... in response to Quick Look!!, posted by Calipro on Jun 11, 2003

I suggest Calipro you take everyone of my photos of that site. Hey, it's up to you, but I already let picturetrail know about this. The photos are copyrighted. If you had used one or two or even 20, no problem, but you are using entire galleries. That just ain't right.
Also, we are not an introduction agency. If you show up to meet one of the models, you will be shown the door.
We aren't an unfriendly sort, but I really don't like the fact that you suggest that this is some kind of introduction service.
So, not to be rude guys, but please don't show up here looking to meet someone, we won't help you with that.
Later. Out

... in response to Re: Re: Quick Look!!, posted by Calipro on Jun 11, 2003

Didn't look like you were trying to drum up business, looks like you were giving the whole site away for free. You know, that takes hours and hours and hours of work to do that, then someone just goes ahead and gives it away. You put yourself in my shoes.
Yeah, you might have been well intentioned but the bottom line is, you didn't ask permission.
You don't think anyone would think I was running an introduction agency? So, why this remark? "Who says you have to go to a marriage agency to meet nice caleñas. I think I'm going to pass by this place when I'm in Cali." You make that statement and look what happens someone else makes a comment that you can probably more for a "booking fee." Just started to snowball, so yeah, I have to say something.
So. Two models belong to agencies. Actually, it's probably closer to 5 or 6. And, what does that mean, they can't have a private life? If they belong to an agency, go there to meet them. Just because they belong to an agency does not mean you can go their work and meet them.
Since no one has heard from me for awhile, I'll fill you in. No, I do not work with Norm any longer. No, I did not take photos for any other marriage agency other than the one I had for a brief time. No, I do not run GranModelos or ZonaModelos any longer, only LatinModelos. Yes, I am in negotiations with an American TV show in the Bahamas. Yes, I work for an Australian Version of Maxim. Yes, I am working on that deal with a Vodka Company. Yes, I have a business owners VISA.  What else have  I heard?
You know, I would have loved to have written stuff about my agency / school here and posted the link so you can see some rather nice Calenas, but I figured I would have gotten some guff about it, so I just never posted and I did not want to mislead anyone. But, apparently it was done for me, so Claipro, thank you.
If you are interested in photo shoots: Ok, let's clear this up. Yes, you can do photo shoots and that is posted on the booking link. BUT, you have to be associated with a project. Next, the photos will be taken here in the office provided there are not modeling clases or English classes going on. Next, there will be someone from the office present while photos are being shot. Next, prior to the shoot, the photographer, the model, and an agency representative will discuss what kinds of photos will be taken. If all is agreed upon and shoot time will be scheduled. At the time of the shoot a model release and copyright release will be signed at the booking fees paid.
So, it's not just showing up with a camera and taking a few shots.
Well, hate to sound like a downer, but this is a tough business and you gotta kind of stand up for it now and again. But hey, when we do the modeling casting for the TV show, I'll let you know.

... in response to Re: Re: Re: Quick Look!!, posted by Traveller on Jun 11, 2003

Instead of going to a modeling agency, you could sit at Reggae & Pop Cafe and meet girls, make sure you are wearing a cap with big letters "DAS" on the cap.

... in response to Another way- advice from Keith, posted by bogota vet1 on Jun 11, 2003

Why?

Are guys that work for the Departamento Administrativo de Seguridad really popular?

My DEA cap doen't seem to be getting me any special treatment.

... in response to Re: Re: Re: Re: Quick Look!!, posted by Calipro on Jun 11, 2003

Actually, yes. It has happened several times before already, without any publicity. You know, I got a couple of Gringos in shorts just kind of looking around once while we were having a casting for a show. They were real surprised when another Gringo came in and asked them if I could help them. "Oh, we were just looking around" What happened was, they saw a model on my website and they wanted to know if they could meet her. Exactly, what you described happened. The model was a marriage agency website and on my modeling site. So, instead of going to the marriage agency and paying whatever fee to meet her, they thought she might just be hanging out in the lobby or in class and they could meet her for free. They were promptly shown the door. So yes, this kind of stuff does happen.
Second, it is a well known fact that with enough money you can go to some other (nameless) modeling agencies and get a date. We aren't one of them. I think, that one even has an introduction service.
Hey, I invite you to come down and take a look. Just as long as it's upfront, we aren't going to hook you up. We have an idea in the process that you all might be interested in (no, not a marriage or introduction agency) and that might be ready in August sometime. If you come by, I'll let you in on the secret.
Talk to you all later.

... in response to Hmmm...., posted by cancunhound on Jun 12, 2003

Dude, just stop. And, people wonder why I stopped writing on this board. Geez! So, why are we back to the booking fee? My idea has nothing to do with women, whores, modeling, females in general, womens clothing, photos, cameras, websites, marriage agencies, introduction services, or anything along that line. What's the problem? Because I work with models in Colombia and I have a legitimate business idea that I think some of the "regulars" and "first timers" who come down here might enjoy, it has to do with prostitutes or something? Never occurred to you that it's a secret because I don't want someone finding out about it so they don't copy the idea?
No, you're right.  I am up to something fishy. Let's just leave it at that and you can believe whatever you want.
The rest of you will be welcome when we open up.

... in response to Re: Re: Hmmm...., posted by jim c on Jun 12, 2003

The email got bounced back. Is that the right address?