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E-mail received March 19, 2002
Dear Harvey,
I want to thank you very much for your time, hospitality, and generosity.
I had a great time in Florida and would love to go back as soon as I am able. When I first arrived I was feeling a little shaky about the whole thing but you welcomed me and my friend with open arms and a great first impression. For the short duration of our stay I would never have thought that so much could have been done. I was definitely wrong, and very glad that it turned out to be so incredibly productive. Although exhausting, I could not have asked for anything more. I can't thank you enough for pushing me, even through the glass sand cutting through my knees, to finish the best pictures that I have taken thus far in my career.
I would also like to thank you for setting up time with the three other photographers that were there. They were a joy to work with and very talented as well.
I loved Kimberly K and hope to stay in touch with her and visit her in NYC very soon. Thank you once again for a memorable time and great stay.
Sincerely,
Bridget Hillsman
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E-Mail received January 14, 2002
Dear Harvey,
I would just like to say it was a pleasure working with you and getting to know you. At the start of my career as a model I was able to work with one of the top notch photographers in Florida. You helped me to understand the ups and downs of this high profile career, and to never give up. We took some excellent pictures that even today are just getting published and shown on the market. I am getting job offers left and right. I was already able to get a paid shoot right away which help me with my expenses.
I would recommend many models to work with you because of your professionalism and your ability to work well with models. You are easy going and make models feel comfortable. I was amazed at the results in all my pictures from the photo shoots that were taken. They were well done and neatly organized. I like your style!
I greatly appreciate your time and effort in helping me get my modeling career started. You gave me the push and shove needed to follow my dreams, and for that I can't thank you enough. I am off to a great start as a model and it is all because of you. Take care and hope we can work together again soon.
Lisa (LenaL) Haubrich
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E-mail received Dec. 12, 2001
Israel Colon has contacted me by email saying that he liked my looks at www.onemodelplace.com . Harvey G. has also sent me an email, saying that he would be interested in working with me. I have seen their websites, They are really doing what is called good photography. Israel met me at the Fort Lauderdale airport, Florida, then we went to Harvey’s house. I have been staying there for six days.
Both, Israel and Harvey have a professional approach to a model, and barely have time for anything else but work. I truly believe that they have done and will do the best to help any model that will have an opportunity to come and work with them. They care about people in this business, and to me that’s important. Tatiana P
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E mail received Dec. 5th
Dear Harvey,
I just wanted to send you this letter to say thank you for the wonderful experience of helping me complete my portfolio. When I first got your email through One Model Place I have to admit I was a little skeptical, because of how often I would get random responses of guys wanting to shoot me, or help me “start my portfolio.” I would take one look at their work and realize that these were not the kind of photos that would get me work. When I went to your site however, I was completely impressed with the quality of the images I saw. I knew this was the kind of work I wanted in my book.
I have seen all these agents who get a kick back from the referral send many of my friends to photographer after photographer. Then after spending hundreds of dollars on several different photographers they only have about two or three good images or outfits for their book.
I am ever so happy I made the decision to go out and shoot my portfolio with you. I now have a complete book that is already opening so many doors for me with the agencies in Los Angeles. I not only feel like I met a great photographer, but also a great friend.
When I first got to Miami I got sick, and you were so patient with me in taking your time, and waiting for me to feel my best. So many photographers would have just rushed through the shoot to get it over with to get their money and move the next girl through. You were so great with me.
I have also experienced in the past some uncomfortably during shoots, being that I am new to the industry. I never felt that way with you. I was completely at ease through out our entire time together.
To top it off I am also so grateful for the way you immediately started to promote me while I was in Florida. Getting those paid shoots, balanced the expense of shooting my portfolio. That is something I have never seen happen before. It ended up working out as though I got a free portfolio, with amazing images in such a variety of styles.
I am so happy I made the decision to go to Miami. Now I have a portfolio, and even better I have a new friend.
Lots of Love,
Desiree’ H.
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E-Mail received Sept. 7, 2001
Hi everyone! I want to take this opportunity to tell you how excited I am about working with Harvey Goldberg, Israel Colon and ModelsModeling.
