Author Topic: Why would anyone sign this???? Discuss! (Read 20973 times)

Lift Studios · « **Reply #25 on:** August 22, 2007, 06:03:48 AM »

Quote from: NPCFigureChick on August 22, 2007, 05:29:13 AM

lift as usual after his own agenda here.
as far as i know jc shot many top figure, fitness and bodybuilding athletes and his reputation is not bad at all. some of the pictures are not that great while there are some that very good. i guess just like any photographer.
i dont see a problem with that contract. in my opinion if you dont like the contract, dont sign. simple as that. or you have to learn how to negotiate and get what you think you deserve. and if you dont come to an agreement, simply dont sign.
i remember lee priest posted ifbb olympia contract.now that was really bad and nobody said a word.

What is my agenda here?

You're right every photographer takes bad photos. The difference is most don't put them on a cover and exploit them.

We know you're a big Lee Priest fan and there was plenty of discussion about the contract on the main board, but nice try.

ripitupbaby · « **Reply #26 on:** August 22, 2007, 07:52:54 AM »

Quote from: Scooby on August 21, 2007, 02:07:25 PM

DAMN!!... Those have to be THEE worst photos of Monica and Jenny I have ever seen.
Exhibit "B" looks like it belongs on a calendar in the backroom of a construction business.

Without getting too involved in this issue/debate, I just wanted to say a couple of things for the record:

---Exhibit "B" is neither Monica nor Jenny.

---I shot with JC in Chicago during Junior Nationals. I signed a very typical model release/copywright form, and he paid me for the shoot. I did not sign a management contract, just a standard release form. I had a good time doing the shoot, it was fun, and I am very pleased with the photos that JC took.

---Models need to be aware of what they are signing, read it, and make decisions based on what they feel is best, especially if they are trying to pursue some sort of "career" in this industry. If they feel that an exclusive management arrangement with JC is best for them, then at least the contract allows them to be fully aware of what they are signing up for, assuming they read it.

Scooby · « **Reply #27 on:** August 22, 2007, 08:01:11 AM »

Quote from: ripitupbaby on August 22, 2007, 07:52:54 AM

Without getting too involved in this issue/debate, I just wanted to say a couple of things for the record:

---Exhibit "B" is neither Monica nor Jenny.

I never said Exhibit "B" was Monica or Jenny (for those who may not recognize them from these wonderful photos... Exhibit "A" is Monica, and Exhibit "C" is Jenny).... and as stated before Exhibit "B" belongs on a calendar in a backroom somewhere!

Dina · « **Reply #28 on:** August 22, 2007, 09:03:53 AM »

calendar in a back room har har har I am imagining nasty things.

Perhaps someone who has signed the contract can share the benefits... From what it seems he pays for putting them up at shows... and maybe he offers them a monthly stipend... who knows

has anyone signed it and tried to get out.. or is happy with it

Scooby · « **Reply #29 on:** August 22, 2007, 09:50:35 AM »

Quote from: Dina on August 22, 2007, 09:03:53 AM

calendar in a back room har har har I am imagining nasty things.

Dina... when I see pictures of you Mmmmm... I always imagine nasty things!

However, Exhibit "B"... not so much! I'm sure a construction worker would find that photo hot as the centerfold in his Snap-On tool catalog though. If that same construction worker saw photos of you Dina... ummm... he would have a tough time working with the pipe you created in his pants.

Lift Studios · « **Reply #30 on:** August 22, 2007, 09:56:30 AM »

Considering the girl's right arm is lopped off, I don't see how that works so well with a construction calendar.

Scooby · « **Reply #31 on:** August 22, 2007, 10:10:28 AM »

Quote from: Lift Studios on August 22, 2007, 09:56:30 AM

Considering the girl's right arm is lopped off, I don't see how that works so well with a construction calendar.

Come on Lift... It is obviously a "Safety Calendar" showing images of girls involved in industrial accidents

kszep · « **Reply #32 on:** August 22, 2007, 02:14:20 PM »

I did a shoot with JC and my contract looked nothing like the one posted. Mine was much more reasonable and we negotiated and changed the parts of the contract that I wasn't happy with before I signed it. Like any photographer, not all of the pictures were perfect, but enough were for me to use them for my website and promotions. I do not think he was trying to be unfair. As other people posted, it is up to the athlete to sign the contract anyway (or have it changed if need be). As for the hardfitness magazine, the covers may not please everyone, but its nice to read informative articles written by competitors. Also, his competition coverage is really good and gets online fast. Just wanted to share my experience and opinion...

Dina · « **Reply #33 on:** August 22, 2007, 08:36:15 PM »

Quote from: Scooby on August 22, 2007, 09:50:35 AM

Dina... when I see pictures of you Mmmmm... I always imagine nasty things!

