Modeling Exposure

MAKEUP ADVICE AND TIPS FOR MODELS - NATURAL SKIN CARE

2008-07-19T04:10:00.000-07:00

Getting healthier skin is not contingent upon high-cost prescription medications or obsessive skin care routines. Modifying your daily routine a tiny bit and upholding disciplined cleansing habits can help to add flawless skin to the list of your best qualities.

Eat healthier
By avoiding foods that often make your face breakout, your skin will be less oily and more resistant to blemishes. Some problem foods that may cause pimples or breakouts include chocolate and other candy, French fries, fast food, pizza and soft drinks.

To get your skin in better shape, you may not have to give up everything that has negative effects on your skin, but rather, eat those things in moderation. Have greasier foods as a special treat or on rare occasion when eating a healthy, balanced meal is out of the question.

Hydrate and exercise
Drinking the recommended eight glasses of water per day coupled with some regular exercise - walking, running, bicycling, engaging in sports - should have a great impact on one’s complexion. Increased blood flow due to aerobic exercise will positively impact one’s complexion with a glowing look to replace dull skin.

Not only will exercise and drinking water help skin tone and texture, but it will also make you feel more energized and great about yourself. By keeping your body in shape, you will feel less stressed and more capable of achieving those things you set out to do.

Monitor sun exposure
By using a moderate strength sunscreen, you will be protecting your skin from sun damage, skin cancer, aging and premature wrinkles. Too much sun can blister one’s lips, leaving them red, sore and charred. Sunburned skin will eventually peel most times, leaving skin areas blotchy and sensitive. The best approach to preventing sunburn and other sun-caused skin problems is to monitor how much time one spends in the sun and to avoid sun exposure by using sunscreen with SPF 15 or greater.

Practice a regular cleansing routine
Cleanse, exfoliate, tone and moisturize…this daily routine should carry you on your way toward healthier skin. Select a gentle skin cleansing solution that works for your specific type of skin - dry, oily, normal. Using your selected product, cleanse face in a circular motion and rinse with lukewarm water, as hot water zaps skin’s moisture.

Follow the cleansing stage with an exfoliant. A granular product is often especially effective in smoothing rough areas and releasing dead skin cells, allowing the face to be better moisturized.

After the exfoliation process concludes, use a toner or an astringent to tighten skin and remove any makeup or cleanser residue. A nice alternative to a toner or astringent would be doing a facial masque at least once a week, which tackles clogged pores while also firming skin and leaving it soft and silky.

Finally, pat skin dry with a soft towel but do not dry up all the water. Apply a moisturizer (with or without sunscreen) to help protect skin from dryness. Those who have oily skin do not have to moisturize as often as those who have dry, normal or combination skin.
When meeting someone new, most people take notice of the person’s face first, what is very important for models. For this and other reasons, maintaining clean, healthy skin is paramount to self-esteem, confidence, attitude, and, of course, your modeling career.

So you want to be a model?

2007-07-01T13:35:00.000-07:00

Well, you have picked a tough business that requires a lot of hard work, patience, and the ability to take rejection well and often. Generally several models if not hundreds are submitted for the same job - not everyone can get the job.

Modeling is NOT the glamorous profession that is portrayed in the movies.

In fact, this is a business where even the most successful models have failed many more times than they have succeeded.

On the plus side, it is a business that will give you the opportunity to meet lots of people, have a lot of fun, make money - and who knows - for the very lucky few even travel, fame and fortune. But the reality is that this is a business that requires constant marketing and research to keep up with trends. Models must take care of themselves and work hard to maintain a marketable image. Photo shoots are often long, take place at odd times and require working in less than desirable conditions.

Still interested? Ok - here is where you start...

To begin work as a commercial model - you need a professional modeling portfolio.

Your modeling portfolio is the most important expenditure you will make in the business of becoming a model.

Your modeling portfolio and the comp card (zed card) that you have printed will ALWAYS be seen by a potential agency or client - before you are.

The portfolio should be filled with photographs that look as though they have been published. You want people to assume that the pictures in your book have been used in a commercial advertisement or fashion magazine.

Certainly - if you are asked, be honest. But you want to impress people with images that look as close to the real thing as possible and show not only how attractive you are - but how much personality you have.

Also - remember the rule - "Less is BETTER!" You don't win any prizes for having more photos than anyone else. You are competing against many other models for jobs. Your pictures need to have the "WOW Factor". They need to be professional - visually catching and most importantly - make you look incredible and show how much personality you have.

