Monday, March 9, 2009

It takes less than 5 seconds for a casting agent to reject you based on first impressions.

Modeling is a first impression business. To get work as a model you need to immediately capture the attention of casting agents. We use “casting agent” to describe agency bookers, photo editors, talent scouts, or anyone that makes the decision on your getting an assignment or signed. They all have one thing in common: Too many models and pictures to look at. Our high impact shots immediately get the attention needed to keep you in the game.

Casting agents rarely look at a complete modeling portfolio. Your comp card (or images you email) have to get you in the door, and the first few images in your modeling portfolio have to close the deal. We shoot for what we call “core” modeling portfolio images, which is what every model needs to get coveted assignments.

BY lAURENS ANTOINE, PREMIERE PHOTOGRAPHER FOR FHM AND MORE

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