Articles

The PurplePort Guide to Image Albums

The PurplePort Guide to creating, using and adding images to image albums.

Image Filter Enabled: How to view NSFW or Adult images

A guide to toggling the content filter on PurplePort

How to show or hide images from your portfolio

A quick guide for how to show or hide images from your portfolio.

Five tips for spicing up your Bio and folio this Autumn!

I’ve recently been looking through a lot of profiles (looking for people who might be suitable to work on a project that I have) and one thing that struck me is how hard some folks make it to a) see how good they actually are and b) let you know what work they are actually looking for and how relevant they might be for your project.

I mean, isn’t that kind of defeating the object of posting a profile in the first place? Surely the objective is to sell yourself and make it easy for folks to find this sort of stuff out about you? Not make it hard?

It certainly made me think carefully about my own profile pages. To the point that I am presently busily revamping them, to make them more concise and attractive to the people browsing them.

Anyway, I thought I would share 5 tips for an Autumnal spice up for your own Bio’ and ‘folio.

What is a reply rate, and how does it work?

A short guide about how the reply rate works on PurplePort.

Copyright in photography

A guide to copyrights in photography.

A Guide to the PurplePort Messaging System

An in depth guide to getting the most out of the Purpleport messaging system.

Purpleport messaging system

An in depth user guide on the messaging system on Purpleport

A Brief Guide to Image Tagging

Here is a brief guide on how to use the image tag features on Purpleport, how to tag images and how to search for image tags

Issues with Microsoft-based email (hotmail / live / msn / outlook)

Since our PurplePort server upgrade at the beginning of August, Microsoft have blocked our emails, here are some more details about it and what you can do to help!

How to raise your profile and get noticed on and off PurplePort

A quick overview of some of the simple things to do on (and off) PurplePort to get noticed, find collaborators and work.

How do I rearrange the images in my portfolio?

A quick guide to rearranging the images in your portfolio.

How to change your avatar

A quick guide for how to change your avatar.

How to add images to castings, group posts, messages, portfolio notes, etc.

A quick guide for how to add images to places on PurplePort, including casting calls, group posts, messages, portfolio notes and more. 

Making the most out of PurplePort Search

The PurplePort Search is both simple and powerful. You can narrow down the search results quite dramatically and in some really interesting and unique ways.

Here's our quick guide to making the most out of the PurplePort search facility.

A Quick Guide to Creating Casting Calls

Here's our quick guide to creating casting calls whether you are looking for a model to pay or collaborate with or whether you are a travelling model looking to fill an empty day on a tour.

The PurplePort Guide to Lists

This brief guide to PurplePort lists explains what lists are and how you can use them. 

The PurplePort Guide to Image Collections

Here's our brief guide to PurplePort Image Collections, what they are, what they can be used for and how to get the most out of them.

Why do I get image views but no profile views (or vice versa)

Statistics are a funny old beast and this article explains why your account can get few profile views but plenty of image views or vice versa :-)

Why do hidden images still get views?

Hidden images are hidden from your portfolio. They are visible on PP in all other respects. If you want to hide an image completely from PurplePort then it's best to delete it. If you've hidden an image and it's still getting views then here's why...

Casting calls: What you can do and what you can't

A brief article outlining the general do's and don't's associated with creating casting call.

Terms of use for PurplePort

Here's our terms of use in simple English. These are to be read as social guidelines such that stepping beyond them may result in some kind of loss or punishment. No-one wants that!

Agencies - facts, fiction and FAQs

This is a quick guide to what makes an agency, how an agency works, and to hopefully dispel some of the myths about agencies.

The PurplePort Guide to Etiquette in the Groups

Use the advice in this guide to avoid the pitfalls of posting in the Groups.

How does getting suspended work on PurplePort

A brief overview of how suspensions work on PurplePort and what individual privileges can be suspended or permanently revoked.

The PurplePort Glossary of Terms

The terms and acronyms used in the photography and modelling industry (on PurplePort and elsewhere) can be confusing. This article explains many of these common terms (so you don't have to try to figure them out).

Blocking someone on PurplePort - How does it work?

You can block other PurplePort members from interacting with you, and they won’t know they have been blocked until they try. This short article explains how to block (and unblock) someone on PurplePort, and what blocking can prevent. 

Blocking someone on PurplePort - What is it, and how does it work?

How to get PurplePort VIP membership for free!

It's surprisingly easy to get free upgrades on PurplePort. In fact with a little effort you could probably never pay for your PurplePort VIP subscription. Here's how...

How to get your images in the PurplePort Front Page Image (FPI) Collection

Here's a brief article explaining how images are selected for the Front Page Image (FPI) Collection and some things to avoid in your images if you would like your images to be considered.

Late cancellations and 'no-shows'

Late cancellations or someone not showing up to shoot can be incredibly irritating, can ruin reputations and cause all manner of fuss.

Here's our advice on how to deal with either not being able to make it to a booked shoot or managing the aftermath if someone cancels or fails to turn up.

Photographers new to working with models

A quick run down for those new to model photography. Lots of great advice including...improving your skills by finding a mentor or getting some photography tuition, working with professional models to gain experience and a valuable portfolio, contacting models, arranging shoots, handling rejection, shoot etiquette, agreements and more...

New to modelling: How to become a model...hints, tips and how to's

If you are new and want to get the most out of your modeling and your PurplePort membership, we recommend you read this article. It's full of useful information to help you further your modeling career, and includes such things as setting up your Purpleport profile, selecting the best images to use, finding and arranging shoots, safety, rates and getting the most out of PurplePort!

Passwords, security, what it means and best practices....

A brief guide to passwords used on PurplePort with advice on best practices for passwords used on other web sites too.

A model's tips for UK Tours

A giant grab bag of tips and handy advice for models touring the UK.

How to get paid modelling work on PurplePort

Useful tips for how to get paid modelling work on PurplePort. 

Shooting TF: Expectations and agreements

A short article detailing what TF shoots are and what you should expect and agree to prior to the shoot.

How to change (or add) your cover image

A quick guide for how to change (or add) your cover image.

Easily use PurplePort VIP for FREE

This article describes how you can get PurplePort VIP for free (and help to grow the community at the same time!).

Some common questions...and answers!

Some common questions and answers...

Create more impact with your casting calls

Create more impact with your casting calls

How to reset your password (and log into your PurplePort account)

If you're struggling to log in, this article details ways to overcome the problem.

I keep getting email notifications for group posts

This discusses why you get email notifications for group posts and how to manage them.

The PurplePort Guide to Shoot Styles

A quick guide about what shoot styles are, the types of shoot styles available on PurplePort and how you can use them. 

Image Upload Guidelines

Information about PurplePort's Image Upload Guidelines. All images uploaded must be in accordance with these guidelines.