HB Models Visiting LA

2007-06-20T07:23:00.000-07:00

HB Models will be in the LA area for the next couple of weeks meeting a few models and closing up business for future modeling gigs. If you are interested in meeting HB Model CEO and Detroit's HB Model - Mai drop us a message.
Please, Please, Please, read our company info on our page before you contact us so that you will know about our company's mission and responsibilities.

Good Luck Models,

HB Model Management

Models, Learn Your Business - ONLY THE STRONG [MODELS] SURVIVE

2007-06-18T09:05:00.001-07:00

Models, Learn Your Business - ONLY THE STRONG [MODELS] SURVIVE
Written by Los Angeles photographer, Zero Dean.
Reprinting or duplication without permission is prohibited. © Zero Dean

If you are serious about progressing your career, modeling will be hard work. Many jobs will be fun, but some will also involve working in difficult conditions (cold, wet, etc), wearing uncomfortable outfits, or holding uncomfortable poses for significant periods of time.

Persistence is important. Being a model will typically mean having to deal with rejection and criticism (not all of which will be constructive). You may be told you are too tall, too short, too fat, too skinny, too fit, too out of shape, don't have the right look, are not intense enough, are too intense, are not relaxed enough, etc. The point it, you may be criticized in any number of ways depending on who you are working with and what their needs are. It is important that you develop a positive means to be able to deal with criticism.

Dealing with the difficulties associated with modeling will often lead many models to give up before they've really given modeling a chance. If it was truly that easy to make a living at modeling, then everyone would do it. As with any career, the rewards of success can be great, but you generally have to earn them.

Models, Learn Your Business - MODELING AS A BUSINESS

2007-06-18T09:04:00.000-07:00

Models, Learn Your Business - MODELING AS A BUSINESS
Written by Los Angeles photographer, Zero Dean.
Reprinting or duplication without permission is prohibited. © Zero Dean

If your business is to be a model, then you will need to put in the time, money, and effort in order to be successful. Modeling is work and business is an investment. If this means having to pay a photographer to in order to get attention grabbing photos, then it is something you should absolutely consider.

Starting out in modeling does not have to cost you a lot. However, it pays to be selective about who you work with. As with any investment, it is important to think long-term and to plan out the steps of your career carefully. And in many cases, it pays to pay. And it pays to be prepared.

Try to associate yourself from the start with those people who can help you advance in your career. Who you know and work with in this industry can be just as important as what you know and what you do. Collaborate with people who can make a difference in your future. And continue to do so!

You will need a strong portfolio (which is built up by working with strong photographers). The more experience you gain as a model and the better your portfolio looks, the more legitimate and more seriously you will be taken by clients and photographers.

HB Models Update- Blogs, Websites, Our Models

2007-06-10T12:10:00.001-07:00

HB Models Update- Blogs, Websites, Our Models

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Models, Learn Your Business - Model Expenses

2007-05-26T13:17:00.001-07:00

Models, Learn Your Business - Model Expenses

Riddle Me This:
Why Aspiring Models Think They Don't Have To Pay For Anything?

If You Don't Have A Real Market Base, Who Do You Think You Are?

Modeling agencies often hear new models say "Well, if you liked me you would pay for everything". Unfortunately, the hype surrounding modeling agencies paying for expenses is grossly exaggerated and often wishful thinking on the part of new models who don't understand how the modeling industry really works.
Advice: "Don't pay an agency to represent you" - is absolutely correct.
But that is much different from investing in your own basic start-up costs that don't involve the agency, such as photoshoots, composite cards, etc. These are services you need from outside sources such as photographers, stylists, printers, etc.
Agencies that were willing to finance the careers of new models were much more prevalent in the 1980's than they are today. In the '80's the modeling industry was booming, many of the agencies such as Ford Models, Next, Company, Elite, IMG, etc. were new and building their rosters; clients were paying huge fees for models.
Modeling agencies soon learned that financing the careers of new models was more costly than profitable. Many agencies lost hundreds of thousands of dollars each year when new models were unable to fulfill their obligations for a variety of reasons that were of no fault of the agency. Young models may have found they couldn't handle the stress, they didn't like being away from home, their looks changed, they were difficult to work with, or any number of reasons that would send a new model packing and the agency holding the bill.
Today, many agencies expect to be repaid for advances even if the model does not work. Some agencies have gone as far as taking legal action against models who have outstanding debts. These days over 90% of models working with top agencies in New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Paris, London, Milan, etc. did not have their initial expenses advanced and they worked long and hard to get where they are.
As a fashion model you are a self-employed, independent contractor. You are considered a sole proprietor in your own small business, you are not an employee of the agency. In addition to basic start-up costs, professional models, including those represented by top agencies such as Ford Models, Elite, Next, Wilhelmina, DNA, Women or Karin's are required to cover all of their own promotional expenses such as composite cards, agency books, headsheets, websites, couriers, etc. These promotional expenses can run anywhere from $200 - $600 per year to post photos on the agency website, $1,500 - $2,500 per year for composite cards, in addition to couriers, postage, working visa's, legal and accounting fees. Professional models understand that this is simply the cost of doing business and it is standard in the industry for the model to cover these promotional expenses.
Don't make the mistake of telling an agent to pay for your expenses. Agents consider this extremely rude, presumptuous and unprofessional and it is a sure fire way to make the agent show you the door. If an agent is willing to help you financially they will offer it. Keep in mind this is extremely rare and is generally offered only by large agencies in markets such as New York, Paris or Milan and they will deduct what you owe them the moment you book a job.

