PurplePort Reviews 183

Purpleport is an excellent way to connect Photographers and Models. I have been a member for 11 years and find it an excellent point of contact with models who want to work. I always pay models there is no need for TFP these days. Other sites seem to have lots of model posts but they don't seem to respond to castings.

My own personal experiences of the site. People have very different experiences, some very good ones. Unfortunately if you become a target by anyone it can become a horror story.

I joined back in 2019 as a model and came quite quickly to the attention of a male photographer on there. He tried to chat to me a number of times.

He left I believe around covid time but rejoined under a different name. I blocked him quite soon after he returned, I can't honestly remember now why I did but that's when the problems started.

I have felt harassed and stalked by this man for nearly 5 years now.

One of the severe failings of the site is that even if you have someone blocked, they can still attempt to interact with you on the forums which I used to enjoy being a part of.

Many many times he would refer to me in an abusive way using such terms are "nutcase" and "fantasist" amongst many other very derogatory terms (these are just the most recent). To desperately try to get me to interact with him because he had no other way.

I felt hounded and abused by this guy. And each time he did it, I asked him politely to stop and leave me alone. He never did.

I spoke to Purpleport about it and they also saw all the things he did to try and harass me on the forums but unfortunately they did nothing despite me asking simply for them to remove his comments that were directed at me and abusive.

I ended up deactivating my account and leaving because I didn't feel safe on the site with this man continuing to harass me and the off site activities I believe to be him (unfortunately as a model if someone becomes fixated on you it is then easy for them to find you elsewhere). I was starting to feel vulnerable and even a little frightened of him.

Someone made me aware yesterday that he was at it again, abusing me on the forums so I logged back in and asked him yet again to leave me alone.

Admin removed my comments but allowed his abusive ones to stay up which is the way it's always happened for the last 5 years.

I complained to Purpleport and asked them again for help for dealing with my abuser.

They could simply have just deleted his comments that referenced me derogatorily to help me as the victim and also stop this abusers behaviour in its tracks but they refused to and then they banned my account because I reported him.

Or they could have simply given him a warning because it wasn't like other people weren't noticing his behaviour - they were. But no, they simply wanted me gone for complaining about a man's abusive behaviour towards a woman. Relentless behaviour.

I simply wanted this man to leave me alone. I just wanted to use the site without this man harassing me every way he could.

I'm making this post because I want models especially to be aware that when you join modeling sites, you do not know who is running them and you do not know the people on them.

You may be sharing very intimate and vulnerable photos of yourself and this can mean that you can become a target for harassment or fixation and you really do not know who has mental problems and who doesn't.

No sites are a "safe" space and anyone can end up subjected to harassment, abuse and stalking and certainly this site has done nothing to help the victim and indeed sided with the abuser.

The post is just to make people aware of what has happened in my case which has caused me severe distress and harm.

Modeling sites are wonderful in some respects but please be careful as you have literally no idea who is looking at your photos, what this triggers in their head and what they may do about it and there is no support available, it appears (at least in my case) if you do happen to become a target for abuse or fixation.

You are in a very vulnerable position as a model and it only takes one person to fixate on you and it can affect every single area of your life and destroy it.

I wish I had never joined this site and become a target for potentially unstable people.

I feel it put my personal safety at risk and put me in a dangerous situation.

I would also say that if your partner / wife is on the site, ensure that she is safe and happy with it. Alot of women will not complain because they are afraid of being removed like I was and suffer in silence.

I have given it two stars because in order to be fair it does have some positives like some nice members, some good features but I simply believe the security risks for women outweigh the good unfortunately and women just cannot take any chances with their personal safety.

This is recounting my own personal experiences only. Other peoples experiences may differ.

UPDATE 20/03/2026 - If you click on my profile you get this message pop up - Account Permanently Removed
The account you were trying to view has been removed from PurplePort.

Possible reasons for removal include, but are not limited to:

Using images that were not your own
Creating fake accounts
Creating new accounts after a previous ban
Seeking or offering sexual services
Violation of our terms of use
We cannot provide details about the reason why someone has been removed from PurplePort.

However, since we have permanently banned their account from site we strongly suggest that you cease all communications with them immediately. We do not remove members from PurplePort without good reason.

Click here to return to the PurplePort homepage.

I asked PurplePort for the reason for my ban and they couldn't actually give me a reason, Russ head of admin just kept emailing me saying no, no and no.

I have reported this company to trading standards to which I have received an email back from Trading Standards stating there are concerns regarding this site , so feel free to report them to trading standards, as they really don't like freedom of speech or ban you for no actual reason, victim shaming culture!

**As of yesterday evening 3/02/2026 PurplePort has now banned my account due to this review being posted. I had a support ticket open regarding the AI image, to which they question if i put a 1 star review up, i said why do you asume its me, to which they responded it has your name on it, i went back to say can we go back to this ticket regarding the image as its irrelevant if there may or may not be a google review to find i am instantly ban. I appeal the ban to which they were flippant in their response back to me, just be aware you can't have freedom of speach on this platform on your own experience they just shut you down instead of actually addressing the issues on the site.**

