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A combination of pro and novice models and photographers
are getting together for the sake of fun sun glamour and high fashion
in the first week of October 2010 in Malta!
Friday. October 1/ 10/ 10 All meet up at billys bar Mellieha 8 30- 9 pm for private function. With all of the team from Malta Saturday. Shoots with Giuseppe Jo Kurt and Peter night shoot at the Valletta& attend Fashion show with Donald
Sunday. Workshops Giuseppe Jo model shoot&Mrs Malta catwalk and make up chat
3pm to 5pm at the villa catwalk and chat with Mrs Malta then group charity shoot with the Malta team Monday. You have a choice of beach shoot at sun rise 7am or beach shoot sun set 6pm
Tuesday. Beach shoots blue Lagoon
Wednesday. Shoots around Malta
Thursday sun bathing or sea kayaking
Thursday night Kurt Paris (Malta) eve/sunset shoot Friday 8th October 10-airport bye and cry
Please note this is your shoot and holiday you do not have to attend any of the above. However if you book the photographers or attend the events please be on time
Thank you Giuseppe Jo& Kurt Peter edd Donald and the team
More details soon
Models £75 Photographers £300 conformation of flight or payment to secure a Place but hurry
please no refunds for this club event but you can send a replacement Model /Photographer we have 4 places for models in the villa and 4 photographer if we have more I will have to consult the villa manager for the other villa so book now. I have.
Contact Joe
Please note there is no fees for the Malta team as the have there own accommodation and transport

Production: Goodnight until Tomorrow
Company: Nite Nite Productions Nite Nite Motion PicturesBBC
Description:
Straight ââ?¬Ë?Aââ?¬â?¢ Student Bradley McKee has never really experienced any kind of fun or thrilling experience until he meets Glamour Model Elle Harvard. At first sight of her he is astounded by her beauty and style. Elle and Bradley have a whirl wind relationship much to the disgust of her over protective and very arrogant agent. Elle possesses the ability to make Bradley take risks and do the things that he never believed that he could allow himself to do but itââ?¬â?¢s not long before he wonders if he can handle his new found fame when things start crashing around him.

Cast: Zowie Vince Stuart Antony Kayleigh Duggan Alexandra Pugh

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/filmnetwork
giuseppe joe

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THE VIYA CASTING DAY HAS BEEN FINALISED!

VIYA is looking for New talent for our next issues and our new sister title VIYA Beauty. Both male and female are welcome to attend to the casting.

So if you are a aspiring model and would like to get into modelling and grace the pages of Viya then this casting is for you.

REQUIREMENTS:
Female:

5ft 5 and above (However we accept shorter girls for beauty and editorial work)
Dress size 6-10
please be presentable
And bring a hair tie.

Male:

5ft 10 and above
No makeup must be worn
hair must be styled
stuble is accepted
please be presentable
APPLICANTS MUST BE 17 AND OVER.
At the casting:Pictures will be taken of you on the day please bring a portfolio if you have one. Bring extra photos for us to keep on our files consisting of face shot and full body shot. please can only the people who are participating in the casting attend.

CASTING DATE:
to be anounced

TIME:
9:00AM -18:30


LOCATION:
To be anounced

If you have any questions regarding modelling please message the group officer who will be happy to help you with any queries that you may have.

or feel free to email us on:

MODELS-VIYAMAG@HOTMAIL.CO.UK


PLEASE WATCH THIS GROUP FOR AN UPDATE OF THE CASTING.

PLEASE FEEL FREE TO DOWNLOAD YOUR MODELLING PICTURES BELOW.
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sent to me by a young supper model.

It took me forever to get where im at! i didnt make it nationally but i am nicely paid!

My advice...keep on trying never never never give up!

Always keep your strongest pics posted get rid of the weak ones

Always sign a model contract that protects you and your images. "read it completely before you sign the contract!"

Always be prepaired for your shoot Also carry some extra thread and a needle and pin lol you never know if some things going to rip or pop off or split! lol

Always be on time or early to your shoot or call early if you cant make it for some reason!

