The Formula
Presence + Personality + Projection + Passion = Model Success
friendly advice
Professional Modeling is not the kind of business that lends itself to having an escort during a photoshoot, if you feel like you should bring an escort then, you should not be working with that photographer anyway, no good work will come out of that shoot with this lack of trust issue in the way. It is just sort of like going out on a date; would you want to bring an escort on a date? Lastly, none of the top legitimate Modeling agencies anywhere in the world sends their models out with escorts to a photoshoot, it is not appropriate in this business read "Wilhermina Guide to Professional Modeling". You feel like you need an escort with me; it is simple: DO NOT SHOOT WITH ME BECAUSE I DO NOT WANT TO SHOOT WITH YOU.
I DO REPRESENT OR MANAGE A FEW SELECTED MODELS AS WELL
I personally help them put a nice portfolio together and submit their profiles for modeling paid assignments, editorial magazine work and paid acting jobs. Below is a sample of
jobs they would be submitted for:
SAMPLE REAL JOBS
Wednesday, Sep. 30, 2009, 1:08 PM Pacific
SECRET BEER NON-UNION CAMPAIGN
Commercial
NON-UNION
RATE & USAGE: See below
Casting Director: Liz Lewis Casting
Interview Dates: 10/2, Callbacks in November
Shoot/Start Date: In and around the 1st or 2nd week of December, for AT LEAST 7 days
Location: South America - MUST HAVE PASSPORTS
SUBMIT ELECTRONICALLY ASAP LIZ LEWIS CASTING PARTNERS
NOTE: ALSO INCLUDE PERFORMANCE VIDEOS OR ACTOR SLATES IF AVAILABLE. DO NOT SEND DEMO TAPES.
PROJECT INFO:
*Exclusivity within category in markets as outlined below
*Personalities may only consume company products (within category) exclusively
*1 year with option for 2nd and 3rd year
*Airing in NY, OH, MI, PA, ME, NH, VT
*3 TV spots to start
*2-3 14 hour shoot days for TV
*1-3 12 hour shoot days for web
*1-3 12 hour shoot days for stills
*Complete buyout for 1 year for all stills for usage in all print requirements and internet usage
*Grant of likeness rights for packaging
*6-10 public appearances.
RATE:
$2,000 per year per tv spot
$2,000 inclusive for web
$10,000 still usage for print/internet
$2,000 per appearance
$500 for session day
$500 for travel day
$350 for hold days
$75 per diem
*all flights are economy class, standard accommodation, airport transfers.
SEEKING:
[ REFRESHMENT DUO ]
Female, Caucasian or Hispanic. Legally must be 25-30, but can look 21-25. Beautiful in an FHM way, with great bodies. But more than just a pretty face - must be great actors who are well spoken, clever, witty, smart and approachable. Our girls are the superheroes of refreshment, the protector of good times. We see 2 sides of them. On the working side where they are sultry but approachable; they are confident, strong and clever, with their wits about them and never miss a beat. We also see them when they're not on the job. They live alone in a cottage to the north. They spend a lot of time together. They may even secretly have crushes on each other, but it is never realized (NOTE: in one spot they do almost kiss, in a very tasteful, tender way). Think Megan Fox, Elizabeth Hurley from Austin Power, Jessica Simpson, Elisha Cuthbert, Rachel Bilson, Jessica Biel, and Shannon Elizabeth.
Thursday, Sep. 10, 2009, 8:26 AM Pacific
Addendum to 9/2 1:00 PM
THOMPSON REUTERS (Revised/New Role)
Commercial
NON-UNION
RATE: $8000 for 2 year blanket buyout + $2000 for travel.
USE: Internet and Print, possible spot TV
Conflicts: Holding Financial Services Companies (but very narrow - banking institutions NOT a conflict)
Casting Director: Jenny O'Haver
Interview Dates: ASAP
Callbacks on Sept. 16th
Shoot: Tentative schedule - last 2 weeks of Sept.
