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This FAQ page is for both the viewers as well as the Charms and Gents who are interested in being spotlighted here on the Happenings pages.  I have tried to answer the most common e-mail questions I get about the Southern Charms Happenings pages.  If your question is not answered here please write to me by clicking on the E-Mail link above.

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What is SC Happenings?

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What do I get for joining SC Happenings?

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Why is there a membership fee to join Happenings?

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If I join Happenings does that mean I get membership to the individual Charm's or Gent's sites who appear on Happenings as well?

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I have seen ads or been contacted by a photographer who says they represent or work for Southern Charms and are doing photos for them or Happenings.  Are they real?

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I am a Charm or Gent.  How can I appear on the Happenings pages?

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Once I request an interview and a photo shoot what happens next and what do I get for it?

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I have a shoot scheduled for Happenings.  What can I expect during the shoot and what type of poses am I suppose to do?

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I have decided to do some shoots with you and I want to included a partner in the shoots.  Is that okay?

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I want to do a shoot with or meet with another Charm or Gent.  Can you set me up with them?

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I live in an area where you haven't visited and I would like to know if you accept photos and articles for use in Happenings?

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Can I appear on SC Happenings even if I am not a Charm or Gent?

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Do I get paid for appearing in Happenings?

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How do I get in touch with or e-mail a Charm or Gent?

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I want to know more about a particular Charm or Gent, will you tell me?

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What is SC Happenings?

Southern Charms Happenings is the place where you can go to see the Southern Charms and Southern Gents spotlighted in an article or interview.  The interview will contain more personal information about the individual Charm or Gent than would normally appear on their individual Southern Charm or Southern Gent page and will always have an accompanying photo shoot.  The articles usually tell the story about the particular photo shoot that it accompanies.  Sexy and funny things do happen during these shoots and I try to bring it all to you in words and pictures.

What do I get for joining SC Happenings?

Well that is a simple one.  You get several benefits.  The first of which is that unless a Charm or Gent leaves Southern Charms or Southern Gents their photos here on the Happenings pages will always remain available.  The articles and preview photos always remain in the free area no matter how many articles are on Happenings.  Secondly, Happenings is a convenient location to go to preview some of the Charms and Gents prior to joining their sites.  It helps you get to know them better before you make the decision to join their individual sites.  Thirdly, the Charms and Gents go all out to provide a special set of photos for the Happenings pages.  In some cases, poses and activity can be seen in Happenings that up until that point has never even appeared on their own sites.

Why is there a membership fee to join Happenings?

Another simple one.  I have to travel all over to do the interviews and take the photographs that you see here on Southern Charms Happenings.  As anyone knows who has ever taken a trip there are expenses when you travel.  In some cases the Charm who I am doing a shoot for will offer me the hospitality of their home, but over half the time I have to pay for a motel/hotel room plus all other related travel and food expenses.

If I join Happenings does that mean I get membership to the individual Charm's or Gent's sites who appear on Happenings as well?

No!!!  Every site on Southern Charms requires a separate membership fee including Happenings.  However, one membership fee for Happenings does give you access to all the photos on Happenings no matter how many Charms or Gents are spotlighted.  There is only one membership area in Happenings and all the Charms and Gents appearing in the Articles and Interview pages are available in the Happenings' Membership Area for one membership fee.  All the Charms' and Gents' photos will always be there for your viewing and downloading pleasure unless they leave Southern Charms.  The reason the photos are pulled if a Charm or Gent leaves Southern Charms is they sign a licensing agreement which allows Southern Charms to make available their photos only as long as the Charm or Gent allows it.   Some do allow me to keep their photos on Happenings even if they close their site on Southern Charms.  That is why you may occasionally see a Charm or Gent with photos on Happenings but no link to their site.

I have seen ads or been contacted by a photographer who says they represent or work for Southern Charms and are doing photos for them or Happenings.  Are they real?

