Getting Started

Introduction To A Modeling Career

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Have you ever thought about becoming a model? Have your friends and family ever suggested you should model? Have you thought that modeling would be an interesting way to earn a living or increase your income? This short intro to modeling isn't a step by step handbook to a successful career but it will help you decide if working as a model is right for you, some suggestions to get started and some scams were you should be aware.

When one thinks of a model, often they picture a stunningly tall woman marching down the runway with confidence and attitude, in the spotlight, camera strobes popping by the hundreds, sporting the latest creations from some famous fashion designer who's name can't be pronounced without a seductive accent. Perhaps you visualize a photo shoot in some exotic location with art directors, photo stylists, hair stylists, makeup artists, photographers and assistants toiling over glamorous people that earn thousands of dollars per day having fun in the sun being photographed for the next cover of Vogue, Elle, Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Addition or Glamour.

Guess what? It's out there. These jobs exist. People are booked everyday as models and talents, some even swept away to the productions just described. Obviously these working pros are at the top of their game; professionals booked out of New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Miami, London, Milan, or Paris by agencies like Q-Management, Wilhelmina Models and Elite Model Management. These models have learned the industry, endured the frustration and work very hard. Basically these are the pros willing to do the things that most who fail were unwilling to do.

Right this minute you have at least two, perhaps three things in common with every successful model getting all that fame and fortune:

They decided to explore the possibilities of becoming a professional model.

They made the decision to become a model

They started from the very same spot you are on right now!

Notice I didn't say supermodel. There are thousands of men, women, and children actively earning a great living in print, film and video without a New York supermodel status!

When determining if modeling is a good career choice, you must determine your best fit. You must be realistic. Determine your strengths and weaknesses as to not waste your valuable time and career investment dollars targeting the wrong area of the industry. Aspiring models should understand there are different areas of the business that hire a particular style of model. In order to be successful you must match yourself to the appropriate niche. For example, a drop dead gorgeous female, 36-24-36,with immaculate, tanned, olive skin, beautifully flowing dark hair, eyes that can stop a bus and a 5'5" stature will not have a prayer becoming the next Uma Thurma. Runway models like Thurma are required to be 6'0" or better. Occasionally, models will find runway work at a national event measuring in at 5'11" but any shorter would only be wasting time.

The primary modeling niches have requirements, height and otherwise. You shouldn't waste time and investment dollars pursuing areas of modeling where you do not meet the requirements. The following list will give you an idea where you might fit.

Runway, National Fashion Print Advertising, International Fashion

Entry level age limit - 17 years old. Because this area of modeling has relatively short window of opportunity, agencies booking on the world or national stage will not invest the money required to groom new talent on those starting as an adult.

Height Minimum - 6'

Fashion Print Advertising - European and US

Height Minimum 5'10"

Editorial, Designer's clothing - Height minimum - 5'8''

Editorial models are models seen in commercial print in lifestyle situations. These models are used in books, magazine articles and feature stories, print advertising and product packaging.

Designers will contract models to showcase their fashions to wholesalers. These shows are different than the runway shows seen on TV.

Commercial Print Advertising - Asian Market

Height minimum - 5'6''

Commercial Print Advertising - Department stores, hair and beauty products

Height minimum - 5'4''

Specialties - Hands, Legs, Feet, Fit Models, Swimwear and Lingerie

Height minimum - 5-2 for these specialties

Hands, Leg, and Feet - Models are used model jewelry, shoes, socks, nylons, fingernail polish, razor blades, etc.

Fit Models - Designers require models to work with them during various stages of their fashion creation.

Product Models, Shows, and Television

Height minimum - 5'

Product models are used in print advertising as well as television and other shows.

Models working on TV or in shows have acting abilities in addition to appealing looks or a likeable character These people are generally referred to as Talents. My start in this business was booking pro talent in Southern California.

As you can see there are several categories of models and talents. Don't waste time and money attempting to enter a category where you do not meet the minimum height requirements. Height is critical and non negotiable.

Other Criteria

Your age may dictate the area of modeling for which you are eligible. Children are usually limited to local markets or at best regional markets. If you are a parent looking to get you child into a prolific modeling career at the national level, be prepared to relocate to a major market like LA, New York, Chicago, Atlanta, or even Orlando.

For reasons mentioned earlier, models starting their career as an adult are also limited to local and regional work. Talents are desirable at any age. This may sound discouraging to some but there is plenty of opportunity to earn a great living in your region.