Normal Start-Up Expenses

Test shoot with a photographer: You should pay approximately $85 - $125 per one change. You will then need prints made from your shoot. Photographers usually charge $20 - $25 per 9 x 12 print.

Professional make-up artists usually charge between $85 - $150 flat rate. This should include at least 3 looks and basic hairstyling.

A clothing stylist will go to stores and gather up-to-date clothes and accessories for your shoot. Rates are generally $125 - $175 flat rate. Clothing stylists are optional but highly recommended if you can find a good one in your area.

After your shoot you can print composite cards or laser copy 3-4 of your photos on one sheet of paper. If you already have an agency they may recommend a good printer that prints composite cards. Prices can vary greatly for composite cards and laser copies so it is a good idea to check around. You may be required to cover the cost to have your photos placed on a headsheet, in an agency promo book or on the agency's website. These are all normal and perfectly legitimate expenses.

Get Your Comp Card Layout

2007-05-22T22:37:00.000-07:00

Get your comp card layout made for email and print for only $36 Dollars. All we need from you is 1 head shot and a combination of swimsuit and fashion photos at original size (RAW). No resized photos please. For more information please email us at honeybunnymodels@gmail.com

PRESS RELEASE

2007-05-22T01:16:00.000-07:00

Press Release For Magic Marketplace Convention - Las Vegas
"FOR IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE” May 21, 2007

Dionte Gilmer
Honey Bunny Models Management and Promotions
7390 W. Sahara Suite 240
Las Vegas, NV. 89117
honeybunnymodels@gmail.com

Models Available For Las Vegas Magic Convention August 2007
Thank you for your time,
HB Model Management conveniently located in Las Vegas, NV. will have local models available for your booth for the August 2007 Magic Convention held in Las Vegas, NV. Please allow us to help remove some of your work load in finding models. Our company has over 9 years experience with casting and recruiting models for various events. We are a management company not an agency, so doing business with us will be less stressful, you the client pay the models directly. Our objective is to handle your model castings and provide the best talent to showcase your product. There are no fee for us, our bottom line is to make it easier for the client, model, and our company to foster a strong relationship for future business.

Just let us know what you are looking for to showcase your product and we will go to work, providing you photos of possible candidates for you to choose from. Once you decide on a model, we will make sure that you receive and application, 1099, and any other information you will need to make this process run smoothly. We are available to start casting immediately to avoid the last minute of searching for models. Then you, the client, refrain from settling on something less than what will make your product shine. We can also promote your booth and products along with promoting our models’ being featured at your booth.

We can provide runway models, spokes models, promotional models, lingerie and swimsuit models, and hostesses. We can also cast for any other event that you may have.

The next MAGIC Marketplace takes place Monday, August 27 - Thursday, August 30, 2007.

Below is a list of clients that we have provided talent for:

