Ummm... I'm not overly thrilled about you recruiting my models. I'll be honest. First of all, they are my girlfriends and they trust me, so that's why they model for me. They have expressed some apprehension in random people approaching them about free modeling services. So I'm kind of annoyed. Second of all, they are my future clients and for obvious reasons recruiting them would be a conflict of interest.

I don't think your intentions were invasive, but I do feel I need to address it before it becomes a habit.

Thanks,
nichole


Also, I guess this is just one of a few other instances where people have either tried to contact my friends or add them as "friends" (does creeper Andy Dullum ring a bell?) themselves and so this is obviously a concern. Sorry if I seem confrontational about it- it's not my intention to be rude, but like I said... I would much rather address it now before it gets out of hand.


Andy Dullum went to college with us. He was like the class creeper. Everyone joked about it. Apparently he tried to add a bunch of my girlfriends and they were like, "WTF...I don't know this person"


And Calvin, I wasn't trying to be confrontational or rude at all. I hope you understand. I totally don't think you meant any harm by it at all. I need you to know that. It is nothing personal against you at all. I think you're a good guy!... But as my friends have approached me about it, I felt I should address it. And like I said. Business is business... and although it is for portfolio for you (I'm assuming)... well? They're still my clients and y'know....? I think if you thought about it, you would understand my standpoint and how that has the potential to turn out messy... and I would hate for that to happen. Or maybe next time just ask me first before going ahead with that. You should ask some of the girls from college if they'd do it... they probably will! Monika's pretty flexible that way... Andrea Webster....I myself have modeled in several people's photo-shoots too. I don't know. I'm just spitting out random names. It's definitely something to keep in mind though if you plan on running your own business... the goal is to develop your own networks without interfering with other people's clients...it's a big No-No in our industry. It can result in some bad reps. and ironically work against you than FOR you. Anyways! Like I said- no hard feelings. I hope you understand.

Calvin Wallace
Today at 5:25pm
No I understand. I'm sorry for the trouble, I didn't know.

I don't know the in's and out's of your particular situation... but that's not a bitch shield. That's a woman giving you a fair warning about stealing clientele. It is considered incredibly rude and backhanded to network though other photographers rather than on your own, though she should have gotten a clue because you were so up-front about your intentions.

Whatever, I'm not quite sure how this fits in with game rather than just a weird networking/business thing. This isn't a bitch shield. It's not a shit test. She's not putting it out there for you to deal with or pass so she can grade you as a potential mate... she's pissed you tried to steal a model but is explaining she's not trying to be rude because she believes you had good intentions. period.

Thanks guys, your responses were just exactly what I needed to hear and make sense of things.

I've still got a lot to learn about taking game skills to my job...

I'd rather be direct and get things done fast, instead of getting girls to talk to them first and stuff... but I suppose that's the best way to get comfort.