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Death of the M.O.D.E.L: Adapt and Overcome by Dawn Montgomery

By: Dawn Montgomery

Let the story be told: My peers suggest that it is easier to do what everyone else around you may be doing to get ahead. My peers state that being a nice & humble woman will only get you a mountain of heartache in this industry. The modeling industry is not something that can be conquered overnight. Whether it is high fashion or urban modeling, you have to find your niche and really work hard to make a name for yourself. It really takes determination and perseverance to really endure the hardships that this industry brings.

The urban modeling industry is stereotyped as the home of countless TFPs, curvaceous women that are exploited, and the lowest paying unstable job in America. It is an industry that some women think it is easier to take the back door, when really you must do everything properly and in order. As a model you should set a standard and work hard to keep it. You have to keep a certain focus and use your personal industry positioning plan to direct your path. If you do not understand how this industry works then this is not the place for you.

Some model’s careers have died slowly due to these causes:

Materialistic desires

Overexposed body parts

Diva mentalities

Egotistical actions

Laziness towards their education of the industry

Deaths of the M.O.D.E.L are being executed now as we speak. Some are dying slowly. Some are dying quickly. There are a few that will be saved by their willingness to adapt and overcome the adversities that are faced in this industry. The many hurdles that I have personally jumped over come with an award-winning transforming piece of art that has cried, sweated, and yelled over countless opportunities missed. I am a simple woman that has grown to understand that her beauty is beyond what is seen on the outside, but what has been educated and nurtured on the inside.

What is inside of me is a heart that beats passion for what I have used to be visible and try to reach the masses of the uneducated. It is hard to master the art of modeling, but if you come into the industry with some knowledge of how things work then you have a higher chance of succeeding. Nothing is given to you. You have to have the necessary tools that are needed to succeed in this industry. Forget what everyone else is doing and focus on what you need to do individually and not fall victim to the dying breed. This may offend my industry connects, but there is a continuous need to stress the reality of this leeching industry.

Do not become another modeling statistic.

Focus on what you can bring new to the industry besides another young woman who thought they could model because of club photos, home portraits, and your lost desire to be wanted. Be a face and voice within your community. Use your career as a way to help bring light to a situation within your life or community. The Death of an M.O.D.E.L does not have to affect you directly, but the cause of death can help guide you to a better career path. If you are a model then prove it. We will see who will outlive the dying breed that walks among us now… Death of an M.O.D.E.L… Moment of SILENCE!

May 5th-12th Andrew Thomas Clifton Powershoot

Famous Photojournalist Andrew Thomas Clifton and Celebrity Makeup Artist Tierra Burrell will be in Atlanta, GA shooting sessions between May 5th and May 12th.

The Sessions Pricing is ONLY $200.00!!!
each session includes
*Two Looks
*Professional Makeup Included
*Professional Photography Included
*1 Fully Edited 11×14 Print
*Disc of Web Sized images for Additional Print Ordering
*FULL Web Gallery for additional Print Ordering

These sessions are great for:
*headshots and acting looks
*portraits of family and friends
*modeling portfolio building
*fine art nude shooting
*commercial

Book your session today via email at booking [at] evolutionvintage [dot] com

Andrew Thomas Clifton, PhotoJournalist

http://www.evolutionvintage.com

Tierra Burrell, Celebrity Makeup Artist

http://www.myspace.com/makeupbytierra

Rob Ector PowerShoot

ROBERT ECTOR PHOTOGRAPHY POWERSHOOT! 2 LOOKS W/ MAKEUP & WARDROBE $250

Are you a model who does not have hundreds or even thousands of dollars to spend on starting your portfolio? Or are you an up and coming musician who wants great promotional photos for an even greater price? WELL NOW IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY!!

Get a chance to shoot with one of Atlanta’s premier photographers! Robert Ector Photography presents THE POWERSHOOT on MAY 10, 2009. This is a 2 look photo shoot INCLUDING MAKEUP AND WARDROBE by professional artist who have worked with the likes of Eva Pigford, Young Jeezy and a host of professional top models, artist and athletes. This special discounted rate is for $250. Seats will fill up fast so please RESERVE YOUR SPOT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. REGISTAR AT ROBERTECTORPHOTOGRAPHY [at] GMAIL [dot] COM or call 678-468-7968 for more details. Visit MYSPACE.COM/ROBECTOR to see more work.