Modeling is a career, no different than any other insofar you must learn how things operate as to advance and increase your income. This is important, you must understand why models are necessary in the first place. Models get work, not because they are nice to look at or fun to have around, but because they are investments by others to communicate a message that appeals to a particular demographic. Models who can attract attention away from everything else out there designed to grab our attention make a lasting impression and are valuable assets; paid very well to achieve those results. Successful models not only work hard keeping themselves in shape and visually appealing, they also work very hard to understand what message the client is trying to send and who the client is trying to reach. Successful models study human nature and they are team players working with a host of others professionals to create that message. Thousands of dollars are invested in even the smallest of ad campaigns. You will be in demand if you develop a good reputation for playing well with others and know why you are there.

What is Required?

The first and foremost requirement for a successful modeling career, or any other career for that matter, is commitment. While considering a modeling career determine your level of commitment. Like most art or entertainment oriented careers competition is stiff and there is always a level of rejection no matter who you are. Do you have thick enough skin to face often repeated rejection? Most folks don't and take rejection personally. Do you have the self confidence to redirect the disappointments? Handling rejection is a fact of life and it either bothers you or it doesn't. The ability and self confidence to succeed in this business comes from within, propped up by belief, desire and passion. Without all five, look to another trade.

Secondly, assuming you have made your decision, how much time are you willing to invest? Though things can happen lightening fast in this industry it takes time to prepare and adjust your body, hair and skin to be competitive, put together your marketing tools, learn the ropes and make the contacts of those who can help you. Are you willing to commit an entire year to becoming a model before quitting and throwing in the towel?

Ask yourself the following questions and come up with written answers. Refer back to your answers when you are feeling beat up. Everyone takes success well, but only the successful know how to get through occasional setbacks and down right defeats.

Questions to ask yourself - remember commitment requires written answers.

Why are you choosing modeling as a career?

What are your goals? What do expect to achieve? What level of income do you require right now? What level of income do you plan for the future? Do you want to travel? Where do you wish to grow personally? Go into detail when writing out these answers. Well thought answers to these questions will turn your desire into reality. What gets thought about gets done!

How much time are you willing to invest? How many actual hours per week will you work to advance your career? Choose a reasonably attainable number, schedule the time and stick to the schedule. Use this time for research, planning, marketing, exercise, training, and networking. You need to be doing something everyday to advance your career! There is a lot to learn but there are plenty of free resources to get you started. We will cover training in depth later.

What are you willing to invest financially? Modeling is a profession. Professionals are required to invest in their career. After college lawyers invested in law school, plumbers invest in trade schools, photographers invest in college, specialized training, and equipment, makeup artists invest in training, their kit, time networking, and marketing materials. The same goes for hair stylists and all other careers. Modeling is a business and you must expect to invest your money to advance your career.

Do you have a support group. Is your husband, wife, significant other, friends, parents and other family members behind your decision? Mentioned earlier, a model risks a certain amount of rejection. Everyone occasionally gets beat up by the business. There are times you will need encouragement. You do not need well meaning friends or family to further discourage you. Be sure, before starting out, you have their support or prepare to separate yourself from them in this area of your life. Also, bear in mind, as you do your research along with the other things all models must do, you will become more informed than laymen, or people on the outside. Well meaning friends or family can unintentionally hold you back with their uninformed or unsolicited advice. Take family advice from family. Take career advice from professionals in your industry. This doesn't mean you can't discuss events with members of your support group. Just realize by now you probably understand the business better than they do. This does not apply to minor children. Your parents are your only ally. You won't even get a photo shoot without their help. This applies to unsolicited advice from otherwise well intended people not in the business.

Do You Want To Turn Pro? Okay, Now What?

If you are still reading and answered the questions, chances are you made the decision to pursue this career. If so, its time to take the next for step. Be warned, many of you will not take this essential next step. That's okay, this is the most difficult step to turning pro. For most, modeling will end right now and they will continue with what they are doing or move toward something better suited to other interests. Don't get discouraged, just know that passion and desire is the key to success in any career. Modeling isn't easy and certainly not a good career choice for most of us.

