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How do I rearrange the images in my portfolio?

A quick guide to rearranging the images in your portfolio.

Added on 24/04/2013

How to change your avatar

A quick guide for how to change your avatar.

Added on 24/04/2013

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. 

Added on 16/04/2013

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.

Added on 14/04/2013

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.

Added on 06/04/2013

The PurplePort Guide to Lists

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

Added on 05/04/2013

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.

Added on 05/04/2013

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 :-)

Added on 17/03/2013

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...

Added on 17/03/2013

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.

Added on 16/03/2013

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!

Added on 16/03/2013

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.

Added on 16/03/2013

The PurplePort Guide to Etiquette in the Groups

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

Added on 16/03/2013

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.

Added on 16/03/2013

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).

Added on 16/03/2013

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?

Added on 16/03/2013

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...

Added on 16/03/2013

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.

Added on 16/03/2013

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.

Added on 14/03/2013

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...

Added on 13/03/2013

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!

Added on 13/03/2013

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.

Added on 13/03/2013

A model's tips for UK Tours

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

Added on 03/03/2013

How to get paid modelling work on PurplePort

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

Added on 03/03/2013

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.

Added on 03/03/2013

How to change (or add) your cover image

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

Added on 03/03/2013

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!).

Added on 21/02/2013

Some common questions...and answers!

Some common questions and answers...

Added on 21/02/2013

Create more impact with your casting calls

Create more impact with your casting calls

Added on 20/02/2013

I can't log in, help!

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

Added on 20/02/2013

I keep getting email notifications for group posts

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

Added on 16/02/2013

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. 

Added on 02/02/2013

Image Upload Guidelines

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

Added on 05/01/2013