* Bud Light Maxim Exposure Party Tour. (Las Vegas, 2007)
* Malys Impact 2007 - Redken 5th Ave. (Las Vegas, 2007)
* Las Vegas Magic Convention/Expo (Las Vegas, 2007)
* Las Vegas Beauty Expo (Las Vegas, 2007)
* BET.com (2006, 2007)
* Paul Mitchell Runway Show (Las Vegas, 2007)
* Bishop Don Juan NBA All Star Event (Las Vegas, 2007)
* Yellow Rat Bastard (YRB Magazine) Magic Convention (Las Vegas, 2007)
* Show Magazine NBA All Star Event (Las Vegas, 2007)
* Young Skrilla
* Casting -Tyler Perry's Movie - Daddy's Little Girl (Atlanta, 2006)
* Casting - Various Music Videos and Events
* Mark Baltimore
* Paul Mitchell Hair Care (Las Vegas, 2007)
* Bud Light / Maxim Exposure Tour (Detroit, 2006)
* DUB Magazine Car Show Tour (Detroit, 2006)
* Warner Brother Records (Detroit, 2006)
* Nick Cannon's Wild n Out (Los Angeles 2006)
* Davide Photography
* Treagen Colston Photography
* Fame/Planet Physique (Cleveland, 2006)
* IronMan Figure Competition (Los Angeles, 2006)
* 102.7 FM Spudd N' the Hood Awards (Detroit, 2006)
* Street Fury
* Urban Artist Management
* Chopper City Records (Detroit, 2005 -2006)
* Ira Collections Designs (Lincoln Park, MI, 2006)
* Ira Collections Designs (Detroit, 2006)
* Kiss Magazine (Detroit, 2005-2006)
* TKM Magazine (Detroit, 2001-2006)
* Ego Swimwear (Detroit, 2001-2006)
* Candy Wraps Clothing (Detroit, 2001-2005)
* Kronk Boxing International (Detroit, 2001-2006)
* Smooth Magazine (November 2005)
* Billionaire Magazine
* Urban Magazine Model of the Week
* Vokal/Apple Bottoms (Las Vegas 2001-2005)
* Warner Brothers Studios (Toronto 2002)
* M Shawn Dowdell of Blackmen`s Magazine
* Glamourcon (Chicago 2001-2005)
* Nashay Exotic Wear Lingerie Show (1999-2002)

(click link below to view available models)

Models Available For The Magic Marketplace Convention - Las Vegas, August 27-30

More Models Will Be Available Soon, An Update Will Be Sent Out Every Sunday Night For Your Convenience.

Thank you for your attention and considerations, if you have any further questions please contact us via email at honeybunnymodels@gmail.com

Thanks Again,

Dionte Gilmer
HB Models Management
http://www.myspace.com/HoneyBunnyModels
http://www.myspace.com/HoneyBunnyModels2

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Models, Get Ready For The Magic Convention Early

2007-05-21T19:19:00.000-07:00

Models, Get Ready For The Magic Convention Early

We are starting early this year and will be recruiting models for the Magic Marketplace Convention here in Las Vegas, once we finalize details with the vendors we will put out a casting notice. If you are interested in us promoting you directly to the vendors please contact us ASAP, we will not wait till the last minute. **Only Serious Models That Will Already Be In Las Vegas And Available Should Reply**
You will be promoted to clients on our website using:
(click link below to view available models)

Models Available For The Magic Marketplace Convention - Las Vegas, August 27-30

More Models Will Be Available Soon

Our purpose for doing this is to be proactive in networking and building business relationships between our company, models and clients.

Companies That We Are Officially Recruiting For So Far Is:
Yellow Rat Bastard, (YRB) www.yrbmagazine.com
Ira Collections

Stay Tuned For More!!!!

The Modeling Fundimentals Book

2007-05-11T19:09:00.000-07:00

The Modeling Fundimentals
Learn This Business

This book covers subjects from types of modeling, creating your look, posing, makeup, hair styling, wardrobe, modeling agencies, business of modeling, self-promotion, modeling markets.This book also has topics on how to get an agency, how to work with an agency, how to put together a composite, info on promotion materials, and test shooting. You will also need to know about finances, how to choose a photographer, how to with makeup and style. All the fundimentals of modeling you need to start and avoid the scams is here.
This book also contains contact information for most of the top agencies, magazines, fashion designers, photographers, and others.
$25 for CD Version plus shipping

Castings

2007-05-04T10:56:00.000-07:00

Budlight/Maxim Party - Female Models/Dancers
AUDITION

2007 Las Vegas BUD LIGHT MAXIM HOOK UP PARTY

Audition Date: Saturday, May 12th, 7:00-7:30 p.m.

Audition Location: Mandalay Bay Convention Center, 3925 Giles St., Las Vegas, NV, 89119

Party Date: Sunday, May 13th, 8:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m.

Party Location: Same
Reply to: talent@bigshoulders.com

We are holding an audition from 7:00 – 7:30 p.m. on (DATE) to hire 14 women to work the 2007 Las Vegas Bud Light Maxim Hook Up Party: 2 party hostesses, 6 go-go dancers, 3 photo models, 2 pillow fighters and 1 Performance Artists or Runway Walkers. You must be at least 21 and up to 27. We’re seeking women with the look that Maxim Magazine likes. You should bring a bikini and heels to the audition. At the party some of the girls will be wearing lingerie or bikinis, so you need to feel comfortable modeling in front of a crowd of about 1,000 male and female guests.