The most important next step to becoming a professional model is to declare yourself a professional model; right here, right now! If you want to be a professional model, you must say out loud for the whole world to hear, "I am a professional model"! Continue every day to say to anyone, to everyone, and most importantly, to yourself, "I'm a professional model". Do this daily and very soon you will begin to believe you are a professional model. This step, as dumb as it sounds, is absolutely critical. And it is even more effective if you get up and go to the nearest mirror, look at yourself in your eyes so deep that you can see your own soul, and say, "I'm a professional model".

Do you have drive to get up out of your chair and become a model? Did you take the second step? Have you turned "Pro"? If so, allow me the honor to be the first to welcome you to your exciting new career and a fabulous new adventure. Fasten your seat belt, its time to rock your world! Now you must begin doing what every other professional model must do. But first, go ahead, say it again, "I'm a professional model". Sounds pretty good doesn't it? Continue saying it aloud whenever you think of it and very soon you will understand it's value.

For Pros Only

Now that you are a professional model it would be nice to start generating some money from your chosen profession. Other professional models use modeling agencies to find work and get hands on training to advance their craft. This is where new pros must be careful. There are quote unquote agencies out there that charge new models for seminars, model training, portfolios while providing very little, if any work at all.

I can't tell you the number of times I've heard horror stories from disgruntled hopefuls who were ripped off by so called agents, talent scouts, modeling agencies, or producers. Click here to see some for yourself then hurry back and we'll discus a common scam you may encounter.

The most common scam is a so called talent scout will "discover" you and suggest that you make an appointment with the agency they represent. The energized scout will say something like,

   "I'm with XYZ Agency and we just landed the project for the new ____________ (fill in the blank). Do you do any modeling? You have the exact look I'm desperate for."

The talent scout will go on to say,

   "You should come by the agency to meet the director, I'm sure that he/she will agree that you are perfect for this one."

So the unwitting and now deeply flattered hopeful calls the agency and makes the appointment, shows up on time and sure enough... she's perfect; exactly what they are looking for.

The director will then explain that the XYZ Agency has contacts with a major agency in New York who only books with them for local talent. In addition, the XYZ Agency works with all the area producers, casting directors, and art directors, as well as the film commission. They will tell the excited and somewhat gullible wannabe who is beginning to believe that she's a shoe-in for the gig. However, before they can send her over to meet the "producers", she needs a portfolio and perhaps a workshop to learn the language of the industry.

This may sound a little unrealistic while reading. After all who could be that foolish? But I'm here to tell you, some are very good at what they are doing. And parents, don't think these are just kids the scam artists convince. More of you have fallen to their tactics than young eighteen year olds. Many parents are blinded by emotion and a chance to live vicariously through their children. Just be aware.

These people are convincing because some of what they say is true; sort of...

Now come back to earth for a moment and understand the facts. First off, the XYZ Agency may have contacts with a major New York agency but so do you. Every agency, large or small, is on the look out for new talent. Virtually every agency has contact procedures for considering new talent. I personally do not know of any local agency with exclusive access to a major agency, it just doesn't work that way.

Secondly, the XYZ Agency may work with all the area casting directors and ad agencies or art directors but so does every agency who books models and talents.

For example, agencies with talent submitted in the Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Florida, Texas, Hawaii, Vancouver, and Toronto markets are served by the Breakdowns, a subscription service operated by Breakdown Services LTD open to legitimate agencies.

Breakdowns are complete synopses of the characters contained within scripts. Their staff writers read scripts provided by casting directors and create approximately 30 television and feature film Breakdowns every day. Breakdowns approved for release are sent out real time through their website at www.breakdownexpress.com. Talent Representatives are able to instantly view the Breakdowns and submit their clients' pictures, resume and videos via the Breakdown website to casting directors.

Breakdowns that are released to talent representatives include episodic, pilots, feature films, movies for television, commercials, print projects, theater, student films, industrials, reality TV, and many other types of projects that require acting talent.

In markets producing projects not covered by the Breakdown, casting directors and ad agencies for print projects will make their needs known to the modeling and talent agencies in their region.

The following is an edited example of a talent request for a film project at Vanderbilt University:

Dear Ric Farrah,

Vanderbilt University Film Studies Program - Wilson Hall 126

Park in parking lot across from Ken's Sushi.

Casting for the Introduction to Film class will be Sunday, October 29th.

There will be six projects cast on the 29th. A second annoucement will go out about that casting session.

Filmmakers will be casting a wide range of characters in a mix of ages, etc.

