Doing the Right Thing: Models Rights and Responsibilities (Get Real Guide) [Paperback]

Missy Loewe (Author)

Book Description

Series: Get Real Guide | Publication Date: May 1, 1999

Those just starting in the modeling field can be taken advantage of by agencies and photographers, in terms of compensation, rights to photos, and keeping promises. This book gives the new or semi-professional model the information he or she needs to avoid many common legal problems that arise when considering modeling work or starting in modeling.

Items and issues that the book covers include:
- agency representation and trouble with agencies after you have signed
- model releases, agency contracts, royalty agreements, commissions
- issues while on a shoot such as props, equipment, etc.
- no-shows, non-payment, and "prints for time" deals
- accounting and taxes
- the internet, email, and web sites

The appendices include a sample agency contract, a model release, a list of questions to ask prospective agents, an internet resource list, and checklists for preparing to go to shoots. A glossary of terms used by models and photographers is also included.

Editorial Reviews

Review

This book is a must read for anyone considering the profession of modeling, whether part-time or full-time, in a small town or large city. Models starting out or semi-professional need this information in order to be safe, confident that they are not being taken advantage of, and are using all resources available to them.

It is an extremely helpful guide to the pitfalls faced by the model in today's world. Ms. Loewe's experience as both model and photographer allows her to bring a great deal of practical common sense advice to bear on the topic.

As a lawyer and judge who handles small claims cases, many of the issues that come before me in modeling cases are covered in this book. It is a reference that will keep the model out of trouble. -- Winston Frost, J.D.

About the Author

Missy Loewe began her modeling career years ago, working freelance. After shooting with over 75 photographers from New York to North Carolina, she opened a rental studio and modeling agency, Capitol Model Network, now called Models East. She has since booked over 1000 jobs for local models she represents. Clients have come from as far as Canada and California to her Maryland facility to shoot Models East models.

Her models have appreaed in national ad campaigns, catalogues, and gallery exhibitions. They range from full-time models to part-timers with careers and children.

Missy learned and worked as a photographer in her own right while modeling and is currently shooting for corporate clients, books, and stock agencies. She has shot for corporate brochures, annual reports, ad campaigns, and congressional receptions.

This "both sides of the camera" viewpoint and experience base is nearly unique in the industry. Few models have such extensive photographic knowledge and few photographers understand so completely the perspective of the model.

Product Details

• Paperback: 104 pages
• Publisher: Lone Wolf Enterprises, Ltd./Trendsetters Publ (May 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1892518007
• ISBN-13: 978-1892518002
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,715,257 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Photographers will love working with models who read this., July 30, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Doing the Right Thing: Models Rights and Responsibilities (Get Real Guide) (Paperback)

As a pro photographer, I can say with authority that any model can benefit from this book. The author does a good job in showing models what to do and more importantly, what not to do. The book is a quick read that offers concise information from an author who's been on both sides of the table.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a LIFE-PRESERVER...!, July 29, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Doing the Right Thing: Models Rights and Responsibilities (Get Real Guide) (Paperback)

As the owner of an ad agency, hiring models is a process I am very familiar with.

Missy Loewe does a great job of presenting all the issues (practical, legal, and ethical) in a streamlined, easy to understand and--I might add-- fun way. I hope every model acquaints him or herself with this invaluable tool that will empower them with real-life, direct-from-the-trenches, information. This is stuff your momma never told you! And most certainly what a good agent SHOULD tell you! But, not every model HAS an agent. Even MORE reason to study this manual, which, in my humble opinion, is a life-preserver no model should be without!

5.0 out of 5 stars Doing the Right Thing: Models Rights and Responsibilities, May 2, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Doing the Right Thing: Models Rights and Responsibilities (Get Real Guide) (Paperback)

This is a very good book for aspiring models and for semi-pro photographers. As a pro, it is easy to see that Lowe is also a pro. Her tips are very valuable to those on both ends of the camera.