JOB DESCRIPTIONS: Two of the women will act as Hostesses greeting people and handing out free Bud Light bottles. Six will perform as Go-Go Dancers, and must be able to dance the majority of the 4 hour night. They will have a couple of breaks, including 30 minutes while the game show is being taped. Three others will be Photo Models and pose for pictures with guests. Two will be “Pillow Fighters” at a display called “The Bed of Roses”. They’ll occasionally have playful pillow fights and tickle each other. And finally one Performance Artist will walk around the party changing costumes every hour or so. All the talent will work 5 hours.

On the night of the audition and the night of the actual party the selected women must bring proof of age with them. If you don’t bring proof, we cannot admit you to the party. The night of the party we will provide you with the wardrobe, but do bring an extra wardrobe/outfit – something that accentuates your positives – in case our outfit doesn’t fit or flatter you.

If you are chosen at the audition you will work at the Bud Light Maxim Hook Up Party the following night from 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.; however we’d like you to show up at 7:30 p.m. to be photographed, do paperwork, dress and have a meeting.

Following is our payment for the 5 hour party night:

Hostesses and Performance Artists : $40/hr. ea. X 5 hrs. = $200/ea.

Go-Go Dancers, Photo Models and Pillow Fighters: $50/hr. ea. X 5 hrs. = $250/ea

To see previous Bud Light-Maxim Parties, go to http://www.maximexposure.com.

FASHION/HAIR SHOW MODELS MALES&FEMALES CAST SUN MAY 6
Reply to STEPSTUDIO14@AOL.COM

MALES & FEMALES: AGES 14 - 35

ALL ETHNICITIES / MODEL TYPES

NO WIGS / WEAVES / EXTENSIONS
NO SHAVED / BUZZED / BALD HEADS

AUDITION & PREP DATE: SUNDAY MAY 6 10:00 A.M - 11:00 A.M

MODELS CHOSEN WILL NEED TO STAY AFTER FOR PREP

UNDER 18 MUST BRING PARENT

SHOW DATE:MONDAY MAY 7

COMPENSATION: $ 150.00 FLAT

THERE IS NO COMMISSION OR PERCENTAGE TAKEN

EMAIL PICTURE & CITY YOUR FROM ASAP FOR APPOINTMENT & LOCATION
MAKE SURE TO PUT " VEGAS MODEL " IN SUBMISSION

SOZA TRADESHOW MODELS, NV
SOZA TRADESHOW MODELS, NV Soza Models is casting a tradeshow. Brenda Versoza, casting dir. Runs June 1-5 in Las Vegas. Seeking—Models: male & female, beautiful, smart, talented, experience in spokesmodeling and tradeshows a plus. Submit pix & résumés to models@sozamodels.com. For more info, visit www.sozamodels.com
NV-USA

'BURLESQUE OF BOND' Staged Cinema Productions is casting Burlesque of Bond, a high-end dance production inspired by the opening title sequences from the James Bond films. Brian Newell, dir. Performances run June 1-July 7 at the Maverick Theatre in Fullerton. Seeking—One Bond Girl: female, Caucasian, Latina, Asian, European, or Middle Eastern, 18-29, trained dancer, must enjoy "looking sexy and lethal," no nudity required. Email pix & résumés to newell@svn.net
CA-USA

FOREIGN MUSIC VIDEO Silhouette Films is casting a 35mm foreign music video. Gennadi Balitski, prod. Shoot starts mid-May. Seeking—Professional Model: female, 18-24, fun, outgoing, must be “comfortable in a T-shirt and panties in front of a full film crew.” Email submission packages to video@silhouettefilms.com or mail to Silhouette Films, 11500 W. Washington Blvd., 2nd fl., L.A., CA 90066. Submission packages must include a clean headshot and a bodyshot of you in a bikini or swimsuit
CA-USA

APOLLO AMATEUR NIGHT The Apollo Theater is casting Amateur Night, the world’s original amateur competition, and Showtime at the Apollo, the popular television program. V. Rogers, prod. Seeking—Singers; Muscians; Dancers; Comedians. Auditions will be held May 19, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at The Apollo Theater, 253 W. 125th St. (between Adam Clayton Powell Jr. and Frederick Douglass Blvds.), Harlem, NY. Take the A, B, C, D, 2, 3, 4, or 5 train to 125th St.

