The biggest problem I have noticed – is the transition from “modeling” to pornography – which seems to be the way that most these local “models” go.
It is sad that we live in the internet age and people can still – manipulate others based on THEIR agenda and how they promote the “real” business with “fake” opportunities.

WHILE I AM NOT – judging anyone – who creates or consumes PORNOGRAPHIC content – the question is – when you got into MODELING – did you want to get involved with PORN?

MOST LIKELY – the answer is no. Cruising INSTAGRAM <~ and Searching – #CTModels – you see a lot of BEAUTIFUL people who are doing – GREAT THINGS.
The great things don’t always translate to FAME or MONEY – which is needed to build a solid foundation for a serious run – in – the – modeling/fashion industry.
SAME THING FOR LOCAL RAPPERS – SO while MODELS may get more attention on the socials – they are not – facing – much of a difference when it comes to the struggle to FIND ACTUAL WORK – vs. connecting with all these fake professionals who want to HELP THEM.
A GUY WITH A CAMERA – is not a photographer <~ and – just because they can take pictures <~ put them together for IG – it doesn’t mean they are “professionals” and can do much more than YOU CAN DO as a person with basic ADMIN skills and the ability to GOOGLE “opportunities”
LOWKEY – that’s management work <~ and if you can’t afford to HIRE a manager – you want to understand – letting some guy with a camera – take control of your career – while – manipulating you to do things YOU DON’T HAVE TO DO – in the name of “Doing what you have to do” – isn’t right – and – could be illegal – depending on what is being said – and how – these situations play out.
WITH MILLIONS OF DIY tutorials and videos on the net – you can’t – say – you don’t know what to do.
YOU DO – but like many of us – we want – what we want – when we want it. By using social media to “find” opportunities – you are putting yourself at risk of falling for a popular guy with a camera vs. a real professional who may not have the following/engagement you want to see on the socials – but – who has the experience to put you in a situation where you can get paid and treated like a real – MODEL.
ONLY FANS – has made it so people can avoid letting some creep with a camera – manipulate them into thinking – porn – or explicit content is the only way to go – if they want to get fame / money – at the level most of us expect when we work in entertainment.
WHILE MIDDLE MAN come in many shapes forms – if they tell you that PORN is the way to go – make a only fans <~ tell them to subscribe and – use the content you make / profit from – to do the things they claim they can do for you.
SIMPLE – IF YOU BELIEVE – THAT PORN – is the only way to go <~ to help yourself – go the distance.
MY OPINION IS – if you don’t want to do PORN – you don’t have to. That’s not even a option for me – and if you agree – then you should connect with the things I’m doing so that you can avoid the traps a lot of losers with CAMERAS make around the ENTERTAINMENT business.
MOST MODELS MAKE THE MISTAKE OF CHARGING FOR THEIR TIME – vs. PAYING PHOTOGRAPHERS TO HELP THEM BUILD THEIR PORTFOLIOS – by doing this – you put yourself in harms way since most people don’t want to pay for stuff they can get from your Instagram – for free.
ALSO – you already put your work on IG so why would anyone need to produce more content on your behalf to “help” your career when any qualified talent scout who really has a opportunity can use your IG to figure out – if – you are worth – their time <~ and if you are worth – their effort to introduce you to people they know for work related things.
THINK ABOUT IT – if you run a mechanic shop – and I bring you a bunch of mechanics who are not qualified <~ how does that make me look as a recruiter / talent scout? NOW – if I am capable and qualified – I can find people who have POTENTIAL or think they are doing the modeling thing – and guide them the right way – so

WHEN I BRING THEM TO THE SHOP <~ they don’t make me look stupid and – they can benefit because they are ready to communicate with real – industry – professionals.
ALSO – knowing that most models spend $10,000 or more <~ building their professional credits – it’s not smart business to pay for something that we know – models pay for – when they hit a certain level – so the locals milking locals thing – ain’t our gig.
YES – you can do it yourself and so far – you have been doing it yourself. How has that been going for you ?
SEE – the need <~ to work with people dictates that you see value in working with others meaning – if you can’t afford to hire someone like me <~ maybe – you should follow this blog and use the information we promote here <~ to help you figure the things out <~ that are holding you back.
YOU DON’T WANT TO LOOK DUMB – or – run into a life problem because you decided to become a CONNECTICUT MODEL. I have seen too many young people – run into issues associated with this so called industry.
A industry that produces more single mothers then actual – professionals who get paid to do – real industry things. The made up value we generate on social media – is something you can make money off of – but – trends only last for so long.
SO WHILE THE SOCIAL MEDIA FAME is exciting – the fame alone doesn’t mean you bring value <~ and there are many many variations of pretty people who can help contribute to the visuals of any project they are a part of.
WHILE EVERYONE wants to claim independent the reality is that most people are looking for GIGS or JOBS <~ and that isn’t a bad thing – learn how to be a good candidate when looking for work – and – go above and beyond when you work so PEOPLE WHO ARE LOOKING TO HIRE VIABLE ACTS <~ see the work you do <~ and – ask about RATES for the things they do <~
#StrictlyBidness – HERE TO HELP <~ indie entertainment professionals figure it out.