Do not prepare a monologue, filmmakers will give you sides to read. No

costume requirements. No time slots to sign up for.

Contact william.m.akers@vanderbilt.edu with any questions about

auditions on October 29th.

All actors will get a DVD of the finished film.

Please forward this Email to any interested actors!

If you can't make the audition, snail mail headshot and resume to:

William M. Akers

Learning Resource Center

Box 6074 Station B

Nashville, Tenn. 37235

Thank you for your interest in the Vanderbilt Film Studies Program

Are you starting to get my drift? So far, the XYZ Agency hasn't offered anything to our new model which can't be offered by most other agencies. XYZ isn't lying but they're not being forthcoming either.

Why would XYZ go to all the trouble of meeting with someone they just met on the street?

Let's follow the scenario further. Our star-struck newbie is led to believe that XYZ has "landed" the hottest project in town, (chances are everyone else has too). All she needs to do is meet with the "producers", (actually, depending on the type of project, casting directors, art directors, or photographers are responsible for acquiring the models / talents). Models or talents submitted to this project will meet or audition for those doing the casting.

Unfortunately, our shinning example still thinks she has the job in hand and according to XYZ, the only thing holder her back is not yet having the necessary materials to present to casting, a portfolio. She doesn't even have a decent headshot let alone the experience to know the difference between an "industrial" from a "pilot" or "print" project.

"Not a problem", explains the XYZ. "We work with new talent all the time and we have developed procedures to fast track your career". He goes on to say, "All we need to do is schedule you for our workshop which includes a photo shoot and get you added to our online database".

"Then", he quips in a matter-of-fact tone, "casting directors from all over the world will have access to your information. After the workshop you will be in our system and will have the knowledge you need for meeting the producers with portfolio in hand. We provide everything you need and make starting process as convenient for all our clients as we possibly can".

Lets analyze this conversation, shall we? Is XYZ lying? Well no... not really. A working model needs photography. And an online database is available to anyone with Internet access world wide.   Even the workshop would be beneficial to someone not knowing much about the industry. So what's the rub?

Lets listen further to see if this guy is really legit or if any alarm bells should start ringing.

"Our next scheduled workshop is in two weeks but we need to get this going because you need to meet with the producers next Wednesday. If you are available, our photographer will be in town this weekend to take care of the shoot. In the mean time, here are the materials for the workshop and I'll act as your personal coach to get you through all of this and if we act fast enough we can have your pictures back from the lab in time for your meeting". The director continues, "I have to be honest with you"...

(the sirens should be blaring by now). "...there is some cost involved here", says the XYZ director in his most humble almost apologetic tone.

"As you know all models need a portfolio, it's just the price of doing business. Now here's your situation", he explains.

"This project, which, in my opinion, you are perfect for, pays $1500.00. After the agency fee of 10% that leaves you with $1350.00. The workshop materials and the photo shoot is only $600.00, leaving you with a hefty $750.00 profit and a brand new portfolio which won't need any updating for at least six months. Probably by then money won't even be an issue because, BABY YOU'RE A STAR".

You are probably thinking, nobody would fall for that line. I must tell you, these guys can be very convincing. It is just human nature to believe almost anything when we want something bad enough. These "agents" also know mostmpeople will come up with money for things they want badly. Lets just follow this all the way through as we watch our young model dole out the $600.00

She asks, "Wow, $600.00 is a lot of money, are you sure I'll get this job"? "Like I said earlier", claims XYZ, "I really think you are a shoe-in for this one and I've been doing this a long time".

This is when he will usually start dropping names of recognizable people inferring that they have worked together in some capacity. XYZ continues,

"Now, as you probably already know, there are never any guarantees in this crazy business. All we can do is hedge our bets. A stunning knock out portfolio is the single best way of gaining the advantage. If you are serious about getting into this business, I'm offering you a chance to get the materials and tools you need and have them paid for at the same time".

Okay the new, slightly poorer, model swallows hard and writes the check. Everything is going along just as XYZ said it would. She is handed the workshop materials, he is acting as her coach, (I guess the director of XYZ doesn't have anything better to do).

On Saturday she meets with the photographer for the shoot. Everything is rushed because of the all important meeting on Wednesday with the "producers". Tuesday afternoon she gets her headshot back... Wait, this was supposed to be a portfolio but they didn't have enough time to complete the processing and get everything printed. She's told for this meeting she can get by with just a headshot. Having no choice she accepts her headshot shrugging it off to the wild and whacky business of show business.