However, Exhibit "B"... not so much! I'm sure a construction worker would find that photo hot as the centerfold in his Snap-On tool catalog though. If that same construction worker saw photos of you Dina... ummm... he would have a tough time working with the pipe you created in his pants.

Oh scooby...

Tre · « **Reply #34 on:** August 23, 2007, 04:51:01 AM »

Quote from: kszep on August 22, 2007, 02:14:20 PM

Also, his competition coverage is really good and gets online fast. Just wanted to share my experience and opinion...

You're correct on one thing - the contest coverage is excellent. He should continue to do what he's good at.

With respect to your experience, it seems that it's the lesser-known talent - and not the pros or top amateurs - who generally get the shaft. I do not find that at all surprising. Instead of allowing themselves to be intimidated by his threats or misleading statements, however, they should be willing to go on-the-record with their experiences.

It's ambitious of him to want to be a 'manager', but as another manager noted, it seems that he is more of a pimp wannabe than a person capable of actually 'managing' anyone else's fitness schmodeling career.

Scooby · « **Reply #35 on:** August 23, 2007, 07:14:47 AM »

Quote from: Tre on August 23, 2007, 04:51:01 AM

"schmodeling"

Nice new word... so now there is Schmoes & Schmodels... and then there are normal people!

ripitupbaby · « **Reply #36 on:** August 23, 2007, 07:35:50 AM »

Quote from: Scooby on August 23, 2007, 07:14:47 AM

Nice new word... so now there is Schmoes & Schmodels... and then there are normal people!

Don't forget about the schmotographers, they are a very important element in all of this.

Dina · « **Reply #37 on:** August 23, 2007, 09:56:21 AM »

schmoenation anyone

Lift Studios · « **Reply #38 on:** August 23, 2007, 10:16:38 AM »

Schmolympia is around the corner.

Scooby · « **Reply #39 on:** August 23, 2007, 10:39:16 AM »

I suppose they all live in the kingdom of... Schmotopia... which of course would be ruled by the King and Queen of the Schmoes.

Even though Schmotopia is a Monarchy... Let's hear some votes & opinions on who would be the King of Schmotopia, and who would be the Queen!

Dina · « **Reply #40 on:** August 23, 2007, 01:47:36 PM »

i have very unpleasant thoughts
scooby can u come over and give me a lick down

Ron · « **Reply #41 on:** August 23, 2007, 02:11:43 PM »

Let do it! I give you free reign!

www.schmonation.com and www.schmotopia.com, will go to the same site.

Build it up! The little kingdoms with

Schmos & Schmodels & Schmotographers work together!

danielson · « **Reply #42 on:** August 23, 2007, 02:16:15 PM »

Quote from: Ron on August 23, 2007, 02:11:43 PM

Let do it! I give you free reign!

www.schmonation.com and www.schmotopia.com, will go to the same site.

Build it up! The little kingdoms with

Schmos & Schmodels & Schmotographers work together!

SiouxCountry would love those sites.

Scooby · « **Reply #43 on:** August 23, 2007, 03:06:34 PM »

Quote from: Dina on August 23, 2007, 01:47:36 PM

i have very unpleasant thoughts
scooby can u come over and give me a lick down

DAMN... I didn't see this till now.
Have the thoughts passed? If not I'm leaving now, be there in a few!

Ron · « **Reply #44 on:** August 23, 2007, 04:17:53 PM »

Too late Scooby. I took care of it. Just go get another beer.

Hedgehog · « **Reply #45 on:** August 23, 2007, 04:27:39 PM »

Quote from: Lift Studios on August 22, 2007, 06:03:48 AM

You're right every photographer takes bad photos. The difference is most don't put them on a cover and exploit them.

Every photographer takes bad photos.

Yeah, I buy that, maybe. Once.

But repeatedly? On covers?

Month after month?

In the age of photoshopping and digital cameras?

We could very well have witnessed the worst display of cover photography known to man.

Ever.

Deadpool · « **Reply #46 on:** August 23, 2007, 06:23:38 PM »

I like the schmoe play on words.

Scooby · « **Reply #47 on:** August 24, 2007, 07:57:05 AM »

Quote from: Ron on August 23, 2007, 04:17:53 PM

Too late Scooby. I took care of it. Just go get another beer.

Ron, I had already had a few beers which is why I missed Dina's request... I figured it was just enough beer that if I got picked up for DUI on the way to see Dina that I might get to give Lindsay Lohan a licking instead.

Of course Lindsay would always be second choice to Dina though!!!

Dina · « **Reply #48 on:** August 25, 2007, 01:37:21 AM »

Come on over... I will be wearing this

Scooby · « **Reply #49 on:** August 25, 2007, 06:19:02 PM »

Quote from: Dina on August 25, 2007, 01:37:21 AM

Come on over... I will be wearing this

Not for long you won't!!!

I'm on my way!