Model Trove - Frequently asked questions

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What is Model Trove? I am a model. How can I feature on Model Trove? What are the criteria for featuring on Model Trove? What is the cost of featuring on Model Trove? What is the cost of contacting models on Model Trove? Why is Model Trove free? Do you retain copyright in the photographs that appear on Model Trove? What system is Model Trove using for the site? Q: What is Model Trove? A: Model Trove is a model directory with an emphasis on quality over quantity and an aim not to be the biggest but the best. Model Trove aims to provide photographers with outstanding models without having to trawl through tens of thousands of portfolios. At Model Trove, the models have been invited to feature on this site for being photogenic, versatile, stylish and professional - our integrity is based on whether the models meet these criteria. We promote these models freely because we want them to become household names.    Q: I am a model. How can I feature on Model Trove? A: You can send a message to Model Trove (see the Contact button on the top-right hand side of the home page) and submit your email address and/or url to your portfolio. Model Trove will then consult five models on Model Trove, who will vote as to whether you can feature on Model Trove. You will be assessed based on whether you are considered to be photogenic, versatile and stylish. Alternatively, you can be invited by Model Trove to feature on this site or you can apply to have someone else to feature on Model Trove. To ensure the integrity of the site, models will be asked to verify their identity using a non-intrusive process (by sending in a self-portrait photo). To ensure a professional standard, models will be asked to respond to monthly emails.    Q: What are the criteria for featuring on Model Trove? A: Photogenic - subjective assessment of natural attractiveness as a photography subject Versatility - demonstrated experience or potential to perform in a range of work interests or specialty Style - demonstrated style in their repertoire Professionalism - responsiveness in a prompt, clear and polite manner.    Q: What is the cost of featuring on Model Trove? A: Models are not required to make any payment to feature on Model Trove. This allows models to minimise cost.    Q: What is the cost of contacting models on Model Trove? A: There is no cost to search the directory and contact models featuring on Model Trove. There are no limitations on the website in searching the directory and users are able to contact models directly.    Q: Why is Model Trove free? A: Model Trove is funded by your donations and advertising. Feel free to show your support by making a donation using paypal (see the Donate button on the home page). Alternatively, you can link to Model Trove at http://modeltrove.com using the following button on your site.    Q: Do you retain copyright in the photographs that appear on Model Trove? A: You are not required to transfer any copyright in the photographs to feature on Model Trove except permission for your photographs to feature on Model Trove. You are also free to require us to remove your photographs from the website at any time. All copyright in the photographs appearing in a model's portfolio are owned by the respective owners and/or their photographer. You must get written permission from these copyright owners before using any photographs in any form.    Q: What system is Model Trove using for the site? A: Model Trove uses Gallery2 and Carbon.