I find PurplePort extremely frustrating to use. I only joined in November and have experienced ongoing issues since then. I have reported concerns about photographers to the admin team, yet nothing meaningful has been done to resolve them.
One photographer — who was part of the platform’s meet and greet team — blocked me for no apparent reason while we were actively discussing a shoot. When I raised this with admin, I was simply told to “move on,” which felt dismissive and unhelpful. There appears to be very little safeguarding or support for models on the platform. In this case, it seems the photographer acted on hearsay, as there was no valid reason for the block — particularly as he had approached me twice previously.
More recently, a photo I uploaded was deleted due to alleged AI use, yet there are numerous images on the platform that are clearly AI-generated and far more obvious than mine. This inconsistency is frustrating and unfair.
The platform feels very cliquey and more stressful than supportive. My work has also been repeatedly copied, yet I am told that any action can only be taken if everything remains on their platform, which offers little real protection. Much of the behaviour I have encountered feels amateur rather than professional.
If you request a refund for VIP membership, your profile is immediately downgraded to a standard account, which feels punitive rather than customer-focused.
Overall, PurplePort has been far more stress than it’s worth. The lack of support, inconsistent moderation, tolerance of copied work, and unprofessional handling of legitimate concerns makes this a platform I would not recommend — especially for models looking for a safe and professional environment.

My photos are shown without AI changing them

A really useful resource for finding models and creating casting calls. Arranging everything through the site gives great peace of mind as well.
I've been a member for 7 years and never had an issue.

This is a bad site
They delete your pics b cus they consider any pic A I!!!!
They don't accept your pics . They use how they want your content... and after they delete your pics with no reasons !!!!
Spend your time in another site b cus is not number 1 this in uk !

much better than Model mayhem that is full of frauds, fake profiles etc and the admins are beyond ridiculous with their absurd rules and poor assistance

Possibly one of the most useless sites EVER!

Pay a subscription and yet can't message models with potential work even with full positive feedback for years. VERY few models are active, site is dated and isn't attracting many new models. I have paid fashion work available for models next week but can't message them because I'm not in their "In" crowd. What am I paying for exactly?

Used to be great but it's become a clique run by people who they decide can message models for their own ends, not in their in 'club'... paying a subscription for NOTHING.

The site should be sued for RIPPING people off. If people can't message models, that renders the site useless.
Stay away from this site.

I've been using the site as a model on & off for 6 years now. I've had some great success on there, my only gripe is people being pushy thinking I won't stick to boundaries I clearly state on my profile & via message, those accounts often end up being deleted anyway. Had some great shoots and made some lovely connections over the years.

PurplePort is a great resource for creatives. You can showcase your work, connect with others, finding people to work with and learn. You very much get out what you put in, and there are a number of social features for users to enhance their experience. The site is well-run, well-maintained and useful to members of all ages and experience levels.

A brilliant community for photographers and models

PurplePort is hands-down the best platform I’ve found for connecting with creative people. The site makes it easy to organise shoots, share work, and build lasting collaborations. The community is friendly, professional, and full of inspiring talent—from experienced professionals to those just starting out.

What I particularly value is the transparency and trust the platform creates through references and portfolios. It gives you confidence when arranging shoots, and makes finding the right creative partner so much smoother. The site is also easy to use, with regular updates and active support that keeps everything running well.

PurplePort has helped me develop my photography, expand my network, and work on projects I would never have discovered otherwise. If you’re serious about creative collaboration—whether as a model, photographer, or artist—it’s an outstanding resource.

Highly recommended!

Simon-40

Purpleport is a pretty average platform.
Most accounts are not very active. Replies are rare unless you offer significant Payment.

It has a great selection of images with so many account. But getting in contact is a different matter.

It would benefit Purpleport to delete inactive accounts and promote active accounts. That way it would improve its usefullness.

Purpleport is a rather underwhelming website. Most the profiles don't seem to be active and there hasn't been anything particular worthy from having used the website so far. VIP mode isn't worth the cost, it's mostly additional but very basic profile layout options. The create casting call has it's 'paid modelling' tick box removed if not a paying subscription to VIP mode and admin are apparently weak and pathetic by deleting any casting call that words 'for paid modelling' within it. And there's a weird 'limitation' also added to any profile as well. Pretty stupid really, as doing that is the quickest way to have anybody remove their profiles from the website entirely, and purpleport heavily relay on active models using the website and can't afford to be so displacement with models either.

Purple Port is home from home. It is where I can study the most beautiful images of the most beautiful models and hang out with great models and fellow photographers

Purple Port is a great networking website for all interested industry personnel. Excellent website layout with strong image hosting resolution, love this format... KUDOS Purple Port!

Gary Abigt / Select Model Events
@selectmodelevents

I have used PurplePort for over 5 years and have found it really useful. I have been able to contact and hire studios, make up artists and models on numerous occasions. I have managed to avoid any pitfalls by a combination of common sense and using the site properly. I have done over 50 shoots which has enabled me to greatly improve my photography to the point that models contact me offering to work with me to improve their portfolio. People can check each others photos and references before making contact which is very helpful and offers some Over 5 years protection to both sides. Nothing is ever perfect but so far I have only had good experiences with PurplePort and my photography has improved greatly.

This is THE site for photographers and models, with the advantage of a reference system for both

Hopeless. Uploaded an avatar to my profile without realising it was against the rules and they banned my account. Asked them to allow me to revise the list and they refused. Don't bother.

Been in PurplePort a month or two now and I’m really impressed. Great way to showcase your work, meet fellow creatives and arrange shoots.

This site is full of perverts and weirdos posing as ‘photographers’ I would avoid it at all costs. If you’re not an actual model then stop trying and get yourself on onlyfans it’s much safer.