As Southern Charms and Southern Charms Happenings have become more popular this has become a problem.  We are aware that some photographers and other companies have placed ads advertising for amateur models to appear on the web.  Some of these are legitimate endeavors and we commend the "get up and go attitude" of these photographers.  They say that they have an association with a number of Adult oriented web sites and that they can help you get a site up and running.  Normally, they will charge you a fee which is a percentage of the money you make from having a site on Southern Charms (or for that matter any other site they get you on).  Although this is acceptable for those who want to use them it is not necessary in most cases.  If you do decide to use one of these photographers, I recommend that you contact Southern Charms (or any other web site they may put you on) and verify the payment rate you have been given by the photographer or other company.  The current rate being paid to new Charms and Gents by Southern Charms is 50% of the gross income from their site.

There has been at least one case that I am aware of where the photographer told the Charm that he was getting less than Southern Charms was actually paying.  He then charged a percentage of that amount before paying the Charm for "taking the photographs and submitting them to Southern Charms."  That means that he took a cut right off the top and then took an additional percentage from the amount he told the Charm he was getting paid by Southern Charms.

Another example is a company saying that they represent Southern Charms and that you have to work through them to get photos submitted for your site on Southern Charms.  This is not a true statement.  Any Charm or Gent is welcome to work through a company that works like this example, but you should be aware that they are not part of Southern Charms and they are wrong if they represent themselves as such.  You should also be aware that you can always work directly with Southern Charms and there is never a requirement that you go through a photographer or other company.  Also, be sure and read the info below about signing a contract with these photographers or other companies.

My recommendation is that you contact Southern Charms directly and that you do your own photographs.  Digital cameras are not that expensive now.  I am sure that in most cases you will have no trouble finding a willing photographer to take the pictures or you can use one of the many cameras that now come with a remote.

At any rate, if you do decide to use a third party photographer you can either contact me, Lord Hardcore, or info@southern-charms.com for the current payment rates and procedures.  Just because they helped you get on Southern Charms doesn't mean that you can't carry on a direct dialog with Southern Charms.  In fact, if they try to persuade you not to contact Southern Charms then I would be suspicious of their motives.

Another thing that you should be very aware of is the contract.  Make sure that you only sign the official contract for Southern Charms.  If you want a copy you can e-mail either of the two addresses above and request one.  Under the Southern Charms contract and model release you always own the copyrights to your photographs and no other use can be made of those photographs without your consent.  That may not be the case with a contract done by a photographer or company.  Any conditions in a separate contract with the photographer should only pertain to the amount of money that he/she will receive, but not to the copyrights or ownership of the photos.  If you sign over copyrights or ownership to the photos then they can do whatever they please with those photos.  This could include placing them on sites that you are unaware of or putting them on CDs and selling them without you getting a cut of the profits.  Additionally, they could deny you the right to use those photographs elsewhere or even on Southern Charms if you decided to work directly with us instead of through a photographer or another company.

Some of the photographers are not legitimate at all.  A few have represented themselves as working for Southern Charms.  This is NOT true.  Southern Charms does NOT have an official photographer or another company acting on their behalf.  I am the closest there is to an official photographer for Southern Charms that exists.  I do all my photography work for Southern Charms and Southern Charms Happenings on a contract basis and not as an employee.  I, of course, run SC Happenings from which I get income from the memberships.  Even though I do a lot of updates for some of the Charms, I never charge them anything for those sessions.  One pretty safe way to deal with a photographer is by writing to either me at Lord Hardcore or Southern Charms at info@southern-charms.com and verifying the photographer.  Be aware that some Charms and Gents have Southern-Charms.com e-mail addresses, but that does not make them an official representative for Southern Charms as a photographer or otherwise.  Additionally, Southern Charms does not issue SC e-mail accounts any longer.

The last item to be covered under this topic is probably the most important.  We know of a couple of cases where the photographer or representatives of another company have put sexual favors from the Charm as a condition for them to appear on or have a site on Southern Charms.  This is never tolerated by Southern Charms.  Southern Charms doesn't do this nor do I.  There are never any conditions or requirements other than those stated in your contract and release with Southern Charms and it will never contain any such condition.  If this ever happens to you please get all the identification information about the photographer or company that you can and notify either Southern Charms at william@southern-charms.com or myself at Lord Hardcore immediately.