FORD MODELS Ford Models, the international modeling agency that represents Christie Brinkley, Veronica Webb, and Tomiko Fraser, is casting models. Seeking—Male Fashion Models: under 22, 5'11+; Female Fashion Models: under 22, 5'8"+; Plus-Sized Models: female, any ethnicity, 16-25, 5'9"+, Children Models: boy or girl. Submit pix via www.fordmodels.com and click "Become a Model." No fees or purchases required.

Get Wet With Honey Bunny Models At The Palms - Las Vegas

2007-04-29T04:06:00.000-07:00

Ladies, Please Email Your R.S.V.P And Put Pool Party In The Subject Line

Oh! and don't for get your swimsuits

(click here)
HoneyBunnyModels@GMAIL.com

2007-04-26T20:27:00.001-07:00

Mixer Magazine

2007-04-26T10:04:00.000-07:00

Glamourcon Show Events Announced

2007-04-25T11:07:00.000-07:00

New 2007 Glamourcon Show Events Announced
Check out these dates for the Chicago & Los Angeles shows. Chicago will be at the beautiful Crown Plaza O'Hare once again. But LA will be moving to a new venue to be announced on 1/29/07. Check this page so you can learn about any new events or shows added later!!

Vendors: Click Here To Register For 2007 Events

GLAMOURCON 41 Chicago 2007
August 25 & 26, 2007 at Crowne Plaza Hotel O'Hare in Chicago IL
5440 North River Road, Rosemont, IL 60018
(across from the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center - 1.5 miles from O'Hare Int.)
Saturday - 11am to 6pm
Sunday - Noon to 5pm
Special Glamourcon Chicago Room Rate of $91!
Simply go to www.chi-ohare.crowneplaza.com or Click Here , go to reservations and enter GLM in the Group Booking Code block for the $91 rate. You can also call the hotel directly at 888 642-7344 and ask for the $91 Glamourcon rate.
Vendor/Model Registration & Information

GLAMOURCON 42 Los Angeles 2007
October 6 & 7, 2007 in Los Angeles CA
A New Location
Hilton Los Angeles Airport in Los Angeles, CA. (LAX area)
5711 W. Century Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 410-4000
Saturday - 11am to 6pm
Sunday - Noon to 5pm
Special $99 Glamourcon LA Room Rate!
Please phone the hotel at (310) 410-4000 and ask for the $99 Glamourcon rate. Or you can go to www.hilton.com and select Hilton Los Angeles Airport (or click here) and use the online code GLA to get the $99 room rate. If you have any problems please contact bob@glamourcon.com
Vendor/Model Registration & Information

Detroit's Own Rana Makes Her Mark In The Fashion Industry

2007-04-25T07:57:00.001-07:00

Rana, a Detroit native now living in New Jersey pursing her modeling career. With style and grace she makes her mark in the modeling industry. Commercial Print, Editorials, and High Fashion Runway shows Rana is sure to succeed and set a new tone in the modeling world.

Photography: Davide Photography

2007-04-25T07:57:00.000-07:00

SPOTLIGHT: HB Model - Stephanie Perry

2007-04-22T10:07:00.000-07:00

http://www.myspace.com/steperry

This American/Indian(Seminole,Blackfoot) is hailing from the West Palm Beach, FL.Stephanie Perry is making moves in the industry. She is described in one word "VERSATILE". Her beautiful, Exotic, yet unique face, accentuates an amazing talent. Already featured prominently in Music Videos,Calendars,AD Print,Promotinal,and Acting Jobs.... Stephanie Perry is poised for stardom. You can look for Stephanie featured in B.G/Mannie Fresh(Move Around),The Shutdown Calendar(Front Cover and Mrs. September),B.E.T 106 and Park Commerical( Part II)that's up and comming,Ace magazine(Ace Model of the Month),Variuos Extras Roles in Movies(Dexter,Life's a Drag),Promotional work with Phat Farm,Essence College Tour...You can also Check Her out on B.E.T.com featured in the B-Girl Section..It's much more just to name a few.Rest Assured, you will see much of Stephanie Perry in the near future so Stay Tuned.

Castings

2007-04-21T15:43:00.000-07:00

COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY SHOOT, MODELS, TX
COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY SHOOT, MODELS, TX Chace + Smith Photography is casting upcoming commercial photography shoots for brochures, magazines, and newsletters of various themes and concepts. Larissa Smith, prod. Shoots Apr. 25 or 26 & May 5 in south Austin, TX. Seeking–Models: male & female, Hispanic. Email pix & résumés to larissa@csphotographs.com. For more info, visit www.csphotographs.com. Pay based on experience provided.
4/19/2007 TX-USA

'DREAM AMSTERDAM' PHOTO INSTALLATION
'DREAM AMSTERDAM' PHOTO INSTALLATION Spencer Tunick (photographer) is casting Dream Amsterdam, a new photography project that captures the nude figure on film and video in an attempt to challenge the idea of privacy. Photos will be displayed at an installation show in June and Aug. Seeking—Models: to pose nude; Volunteers: no nudity required. To sign up, email résumés by May 25 to volunteer@dreamamsterdam.nl. For more info, visit http://www.dreamamsterdam.nl/tunick.html.

