- PARTY DATES, TIMES & FAQ's -

The Hangout parties are held on the 3rd Friday of each month. Anyone wishing to be included on the Party List, receive directions and the address to the party should contact Bob Cooney. Click on the link below:

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With very few exceptions, the parties will be held the 3rd Friday of each month. Joining Bob's Model Hangout will assure you of always having the latest party information on a regular basis. Party info will always be posted there first. Please make sure your Yahoo profile shows your interest in modeling or photography.

Basic party information and FAQ's that everyone should know:

1. TIMES & DATES: The parties start at 7:30 pm and run until well after midnight. The 3rd Fri of each month will be the typical date for the parties.

2. MODELS: Participating in photo sessions is not required. This is totally up to you. If you do wish to shoot, please remember to bring your essentials such as make-up and clothing changes. If you want to shoot in lingerie or bikini, it is recommended that you bring a robe to wear between the dressing room and the shooting area. Models are always admitted into the parties free. If you shoot with a photographer, make sure to arrange for copies of your pictures. All shoots are TFP.

3. PHOTOGRAPHERS: If you want to work with some of the models that will be present, bring a good quality digital camera. Pocket Wizards to trigger strobes would be helpful. It is always a good idea to bring a portfolio showing your work. Everyone there will be interested in seeing what you have done. This is true even if you are a regular, each party will have new people and they would love to learn about you. REMEMBER: All shoots are TFP so arrange for the model to receive their pictures.

4. ALL SHOOTS TFP: It is expected that the photographer will provide a CD to any models that they shoot during the party. Please make the necessary arrangements to take care of this in a reasonable amount of time...but always prior to the next party. If this is not taken seriously, you will not be invited to future parties.

5. SHOOTING AREA COURTESY: Please keep your photo sessions to 15 minutes, or less. This is a way to get to meet a model, not do a long and formal photo session. Always give the model & photographer shooting the courtesy of their privacy. Unless you are invited...DO NOT INVADE THEIR SHOOTING SPACE. A complete list of Shooting area Etiquette can be found in the Forums.

6. TYPE OF PHOTOGRAPHY ALLOWED: Glamour photography up to lingerie and swimsuit. Sexy is fine, nude is not. NOW BEING HELD! Photographer Workshops! Contact Bob Cooney for more information.

7. COVER CHARGE : There is a $10 cover charge that will be paid by everyone that enters, with the exception of the models. If you bring a friend or family member, please be prepared for them to pay the $10 cover.

8. FOOD, BEVERAGE & ALCAHOL: The party will be run on a "bring your own food and beverage" basis. I will no longer be providing food and drinks. We do allow you to bring beer, or wine to the parties when they are held at one of our private locations. No hard liquor please.

9. PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIOR: Remember, this is a serious networking party, not a dating group.

10. RIGHT OF REFUSAL: The Management of Bob's Model Hangout reserves the right refuse admission to anyone. Improper conduct at the parties could cause you to be asked to leave and not be invited future parties.

11. PARTY INVITATIONS: The party is open to everyone that has a serious interest and involvement with model photography.

12. IS NEW OK?: Yes, new models & photographers are VERY welcome and encouraged. No experience of any kind is required. Support and information will be provided for you. So please plan on coming and feel free to bring your friends.