ps please read scams on forums urgent

Do NOT waste money on an expensive portfolio no reputable agency would touch
This piece of model is first on the list as it undoubtedly the most frequent and (in many cases) the most expensive mistake many would-be models make.
Many aspiring models often make the costly mistake which is to put the cart before the horse rather than the other way round. Ask yourself this question: would a top hospital seeking medical doctors accept medical qualifications from doctor applicants ââ?¬â?? from any medical school? Of course they wouldnââ?¬â?¢t. In seeking to recruit pilots would British Airways accept flying licences from any flying school? Of course they wouldnââ?¬â?¢t. So why would a reputable agency accept pictures from any old studio with scant regard to the quality of the pictures?
The simple point being made here is that in modelling what an aspiring model should normally do if they�re seeking to get onto the books of a particular agency (they like the look of) is firstly apply to the agency with normal pictures and then having been approved ask them to suggest a good recognized studio.
This way the model applicant is rest assured in numerous ways. Firstly they are in a win-win situation in that firstly they�ve succeeded in getting onto the books of a reputable agency. Secondly they wouldn�t have wasted their hard earned money buying a portfolio no serious agency would touch. Thirdly there is a high likelihood that they�ll not only succeed in recouping back their investment via modelling work but also hopefully make a healthy return on top.
Will any studio/photographer do?
If you were an employer looking for new employees with a particular qualification would you be a bit selective when it came to choosing the establishment the employee applicants obtained the qualification in question? Of course you would. Likewise when applying to an agency with a collection of pictures of yourself do not adopt the mistaken belief that any pictures will do as they will not. If you�re applying to a reputable agency with high profile clients why compromise your application by applying with shoddy and substandard pictures designed to represent your portfolio?
Would you go to an interview for a high profile job in a cheap suit? Of course you wouldn�t! This is another erroneous belief many aspiring models have which is that as long as they have some pictures taken in a studio or by a photographer they should be adequate to accompany their modelling application. Any reputable agency is highly unlikely to risk their reputation by submitting inferiorly taken portfolios to their clients. And for this reason they are highly unlikely to accept inferior portfolios. So if you�re seeking to become a model getting the cheapest pictures is not always the best option as it may well cost you in the longer run. In the same vein choosing a studio simply because it is the closet one to you could see you making a huge and potentially costly mistake. The quality of the studio ALWAYS excels over its proximity. In choosing a company you wish to work for do you look more at its salary and prospects or more how close it is to where you live? If the answer is the latter why choose a studio simply because it is the closest to you?
Ask the agency that has accepted you to recommend a decent studio as it should mean you�re virtually guaranteed to achieve your end objective which is be on their books.
Beware of model advice and Portfolio companies
The UK modelling industry is akin to an island surrounded by an ocean full of sharks out to take your money. Without naming names there are numerous companies out there who portray themselves as companies out to give independent modelling advice yet in doing so ask you to come in (having paid them a deposit of course) so they can see whether you have modelling potential.
Other companies advertise themselves as professional portfolio companies and tempt you in (to part with your money) on the premise that their portfolios will be good enough for any agency. Run a mile is our advice as in many cases you�ll simply be wasting your money. For goodness sake if you�re going to part with your hard earned money for a professional portfolio at least do so with some guarantees at the end such as that the company concerned will actually get you onto the books of an agency.
How do you spot a good and reputable agency?
As to what constitutes a good and reliable modelling agency is open to debate. For example do you judge it on its clientele or how long its been in business? Do you judge it on its location or whether it offers you guarantees of work? Or perhaps you judge it on its accessibility in terms of how easy it is to contact them?
The answer is all of the above albeit in varying degrees. Our advice is to judge it on the following albeit non-exhaustive points:
Does it have a contact number and address stated on its website?
Does it have a list of clientele some of whom you may recognise?
Has the agency demonstrated some type of activity happening such as models actually getting work?
Are you able to contact it and have your questions answered?
Does it charge any joining or subscription fees? If it does run a mile as reputable agencies only make a commission if usually between 20 an 25%
Do NOT pay any money to an agency (e.g. joining fees)
Reputable agencies should only make money when they make you the model money. If they charge you a joining fee of any sort be rest assured the agency is a con as in charging you the agency is in effect not motivated to effectively represent you. After all they make their money regardless of whether they get you work or not.
Submitting an application to an agency you like
When applying to an agency do NOT be tempted to run out and fork out money on a supposedly professional portfolio. If you have some already then submit a few of those (as dictated by the particular agency�s application rules) along with a covering letter that should ideally include your vital statistics and contact details). If you do not already have a portfolio simply submit ordinary pictures as these should be more than enough at this early stage to enable the agency to make a decision on your modelling potential when on their books. Also when submitting your pictures do NOT take the lazy route of sending multiple emails at once in the hope you will hit it lucky with one agency. Such an approach shows you are lazy and stupid which in many cases will simply serve to put off the agency. Also do NOT send links to your social networking site (e.g. facebook or myspace) for the agency to link to and hunt for your pictures as this also shows laziness and stupidity. Instead treat your application like you would if applying for a professional job and in doing so simply be professional in your approach. Remember first impressions always last.
Makeover pictures are NOT portfolio pictures
In line with the mistaken belief many aspiring models have which is that any pictures will do makeover pictures are NOT portfolio pictures. Professional portfolio pictures are designed to show you in a modelling orientated light rather than a ââ?¬Ë?ââ?¬Â¦hi look how pretty I am when made overââ?¬â?¢ light. Makeover pictures from a makeover studio are just that ââ?¬â?? makeover pictures. These may be good for your private album or wall at home but in many cases a proper modelling agency will not touch them. So next time you are looking to get a professional portfolio do NOT rush to a makeover/pampering studio as it could prove to be an expensive mistake. Rather simply ask advice from the agency that has accepted you on board.
I shouldn't have to fund a professional portfolio OR if the agency like me why can't they fund it?
This is one of the ongoing and mistaken assumptions many would-be models make based one assumes on watching too much TV and assuming this is how modelling works in the real world.