I am a Charm or Gent.  How can I appear on the Happenings pages?

Write to me and request a photo shoot and interview.  The closer you are to the southeast the quicker I can get to your area for a shoot.  If you live a long way away from the southeast then read here for another option.

Once I request an interview and photo shoot with you, what happens next and what do I get for it?

Once I receive a request for an interview and a photo shoot I will work out a convenient time and place for us to get together to do the shoots.  Usually it is in your home, but other locations have been used as well.  Of course we can always shoot at multiple locations as well.  If there are additional costs associated with the shoot such as special costumes or locations such as a motel with a Jacuzzi, you are responsible for those extra expenses.

I also encourage you to bring someone along with you to the shoots.  This usually makes everyone feel more comfortable.  Plus, if they are your usual photographer we can talk about tips that will help make your own photo sessions better.  I also like it when they help direct the shoots as they know you much better and are able to direct you in a manner that helps keep your comfort level high.

I like to set aside anywhere from two to four hours for the photo sessions.  I like to do at least three sessions, but I have been known to shoot many more.  In one case I shot ten different sets, but usually it is from three to six sets.  I get to pick one set to be used along with your interview or article on Southern Charms Happenings.  You get to keep all the other sets for your own use.  Use is restricted to your site here on Southern Charms.  The set that I pick for use on Happenings is exclusive to Happenings.  This means that the photos appearing in Happenings cannot appear on your Southern Charms site, but any of the other photos that I take can be used on your site.

You do not need a separate model release for these photo sessions.  Your current Southern Charms contract covers everything.  That provides you with protection.  Without a separate model release I cannot use your photos for any other purpose which means that you won't see them appearing on any other web site or on a CD offered for sale, etc.  The only exception to this is that I will pick two of the photos used in the free area on Happenings which are then "branded" with the URL for Southern Charms Happenings and your page here on Happenings.  These two photos are then distributed for advertising purposes to bring more traffic to both Happenings and your site.

There will never be any other use of your photos unless we both specifically agree to that use (you as the model and me as the photographer).  An example of this is the request by one of the Charms to use six of the photographs that I took to submit to Penthouse magazine to see if she can appear in it.  If you would like to use any of the photos that I take for any purpose other than on Southern Charms just ask and we will see what we can work out.  As long as they aren't to be used on a competitor's site I am usually willing to work something out with you.  You also need to remember that any other use of any photos is governed by your contract with Southern Charms in which you give exclusive license to Southern Charms to the photographs appearing there.  Another words, any photos used for another purpose or on another site have to be extra photos that do not appear on Southern Charms or Happenings.

NOTES:  Photos used on Happenings will not be removed automatically if you leave Southern Charms.  I give you access to the Happenings membership area and you will continue to have access even if you leave Southern Charms as long as you do not have your Happenings update removed.  I will remove the individual Happenings update if you request that it be removed.  I will also delete your access from the login file.

Additionally, if you participate in a Bash and there are photos appearing in a Bash update those photos will not be removed even if you remove your site from Southern Charms unless there is a specific important reason and I will look at the request on a case-by-case basis.  The reason for this is that it just takes too long to go through all the Bash updates and try and find individual photos amongst all the photos taken during a weekend long event.

I have a shoot scheduled for Happenings.  What can I expect during the shoot and what type of poses am I suppose to do?

Hopefully, you can expect to have a good time.  I think that has been the general experience of all the Charms and Gents with whom I have done photo shoots.  You are, of course, always welcome to write to any of the Charms and Gents who have appeared or are scheduled to appear (normally, once their thumbnail goes up on the Upcoming Page the shoot has been completed) on Happenings and get their views on both the shoots and the experience.

Now, as to the type of poses your are suppose to do.  There aren't any!!!  You choose the poses and content for all shoots.  You are not expected to do anything or provide any particular type of content, etc.  These are your shoots, not mine.  You do what you feel comfortable doing.  I will give an occasional suggestion and let you know what helps appeal to your fans, but you have last say on what will end up in each and every photograph.

