Having a great Runway Walk is no easy task...  But don't worry, we have a few easy steps to implement during your practice rounds that will have you booking in no time!  I think this goes without saying but this information is only helpful if you put it into ACTION. If you don't consistently practice, there's no way you'll be able to master this skill. We know... we know... it's hard to stay motivated but keep in mind that motivation is fleeting. It's DISCIPLINE that will get you to your goals.  Here's the best part We are all busy bees out there just trying to survive so the th ..read more

YOU DID IT. You've been to a casting, an agency go-see, open call, zoom interview, etc. Now what happens?  You've put the work in to prepare yourself for the model advancement opportunity. You waited in line. You nailed the casting. And it's over... How do you find out if you got it?  IF THEY ARE INTERESTED If whoever you just did a casting with is interested in signing/booking you, they will contact you (or your Agency/Mother Agency) directly via email (rarely by phone) and let you know what the next steps are. This could be a simple notification that you have been confirmed fo ..read more

Going to model open casting calls can stir up all the feels - Excitement, Hope, Anxiety, etc. The best way to approach anything is with the most amount of knowledge you can get so that you are prepared to navigate anything that is thrown your way. WE ARE HERE TO HELP!  Here are are a few bullet points to help answer some great questions you may have on what to wear to a model open casting call. Watch the video below to get the full details!  IMPORTANT: Make sure you read through the requirements carefully for the casting call. Some may have specific details on what you should wear t ..read more

If you are just starting out as a model, you might have gotten requests from casting agents or clients asking for your comp card. Read on to find out why the comp card is one of the most important items to have on you during castings and how to create one for yourself. A comp card (composite card) is the model’s business card. It contains basic information like your name, measurements, photos, and contact information. It is to help casting agents or clients remember who you are and know who to contact should you get the job. What Is on a Composite Card The standard model comp card size is much ..read more

WHAT IS A MOOD BOARD? A mood board is a collection of images that will set the tone for your upcoming photo shoot. This can include photos, swatches, patterns –– images that will convey what the tone of the shoot will be. Most often this will be put into a concise, one-page document but can also be divided into several separate mood boards for styling, lighting, etc. WHY DO WE NEED A MOOD BOARD? Having a mood board helps your entire team stay on the same page. When you share and discuss ideas before a shoot and settle on a solid visual plan, your shoot will move smoother and if your entire tea ..read more

Being a model is just standing in front of a camera and BOOM... it magically turns into the cover of Vogue! Easy peasy, Right?  If you're a seasoned model than you will create the perception that it's really that easy but don't be mistaken - modeling takes talent, practice and is actually hard work.  Photographers don't want to work with models that they have to give every once of "what-to-dos" during a shoot. In fact, it's the models job to continuously be moving and creating interesting poses for the photographer to capture at will. The less direction a model needs, the more jobs a ..read more

How much do Models get paid? A question that most wonder but never really get a straight answer. That's because the industry has so many areas in which the basic model can get involved that it's virtually impossible to give specific numbers. Below are the basic industry standards of model pay to help guide you in the right grade of payment. Keep in mind that if you are signed with an Agency, they will likely have rights to 20% of your pay for their services.  This can vary from job to job.  Approximate rates :  Adult $450 full day  Adult $400 half day  ..read more

Like a Mood Board, a Posing Board gives the model guidance on the types of posing the photographer would like to see during a Photoshoot session. A model can study different poses shown on a Posing board and use it as a baseline or starting point to create the types of "shapes" or poses the photographer wants from the subject they are shooting.  Some models will memorize 15-25 poses from a posing board and create a dance-like routine to perform while in front of a lens. This allows the model to immediately create great results from their photoshoot with little to no warm up.  Here a ..read more

Model Bags & Kits Essential Items Models Take To Modeling Jobs Whether you are an established professional model or you are a new model just starting out there are a few essentials that you will be expected to have with you every time you go on a modeling job, audition or go-see. A good model is a prepared model. Just think how good you will look if you can say to your client – “Don’t worry, I have that!” Your client and agent will love you and you will get booked again and again! Here are the basics you should have in your models bag or kit: 1. Your Book (Portfolio) ALWAYS have ..read more

Do I have to have a Modeling Social Media Account?  The modeling industry has changed dramatically since the inception of social media. Both new and established models are now expected to have active social media accounts. It has become so important that many top modeling agencies require their models to participate in special training on how to create and maintain proper social media accounts.  Why has it become so important you ask?  Because many clients now consider the number of followers a model has and how that number will help the client sell more product ..read more