Ask Joey: Portfolio and International Talent Showcase?

What's happening!I decided that this week I wanted to tackle two questions that were sent to me.The first question comes from Matt Allison, who asked, "I have been invited to the International Talent Showcase in July 2011. Is this worth my time and money or should I just send Head/Body shots to different agencies. I am so ready to work!!"Well, Matt, do you only want to do modeling, or are you also interested in pursuing a career in acting, singing, and/or dancing? If you want to also pursue acting, singing, and dancing, then I would definitely say, "Go." If you are solely looking into modeling and you live in or close to any of the major US modeling...

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Ask Joey: How does a makeup artist get an agent?

What's happening!D. FONTA messaged me this week asking, "Can you tell me how to go about getting signed with an agent?"First of all, D. Fonta, you have talent as a makeup artist. I went to your MWN profile to check out your work, and you have potential. You need to show more of your work, but what I saw, I liked. The first step is putting together your portfolio. According to your profile, you say you live in Philadelphia. Therefore, you should find a local agency in your area that represents makeup artists. Once you have found some local representation in Philadelphia, the next step is to find representation in the New York area, which is the...

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Ask Joey: How old is too old?

What's happening!I want to say thank you to Minsun, who post a question on my profile this week.Her question was, "What is the age range for models these days. How old is too old?"As we already know, models do come in all shapes and sizes, which includes a variety of age ranges. The key to modeling is to grit your teeth and accept your age range. This does not mean you have to look exactly like your biological clock says you are, but you need to accept and be realistic about how old you really look. If you want to be model and you get the chance to meet with an agent, you need ask, "Is there a market for my age group?" Then ask, "Is there enough...

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Ask Joey: Making Models Feel Comfortable On Location

What's happening!I want to say thank you to Christopher Gregson, who was the second person to post a question on my profile.His question was, "What is your advice for making models feel comfortable on location and in the studio? Do you have any tips to help them to loosen up a bit and capture them when they're most confident and relaxed?"The key to making anyone relaxed it to talk to them. It's just a matter of taking the time to chat.I know that seems like a no-brainer, but not enough people take the time to do this.I would advise you to get to your set early so that, when your talent arrives, you are the first to greet them. Walk them through...

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