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Carol L. Fowler
 

AnnaMolaPhoto email


Anyone else out there receive an email through BP from Anna Mola Photo about participating in an art show in Italy? Sounds like a blast email as I don't recognize the name. Legit? I'm just suspicious that it's a con wanting money to send in a photo. But there IS a photo web site with the address provided in the email.


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January 13, 2016

 
- Ken Smith

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  Carol, that sounds rather suspicious. Did she say anything about "your" photos, or that she liked them, or anything to personalize the e-mail? I would be leery.


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January 14, 2016

 

Carol L. Fowler
  It sounds personalized. Lack of responses in BP sounds like it wasn't sent to everyone. And since she is in Italy, she may have some across my photos because I have previously sold to a British magazine. Email said:

Dear Carol,
I'm an independent critic and art organizer. I've seen your picture here, finding it projects very interesting. I'd like to collaborate with you. Now I'm organizing a group show in Venice, about the issue "home". Please write to annamolaphoto@gmail.com to receive the compete open call. Best regards Anna Mola http://annamola.wordpress.com

I still think it would be risky to print and frame a photo and ship to unknown source in Europe and probably send in a gallery fee.


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January 14, 2016

 
- Ken Smith

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  Carol, then it's up to you...trust your intuition. Contact her and find out about the details. But if she asks you for money, then that should be a flag. Just have your eyes open.


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January 14, 2016

 

Carol L. Fowler
  Thanks for your input, Ken.


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January 15, 2016

 
- Gregory LaGrange

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  Looks like just somebody with a blog trying to put together a photo contest or show.
May be rinky-dink, but not necessarily a scam.


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January 31, 2016

 

Carol L. Fowler
  I think she is legit however she wanted a gallery fee and I was responsible for shipping and insuring art work. I declined.


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January 31, 2016

 
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