Tuesday night, not being able to sleep, she pulls out the workshop materials for review. She now knows the difference between an industrial and a pilot. She understands what casting calls and open calls are, and what to do at an audition. Lucky for her she has an actual meeting with the producers and won't have to deal with all of the fundamentals. She arrives at her appointment 10 minutes early giving her enough time to primp a little before stepping into her new career. Entering the building she notices some people milling about, a lot of people milling about. She makes her way to a small desk in the far corner of the outer room occupied by some guy with spiked hair and nose ring acting as the receptionist. She marches through the crowd with confidence and announces her name to the nose ring dude, informing him of her appointment with the producers. Nose Ring picks up his clip board pushing it forward with all the authority of a salad bar monitor and tells her to sign in. She thumbs through page after page of names and finally gets to an open space only to realize her meeting with the producers is an open call, open to anyone wishing to participate.

I'm ashamed to say this practice continues across the country in every major city. As far as XYZ is concerned, they held up their end of the bargain when she arrived at the open call. After all, our example received a portfolio shoot and a headshot along with workshop materials for her money.

XYZ didn't guarantee a booking. They didn't guarantee anything. And that's not all, there are similar scams targeting parents who want their children to work in the industry. They can be just as convincing and frankly an easier sell to the thousands of moms convinced that their kid should be the next Gerber Baby.

Getting Started And Not Get Burned

Do your home work.

There is plenty of info for free on the Internet to get you started. Use your favorite search engine with the key words of talent agency or modeling agency.

You will need the help of an agency to find work.

Remember, you hire the agency! However, with that said, you are hiring a partner in your career. Both you and the agency are responsible for acquiring work. Be prepared to do your part.

Legitimate agencies do not charge models and talents for representation. Agencies derive their income from a percentage of the talent fee. This percentage can range from 10-20 percent. Percentages can be complicated and I'll provide more details at some point in a subsequent article.

There are some reasonable and legitimate charges that an agency may charge such as postage for mailing or use of a messenger for marketing material. Another reasonable charge is setting up a virtual portfolio on their website. Be careful here, while there are some legitimate costs in hosting a website and the labor to digitize and set up your portfolio. In my opinion anything over a yearly payment of $50 or $60 is unreasonable. There are some agencies who provide very little work for their talent and make a very good living for themselves by charging a monthly fee for hosting virtual portfolios. Website hosting is typically billed by the year. For instance, IPowerweb hosts this site. Their fee is around $100.00 per year. In short, find out before joining an agency any ancillary charges that may come while working together. If they seem unreasonable either walk or try to negotiate.

While many legitimate agencies offer workshops and seminars to their talent, be aware of agencies that insist you take their training in order to be signed. Also, avoid schools that try to pass themselves off as agencies.

Get references or evidence of the agency's prior projects. Remember, you are trying to determine how much work an agency can offer you. You will not want to waste time with an agent who specializes in voice over talent with little across the board work. Also, legit agencies won't waste their time with you if can't benefit their roster.

What personnel does the agency have on staff? Can they help you with image development or public relations? Do they have a someone acting as a publicist?

Who is on the agency roster? Are the other talents so famous the agency won't have time to actively pitch you?

Marketing

It is your responsibility to provide marketing materials in which your agent will use to pitch you on jobs. There are three items most models will require:

The Headshot - for models, usually an 8x10 photograph close up or 3/4 shot with typeset contact info. For talents, usually an 8x10 photograph which can be a full body shot demonstrating their talent with typeset contact info. Headshots should include a resume stapled to the back with two small staples, one in the center top, the other the center bottom.

The Comp Card or Zed Card - a marketing piece that is press printed on both sides. Side one will be similar to a headshot. Side two will contain additional looks, contact info, and vital statistics such as height, weight, inseam, sleeve size, shoe size, age, etc. Comp cards can be designed in two sizes. Full cards are 8.5 x 11, half cards are 8.5 x 5.5. Credits can also be included on comp cards. Comp cards may also include white space for a mailing label and stamp.