I know that when I arrive for a shoot the Charm or Gent usually already has a pretty good idea as to what they want to do during the sessions.  A lot of the ideas have been given to them by their fans and this is a good opportunity to get those ideas captured in photographs.  I always look for that special shoot to present here in Happenings along with the interview and stories about the shoots.  Of course, this helps me with Happenings, but also gives that special appeal to your viewers here on Happenings that get them to want to go visit your site on Southern Charms.  A special shoot can consist of one or several things that make it special.  Those "things" can be anything from the circumstances under which the photos were taken to something funny that happened during the shoot to content that has never appeared on your site before.  Take a look at some of the interviews and articles and I think that you will see exactly what I mean.

A general rule is that the more explicit a shoot is the better it is received by your fans.  If you don't believe me, just ask them? ;-)  (Note to fans:  Just trying to help you out here.)  All that said, you choose what we shoot during the photo sessions along with some possible suggestions, but never any pressure from me.  Bottom line, you pose how you want to pose and you pick the content that is represented in each and every shoot.

I have decided to do some shoots with you and I want to included a partner in the shoots.  Is that okay?

Yes, of course, it is.  If the partner is a Charm or Gent or individual who has already appeared in one of your shoots and has a release on file then nothing further needs to be done as they already have a release filed with Southern Charms that will cover the shoots.  If they are not a Charm or Gent or do not already have a release on file with Southern Charms then they must be willing to provide a Guest Model Release along with the required photo IDs (the same as you had to do) to appear in the photographs and on Happenings.  The Guest Model Release is required whether their face is shown or not.

Actually, the desire to have a partner appear in a shoot with a Charm or Gent is one of the primary reasons I get requests for photo sessions with a Charm or Gent.  Usually they have no one else who is available or who they trust to take the photographs and/or they are just tired of trying to get a good set of photos while trying to "perform" and snap photos at the same time.

During these shoots of a Charm or Gent along with their partner I try not to be intrusive in the actual "performance."  I try to capture all the good angles to show the activity which the fans want to see without disturbing you any more than I have to.  You may feel a slight tap on an arm or a leg during the shoot so you can shift a little for a good shot but other than that I try not to let you be aware that I am even there.  The results are usually great and you end up with a photo session that you haven't been able to achieve previously.

When we shoot with a partner or partners I always shoot loads of photographs.  Usually in the range of 150-250 shots.  I like to pick a few to use on Happenings (normally no more than about 30 or 40) to do a bonus update on Happenings to coincide with the update going up on your site.  This is usually a good way to generate extra traffic to your site for that update and along with that comes new fans who will hopefully start making regular visits to your Southern Charms or Gents site and better yet, even become a member.

I want to do a shoot with or meet with another Charm or Gent.  Can you set me up with them?

Yes and no.  Just the type of answer you love.

I don't set up Charms and Gents with each other.  I get this request all the time.  What I will do is notify you if another Charm or Gent in your area has already asked me the same question.  I will let both of you know of the other's interest in meeting another Charm and/or Gent then it is up to the both of you to get in touch with each other and make whatever arrangements you like.

When I do this please do not take it as a recommendation that this is the Charm and/or Gent for you to meet.  I do not want to be blamed if you do not get along.  I am only letting you know that there is someone else in your area who is also interested in meeting other Charms and/or Gents with no other endorsements.

Please do not get upset with me when I tell you that I don't know if other Charms and/or Gents live in your area.  I do not have access to the Charm/Gent database due to privacy concerns.  I only know information about a Charm or Gent if the Charm or Gent has chosen to provide that information to me.  I respect that trust and will not give out addresses or phone numbers, but will provide the fact that they are interested in meeting with other Charms and/or Gents.  You can then go to their site and send them an e-mail.  There is also a Discussion Board for Charms and Gents where you can post notices of your desire to meet other Charms and/or Gents.  This is a secure area only available to Charms and Gents and not open to the general public.  That way you are able to list where you live, etc. for contact information.  Contact me for SC Admin Area Registration information to get access to the Discussion Board.

