To the wanna be "do I have it?" models - Page 3

To the wanna be "do I have it?" models · 10-06-2007

Please, use a decent camera. Cell Phone pictures are ghetto.

You wanna get yourself out there. Save the money going to a studio, and buy a digital camera at least 6 Megapixels or higher with at least 3x Optical Zoom.

Your myspace and facebook cellphone pics won't work.

Soemthing to think about, that is, if you wanna stand out from the crowd.

asharita7 · 12-20-2007

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Originally Posted by no1uvintrest

hey hey HEY DAGNABIT!!!

PLEASE KEEP IN MIND THAT SOME OF US.... MORE IMPORTANTLY ME CANT AFFORD A REAL CAMERA..... NOW I AM IN NO WAY WHAT SO FRIGGIN EVER A MODEL.... but i use myself because i also cant afford a model and dont know of anyone who would be willing to do it for free... so until i CAN afford a real camera *sigh* that camera of my dreams

... i will be forced to continue using the camera phone...

and so maybe thats the situation for others too... im just sayin

hmmm, I hear what you're saying. Finding a model might not be that hard (depending on your area, there may be many models looking for more experience in front of the camera), it's that pesky problem of not having a camera that might be the bigger problem. Is there any way that you can perhaps take out a small loan or something to that effect to get your dream camera?

asharita7 · 12-20-2007

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Originally Posted by MusicPro

Are you expecting to get paid top dollar or are you doing it for a hobby?? If you expect me to have to invest in you but you can't even invest in your ownself. You don't think that is a problem. If you agree with me or not this is the way business is done. I know a lot of people that can't land big accounts due to their I can't afford a website, business cards, etc. I seen executives laugh at some people when they come in with their FREE printed business cards by Vista Print that has on the back their Tag line "Get Free Business Cards like this at Vista Print".

Would you let a doctor operate on you with a pearing knife because he says he can't afford real tools?

LOL, that's funny! I feel you on that one!

no1uvintrest · 12-20-2007

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Originally Posted by MusicPro

Are you expecting to get paid top dollar or are you doing it for a hobby?? If you expect me to have to invest in you but you can't even invest in your ownself. You don't think that is a problem. If you agree with me or not this is the way business is done. I know a lot of people that can't land big accounts due to their I can't afford a website, business cards, etc. I seen executives laugh at some people when they come in with their FREE printed business cards by Vista Print that has on the back their Tag line "Get Free Business Cards like this at Vista Print".

Would you let a doctor operate on you with a pearing knife because he says he can't afford real tools?

no you dont seem to understand... i live paycheck to paycheck... and now with the hospital bills and no insurance btw... i really CANT afford that camera... i have been tryin to save it up... i do plan on taking it as a profession and until i am able to afford it i... literally... am screwed...
im tryin to see if i can cut a deal with my mom to help me... dont think for a moment that i use "i cant afford" as an excuse... when i say i cant afford it... i mean it... half the time i can barely afford to EAT... so im pretty sure the money that i do get goes to the more important at the time (bills... transportation... etc.)

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Originally Posted by asharita7

hmmm, I hear what you're saying. Finding a model might not be that hard (depending on your area, there may be many models looking for more experience in front of the camera), it's that pesky problem of not having a camera that might be the bigger problem. Is there any way that you can perhaps take out a small loan or something to that effect to get your dream camera?

i was denied... and the loan was for something more important too... its one of those things where i had a serious series of unfortunate events hit me hard...

asharita7 · 12-21-2007

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Originally Posted by no1uvintrest

no you dont seem to understand... i live paycheck to paycheck... and now with the hospital bills and no insurance btw... i really CANT afford that camera... i have been tryin to save it up... i do plan on taking it as a profession and until i am able to afford it i... literally... am screwed...
im tryin to see if i can cut a deal with my mom to help me... dont think for a moment that i use "i cant afford" as an excuse... when i say i cant afford it... i mean it... half the time i can barely afford to EAT... so im pretty sure the money that i do get goes to the more important at the time (bills... transportation... etc.)

i was denied... and the loan was for something more important too... its one of those things where i had a serious series of unfortunate events hit me hard...

There are certain credit cards that you can get with bad/little/no credit. The interest rates are MUCH higher, but it could be an option. I usually suggest that people become a bartender or waitress for quick money, but that might not be feasible for you. I wish I could think of other ways for you to make some quick extra money, but I can't.
Hmmmm..perhaps some family and friends can pool their money together and get it for you. Just trying to think of some things that could help because I know what it's like when you go through a rough time.
What camera were you interested in?

no1uvintrest · 12-21-2007

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Originally Posted by asharita7

There are certain credit cards that you can get with bad/little/no credit. The interest rates are MUCH higher, but it could be an option. I usually suggest that people become a bartender or waitress for quick money, but that might not be feasible for you. I wish I could think of other ways for you to make some quick extra money, but I can't.
Hmmmm..perhaps some family and friends can pool their money together and get it for you. Just trying to think of some things that could help because I know what it's like when you go through a rough time.
What camera were you interested in?

well i have been on the serious search and i found a camera that i can settle for for starters and its now on sale so im tryin to get my mom to buy it for me she said so just get her the information and she will see what she can do so im keeping my fingers crossed... i dont know if i have what it takes to take on the profession... but i am willing to try and i have support in my efforts to want to do this professionally... so hopefully i can get it soon... but the loan thing... after the first decline im just focusing on getting myself out of debt and my credit up... thats all i can do for now

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/images/B000I3XQNC...
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/images/B000I3XQNC...

its for starters... im still learning about the different types of cameras and what not

MusicPro · 12-21-2007

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Originally Posted by no1uvintrest

well i have been on the serious search and i found a camera that i can settle for for starters and its now on sale so im tryin to get my mom to buy it for me she said so just get her the information and she will see what she can do so im keeping my fingers crossed... i dont know if i have what it takes to take on the profession... but i am willing to try and i have support in my efforts to want to do this professionally... so hopefully i can get it soon... but the loan thing... after the first decline im just focusing on getting myself out of debt and my credit up... thats all i can do for now

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/ima...&s=photo&img=0

its for starters... im still learning about the different types of cameras and what not

A lot of people started where you are if not worse, that's part of the game and this will make the difference between being passionate or thinking it is a quick hustle. If you are passionate you will find a way through perseverance because your drive won't let you quit. I been there and many many that are successful. Lil Kim used to sleep in her car, Puffy was a small time party promoter where an event where haywire on him and people got killed, etc.

But it was their drive that put them where they are, no money, no house, no car all these are obstacles that you will overcome with the right will. Somebody once told me: Success is behind everything that is holding you back

IMAX · 12-21-2007

Jess, I've been researching DSLR's myself.
You may want to look @ the Olympus E-Volt 510.
Roughly $50 more. More features & 2 lenses...

Olympus E-510 @ ButterflyPhoto.com

E-510 Review

FlyingLeons · 03-08-2008

Hey Jesse, how is everything going with your career? Even though you do not have the camerea, your skills is present in your work! There has to be a way for you to get some small time gigs where you can make some extra money! You are a very talented artist, even though you do not have the 1st rate equipment!

mrmckoy · 03-08-2008

forum permissions are screwed....

TheLaurynDoll · 03-08-2008

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Originally Posted by FlyingLeons

Hey Jesse, how is everything going with your career? Even though you do not have the camerea, your skills is present in your work! There has to be a way for you to get some small time gigs where you can make some extra money! You are a very talented artist, even though you do not have the 1st rate equipment!

LOL...

"Cam phone pics by no1uvintrest!"