The Portfolio is always a work in progress for professional models. Entire books have been written on this topic because of the importance of this indispensable marketing tool. Your portfolio will ultimately include the finished product of jobs in which you were booked. These sheets, called tear sheets are taken from an actual magazine, trade, book, or some other publication where the ad or cover shot appeared. In addition to tear sheets, you will include actual photographs of different looks that best display your abilities. Photographs with product, fashion design, hair and makeup design, athletic ability, and other skills are desirable. Each shot should be well thought out and designed to sell you as a model. Models just entering the business will not have any tear sheets which makes the photographs contained in the portfolio even more important. You will need to team up with a good photographer to plan your portfolio and determine what looks will work best for the niche you plan to enter. If you have the budget, have your photographer bring on board a photo stylist. A photo stylist is a professional on the cutting edge of pop culture, contemporary colors, design and composition who works with your photographer in crafting the image, combining technical skills with graphic arts and design. The portfolio is both art and science. I highly recommend you invest some time reading some of the books out there. In subsequent articles on the Model and Talent Services page, I explain how to prepare for a portfolio shoot along with some suggestions on choosing your photographer. For now, just understand these marketing tools are a necessary investment by anyone serious about gaining work in this business. You will take your portfolio also known as "your book" with extra headshots and comp cards to every call or audition. Like anyone in sales, you will always have these tools in close proximity. You should have a supply of headshots at the bare minimum when approaching studios. Any agency you develop a relationship with will require around 50. Always remember, an agent may bring you on board, but will only be as serious as you when arranging jobs. It's a two way street!

I want to finish up this article with a few words on training. Like any other professional, models and talents, from time to time, can benefit from additional training. Before investing hard earned dollars in a bunch of expensive workshops or seminars get your feet a little wet by testing the water. Have a decent headshot made and print about 100. This will cost you around $200.00. You can have a look at my pricing and services by clicking here.

Armed with your marketing, hook up with an agent that will send you out. But first, backup for a moment and have another look at the actual talent request for Vanderbilt University, Note of the pay offered to the actors. Click here to go now. When finished click on the bottom line of the request to return. Go ahead, I'll wait.

What was the money mentioned in the request? There wasn't any, was there? The only mention of any compensation was the DVD that the actors will receive for their participation. This is known as a resume builder and really something that you will work to avoid. However, they are a great low risk avenue to gain some real time experience. There are tons of these jobs, most are worth about as much as they pay and you don't even need an agent to find them. Craigslist.org is a great resource for finding resume builders. Simply navigate to your community and peruse the job listings under these classifications: Art & Design, Marketing & PR, and TV, Film & Video. Be careful though, there isn't a lot of moderating on craigslist and some of these so called jobs can be scams. The best approach is to have an agent to submit you if at all possible.

In the beginning, your best training will be the experience you gather while participating in open casting calls or interviews by art directors. Yes there are tricks to the trade like any another career and as you progress your jobs will get better and your booking percentage will increase.

Keep this in mind when it comes to modeling. Your obvious asset is the look that you can achieve for any particular project. Modeling hinges on that look. The best models understand what the client is trying to create and then works to deliver the client's vision. In addition, the most sought after models are professional and prepared on the job. They are not temperamental or high maintenance. Contrary to what some may believe, the world does not revolve around you or pro talent. True pros understand while on the set, they are part of a team with other talented professionals very skilled at what they do. Everyone's skill vital is for the success of the project.

Before investing in expensive training understand that you either have a grasp for this type of work or you don't. You will know soon enough once you get out there and begin the grind. You can get enough information on your own through research and the contacts you make with legitimate agencies to see you through the calls. At your level it truly is about 30% ability and 70% attitude. If you have the look they want, pleasant to be around with a positive and professional attitude for delivering results, you will receive all the help you need to survive.

Finally, remember this... in the arts, Work Breeds Work! Gain the reputation for being competent and easy to be around, work will find you.

This article has only touched on a few main points. Hopefully it has given you enough knowledge and motivation to continue chasing your dream. If you found the information useful I would love to hear from you and get an update on your progress. Click here to send a quick note. When you are ready, I would love to discuss your photography. My consultations are always free without any obligation whatsoever. Best of all, if you are not satisfied with any of my work, I'll give back all of your money.

Good bye for now and good luck. I wish you much success.

Credits: Ric Farrah is a freelance photographer working in the Nashville, TN area. His client list includes corporations and small business, pro talent in the music industry, models, actors, and families. Before turning pro as a photographer, Ric owned and operated a talent agency for nearly 10 years in Southern California. Ric relocated to Nashville after selling his agency in 1991.

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