Photographer with PurplePort in Birmingham? How frustrating.

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Hi,

I am in need of photographer who could also post on PurplePort to recruit a couple of none-nude models. I've looked on the site and believe there are many photographers that could help however because I am not a photographer, studio or model I am unable to create an account and therefore not able to make contact with anyone.

I emailed PurplePort and like others but they all said the same thing- upload at least 4 sample photos that you have taken. I had explained that I am not a photographer but wanted to recruit one and some of the models advertised but again I was told it wasn't possible to contact anyone unless I had an account but I cannot get an account because I'm not a photographer or model, this was going around in circles and became very frustrating.

How can I find a photographer who can also help recruit one male and one female model? I don't want to go through a modelling agent as it is too expensive and this job could probably be completed in one afternoon.

Could be an idea for a new type of website that enables companies to recruit a photographer and models in one place, I am not the only one who has had this issue.

Can anyone offer any advise on how I can find a photographer preferably in Birmingham UK who also has a PurplePort account that could approach some models or post an ad?

Thanks in advance!
 
Orangecroc said:
What do you need to recruit the models for?
It sounds like a situation that these rules are designed to prevent. And the username Mr_Feelgood doesn't make the whole situation any less creepy.
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He's looking for NON-NUDE models. the only creepy one here is you.
 
Apologies if it does appear strange but as I have never needed a photographer before for anything or models I have no idea of how to go about recruiting a photographer and a couple of models for a new business promotional photo shoot.
 
So did that guy in Italy who kidnapped the model for sale. Just saying!

If OP needs models then he needs a model agency. If he cannot use them for whatever reason then caution nay be advised.
 
Mr_Feelgood said:
Apologies if it does appear strange but as I have never needed a photographer before for anything or models I have no idea of how to go about recruiting a photographer and a couple of models for a new business promotional photo shoot.
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I'm sure somebody will be along to offer advise. Please excuse our usual tin foil hat brigade.
Maybe post a bit more information as to what it is you require.
 
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Mr_Feelgood said:
Apologies if it does appear strange but as I have never needed a photographer before for anything or models I have no idea of how to go about recruiting a photographer and a couple of models for a new business promotional photo shoot.
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If I were you, I’d commission the photographer to do the job (just google local ones to you) and the photographer can hire the models as required.
 
I understand the caution here however if I need a photographer to do the photography then wouldn't it be me who should be cautious who we recruit to do the job?

I'm looking for a photographer who could also help recruit a couple of models.
 
Mr_Feelgood said:
Apologies if it does appear strange but as I have never needed a photographer before for anything or models I have no idea of how to go about recruiting a photographer and a couple of models for a new business promotional photo shoot.
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Maybe post on purpleport.com instead not here.
 
Furtim said:
If I were you, I’d commission the photographer to do the job (just google local ones to you) and the photographer can hire the models as required.
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I've tried that but most are wedding photographers and don't have a way of finding models.
 
jonneymendoza said:
Maybe post on purpleport.com instead not here.
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I would if I could but I think you've missed my point, unless you have an account with them you cannot post or make contact, you cannot get an account unless you are a model or photographer.
 
Mr_Feelgood said:
I would if I could but I think you've missed my point, unless you have an account with them you cannot post or make contact, you cannot get an account unless you are a model or photographer.
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Fashion designers can get accounts, as can session stylists, makeup artists, hair stylists, retouchers and so on.

fwiw, the recent Chloe Ayling story has got the whole modelling community rather jumpy - understandably. I'm not surprised you're having trouble.
 
Mr_Feelgood said:
I understand the caution here however if I need a photographer to do the photography then wouldn't it be me who should be cautious who we recruit to do the job?

I'm looking for a photographer who could also help recruit a couple of models.
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Apologies, that makes more sense. From your original post it came across that you were only looking for a photographer to hire models, it was not clear that you were looking for a photographer as well.
 
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Mr_Feelgood said:
Ah finally some advise. Thanks that makes perfect sense.
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Unfortunately, social photographers tend to need the google juice, so we do tend dominate non specific google searches.

Just googling commercial photographer, fashion photographer or anything more specific will get you a result.

As others have said, they'll know the ropes and have access to models, stylists etc.
 
juggler said:
Fashion designers can get accounts, as can session stylists, makeup artists, hair stylists, retouchers and so on.

fwiw, the recent Chloe Ayling story has got the whole modelling community rather jumpy - understandably. I'm not surprised you're having trouble.
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I was about to post this as my reply
 
Phil V said:
Unfortunately, social photographers tend to need the google juice, so we do tend dominate non specific google searches.

Just googling commercial photographer, fashion photographer or anything more specific will get you a result.

As others have said, they'll know the ropes and have access to models, stylists etc.
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These are the sort of replies I was hoping for, very helpful thank you!
 
ecoleman said:
Jeez, here we go again!


If I was the OP, I'd tell you to mind your own damn business.


Why? He's come here looking for a photographer and also needs models.
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The sentiment is sound, but, if he's asking for advice, minding our own business isn't going to help!
 
Commercial photographer here, i can source models too (on PurplePort). Just send me a message and i'L see what I can do for you!
 
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