I first encountered Harvey and Israel a few months ago and was afforded the opportunity to work with them. Both are extremely professional and uphold the highest ethical standards. In addition, they are fun and very relaxed. Harvey and Israel go out of their way to create high quality, superior photographs. They are artists in the true sense of the word!
I am pleased to say that I started receiving job offers as soon as my portfolio went up on ModelsModeling. I have already worked some great modeling assignments. Currently, I am in the process of negotiating some fabulous job offers!
I can’t tell you how pleased I am with the positive response that I have received from having my portfolio on ModelsModeling. I would encourage any aspiring model to give it a try. You won’t be disappointed!
Kristin H
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E-Mail received August 25
I have always wanted to get into modeling, it was always a dream since I was really little. I never pushed for it because there was always something else that had to be done, like work. You have to pay the bills you know. My mom helped me pay a small fortune to a photographer in Atlanta so that I could get a little portfolio done. I posted them online and got lots of offers, but most of them wanted lots of money to get started or pushed for nudity. Most of them wouldn't even sent referrals. One email stood out from all the others and that was Harvey Goldberg from Models Modeling. He was genuine and honest. He sent me samples of the work he recently done at the time and references of the girls that he recently worked with. I was really impressed, I didn't have to ask for them, he sent them on his own. I talked to him on the phone a couple of times and arranged to fly down, my mom even tagged along because she was also worried about a trip to work with a stranger. Everything went wonderfully! Harvey was a professional and a gentleman. We took tons of photos and got amazing results . He then told me about his friend, Israel Colon, coming down for a few weeks and that I should try and come back so that I could also work with him. About 3 weeks later I was back on the plane to Florida again. I worked with Izzy for 2 days and that was another wonderful experience with more great photos. Both Harvey and Izzy were very honest with everything and were really fun to be around. I recommend to anyone out there who wants to get into the modeling business to give them a try. They will get you out there and get you noticed with their photographs. They will give you the confidence to get out there and try even harder. I love you guys! - Beth
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E-Mail received May 22
My working experience as a model and working with Harvey Goldberg and Israel Colon As a model, I had the the opportunity and pleasure to work with photographer and founder Harvey Goldberg from www.modelsmodeling.com and photographer Israel Colon from New York. I flew into Miami from Los Angeles last week to get take advantage of these two professionals who contacted me via e-mail. I had spoken to Harvey several times by telephone prior to our first meeting and sensed a genuine, trustworthy and professional business person. Harvey Goldberg discovered me on the internet through my website www.carmefitbody.com which is currently under construction. I was delighted to shoot with both of them as they both had different styles of photography. I was amazed at Israel's style who really targeted a more fashion editorial and "Maxim" look. And I sure loved the way Harvey focused on a more 'sexy' but 'sporty' look and took it to another level by adding a touch of class and elegance to my swimsuit photo images. They both shot in very unique angles bringing out the best in a model. The first thing they promised me before I stepped foot into Miami was to "mess up my hair" and they were right! That alone changed my look completely. I had been shooting with many photographers and it seemed that my look always remained the same. I needed something different in my portfolio. A fresh look with a youthful hairstyle. Let's just say that a brush or comb is prohibited when shooting with these two photographers. And I cannot be more happy with the results. I love my photos! To say the least, this shoot was only the beginning. We worked about 14 hours a day at beautiful locations and nearly perfect weather conditions. I truly love Miami, especially since I grew up there and there are tons of place to shoot. And I couldn't have asked for more than to shoot with two very talented and professional photographers. I got the attention I needed without feeling uncomfortable in front of the camera. My only regret is not staying longer! I plan to shoot again with Harvery and Israel in Miami sometime in late July to target 'lifestyle' and 'fitness/swimsuit' looks including 'fashion' print and 'commercial' photography. I'm sure we can come up with more creative images also. I highly recommend any model to hire Harvey Goldberg and Israel Colon for their future portfolio needs. They will treat you with respect and you will go home feeling very pleased with the quality of the images and the way they treat you as a model.
by Carmen
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E-Mail received April 23, 2001
HI HARVEY!
