOOK. IF YOU ARE ON A TIGHT BUDGET, THEN THIS MIGHT BE JUST WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR. I'd also love to see some of the photos from your MM expereince. THANKS AGAIN!!! - XOXO Aubrey

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[Aubrey London {Madam}]

IT'S UNFORTUNATE THAT YOU HAD TO DELETE YOUR ACCOUNT BECAUSE OF PEOPLE FLAKING TOO MUCH. WHAT'S EVEN WORSE, IS THAT PEOPLE DON'T KNOW THE TYPE OF PHOTOGRAPHER THEY ARE MISSING. I'VE SEEN YOUR WORK AND IT'S REALLY TOO BAD FOR THEM!! - XOXO Aubrey

Melanie Titus said:

Being on the other side of the lens, I have not had many positive experiences with MM. I've had several models who contacted me through the site flake on me at the last minute. Left a bad taste in my mouth, so much so that I deleted my account.

However, for a model it is an excellent way to expose yourself to countless talented photogs, MUAs, etc. Just remember to have a little common courtesy when arranging a shoot with someone (sorry if that sounded like a lecture).

[Ellie Monster{★}]

This is an awesome thread! I had been thinking about getting on Model Mayhem but I haven't because I have had such good luck here on PL! Great tips and good advice everyone!

[Miss Nikki Sin{★}]

Model Mayhem is a lovely site if you approach with caution. Thankfully Xavier is my Escort. lol. if it wasn't for MM I wouldn't have heard about PL!!!

and for the record, I've booked zero shoots from PL. all of my shoots have been from MM.

[Melanie Titus{★}]

Thank you, Aubrey! I really appreciate you saying so!
xoxo

Aubrey London {Madam} said:

IT'S UNFORTUNATE THAT YOU HAD TO DELETE YOUR ACCOUNT BECAUSE OF PEOPLE FLAKING TOO MUCH. WHAT'S EVEN WORSE, IS THAT PEOPLE DON'T KNOW THE TYPE OF PHOTOGRAPHER THEY ARE MISSING. I'VE SEEN YOUR WORK AND IT'S REALLY TOO BAD FOR THEM!! - XOXO Aubrey

[Mischa Marie]

People have a huge problem with escorts on mm. There are sooo many threads about how unprofessional it is to bring an escort. A lot of people don't allow it. I find it weird, but on the other hand, there are a lot of photographers who have had things stolen from escorts.

I would say mm has been good for finding work for me. Just read the newbie forum before you do anything. It will answer all the questions you need to know.

AND DON'T PUT YOUR EMAIL IN YOUR BIO!!! You WILL get scam emails from people trying to take advantage of you and your money.

[Staci Louise]

Like anything else, trust your gut instincts when it comes to booking through MM when you don't know the person. As a model, if I get any feeling of creepiness or unprofessionalism, I lose interest, and fortunately for me, my escort is my hairstylist AND boyfriend. MM is crawling with amateur creeps waiting to take advantage of girls.

The photographers I've worked with I knew personally until I moved out here to LA, so getting references from models and checking out credits is a big deal.

I feel MM has a big issue with unprofessional people and all-around trashiness (if anyone's familiar with the @modelmayhemwtf twitter, or checked out any of the contests you see what I mean)

Never be scared to be picky about who you work with. It's worth it to have a portfolio that you're PROUD of, not something you just got for free.

[Edson Carlos]

DING!

Staci Louise said:

Like anything else, trust your gut instincts when it comes to booking through MM when you don't know the person. As a model, if I get any feeling of creepiness or unprofessionalism, I lose interest, and fortunately for me, my escort is my hairstylist AND boyfriend. MM is crawling with amateur creeps waiting to take advantage of girls.

The photographers I've worked with I knew personally until I moved out here to LA, so getting references from models and checking out credits is a big deal.

I feel MM has a big issue with unprofessional people and all-around trashiness (if anyone's familiar with the @modelmayhemwtf twitter, or checked out any of the contests you see what I mean)

Never be scared to be picky about who you work with. It's worth it to have a portfolio that you're PROUD of, not something you just got for free.

[Tabby von Terror {★}]

Me too, Nikki.
All of my shoots I've done through MM. I have met some amazing people on PL, but none whom I've had the privilege of shooting with yet.

Miss Nikki Sin{★} said:

Model Mayhem is a lovely site if you approach with caution. Thankfully Xavier is my Escort. lol. if it wasn't for MM I wouldn't have heard about PL!!!

and for the record, I've booked zero shoots from PL. all of my shoots have been from MM.

[Miss Nikki Sin{★}]

you absolutely have to be careful with that site, or any site. in all honesty I don't think I'd go to a shoot without my escort. I wouldn't feel safe or comfortable meeting a complete stranger without him. but that's just me. I don't trust random photog's I don't know. lol

[Dolly Marlowe {*}]

I've only had 1 good MM experience... Mike Harrington. Everyone else from photographers to models have been flakes or creeps. MM doesn't seem to be all that selective either. Point & shoot pics belong on your Myspace, not a modeling portfolio! The contacts I've made here have been the most valuable. I'm strictly pin-up, so PL cuts out a lot of the high fashion & other styles I'm not interested in. Still, no matter what, I bring my escort... my 6' 5", 260 lbs. escort.

[Dolly Marlowe {*}]

What is the music in your clip? Sounds sooo familiar!

[Edson Carlos]

SHAZAM!