'40+ STILETTOS AND BRIMS...'
‘40+ STILETTOS AND BRIMS...‘ Runway Productions is seeking models for 40+ Stilettos and Brims Take the Runway. DJ Bragg, prod.; Ms. Alexander, casting dir. Show will be held July 21 at 8 p.m. in NYC (venue TBA). Seeking—Models: male and female, 40+, must have the presence and walk of a model. Auditions will be held by invitation May 19 at Ripley-Grier Studios, 520 Eighth Ave. (btwn. 36th & 37th sts.), 16th fl., NYC. Email pix (full-length body shots) or comp cards by May 5 to alvecouture@yahoo.com
4/17/2007 NY-USA

Models, Learn Your Business - Frequently Asked Questions

2007-04-21T15:22:00.000-07:00

Models, Learn Your Business - Frequently Asked Questions

Models, Learn Your Business - Frequently Asked Questions

How much do models get paid?
It depends on the market. NYC rates are $250/hr. for consumer advertising, $200/hr. for trade advertising, $150/hr. for catalogue, and usually a few hundred dollars/ day for editorial. Other markets have other rates. Models also get "use" fees for certain kinds of advertising projects i.e., billboards, posters, in store etc. These use fees can run into the tens of thousands of dollars. National advertisements pay $2000 - $4000 a day. When your experience and portfolio grow your rates grow also. Supermodels now make up to $30,000 a day.

How much money necessary to get started?
The minimum is $400-$2000 depending on the market.

What kinds of advertising materials do models use?
Composite cards, portfolios of test pictures, tear sheets, participation in agency books.

Who pays for the advertising material?
The models always pay for his/her own materials.

How much do pictures and composites cost?
Digital composites are about $200/100 cards. Pictures are anywhere between $250-$500 for a test session that will produce 3-5 photographs. However, the cost of shooting with a good photographer is closer to $500.00 for 5 photographs.

How many photographs should include portfolio at the beginning of modeling career?
Please read info about initial modeling portfolios.

Copyright
The photographer or his client always owns the copyrights and negatives and other media of a photo session. Never expect to receive any negatives If you want to get your negatives, you have to negotiate it before your shooting session. Do not forget to include this condition to the shooting contract.

How often should I update my portfolio?
Your portfolio needs to reflect your current look. Since hairstyles and clothing styles change rapidly your portfolio needs to reflect not only your current look but also the current look of Fashion.
You have to understand that photos in your portfolio will compete with other portfolios. If your portfolio is great - you will win. But if your photos are not good enough - you will loose! What does it mean? You never get a good job and probably no job at all.

How long does it take to get paid for a finished job?
Usually it takes within 60-90 days of the work assignment.

MySpace Model Feature - Larissa

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Featured in Mixer-Mag.com is Larissa of Colorado http://www.myspace.com/larissadawnldc

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Check out Worldwide Hustlers Custom Clothing, www.worldwidehustler.com

Get On Our Guest Lists In Las Vegas

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Models, If you are coming to Las Vegas you can let us know and we can put you on our guest list at
Jet Mirage, Playboy Club, Rain, Ghost Bar and Moon. We are striving hard to improve what we do and how we work for our models, please email us at honeybunnymodels@gmail.com. Please put in the subject line guest list in the body we need the dates you plan on visiting Las Vegas.

Its been very exciting starting our company in Detroit and expanding to Las Vegas, I would like to thank the models from all over especially the models that we rep for our success. A special thanks to Kellie Barnes, Stephanie Perry, Mai, Ira Collections, Davide Photography, Treagen Colston, Candice Jai, Tori of Eyecandy Modeling, Sugar Hill Boxing, BET.com, Maxim, Sean Cummings of the Show Magazine, Young "Soulja" Skrilla, Toronto Models, Nadia Marie, Strings - Las Vegas, and a few others too many to name.

Thanks

Ira Collection Fashion

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Models, Learn Your Business - Overall Advice

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Models, Learn Your Business - Overall Advice

It should always be remembered it's for you to decide on the type of modeling you want to do, don't let anyone talk you into a different type of photography unless you are completely happy to do so. Don't ever do anything that you might be sorry for later.