It's been a while hasn't it :-). But I have some great news and some surprises, over here in Chicago...
First off, I've been getting work over here in Chicago. I had just signed with Baker & Rowley Talent Agency in Chicago, and they already got me working on some promotions--NCAA, Super Kmart, Kraft Foots, and Pepsid Complete. I'm currently working consistently now :-)!! I've also been chosen as a Regional finalist for Models Only Cosmetics Spokesmodel Search in Orlando Florida, in August 3-5! If I win the spot for 'male spokesmodel', the client will offer me a 3 yr. contract worth five figures, a luxury apartment in Orlando, international exposure and travel--and as their spokesmodel I'd be required to appear on TV, and at special events and store openings--I would have to do printwork as well for the new brand of cosmetics and apparel.
I've also been invited to a national modeling conference/party in Pittsburgh, and in October there's a chance I'll be doing runway in New York! Chances are I'm going to be PRETTY busy this year, hopefully this summer even.
If it wasn't for your faith in me, in creating my site... I'm really not sure how I'd go far, as far as I've gone. So, thank you... very much... :-).
Pierre
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Email received March 25
Now for kudos to you and Modelsmodeling.com! I designed my own website and about 10 others on a fee basis, and I must say that your new website design is WONDERFUL. Your special attention to being able to navigate from any page to any page is one of the most overlooked features of all website design. You may note that I have the same navigability in my website. The layout is clean and businesslike, and your content is EXCELLENT, particularly your insider's tips for models. There are no logical errors anywhere that I can detect so far, and how often do I say that?
Also, you are one of the few independent model's websites that actually LIMITS PARTICIPATION TO REAL MODELS! I'm very impressed with the level of talent and work that I see--it's as good as in some of the major NYC and LA agencies! I'm a very critical photographer, and it's rare that I can say this (when I'm disappointed, I usually say nothing unless it's something I hired someone for).
Megasoid Studios
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March 5, 2001
Harvey,
Here you go. The site looks great. Good work, bro.
But anyway, here's the info you wanted. Let me know if you need anything else. I'm also probably going to be sending you a couple images to replace ones that are currently up. But I'll let you know about that when the time comes.
One more thing, I love the navigation of the photographers, are you going to consider doing the same sort of thing for the models?
Brian Hull
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E-mail received Feb. 28, 2001
"I just wanted to thank Models Modeling team for all of the referrals you have been sending me since I got a banner on your site. I have photographed 5 models so far thanks to you. The banner paid for itself right away."
Israel Colon, Photographer
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E-Mail received Feb. 26, 2001
"In the last 10 days since I bought Photographer banners in California with the cities of San Francisco, Los Angeles & Oakland I have booked several new appointments for local shoots, and I am getting phone calls & e-mails across California from models inquiring for details to fly in to shoot with me! My banner advertising investments were paid for in less than 10 days".
Bruno Versaci, Photographer
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E-Mail received Feb. 25, 2001
HEY HARVEY,
HOW ARE YOU? I HOPE EVERYTHING IS GREAT, I HAVE BEEN WORKING LIKE CRAZY!!! MY WEB SITE PROVES TIME AND TIME AGAIN TO BE SUCH AN IMPORTANT TOOL FOR ME AS A PROFESSIONAL MODEL. THERE HAVE BEEN MANY TIMES I CANNOT MAKE IT TO CASTINGS BECAUSE OF PRIOR BOOKINGS AND IF THE CLIENT IS ONLINE, I JUST EMAIL MY SITE TO THEM INSTEAD OF SENDING OVER MY BOOK. BETTER YET, IF THE CLIENT IS IN ANOTHER COUNTRY IT IS MORE CONVENIENT THAN EVER TO HAVE THIS WEBSITE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR GUIDANCE AND PROFESSIONALISM, IT IS GREATLY APPRECIATED!!!
TIFFANY BUECHER modelsmodeling.com
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E-Mail received January 7, 2001
You sure don't waste any time with the forums! :-)
Great new layout of your whole website! Looks cool!
