Death of the M.O.D.E.L: Adapt and Overcome by Dawn Montgomery
June 24, 2009 by tierra
Filed under Blog, Cover Model, Tierra's Corner
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!
Seagram’s Gin Calander Signing & Casting…Thank You Ladies!!!
June 10, 2009 by Jami
Filed under Blog, Carinae Corner, Events
Thank you to all the ladies that showed up to the Seagram’s casting at Tongue and Groove! Thank you to Dawn Montgomery for having her calander siging event with Furious Ent at Tongue and Groove. Also a BIG Thank You to Jay Glover of HD The Agency!!!
Casting Pictures: Pazi of www.Atlexposedmag.com
Club Pictures: www.Atlpics.net
FEATURE MODEL: DAWN MONTGOMERY
June 3, 2009 by Jami
Filed under Feature Model, Interview, Videos
Name: Dawn Alicia Montgomery
Ethnicity: African-American/Irish
Age: 25
Height: 5’8
Measurements: 36B-25-40
Hair: Black
Eyes: Brown
Base City: Atlanta, GA
Website Address: http://www.myspace.com/damog02
Print (Self Promotional)
J’Adore Magazine 2nd Anniversary Issue (June 2009) – Feature Model Citizen
Rolling Out Magazine, May 7th Edition, Mother’s Magic Feature
Black Men Magazine, Feature Model (August 2009)
2009 Seagram’s Gin Calendar, Ms. February
Jet Magazine – 2009 Beauty of the Week Calendar, Ms. April
J’Adore Magazine, The Desperate Housewives Issue, Editorial (September 2008)
Laurel Leader Call (July 2008)
Jet Magazine – Beauty of the Week (July 2008)
Black Star News – Feature Model (2008)
J’Adore Magazine, The Mobster Issue, ATOH Feature (July 2008)
Atlanta Journal Constitution, Hurricane Katrina 2nd Anniversary Feature (2007)
Atlanta Fever Magazine, Feature Model (2004)
Print (Commercial Advertisement)
Syditty Clothing Spokesmodel (April 2009 – Present)
GGI Watches/Urban Picasso Watches – Brand Ambassador (May 2009 – Present)
Prive/JBS Hair Advertisement, Principle (2009)
PZI Jeans – Spring/Summer Campaign, Principle (2009)
Who’s Got Skills by Tyrenna Tolbert, Book Cover Principle (2009)
Aakofii Clothing, Principle (2008)
Andiamo Creations, Principle (2008)
GGI/Urban Picasso, Principle (2007)
Spokesmodel/Hosting/Voiceover
Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Atlanta “Big Event”, Host (2008)
Priceless Promotions, Event Host (2008)
Hot 101.3 – Online (2008)
Ebony Crawley (MUA), SpokesModel (2007)
Kevin Goolsby (Photographer) (2004 – 2008)
TV/Film/Video
Jack Daniels Official Arts, Beats & Lyrics 08’-09’ Tour Recap, Visual Vinyl (2009)
Tyler Perry’s I Can Do Bad By Myself – Extra
JBS/Urban Beauty Hair – National Commercial – Principle (2009)
Bangladesh “In My Adidas” – Lead/Principle (2009)
KC Jockey “Rub Your Body” – Feature (2008)
YacYan Da Buzinessman “Fast Lane” – Lead/Principle (2008)
Ludacris f/T-Pain “One More Drink” – Lead/Principle (2008)
Bow Wow f/Soulja Boy “Marco Polo” – Lead/Principle (2008)
For hiring booking of model/talent for your company needs, please contact HD, The Agency
via email at jayg [at] hatkaentertainment [dot] com or via phone at (678) 428-0675