Of course, if you do meet and decide to get together, you can always call on me to come document the meeting in words and photographs ;-).

I am a Charm or Gent and live in an area where you haven't visited and I would like to know if you accept photos and articles for use in Happenings?

There are over 700 Charms and Gents currently on Southern Charms & Gents and it would be physically impossible to visit all of them.  Of course the ones who live the closest get more opportunities for shoots and articles.  Because of this, I will accept quality photos directly from Charms and Gents for use in Happenings.  I tend not to accept photos from Charms or Gents who live in an area where a bash has recently been held or if one is planned within the coming calendar year.  I prefer shooting the Happenings updates at bashes whenever possible.

Once you submit the photos and they have been accepted for inclusion on Happenings I will send you an interview sheet via e-mail for you to fill out (or if you prefer, you can write a story to go along with your shoot).  Since I cannot physically visit everyone this is the only fair way that I could come up with to allow all the Charms and Gents an opportunity to be spotlighted on Happenings.  Submissions will be placed on Happenings as the viewers select them on the Pick the Next Update Page.

If you want an article to appear on Happenings other than the standard interview you will be responsible for writing the article if I am not the one to do the shoot.  The article will appear as you submit it, but I will run a spelling and grammar checker on it and make those necessary changes.  You are always welcome, in fact, encouraged to submit the stories that go along with your photo shoots that you submit to Happenings.

I get final say on who appears on Happenings once you submit photos, but it is opened to all Charms and Gents who have current contracts with Southern Charms.  I will not reject a submission for Happenings unless the photo quality is just too low.  If that happens I will let you know what you need to do to take and submit acceptable photos.  I will not accept any photos done with a video capture or ones that are less than 800 pixels on the long side.  I also will only accept photos which have not been cropped (another words - full frame only).  Other photos that will be unacceptable are ones that have had borders added.  Additionally, any photos submitted for use on the Happenings pages cannot be used on your Southern Charms site or any other site.  The photos must be exclusive to Happenings.  You do retain ownership of the images and the contract/release with Southern Charms governs their use.

Anyone appearing in a photo with you who is not a Charm or Gent must also submit a guest model release for Southern Charms if they don't already have one on file.  If you don't know where to find the release please write and let me know and I will give you the URL to download it.

Can I appear on SC Happenings even if I am not a Charm or Gent?

Yes, but you will have to sign a model release and provide two forms of identification, one of which must be a government issued ID such as a state drivers license.  In most cases, when I get this question it is from someone who is considering having their own Southern Charms site and they are the ones who get priority.  If you like, you can have your own e-mail address included with the article and photos to get feedback prior to making the final decision to have your own site on Southern Charms.

Do I get paid for appearing in Happenings?

No, but if you are a Charm or Gent you will get the benefit of being spotlighted and thereby having the potential of getting more traffic and new members for your own site.  If you are not a Charm or Gent the answer is still no, but you will get to see what it is all about and get feedback prior to making the decision to start your own site on Southern Charms.

How do I get in touch with or e-mail a Charm or Gent?

You can write to them using the e-mail link on each of their pages.  You can't reach them using the e-mail links here on Happenings as they all direct mail to me and I just don't have time to forward all of them.  Besides, I don't think my ass looks all that great and I don't even have tits and some of you who have said that you "would like to lick me" would be in for a real surprise if you tried.  Another words, if you want to write to an individual Charm or Gent, please visit their page and use the e-mail link that you will find there.  There is always an e-mail link to them in the header of each and every one of their pages.

I want to know more about a particular Charm or Gent, will you tell me?

I don't give out personal information on any of the Charms or Gents.  If it is not given in their interview or article or on their site's FAQ or Bio Pages then they evidently don't want that information given out to the public.  Again, if you want to write to an individual Charm or Gent then use the e-mail link on their pages.  Who knows, once they get to know you better they may tell you what you want to know.

 

 

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