Have I just been scammed by a modelling agency?? (SHINE)
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Hi, I recently won a pageant and have been offered a 3-year modelling contract with Shine Models and Talent Agence. I was required to pay $299 for a 18-shot photoshoot (yes I just found out that I might have been conned!
) so that they could use it to print free comp cards for me.
Has anyone heard anything about this agency? good or bad also can.. Please reply asap this is really urgent. Thanks so much!! -
hmmm.. its normal for some agency to ask you to pay for your own portfolio...
oh yar...forget to add... those cmi ones.. then they will ask u to pay...
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errerrrrrrrrrhhhhhhhhh......................................... Any1 heard be4?
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NTNP
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??????Originally posted by mistyblue:NTNP -
its a scam
If an agency wants you, they will pay you to represent you. Not ask you to pay for them to represent you. -
It's very likely that you have been CONNED.
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No Picture No Talk.Originally posted by bryanseb:?????? -
I know NPNT
but u putOriginally posted by mistyblue:No Picture No Talk.Originally posted by mistyblue:NTNP -
But you typed NTNP!!Originally posted by mistyblue:No Picture No Talk. -
Ok I have spelling problem
But we demand picture! -
are you from a modelling agency or sth?Originally posted by mistyblue:Ok I have spelling problem
But we demand picture! -
If you want. I can share some tips with you. Things u need to consider
Model agency
* Model or Talent?
* Events, Fashion, Commercial or Singing/dancing?
* Freelance or exclusive contract
* Presence of good and competent bookers to prmote u and staff to groom u
* Side perks such as free entries/invites to parties/clubs
Portfolio shoot
* Good photographer
* Good makeup
* Good hairstylist
* Good Fashion stylist
* Good art director
If you need more help and advice, add me in MSN. -
nope. but in this forum we have a rule of NPNT.Originally posted by shanelledreamz:are you from a modelling agency or sth?
66.6% already a strong mandate. somemore we have more than 66.6% who agree to this rule.
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got watch Channel 5's Tyra Bank Show?
they showed something like model agency scam
and a manager said that if an agency required you to pay money
means you are being scammed
cos normally they won't ask you for payment
not sure whether this applies in Singapore -
geez, why don't u just let me shoot you for free.
i'm seeking models for my own portfolio -
by the way, there are lots of companies like this.
heard the stories of strangers approaching u to be their model?
only thing is that u need to pay them to shoot you and prep your portfolio.
afterwhich u spend the rest of your life waiting for a deal that won't happen.
what you can do now is just check on the agency.
see if its history is reliable. -
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neber even heard of this agency........new isit?
real pro agency will shoot ur portfolio for u free
bcos THEY want it as their portfolio...... -
Originally posted by mistyblue:No Picture No Talk.
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A solid team (Photographer/makeup/hairstylist/fashion stylist/art director) will not do a FOC shoot for any local models as the output might not enhance their own portfolio unless the models has very edgy, sharp features, or the models are pan asians or caucasians. Hence, its always hard for local models to be sent for test shoots with established teams.Originally posted by FireIce:neber even heard of this agency........new isit?
real pro agency will shoot ur portfolio for u free
bcos THEY want it as their portfolio......
Most pro agencies in Singapore, minus those like Ave, Perspectives... (which has a top fashion photographer as boss and those with in house production facilities) will require our local models to pay for their portfolio to get them started. However, if the model has great potential, the agency might offset by footing the bill first and then deduct from the money earned later.
However, since you are footing money for your own folio, its your right to decide whether u want to proceed with the team assigned to ya. A top fashion team will cost around $500 onwards (special deals with model agency)
for top notch fashion and lifestyle portfolio shoot with pictures like what you see in magazines and print ads.
Havign said these, there are still some agencies, who will also arrange for Test shoots (FOC) with budding photographers and magazines to help the models build up their portfolios. Another venue is www.clubsnap.org where there are many aspiring photographers looking for FOC models.
Hope this will clear some doubts about the current situation for local models -
since she's paying for it.
i wonder if she read the model release forms.
if u pay i think you should at least get back some of the photos. -
most of them are just tikos.Originally posted by Nikonman:Another venue is www.clubsnap.org where there are many aspiring photographers looking for FOC models. -
yeah i think i heard of shine models before. i think u shud rest assured ba. but do be careful of i-models. they make u pay for the package and then scam you. that happened to my friend of course. thank God she told me then i turned them down saying that 'i wasn't interested '.. and know what? they kept insisting i come down and just try try for photoshoot.. pui.. actually the photoshoot need to pay alot of money...
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yes..pwned..self-ownage...hor gao gan...