Location: New York, London, Tokyo
JENNY O'HAVER
MUST HAVE VALID PASSPORT. SHOOTS OVERSEAS.
There is no additional agency fee (i.e. +10%). Some of these spots will shoot abroad. Talent selected for those spots will be paid an additional $2000 for travel time (including any non consecutive work days). All travel expenses (air fare, hotel, etc) will be paid by production. Print shoot is scheduled to occur same day as commercial shoot however if print shoot falls on different day, an additional $500 will be paid for print shoot day only (print usage is included in $8000 buyout).
Wednesday, Sep. 9, 2009, 3:05 PM Pacific
GARDACIL (RE-RELEASE - PLEASE READ INSTRUCTIONS!)
Print
PAY RATE:
Adults 18-40: $2250.00 +20% Agency
Kids 9-17: $1250.00 + 20%
Casting Director: Donna Grossman Casting
Interview Dates: September 10, 11, 14, 15 & 16 By Appointment only
Shoot: October 6-9 and 12-14. One day only.
Location: New York City
DONNA GROSSMAN CASTING
Subject: OMP Referral for Josephine - ID#359321
Date: Mon-Jan-2009
Hi Josephine,
I saw you on one model place and I thought you may be interested in our Editorial casting for Details Magazine. We're shooting with Bela Borsodi (
www.belaborsodi.com) who is an incredible photographer.
You can check out our work at impossiblecasting.com in the print section.
If your not interested in this kind of work we completely understand.
Thanks,
Craig Lechner
Impossible Casting
122 West 26th St
NYC 10001
212.255.3029
Type: Editorial Print
Client: Details Magazine
Shoot Location: NYC
Shoot Date: Jan 8th
Photographer: Bela Borsodi
Casting: C. Lechner & M. Wulf, Impossible Casting NYC
Pay: $500 plus 20% for 8 hour shoot.
*Artistic Nudity Required*
We need make sure the model is very comfortable being nude and having
objects placed on here. There will be no fall frontal and no nipple showing in the
magazine, but they must be comfortable posing on set. NYC Talent Only.
High Fashion Photographer Bela Borsodi brings his unique spin on men's
fashion accessories to Details Magazine, using the female form as his
landscape. Please see
http://www.belaborsodi.com for examples of Bela's
work.
TYPE: FEMALE, ANY ETH, 18 to 35. Perfect body, Beautiful Face, Must be very
comfortable with Artistic Nudity on a closed set.
To submit: Please e-mails Head/Body shots plus a snap shot. Include in
submission Height, Weight and measurements.
EMAIL TO: submit@impossiblecasting.com
SUBJECT: ATTN Bela Shoot
Event / Name of Promotion:
New York Fashion Week
Dates / Times:
Fri 09/11/09 8:00am-10:00pm
Sat 09/12/09 8:00am-10:00pm
Sun 09/13/09 8:00am-10:00pm
Mon 09/14/09 8:00am-10:00pm
Tue 09/15/09 8:00am-10:00pm
Wed 09/16/09 8:00am-10:00pm
(You must be able to work all dates and times)
Location:
New York City , NY
Pay:
$40.00 per hour
Engagement Description:
Looking for Outgoing Staff for Upcoming Event!!
CASTING Date & Times: Thursday 9/3 12:30-2:30pm
Casting Attire: Please note, if chosen you will be working at fashion week. So we are looking for hip, but classy reps to represent Maybelline Cosmetics.
Casting Location: 53 West 21st Floor 3 NY, NY 10010 ** You will be meeting with Maiah Johnson **
Event Dates if booked: Training 9/8 and 9/10 through 9/17.
PLEASE REPLY BACK TO CONFIRM, Thanks!
My name is Eddy Jean, I do mostly fashion photography.
