You’re In! Now what?
Congratulations on locking in one of the spots for our workshop! We want to ensure that you get the most out of your experience so please review the following information below if you haven’t already.
Getting Started
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You will be working with some of our team members besides Vivian. On the day of your Campaign Production Photo Shoot, you will be working with some of our artists. Please be sure to share any skin or product allergies you may have to ensure that you do not have any reactions on the day of production. Other attendees include but not limited to other aspiring models, agency models, photographers, entertainers, artists, content creators, business professionals and anyone else looking to hone their skillsets in front of the camera.
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Day 1:
Immersive Education (4 hours) — Posing, body language, movement, facial expression and confidence coaching. We will cover 10 modules, along with exercises and application.Day 2:
Professional Production Experience (4 hrs) — Styled photoshoots, makeup, hair, wardrobe, posing support, and image creation for your portfolio or brand. You will get to select from 4 different categories for your Campaign Production Day which includes the opportunity for solo and group work. -
We recommend you show up in comfortable workout wear and shoes since it will be a bit of a workout. We recommend wearing black or an outfit you would wear to a casting. Wear sneakers but ladies and non-binary definitely bring your heels to change into! Your outfit should make you feel good, confident, ready to model and also most importantly you are able to see the lines you are creating when we get into the posing exercises. Feel free to bring your phone and tripods so that you can film yourself during the class. We encourage you to share them on Social Media and tag us! Feel free to bring something to take notes whether you prefer that good ol’ pen & paper or if you decide to type it out digitally into your laptop, tablet or phone. Refillable water bottle.
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You should bring outfits that reflect the mood board we sent you based on what type of shoot you selected: Beauty, American Classic Lifestyle or Sporty/Fitness. Please bring at least 3 different pairs of shoes and 5 different outfits for our styling team to work with to put together the best look that will work for you!
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Based on your preferences, our team will reach out via email with your Campaign Photo Shoot call time. During that time we will require your measurements. Please be sure to refer to the video on how to take proper measurements.
Day 2: Professional Production Day
On Day 2, our Professional Production Day, you’ll step into a studio environment with full lighting, direction, and styling. Each model will get to select from one of the following categories below for their curated photo shoot. Each category will showcase your versatility and help you expand your portfolio for future bookings. If you need help determining which category will best suit you. Our team of experts will be more than happy to assess your look and recommend a category for you. It is important that you understand what agencies are looking for and understand what division you would fall into as a model based on criteria. Fashion Models requirements are typically from 5’8 to 6 ft for ladies and 5’8 to 6’4 ft for men. Commercial Print models varies depending on brand and print vs film. Petite Models are considered 5’1 to 5’7 ft for ladies and 5’4 to 5’9 for men. We encourage these models to explore Commercial Lifestyle, Beauty and Activewear/Fitness. Runway (High Fashion, local designers tend to be more lenient) minimum is 5’8 for ladies and 6’0 for men. Each company has different requests for their casting directors as they are looking for models that best represent their targeted demographics. We will need your measurements for Production Day so please be sure to submit it to us when we email you the form to fill out your selected categories and measurements.
Beauty—this is all about close-up, flawless beauty shots. Your photo shoot will be focused on facial expressions, angles and working with your upper body and limbs to showcase your features and products. This category aligns with brands that are seeking models for skincare, beauty, hair care, fragrances, accessory products and even editorials.
BEAUTY
Dynamic, active, and athletic imagery. This option is recommended if you have an athletic build and looking to target more fitness, athleisure and activewear brands. You will have the opportunity to shoot e-commerce or editorial style activewear images for your portfolio.
ACTIVEWEAR & FITNESS
Dynamic, active, and athletic imagery. This option is recommended if you have an athletic build and looking to target more fitness, athleisure and activewear brands. You will have the opportunity to shoot e-commerce or editorial style activewear images for your portfolio.
FASHION
Classic Lifestyle is all about timeless, everyday elegance and charm. This is great for those who are marketed as commercial models. If you fall within the petite category for male, female and non-binaries. This is a great category for your model portfolio. This look is essential for all models including models who fall into the fashion category.
LIFESTYLE & COMMERCIAL
If you are looking for professional headshots and tailored looks for business profiles.
POLISHED PROFESSIONAL
Whether you are a fellow industry professional, artist, entertainer, musician, dancer etc. We’ve got you! You will get a chance to showcase your branding tone and personality through your wardrobe and props. You will get a chance to put everything you learned from Day 1 and make it work for your photo shoot showcasing your artistry.
CREATIVES
How to Take Your Measurements:
You should always provide the most current measurements to your agent for accuracy and consistency for casting directors and submissions. If at some stage in your life your measurements change drastically it is your responsibility to update your agency in order to avoid any issues with future clients. Depending on the agency they might display American and/or European sizing. Some higher profile agencies might encourage you to improve skincare, gain or lose weight, dye or cut your hair to increase your chances of visibility and jobs. Below are videos to show you how to properly measure yourself. The standard measurements generally for females are height, bust, waist, hips, dress size, shoe size, hair color, eye color, ethnicity (optional for casting purposes) and location (cities and countries model is based in or available to travel to for work). For males agencies usually require height, chest, waist, hips, inseam, suit size, shirt size, shoe size, hair color, eye color, ethnicity (optional for casting purposes) and location (cities and countries model is based in or available to travel to for work).
Meet our Team
VIVIAN VO
FOUNDER & SPEAKER
KAZ TORRES
HAIR & MAKEUP ARTIST
VALUNTHINEE
HAIR & MAKEUP ARTIST
SOPHIA TELLEZ
HAIR & MAKEUP ARTIST