Celebrity Photographer D. Blanks Interview

Tierra:Where were you born?

D Blanks:Jackson, Mississippi

Tierra:Where do you live?

D. Blanks:Atlanta, Georgia

Tierra:When did you decide that this is what you want to do?

D. Blanks:In the 3rd Grade. I was introduced to photographer at a fairly young age during my tenure in Creative Arts School. I became attached to it because of the instant gratification. I have a background in Illustraion and with this, portraits take 20-30 hrs where as a photo is instant.

Tierra: Are there any celebrities that you’ve worked with?

D.Blanks: Jennifer Hudson, Ciara, Beyonce, Akon, Estelle, Eva Pigford, Rockmond Dunbar, Angela Bassett, Faith Evans and more, just to name a few LOL


Tierra:Which Celebrities fit your style, and that you would want to work with?

D. Blanks: Any Celebrity who is fashion forward and is driven by creativity.

Tierra:Which celebrity could put on anything and look good? (male or female)

D. Blanks: Eva Pigford hands down! Eva is a traditional model. Any great model can put on anything and make it look good, as she does so effortlessly.

Tierra:What’s the best thing about working with a new model?

D.Blanks: The new model is a blank canvas in a sense and takes good direction while allowing room for personal growth and development.

Tierra: What’s the worst thing about shooting a new model?

D. Blanks: Lack of experience, knowledge and posing in front of the camera, but not in all cases.

Tierra: Do you work better with gels, lights or natural light?

D. Blanks: I’m confident enough in my craft to say that I feel as though I work well with all. It is in my experience that any good photographer can work well with all lighting scenarios and environments.

Tierra: Do you enjoy shooting by the water?

D. Blanks: Yes…

Tierra: Do you make your own sets or you enjoy going on location?

D. Blanks: Depending upon the project, yes. It keeps the concept fresh and creative. I enjoy locations as well because they sometimes present challenges and provide refreshing, new environments.

Tierra: What is some advice that you can give to a future male/female model?

D. Blanks: Study your craft, own it, profect it and continued to be a work in progress.

Tierra: If there is one celebrity who you could shoot who would it be?

D. Blanks: Angelina Jolie

Tierra: If there was one magazine that you could shoot for who would that be?

D. Blanks: Vogue

Tierra: What do you hate most when it comes to a photoshoot?

D.Blanks: The delay. Sometimes all of the componets (hair, make-up, wardrobe) can prove to be extremely intollerable as far as the time length because I shoot rather quickly.

Tierra: What type of atmosphere do you like to work in? (a lot of people on set,
music, drinks, etc.)

D. Blanks: I like being around creative and positve people (my team), lots of music and great clients with positive attitudes who are willing to take direction and be creative.

Tierra: Any projects coming up that we should know about?

D Blanks: My Alter-Ego Pictorial book. Also, I’m working on something BIG that everyone will just have to stay tuned for.

Please Check out www.dblanks.com

How to make $ Money $ as a Glamour Model

Models have a shelf life, and cashing in on your field before you retire is essential.
Let’s look at some of the facts…

Mag spreads for chump change/exposure.
Videos for chump change/exposure.
Personal appearances for chump change/exposure.

What’s a girl to do?

The paysite game for an “it” girl can set her up quite handsomely for years if she keep it professional and on point. Now I want you to do the math on this.

Say for the sake of argument a magazine readership has 1 million readers. We know mags don’t pay, and what they do pay isn’t enough to cover your expenses unless you’re a local product, which most often isn’t the case.
If a model is smart, her site link is plastered on her opening jaw dropper pic.
10% of that audience will check out the site.
10% of that will whip out the CC and join the site @ $20 a pop.
Buy a DVD at $10-$15 each.
Buy a special gift item for whatever the price.

You add that up, you’re doing quite well. Plus if you take into account of successfully making yourself a local celebrity, then guess what your full time job is? Modeling.
How do you make yourself a local celebrity?

For starters, NEVER be seen in public looking like a bum. You must always be on your game when it comes to your hair, nails, make up and gear. Even when you’re wearing a baseball cap and sweats, they have to be fresh.

