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Finding Your Signature Model Expression

Posted on September 20, 2018 by John Casablancas

A model’s look is their calling card. It’s the one thing that sets them apart from every other pretty face on the planet. Though it may take time to find yours, here’s how you can start figuring out the best … Continue reading →

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Questions for Your Photographer

Posted on June 18, 2018 by John Casablancas

Though we do accrue photographers we prefer to work with, seeking out new talent is a great way to expand our portfolios and abilities. When it’s time to go on this hunt, here are the four major questions you’ll want … Continue reading →

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Gifts for Your Model or Actor

Posted on December 5, 2016 by John Casablancas

You’re not a photographer. You’re not a director. You can’t offer your model or actor friend the gig they want. Luckily, though, both models and actors do need practical things that you can gift them with to help them get … Continue reading →

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A Model’s Portfolio

Posted on July 11, 2016 by John Casablancas

Like the actor and their roles or an artist and their paintings, a model must have a portfolio. A showcase of all of their best work, it is a resume of potential designed to sell the model by catching the … Continue reading →

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Taking Holiday Photos

Posted on December 2, 2014 by John Casablancas

It’s that time of the year again where families gather to pose for the much anticipated holiday photo! Unless your family matriarch has issued a mandate that everyone will be wearing the same color or a specific clothing item (hopefully … Continue reading →

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Showing Your Portfolio

Posted on September 22, 2014 by John Casablancas

Set your portfolio down and let the agent look through it at his or her own pace. Don’t babble and give commentary as the agent looks through it. If they have a question, they will ask you. Often they are … Continue reading →

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Models With Disabilities

Posted on August 18, 2014 by

Congratulations to Nordstrom, H&M, Diesel, Swiffer and Duracell for hiring models with disabilities! It’s about time company’s start hiring models who reflect their customers and communities. We’re sure there are more companies doing the same thing and we say ‘more … Continue reading →

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3.5 SECRETS OF “SUPER-MODELING”

Posted on February 24, 2014 by

Modeling – What a great word! But just what does it mean?! Everyone will have their own definition, idea, and perception of what modeling is or what they believe it to be, however, I simplify it to really one concept. … Continue reading →

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RATING OUR FAVORITE SEPTEMBER 2013 FASHION MAGS

Posted on August 19, 2013 by

VOGUE – 902 PAGES $5.99 – HIGHLIGHT:  UNSHOPPABLE! LITTLE MERCHANDISE CONSIDERING THE SIZE OF THE ISSUE. EXTENSIVE BEAUTY/HEALTH SECTION! ELLE – 658 PAGES $4.99 – HIGHLIGHT: WHO AMONG THE FASHION FOLK ARE THE MOST FOLLOWWORTHY ON INSTAGRAM HARPER’S BAZAAR – … Continue reading →

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Digital Portfolios

Posted on April 1, 2013 by

Many of the NYC and European agencies have gone to digital portfolios because it saves a lot of money versus printed photos. Most local agencies still use the traditional portfolios.  However, once a model gets to NYC or any other … Continue reading →

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