Ask Joey: Advice for Shorter Models

What's happening!I want to say thank you to Adia Joelle, who was the first person to post a question on my profile.Her question was, "Joey, I'm 5'5, what's your advice for the shorter model?"First of all, let's say it out loud. Models do come in all shapes and sizes. I know that the industry height standard for fashion modeling is 5' 9" but, honestly, height isn't everything in modeling. There are so many other avenues that a shorter model could take rather than just doing high fashion shoots or runway events. Before any model starts their career, they need to recognize their limits. Short models need to accept that modeling is not always going...

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Ask Joey: My Vision for ModelWire Network

What's happening!Last week I talked about my fashion background. Now let's get into my vision for ModelWire Network:MWN is more than just a tool to help those new to the industry gain notice. Yes, that's a big perk, especially since the agencies involved with ModelWire can now scout for new talent on ModelWire Network. But what's most important is making sure MWN is a place where people are given the opportunity to learn and grow in their field of choice.Every day, I run into those in our industry who mis-market themselves. On ModelWire Network, people should be allowed to figure out what does and does not work for them by listening to critiques...

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Ask Joey: Who is Joey Hunter

What's happening! My name is Joey Hunter and I am Vice President of ModelWire, the leading online management and casting software for the modeling industry. I am the former Co-President of Ford Model Management, one of the world's most prestigious modeling agencies, and have worked steadily in the industry for more than 40 years. It took me a long time to get where I am, so why don't I use this first blog to quickly tell you a bit about myself... It was in the 1960's when I decided to pursue modeling and after some lean years, I was fortunate enough to be discovered by Jerry Ford. But the 60's were a difficult time for male models (we were...

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