Secondly, you have to advertise yourself. Do remember that once you enter the world of modeling, you are a brand, a product, a business. And the majority of successful businesses are that way due to advertising and quality product.
Stickers, posters, advertising in the right papers/mags, knowing who the right local people are in your area of business are and networking with them to host events, be a pitch girl, etc… Are keys to successfully pitching yourself.

Third and most importantly, don’t sell yourself as a cheap trick. In other words, keep your legs closed and your persona respectable and the “trade for services” route will still happen, but not as frequently as it would if you actually went through with it. This is where business sense comes in. If you don’t have it at the level of where men in the business don’t respect you enough to not ask for special services, this is where hiring an agent comes into play.

Lastly, the agent/manager. Where do they fit in? When you’re not being respected, or when your workload is getting too much for you to handle, then it’s time to hire one at no more than 20% of what they book you. Anything beyond that is someone pimping you.
Before you do hire one, check their reputation.
Do they sleep with their clients?
Do they treat them right?
Do they help garner the right assignments?
Do they have you and their other clients best interest at heart?
Do you compare favorably amongst their other clientele?

You can’t just dive into this without a plan.
You can’t just shoot to be shooting.
You can’t base your career off of being stagnant.

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America’s Next Top Model Auditions

They have made some changes ladies;

according to RULE #8 of the requirements,

 

You must be AT OR UNDER five feet and seven inches (5′7″) in height, although Producers reserve the

right to make case-by-case exceptions. Please note the change in this requirement from past cycles of the Series.

Open Calls
*Miami
Saturday, February 28th
10:00am to 3:00pm
Eden Roc, A Renaissance Beach Resort and Spa
4525 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida 33140
The Casting Director will be in attendance.

*San Francisco
Tuesday, March 3rd
10:00am to 3:00pm
The Westin San Francisco Market Street
50 Third Street
San Francisco, California 94103
The ANTM Casting Team will be in attendance.

South Bend, IN
Tuesday, March 3rd
4:00pm – 8:00pm
Martin’s Supermarket
7355 Heritage Square Dr.
in Mishawaka
Granger, IN 46530

Pittsburgh, PA
Friday, March 6th
12:00pm to 6:00pm
Mall at Robinson
Exit 1 off Route 60 @ Route 22/30

*Washington D.C.
Saturday, March 7th
The Casting Director will be in attendance.

Norfolk, VA
Saturday, March 7th
12:00pm to 3:00pm
The Gallery at Military Circle
800 N. Military Hwy
Norfolk, VA 23502

Jacksonville, FL
Saturday, March 7th
2:00pm to 6:00pm
Rosie True
1960 San Marco Blvd
Jacksonville, FL

St. Louis, MO
Saturday, March 7th
8:00AM
St. Louis College of Health Careers
1297 N Highway Drive
Fenton, MO 63026

Albany, NY
Sunday, March 8th
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Clifton Park Center
22 Clifton Country Road
Clifton Park, NY 12065

Lexington, KY
Sunday, March 8th
10:30am to 3:30pm
MOD Boutique
858 East High Street
Lexington, KY 40502

Oklahoma City, OK
Sunday, March 8th
12:00pm to 4:00pm
Remington Park
#1 Remington Place
Oklahoma City, OK

Denver, CO
Monday, March 9
5:00pm to 8:00pm
Vinyl
1082 Broadway
Denver, CO 80203

Shreveport, LA
Tuesday, March 10
10:00am to 7:00pm
The Strand Theatre
619 Louisiana Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71101

Harrisburg, PA
Thursday, March 12
4:00pm to 8:00pm
The Coliseum Entertainment Megaplex
410 St. John’s Church Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011

*New York
Saturday, March 14th
10:00am to 3:00pm
Park Central New York
870 Seventh Avenue at 56th Street
New York, NY 10019
The Casting Director will be in attendance.

*Dallas
Saturday, March 21st
The Casting Director will be in attendance.

*Chicago
Wednesday, March 25
The ANTM Casting Team will be in attendance.

*Los Angeles
Saturday, March 28th
The Casting Director will be in attendance.

Go to http://cwtv.com/thecw/topmodel-cycle13-Casting for more info and application and elegibility requirements.

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