If you happen to be in New York City, drop me a line, I am doing free testing right now which include styling and make-up for a limited time only and if you need a manager or someone who can help you get jobs, I am enlisting new models. Being a Fashion Photographer in New York City is a little tough but one can survive. I have started doing assignment for some european clients, I am excited about that. I was born in the small island of Haiti came to NYC when I was a teenager and I did not forget the bit of french I learned in school there. Upon entry in the United States I joined the Air Force and learned computer aircraft avionic then I started doing weddings for Monte Zucker and Len De Pas in the Wasington DC area, We did some of the most glamorous weddings in the country: for people in the entertainment industry and TV personalities and the Marriot family and others. I decided to start to shoot fashion in 1988, left DC for New York City, started to work with some of top New York Model agencies such as Zoli, Elite New York, ID Models New York and Next, New York, IMG New York and went to Miami for six(6) months, worked with Next Miami and MC2 Miami.
I studied for four (4) years Fashion Design and Photography, Makeup and Fashion Styling at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City, had a chance to meet several top fashion designers including the late Gianni Versace, Now I also do my own make-up for the models and the fashion styling. I love shooting beautiful models specially those that are fun loving and unrestrictive, it takes a certain kind of chemistry between the model and the photographer in order to create exceptional images, during the shoot, if there a sense of flirting and positive energy which ift exist between the model and the photographer would inevitably yield magical images. Powerful pictures only come about when this electricity exists between these two people because the motivation and the passion result in putting the extra something, the collaboration and instantaneous temptation to experiment by doing something innovative and different or previously unexplored which may result in very creative and powerful photography. I am also very good at fashion styling and make-up, all the styling and the make-up are done by myself in my pictures, I love to go diner, dancing of good music and watch a good movie, my favored are Eyes Wide Shut and Mission Impossible, Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman are my idol.
I also do Solaris Systems Administration Consulting work on behalf of Sun Microsystems for the Wall Street Investment Banking Industry such as Morgan Stanley, Bank of New York, Bank of America, Chase Bank and the City of New York, Department of Information, Technology and Telecommunications.
Finding an agency
Most models are recruited by modeling scouts who roam around the country in a tireless search for fresh faces. Models are often discovered in shopping malls, schoolyards, clubs or other obvious places where young people hang out. If you fit the requirements, it's very likely that you will be noticed. You can also send pictures of yourself to an agency. At the end of the article you'll find the addresses of the top agencies in New York and Paris. You're better off sending a few simple photographs than trying to create an expensive portfolio. The simpler the photographs are, the better it is. An agency wants to see a natural face, not someone that's playing dress up and trying to strike supermodel poses. Another way to get signed is to go to agencies's open castings. Call the agencies's reception desks to find out when those are. Although some models have been discovered through model conventions, most schools and competitions is generally a waste of money. You shouldn't have to pay anybody to get access to an agency.
http://www.modelnetwork.com/theagencies/afinder.cfm
Working the camera
A large part of being photogenic is to love to be in front of a camera. To be a successful model you have to be a bit of an exhibitionist and enjoy having your picture taken. It is also important to remember that you need to be very relaxed about nudity. "The best models are the ones that really like the job and want to take part in the process," says photographer Dean Thunderwall who works for magazines like Arena, Mixte Mode, and Italian Glamour. "Some models really work with you on the picture, they come to the shoot prepared, they look up references beforehand and have suggestions and ideas. It's more fun to work with someone who doesn't look at the polaroids to check if she looks good, but does it to see the whole picture and try to make the story work." Like with anything else, it's important to find your own niche and know what you're good at. "Many models have found a certain "character" that works for them. Some are really good at looking pissed off, some are really good at being sexy, like Frankie Raider, and some just look really cool, like Kirsten Owen," says Thunderwall. The girls who know how to perform well in front of the camera are also the ones that are most likely to make a successful crossover into acting. Milla Jovovich is a good example of a model who has managed to bring her talent for expressing herself on photographs onto the big screen. She once confided to us that she always tries to "be as real as I possibly can." Perhaps that is the secret.