Pierre Roustan
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E-Mail received Dec. 25, 2000
Harvey ...I thank you for an incredible week-end shoot full of laughter & productivity. Initially I was expecting a wonderful experience that I would always be able to keep with me, I got that & more. Not only did I come out with an array of nice photos, but I also made some great new friends as well.
I have a very positive feeling about everything that is going on. I thank you for a beautiful experience with many beautiful people & look forward to working with you & everybody else again soon.
Thank you & best wishes...
Adam
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E-Mail received Christmas Day - Dec 25, 2000
Before I get into my advice and thoughts on the modeling industry. I want to take sometime out to thank Harvey for taking some wonderful new pictures of me while I was in Miami. He was a very generous host and I’m looking forward to the next time I have a chance to work with him. My trip to Miami was both enjoyable and productive, which are two things I strive for.
Sorry it took so long to get back to you as I have been shooting non stop. the site looks great :) The pictures look great. Thanks so much for everything and I am looking forward to working with you again soon. I hope all is well. Here is a article and some new images for you to play with.
Call me if you need anything..
Katie
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Posted by adam wilcox on December 05, 2000 at 21:44:28
Harvey, whats the deal! Everything is cool up here in Utah.
I dont have a phone yet, but I would like to talk to you soon to see if I can get some more photos done from up here.
I appreciate everything you have done so far and see what we can do to further this. Talk to you soon.
P.S. Tell Amber I say hello for me! Thanks!
Adam Wilcox
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November 11, 2000 Harvey, Just wanted to thank you again for your hospitality and for going above and beyond the call of model management "duty".
I truly enjoyed my stay in Ft. Lauderdale and am still amazed at how the timing was so perfect. The opportunity that you created for myself and for the other models to work with several professional photographers in just a few days was incredible. Had it not been for that experience I wouldn't have the photos that are now on my comp card. Nor would I have been selected as a World Finalist in the American Dream Calendar Girl Search - and be headed to the Bahamas for a week! As a new model I can't say enough about your willingness to assist me in my endeavors. Your answers to my questions and continued support are invaluable. I look forward to our continued partnership. Thanks Harvey! Warmest regards, Karla Farnham
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-----Original Message----- From: rolexgolds@yahoo.com [mailto:rolexgolds@yahoo.com] Sent: 26 October, 2000 5:55 PM To: ModelsModeling Sales Subject: Info Request form:
Model: Michelle Velez Company Name: Contact Name: Email: rolexgolds@yahoo.com Phone #:
Address: I have a queation? My girlfriend is very interested in modeling and you look a little like her, and i was wondering how you worked you way into the modeling business. ____________________________________________
HI,
THIS IS MICHELLE VELEZ. I'M SORRY I DID NOT GET BACK TO YOU SOONER, I HAD A LOT OF WORK TO DO.
TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION, I STARTED MODELING NOT TOO LONG AGO. IT HAS PROBABLY BEEN A LITTLE OVER 6 MONTHS. I STARTED MODELING BECAUSE I KNOW RIGHT NOW THERE IS A BIG NEED FOR LATIN MODELS BECAUSE OF THE RISE IN POPULARITY AMONGST THE LATIN COMMUNITY. IF YOU ARE INQUIRING ABOUT THE WEBSITE, IT IS A GREAT WAY TO GET STARTED. THE WEBSITE OFFERS EXPOSURE AROUND THE WORLD, AND IT ALSO "GETS YOUR FEET WET" FOR THE ACTUAL MODELING BUSINESS AND FOR THE SEASON.
RIGHT NOW, I'M DOING THIS BECAUSE I FEEL I CAN MAKE A LOT OF EXTRA MONEY ON THE SIDE, AND MAYBE FROM HERE I'LL GET MY LUCKY BREAK AND BECOME FAMOUS. BUT MODELING IS ONLY ONE OF MY MANY HOBBIES. I AM GOING TO SCHOOL AND RECEIVING A DEGREE IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS.
MODELING IS FUN, BUT UNLESS YOUR GOING TO BE A SUPERMODEL IT IS BETTER TO HAVE AS A HOBBY OR SIDE PROJECT. I HOPE YOUR QUESTION WAS ANSWERED. THANKS FOR THE E-MAIL.
MICHELLE VELEZ
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