Pink Avenue Models had a great 2009 and 2010 is expected to be even better! We have so many great events that we are working on and can not wait to tell you all about them. The best part of 2010 is that we have more events in more locations! If you haven’t already submitted your information to Pink Avenue Models do so asap, we want everyone to be a part of 2010. We look forward to working with all of our models this year. Stay tuned for some exciting events!
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Oh Tyra, what haven’t you done? You were a supermodel, graced the covers of so many magazines, started ANTM, have your own talk show and now launched a contest for plus sized teens? Yes! The first ever “Fiercely Real Teen Model Search” is going on now. If you are a female between the ages of 13-19, size 12-20, and 5′9”-6′1” and dreamed of being a model enter now! The winner will receive a 1 year modeling contract with one of the world’s biggest modeling agencies, a fashion spread on Tyra’s magazine and a spread in a major fashion magazine.
To enter log onto http://tyrashow.warnerbros.com/fun/teenmodelsearch/registration.php and upload 4 photos. You will need a body shot, waist up shot, head shot and a profile shot. This will be different than ANTM, the girls won’t go through the crazy challenges and live in a drama filled house. The finalists will be announced on March 2 and the winner will be revealed that day.
Good luck ladies!!
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The modeling industry is a very unique industry and I love working in it. What I love most is that there are so many different things to do in this industry which gives models more opportunity. If you don’t work in this industry it can be really confusing so I thought today’s blog could explain what this industry is about. Here are a few terms that are used a lot, followed by a definition.
Model – A person who poses for artists and phptpgraphers and is employed to wear clothing or pose with a product for purposes of display and advertising.
Portfolio/Book – A folder that contains pictures of models with different looks. Models will bring this when going to see a client to show their versatility. The more looks a model can pull of the more work she will get. Now models also have online ports which are easier and cheaper to update.
Runway/Catwalk – This is what high fashion models walk on during a fashion show. Runway models are known to be 5′8” or taller.
Trade show/ Trade show model – An exhibition organized so that companies in a specific industry can showcase and demonstrate their latest products, service, study activities of rivals and examine recent trends and opportunities. A trade show model is hired from a modeling agency to provide general assistance at the booth and attract attendees.
Promotional model/Brand ambassador - A promotional model is a person hired to drive consumer demand for a product, service, brand, or concept by directly interacting with potential consumers. A promotional model can be female or male, and is intended to be attractive in physical appearance. They serve to provide information about the product or service and make it appealing to consumers. While the length of interaction may be short, the promotional model delivers a live experience that reflects on the product or service he or she is representing.
Modeling agency – An office that clients will contact to hire models for their campaign, fashion show, trade show, event, corporate party etc. Models are sometimes managed by modeling agencies or they can be hired as an independent contractor.
TFP/TFCD – Trade for print/pictures or trade for cd. This is used a lot between photographers and models. They are both giving their time in exchange for images. There is no money involved.
MUA – Make up artist.
Recap form – This is usually a 1 page document that models will submit to their agency after working a promotion. Most commonly used for liquor promotions. The client wants to know how many samples were passed out, what the consumers reaction was, and other details about the event.
Model Mayhem – Also known as MM. This is a free website for models, photographers, muas’s and designers to network on.
I hope this mini dictionary of the modeling industry makes things a little less confusing.
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The AHR Expo started today at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando. The AHR Expo is the largest HVAC&R marketplace with over 1,800 exhibitors. This show is expected to bring in 25,000 visitors from 120 different countries. Our trade show model Heidi is representing one of or favorite clients at the show this week. Make sure you stop and say hi to her, she’s the cute blonde in the cheerleader outfit.
Have a great show!
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Pink Avenue Models teamed up with one of our favorite marketing companies back in November to promote Lab Series. Lab Series is a skincare line designed for men, finally! Lab Series provides products for all skin types including normal, oily, dry and sensitive. They also make shaving products, moisturizers, anti aging products, hair products as well as stuff for every man’s body. Definitely your one stop shop for all of men’s skincare needs. Check out their website for more information www.labseries.com.
Here is an article and promotional video about the event. Lab Series New York
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Askmen.com does an annual poll of the 99 most desirable women of the year and the 2010 addition is out. Usually Pink Avenue Models blogs about promotions, events, trade shows, and model gossip so somehow the most desirable women doesn’t really fit. We had to though, 3 of our favorite angels made the top 10! Congrats to Miranda Kerr, Alessandra Ambrosio, and Marisa Miller! To see the full list of 99 sexy women just go to www.askmen.com. Enjoy!
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Pink Avenue Models gets a lot of calls from potential models and they always want to know what the requirements are to work with our company. We don’t have height, weight or age requirements but there are a few things that we look for when booking models for our events.
Our perfect promotional model would be:
If you have all of these qualities we would love to work with you! Please submit all of your information on our “Become a Model” page. We look forward to working with you!
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One of our models called the other day and asked for some advice. She worked with another modeling agency a few months ago and still hasn’t received payment. This is the worst situation for a model because in this industry some companies pay between 30 days and 10 weeks which is an extremely long time already, so when they are late on payment it can be even longer. It’s not fair because you showed up to work, did a great job and expected to get paid on time. She asked me what she could do to get paid and I gave her a few tips so she can avoid this from happening again.
I hate to write about negative things that happen in this industry but they do happen very often. Just be cautious when working with new companies and do your research. The best way to find great companies to work with is to ask other people at events who they work for.
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Pink Avenue Models always blogs about what we expect from our models and how our models should act at an event. A promotion has a lot of people involved and everyone has to do their part to make the promotion a success, this includes the modeling agency, the models, and the client. We expect our models to show up dressed to impress, ready to work and have fun, and to act professional. We also have client expectations, they are all pretty simple and necessary to have the promotion run perfectly. Here is a list of what we expect from our clients:
Everyone at Pink Avenue Models loves working in the modeling industy. We have had great clients in the past and are looking forward to future clients. A successful event happens when we all work together. Looking forward to our 2010 events!
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I was working an event the other night and a consumer came up to me and said I think you are too small to work in the modeling industry. I was 5′8” with heels on. He told me he worked as a model in the past and that he is used to seeing tall, skinny girls. I then went on to explain that models come in all sizes, heights, weights, ethnicitys and that there are different types of modeling. Let’s just say I definitely won this argument.
I think when people hear the word model they think tall, super skinny, walking on the runway like the Victoria’s Secret Angels. Yes we would all love to be in their position but some of us just are not built that way. Luckily there are other types of modeling such as promotional modeling, print modeling (yes there are short girls in ads), parts modeling and so many others.
So how tall are some of the supermodels we look up to?
Naomi Campbell – 5′9.5”
Heidi Klum – 5′8.5”
Tyra Banks – 5′10”
Cindy Crawford – 5′9.5”
Elle Macpherson – 6′0”
Kate Moss – 5′6”
Marissa Miller – 5′8”
Gisele Bundchen – 5′10.5”
Laetitia Casta – 5′7”
Claudia Schiffer – 5′11”
This proves my point. Even supermodels range in height. I listed 10 models and the height range is between 5′6” and 6′0”. Don’t let anyone ever tell you that you can’t do what you want to do. If you want to model try it, every client is looking for something different. Good luck!
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