Presenting yourself
Presenting yourself for clients is an important part of the job. "Many girls make the mistake of trying to look elegant and sophisticated, but they don't have the fashion knowledge to pull that off," says Bodet. "The client wants to see the natural beauty of the model. We try to teach them not to wear make up - except maybe a little blush - and just have clean hair and nice nails." She also recommends dressing simply - jeans and a t-shirt will do - and wear nice shoes with medium high heels. It is of course also extremely important to have a pleasant and professional attitude. However, don't to try too hard to be charming. Clients are generally more impressed by someone who has a take-it-or-leave-it attitude than someone who seems desperate to get the job.
Step 1
Choose a specialty. Most people assume that models must be tall, thin and attractive since this is often what is portrayed on television and in magazines. In reality models are needed of all different sizes, shapes and colors especially since more and more companies are opting to use “real” people in their advertisements. Depending upon your look and body type, you may find other specialties such as petite or plus size is a better fit than commercial or high fashion which uses a traditional supermodel look.
Step 2
Care for your body. The most important asset you have is your body. Eating right and getting adequate exercise is key in keeping your body healthy and your overall appearance looking good. Nutrition and exercise doesn’t only affect your weight or the shape of your body, but they also can have an effect on your skin, hair and nails.
Step 3
Develop a portfolio. Most models put together a portfolio they can share with agencies and prospective clients. You can develop your own portfolio by simply finding a photographer in your area that takes great photos. There should be a number of different pictures and poses in your portfolio. Make it that way so anyone can see a wide range of your skills and talents.
Step 4
Attend modeling school. You don’t have to attend modeling school in order to become a supermodel, but many people do since this can help them achieve their dreams. Modeling schools aren’t guaranteed to provide modeling jobs or make you a supermodel, but they do provide knowledge about modeling and the industry. Many students also benefit as this provides them with more contacts in modeling which can lead to future jobs.
Step 5
Sign with a modeling agency or representative. Allowing a modeling agency to represent you can be a great way to increase the number of jobs you have as well as advance you towards becoming a supermodel. Of course the thing to remember is that agencies to take a large percentage of what you are paid for your job, thus you may want to carefully assess whether or not it is right for you before you sign a contract.
Step 6
Go to open calls. Regardless of whether or not you are managed by an agency, an open call can be the perfect opportunity for you. Not only can you land a gig, but you also may have the opportunity to get more work later on by impressing the person running the open call.
Step 7
Take part in a go-see. The final step towards becoming a supermodel is to attend go-sees. These are opportunities for you to meet designers while they evaluate whether or not they want you in their runway show, catalog or more. Hopefully you do well at your go-see and book the job, which is one more step up the ladder towards becoming a supermodel.
BOOKS
I do recommend the books titled below if you are serious about modeling:
Model:
The Ugly Business of Beautiful Women (Mass Market Paperback)
by Michael Gross
Wilhelmina Guide to Modeling (Paperback)
by Natasha Esch
(Author), C.L. Walker (Author) "
Catwalk: Inside the World of the Supermodels (Hardcover)
by Sandra Morris
(Author)
Vogue Beauty by Kathy Phillips, Bronwyn Cosgrave, Rachel Marlowe, and Juliet Cohen (Hardcover - Oct 1, 2009)
FASHION MAGAZINES
S Magazine
Numero
Pure French Magazine
Style
10
French Revue de Modes
Vogue Paris
Italian Vogue
V Magazine
W Magazine
Marie Claire French
Officiel
Oyster
POP
British GQ
BELOW ARE THE TOP TEN MODELS MONEY MAKERS
1. Gisele Bundchen At $25M a year, the 29-year-old Brazilian is the world’s top-earning model. Married to Tom Brady and pregnant with their first child together, she continues to promote Versace, True Religion jeans, Dior and Ebel watches. She's known for her sexy, feminine, and body-conscious looks.
