Ottawa Model Management

01/01/2021

To all our followers and supporters, we wish everyone all the best in 2021. We all know 2020 was a tough year but one silver lining is we finally exposed Garry Black and his OMM fraud. They finally showed their true colours and OMM seems to have ceased operations. Perhaps with that, some of the model exploitation will diminish. That was the point this page: to support models and let them know to be on guard for fake a agency and always stay safe. Keep well, be creative, but always know who you are shooting with. If you must post some old Garry Black images consider not tagging him. You'll only be suggesting to newer unsuspecting models that you approve of his methods :(

08/23/2020

08/06/2020

When asked why we are taking the time to expose Garry Black's fake modelling agency and its nonexistent Director, the answer is simple. We have a moral obligation to stop model exploitation.

07/23/2020

The days and weeks are clicking by and more OMM models are speaking out, admitting things seemed off with Garry and Barb. Garry was politely asked to join a Zoom call to clear the air, but he has declined to reply. Now OMM asks that he "man up" and break the silence. But what can he realistically do. If Barb never really existed he can't come forward with the truth. That would kill whatever reputation he has left, so he has to hope this all goes away and people have short memories.

07/19/2020

A week has gone by since OMM models have asked Garry to produce proof that Barb ever existed. Instead Barb and all evidence of OMM has been systematically erased. More and more models are coming forward to confirm they felt things were amiss and that Garry Black created a fake agency and likely invented a nonexistent director in an effort to trick models and exploit them.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CC1co65lm2S/?igshid=ba4ol9077gxy

07/14/2020

Clearly lots of shady activity happening in regards to Garry Black who founded Ottawa Model Management. I already proved and documented the agency was never real -- just an empty shell hiding behind free social media accounts.

I agree OMM models deserve to know if they have been dealing with a hoax and a fake director for the past several years.

Once confronted and asked to prove "Barb" is real, she conveniently disappeared. All Facebook, Instagram, Gmail was deleted and the evidence of OMM (pixieset, IG, FB) was also deleted, plus Garry has gone silent.

07/14/2020

It seems at least one OMM model has been suspecting and investigating this deception for over a year.

07/11/2020

typical message

07/11/2020

I was amazed to learn today that the models of Ottawa Model Management feel Gary Black and Barbara Swan may be the same individual.

So the models of OMM banded together and demanded proof that Barb Swan existed. Instead she SUDDENLY resigns !!!!

Looks like they may have been right and Garry had no choice but to make her "disappear".

Here is background prepared by a now x-OMM Model https://www.instagram.com/p/CCfVQH9Fzxb/

07/11/2020

OMG - was Garry Black really running OMM under a fake account all this time ????

I have already documented that Ottawa Model Management never really existed as an organization. Today I discovered that others are doubting the existence of Barb Swan the alleged director of OMM.
We all know Gary Black created OMM but he claims he handed over the reins to Barbara Swan some time ago. However it has come to light that no one has ever seen Barbara Swan. So the models of Ottawa Model Management banded together and demanded proof that Barb Swan existed. Instead she SUDDENLY resigns. Hummmmm.

Clearly this casts a long shadow on Garry's integrity and honesty.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CCfVQH9Fzxb/

04/10/2020

This page was established simply to prove a key point...
Only because Ottawa Model Management never really existed was I able to create a real company by the same name.

Get the truth here...
https://web.ncf.ca/fb805/OMM_Root/Index.html

03/20/2020

A good perspective on a detecting a real agency ...
Clearly [email protected] should be a red-flag

https://youtu.be/CUZFoyg2TtU

How To Tell If A Modeling Agency Is Safe/Legitimate!! Links & Other Modeling Videos Listed Below!! ExploreModeling.com Model Boot Camp: http://www.exploremod...

03/01/2020

Thanks again folks for the multiple copies of this post by Barb Swan. Not sure why it was posted where I was theoretically unable to see it. Perhaps it's because it contains inaccuracies and contradictions. The important thing however, is OMM has made a decision. They only want the status quo and are declining the opportunity for progress. So this facade of a legitimate agency will likely carry on and it is most unfortunate. I'm happy however I took the steps I could to call attention to a regrettable situation and did my best to fix it.

You can see from my analysis of the OMM post and they are misreading both the opportunity and my intentions. Not everyone may agree with my approach, but all the actions I took and the messages I sent are an open book. I encourage you to follow the links to the actual documents referenced in the OMM Post. Live links (you can click on) are also in the comments area for your convenience.

02/29/2020

02/27/2020

Many thanks to the models who reached out asking to join the Ottawa Model Management.

As I stated to each of you privately, I’m not signing up new models nor looking for anyone to “transfer over”.

Contrary to some commentary this is not a “take-over”. I am not looking to run an agency.

My goal is to support the Ottawa modeling community by offering a proper business foundation to this unofficial agency, and seeing informal business practices amended so models are fairly compensated.

To this end, I registered a legal company because there was none registered before. An official domain name was acquired so OMM could be more professional.
Company info can be found at "http://ottawa-model-management.ca/" rather than a pixieset account.
Future model portfolios would be at "ottawa-model-management.ca/modelname"

Corporate e-mail infrastructure exists so you can now reach the Director via "[email protected]" rather than “[email protected]”. (try it)

Moving forwards models can be reached via "[email protected]"

Draft agreements exist, not to bind models – the wording clearly states it can be terminated at any time and the proposed agreement is clearly non-exclusive. A proper contact clarifies roles and responsibilities for both the agency and models, as well providing compensation guidelines that ensure fairness and non-exploitive practices.

In reply to “but will you not own the company” – Yes, and what I own, I can give away. I’ve already stated publicly that is my plan. I just want to facilitate a transition to an official status with fair business practices and then step away.

Current OMM Models need do nothing, nor be concerned. Perhaps the status quo will remain unchanged, but ideally you will be part of an enhanced and real agency.

02/27/2020

Many thanks to the photographers, models, friends and other supporters who offered support and encouragement, it is much appreciated.

I know many will second-guess my motives or be annoyed because I’m rocking the boat. A few have already expressed their disapproval but I am willing to accept their criticism. Stepping forward to enhance the status quo is often thankless and sometime dangerous. So I wish this to be a private crusade.

Still, I appreciate the many messages of: good luck, it's about time, how can I help, I'm in your corner, ...

02/26/2020

I know this all seems confusing and perhaps irregular so I'm happy to explain. If you are associated with the legacy Ottawa Model Management just PM us for a free latte you can enjoy as you read about why these changes are overdue and important to you as an Ottawa model.

02/26/2020

So Barbara Swan asked ...

Dear ?????
Who are you and why are you so interested in this agency?

02/26/2020

In many conversations with Barbara Swan I have come to believe she is well intention-ed and has the interests and safety of the models at heart. Unfortunately she inherited little more than the OMM name and a questionable legacy working relationship. So my 1st act was to let her know that OMM could do much more for our models. More important her ongoing role as director was welcomed. With over 40 years of entrepreneurship (building, running and selling many companies both large and small), I am both financially independent and business experienced. Stay tuned Ottawa. OMM is about to be come real. A real company, with a real vision, real agreements, real opportunities, real compensation, real coaching, real fun, real proud.

02/26/2020

I just registered the company name Ottawa Model Management. Why?? Because OMM really never existed beyond a few free pages on the web. (Instagram, Facebook, Pixieset). Ottawa Models deserve better.

02/26/2020