Make no mistake whatsoever the vast majority of agencies (and one is referring to the reputable ones) will expect you to fund your own portfolio. After all 000s of would-be models get portfolios done every day in the same way would-be glamour models seeking to make a decent career in modelling get expensive breast enhancements which they pay for. Take another example if say you applied to British Airways to be a pilot for them and they felt you had flying potential would you expect them to fund your flying school costs but be quite happy to earn the subsequent high wages that comes with the job?
The simple point being made here is this. Only the top 2-3% of agencies will fund your portfolio costs but these agencies are extremely picky (as you've probably seen on TV) and why shouldn't they be? Like anything there�s no such thing as a free lunch as the saying goes.
In being very picky in what models they give the red carpet treatment to such agencies know theyâ��ll be able to charge their clients �£000s a day and thus do not mind footing the cost of a professional portfolio for the lucky few (models).
Modelling is very popular simply because it potentially pays a lot for relatively very little effort. However to potentially enjoy these lucrative rewards you WILL need to pay out for a professional portfolio other wise you're simply wasting your time. To think you can simply stroll in to a decent agency and earn a lot of money without investing in a portfolio is a fool's dream. The old adage which is you need to speculate to accumulate is very apposite in this industry.
Lastly at modelling Models we often hear lines from new models such as "..my friend told me that I shouldn't have to pay for my portfolio" or "..my friend is with an agency and didn't have to pay.." our response is simply this: Why not go to them then or why can't your friend not suggest a good agency as well then?
What's the real deal behind Time for Prints (TFPs) and Time for CDs (TFCDs)?
Many reputable agencies such as modelling Models do NOT accept images with �© on the bottom or the name of the photographer/studio or indeed any writing for that matter. The principal reason is because this usually means that the photographer owns the images. It also means that he/she has done you what is known in the industry as TFPs (Time for Prints) or TFCDs (Time for CDs). The photographer does free images for the (wannabe) model and in return he/she affords them their time. However the snag in this is that the photographer essentially owns all the copyright and thus any income that arises from these images in the long term. Many agencies do not get involved with these as experience suggests that down the line it not only causes multifarious problems for all concerned but also it usually ends in tears for the model. Put another way whilst saving you (the model) money in the short term (i.e. not having to fund your own portfolio) in the longer term you lose much more.
You see we as an agency firmly believe that the model should earn all the income from his/her photos and do well from them rather than everyone getting embroiled in legal technicalities concerning who should earn what based on who owns what. Whilst one accepts getting photos done for free (whereby the model does not own the copyright) helps them in the short term as it saves them having to fork out for a quality portfolio of their own in the longer term however the model tends to lose (when he/she starts getting recognition and thus income from the photos). Thus he or she is likely to regret this initial money saving decision.
Should an agency be able to guarantee me work if I invest in a portfolio?
No agency worth their salt should be able to guarantee work as they have no way really of knowing what future work is coming in. the reason for this is simple which is that it is the client who ultimately decides which models are hired ââ?¬â?? and NOT the agency. The agency can only put you forward for castings and in doing so leave the decision as to who getââ?¬â?¢s hired up to the client concerned.
Indeed not even Kate Moss or Naomi Campbell is guaranteed regular work. What we would say however is that in investing in a professional portfolio you�d ideally need to see it as an investment and not a cost. You would also need to bear in mind that like anything in life you need to take risks albeit calculated ones in the same way you�d invest time in your education without any guarantees of work upon its completion.
What types of pictures usually constitute a good professional portfolio?
When it comes to photos agencies look at several factors including lighting make-up enhancement (if done) resolution setting in relation to the model and photography direction. Also if the images appear more makeover than portfolio they are more than likely to be rejected as well as there is a distinct difference between the two although many would-be models do not know this.