2. Heidi Klum in Louis Vuitton Raking in $16M per year, the beautiful 36-year-old German mother of four remains a Victoria's Secret Angel as well as the host of "Project Runway" and "Germany's Next Top Model." Her endorsement deals include designing a line of Birkenstock sandals, and campaigns with Diet Coke, Volkswagen, McDonald's and LG. Klum, who wore mini dresses throughout her pregnancies, favors short and sexy looks like this one.
3. Kate Moss in Balmain Arguably the most-copied supermodel/person in the world, Kate Moss rakes in a cool $8.5M per year. She's everywhere this year -- as the face of Versace, Longchamp and David Yurman, among others, and her line for Topshop continues to thrive. She started the personal style revolution, and here she shows her edge in a futuristic strong-shouldered Balmain mini dress with her signature black tights.
4. Adriana Lima in Louis Vuitton Coming in a half a million under Ms. Moss (at $8M), Victoria's Secret's Brazilian bombshell Adriana Lima has seemingly risen to her rank based on sheer sex appeal. Expecting her first child with basketball player Marko Jaric, her style is characterized by sexy and feminine pieces, like this soft slate-colored chiffon Louis Vuitton dress and metallic peep-toe heels.
5. Doutzen Kroes in Herve Leger The Dutch model -- known for her bee-stung lips -- brings in a respectable $6M a year. Victoria's Secret's newest Angel, the 24-year old also picked up a very lucrative Seven For All Mankind jeans campaign this year. You can find Doutzen wearing skirts with hems up to there and pieces that most definitely accentuate her flawless figure.
6. Alessandra Ambrosio in Balmain Alessandra Ambrosio, who is tied with Doutzen at $6M, is yet another Brazilian VS Angel. The 28-year-old, who gave birth to her first child last year, appeared on the runway just three months later. She's got the sexy Latina look down-pat, especially here in this racy, lacey mini.
7. Natalia Vodianova in Calvin Klein $5.5M-earner Natalia Vodianova got her start in the pages of Vogue after coming from an impoverished family in Russia. The mother of three is one of the most well-rounded girls on this list. She's the face of lingerie line Etam, Calvin Klein, Guerlain, Jacob & Co. and also runs the Naked Heart Foundation, a charity that raises money to provide playgrounds in Russia. Natalia's style is a combination of classic, well-tailored pieces with a downtown edge, like this beautiful Calvin Klein bustier dress and the big statement necklace.
8. Daria Werbowy in Stella McCartney From modeling contests to major brand campaigns like Louis Vuitton, Daria Werbowy -- who takes home $4.5M a year -- is known for her doe eyes, which certainly have helped her land Balmain, H&M, Vogue Eyewear and Roberto Cavalli jobs. She's got a bit of roughness about her that we LOVE -- pairing soft cream and pink pieces with black ankle boots has never looked so good!
9. Miranda Kerr in Louis Vuitton The first Aussie to join the Victoria's Secret cast, Miranda Kerr earns $3M per year with big contracts like XOXO clothing. And earlier this year, she lent her legendary dimples to help those affected by the Australian bush fires as a participant in the Australia Unites fundraiser. Miranda's style is decidedly the girliest on the list. Her pink ruffle dress and Vuitton handbag are just one example.
10. Caroline Murphy in a black silk dress Rounding out the list at $3M is our American homegirl Carolyn Murphy. At 36, her Playboy and Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue days may be behind her, but her Banana Republic and Lord & Taylor contracts (among others) keep her in the game. Her style is classic American, resembling Jackie O in this simple and modest cowl-neck silk dress with black leather pumps.
TAKE A LOOK AT SOME OF THE REST OF THE SUPERMODELS
http://www.imgmodels.com
Click on Women
once it is loaded, click on your favor model's picture then click on the right or left arrow to navigate.
