No names, no packdrill

[andy at handiwork]

I'll not mention names, but over the past week I have sent email replies to 4 requests made on here for models. With the exception of KazB who got back to me like a flash, I've heard nothing from the rest. Its possible that they are all swamped with replies I suppose, but a even a simple acknowledgement of recieving the message, details to follow, or thanks but no thanks, would suffice. As my other emails seem to be reaching their destinations these 3 cant all have got lost in the ether. If one takes the trouble to contact people who are after all asking for models to contact them, a prompt reply would be nice.

[Jacques]

That's life unfortunately - and it's not limited to models either. I put some time aside and now I'm sitting here doing naff all becuase 'a person' who wants a website hasn't answered their phone or emails since last Thursday. Thier loss.

[andy at handiwork]

Whats the deal on websites?

[Jacques]

I was asked if I could do a simple five or six page website for someone, nothing complicated, a days work max. Everything agreed so I put some time aside from other stuff I have going on and then....nothing.

[andy at handiwork]

No, I meant whats the deal on you maybe doing one for me?

[Jacques]

Sorry missunderstood - it depends on what you are looking for. A simple website and I can find some time, something complex or paysite orientated and I would have to decline as I have too much on.

Having looked at the link in your profile I'd say the former, so do you want me to mail you so we can discuss off board?

[andy at handiwork]

Looking forward to hearing from you.

[Benny Brando]

Why don't you use something like Message Tag so you know that those who you have sent emails to have received and opened them?

I use it on business emails and some personal emails when I want to know exactly that.

It doesn't work to well with free email accounts like Yahoo and Hotmail but if you use a domain name address or your ISP email address then it works a treat.

Basically I use the free version as it leaves an icon in the message so the recipient knows it's there and I find this often compells them to reply either through a decency to or it embarrasses them into.

Either way I don't care as I get a reply.

[andy at handiwork]

Thanks. As you say, it doesn't work with Hotmail, but I will bear it in mind. I the meantime, I will just have to wait and twiddle my thumbs or something.

[Sam Slater]

Andy,

When it comes to models/porn actresses, please keep in mind that they spend 60% of their time away from home. (those that live outside London anyway).

When they finally do get home they're busy having hair/nails done, chasing up cheques that they haven't received or visiting family before checking their mail.

I was talking to one girl and she said that when she finally gets home from a few days in London/Prague/Budapest/wherever she'll have about 40 e-mails. 10 of them will be asking for escorting services, 10 will be plain spam, 10 will be from fans asking for autographs, 8 will be proper requests for work and 2 will be from real weirdos. Out of the 8 proper requests, 6 will be some guy who can't answer his phone and talk because he hasn't told his wife he's shooting naked girls in his spare time, which leaves the 2 serious requests. Finding these 2 out of the 40 is time consuming and damn right frustrating I guess!

It's just a fact of life that models outside London -if they're popular- are too busy. If you do get a quick reply then it's either a model who doesn't get booked much, or a hubby/boyfriend is replying on her behalf.

A tip is to just put "Work" or "Photo shoot-?250" in the subject header of an e-mail. It will stand out more from the pervy ones when the model's scanning her inbox.

You're still better off getting a contact number, or failing that, just pass on yours to models and ask them to forward to to a model you want to shoot.

Good luck.