It should be of the up most importance that the safety of the model is the number one priority.

Always make sure someone knows where you are and the time you are expected back.
If possible take someone with you to a photo shoot.
Let the photographer know that someone else knows where you are.
Never give out your address unless you are confident about the person your giving it to.
Don't give out your home phone number use a mobile number instead (most mobiles can't be traced).
Be wary of model agencies that want a large sum of money up front just to be on their books.

Is it for me?

To be a model in today's cut and thrust society you have to be; ambitious, well organized, punctual, willing to travel/work or live in foreign countries, work long hours, put up with rejection, criticism, have a tolerant and even-tempered personality and above all believe in yourself.You will have to be able to present yourself at your very best at every audition you go to.
You may have to change your lifestyle completely ,exercise regularly, taking care of what you eat, take regular care of your skin, hair and nails and learn to for go parties if this will get in the way of your work.
Support of friends and family members will be important as you will almost certainly face rejection quite regularly, even 'top' models have to audition for assignments and will face rejection at times. Auditioning for modeling assignments can be a daunting task; you may find yourself going to as many as 20 - 50 auditions before landing a modeling job.

So how do aspiring models become noticed?

Firstly you need some good photographs of yourself, with which you can promote yourself with, secondly you need to get noticed. This site could be one of your very first steps (everyone has to start somewhere, and you found us).

How do I get my photos?

If you can afford a professional photographer so much the better, if you cannot afford to pay a professional photographer, you still maybe able to get one to take your photos on a 'time for prints' basis (the photographer will take your photos for free but will have the right to use them as he so wishes. They will normally give you a full set of the photographs taken).
Many people will get a friend or relative to take their photos. This is perfectly acceptable and you may feel more relaxed, but you should remember if your working as a model the photographer will be a complete stranger .
Photographs taken by you through a mirror, in poor light, or taken down the photo booth in the local supermarket are not acceptable. We get many images of "would be models" that are taken in their front room at home complete with the three piece suite and childrens toys in the back ground. As you might have guessed these type of photos don't even get a second look before entering the bin no matter how beautiful the model is.
Another option is to try your local camera club, they will almost certainly be happy to take the shots in exchange for a couple of hours modeling.

Remember these images are your first impression, so don't send photographs taken in your lounge at home, at the very least make sure your images are taken against a plain wall for a back drop. Holiday photos of yourself are great for the family but not really suitable for your portfolio.

Tips for good photos
Be relaxed, it will show in the finished images if you are uncomfortable.
If your photographer has no lighting equipment, natural light is better than artificial lighting as this can create colour casts.
A white sheet will make an adequate background; this should be flooded by light so there are no nasty black shadows behind you. (Make sure it is ironed first)
Have several different types of outfits and accessories, including swim wear.
Change your hairstyle every time you change an outfit so you do not look like a clothes prop, (this can be done simply by wearing a ribbon/ hair band, putting your hair up, or even wearing a hat).
Get someone to help with makeup if necessary.
Do some photos without makeup.
Include close-up head and shoulder shots as well as full-length.
Try out as many poses as you can, just changing the position of your hands can change a pose.
Take black and white photographs as well as colour.

As well as submitting some of your your best photographs to this website, you should also have the best ones blown-up to 10" x 8" prints, mounted on black card or in a black folder to take along to auditions. This is your portfolio, and all modelling agencies will want to see one. A good portfolio should contain photographs from different photographers as they all have a different style and can make you look very different.

How do I make a good impression at an audition?
Be positive, confident but not arrogant, agencies like using models the have an easy going personality and can get on with. A pretty face is not everything.
Be friendly, but not over friendly, this is an interview.
Dress casual but smart, clean well-tailored clothes (skirt best for girls).
No heavy makeup.
Take swim wear in case they ask you to change.
If your doing topless or nude shots don't wear any tight fitting underwear etc. that will leave pressure marks on your skin.
Make sure your nails are well cared for, no flakes of old nail varnish' broken nails.
Clean hair, (not in need of a cut), roots not showing if hair coloured.
Don't forget to clean your shoes.
Lastly give yourself plenty of time to get there so you do not arrive flustered.

Welcome To Modeling Exposure

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This blog is for aspiring and experience models to network and stay on top of the constant changes in our business. You may also post your pics and contest ads. You the model control the tone of this blog and how it represents you.

This blog will be seen by promoters, event planners, talent scouts, fashion houses, and others. You may also ask questions and share knowledge with other models.

Good Luck

Dionte
HB Model Managment

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