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Breaking Into the Industry!
Living The Model Life
model of the month
craze “A good model can advance fashion by ten years.” — Yves Laurent
Contents Letter from Editor 2 Breaking Into the Industry 6 living the model life 8 for the love of glam 12 coast 2 coast fashion 14 model of the month 18 final project modeling 28 applying makeup 30
Each month you will come across the most beautiful women to step in front of my lens. The Craze Magazine will be the birth of new trends and what is hot. Models will tell you what they like to wear along with interviews with stylist that have been in closets and ones just digging through they drawers to find the best clothing. Craze is the magazine you need on your coffee table.
This is the second issue from Craze Magazine and I am happy to include many different pieces into the magazine. I have been shooting many different brands and even had the chance to bring a couple of ideas to life. November you will see the clothing of bright and dark colors come to light. It will shock your eyes as the fall fashion comes into place. With our two male models you see the gentle side and the rough side of being a male among beautiful women. To stay updated on all things craze follow our instagram @Craze.Mag and see what is extremely hot for this month. Enjoy your halloween and Thanksgiving. Again thank you for your support and I hope you enjoy.
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Breaking Into the Industry! If you think you have what it takes to become a model, it’s quite possible you do.
The stories you hear about models are always the ones that resemble a fairy tale. This guy was waiting in line to see a movie when a talent scout spotted him and signed him up to his agency. Unfortunately, this is the exception. The way models get work is through an agent who gets a 10% to 33% cut. Some models can freelance, but that’s not how they’ll land the major gigs. An agent will get you bookings, as well as advise you on how your career should develop. Here are the most common ways to get signed with an agency.
Open call:
Once in a while an agency will hold an open call, opening their doors to everyone. On this specified date, anyone can show up at the office and wait their turn. When you’re called in, the people in charge will look at you and determine in less than a minute if you have potential. If you don’t, you’re dismissed. Forget about bringing professional photographs, they won’t matter.
Model search:
Similar to an open call, a model search is held by agencies who travel to small towns looking for model gold. However, because they had to travel to your location, model searches usually require a small processing fee, something along the lines of 25$ U.S.. You might be rejected, but you’ll get to meet industry professionals.
Modeling convention:
This option is perfect for someone who wants to improve his chances. Comparable to the model search, the convention has representatives from a number of different modeling agencies, which makes it easier for vyou to kill several birds with one stone. However, you must have some serious money, because it can cost you between $400 and $4000 to attend such an event.
Scouting company:
A more or less economical method of putting yourself on the marketplace is to use a scouting company. For between $60 and $150, you submit your profile to them online and they’ll forward your information to major agencies. Reputable scouting services include www.modelscouts.com and www. minxmodels.com.
On your own:
Never underestimate your own marketing ability. You can call agencies and ask them when their next open call is. If one isn’t scheduled, ask if you can drop by their offices anyway. By calling many agencies, you might find one willing to evaluate you.
Living The Model Life If you’re serious about modeling for a living, consider moving to New York City, the modeling capital of the U.S.. From there, you’ll meet the right people who may get you work all over the world. Nevertheless, if you live in a secondary market like Houston, Chicago or Seattle, you might still find work there doing catalogs, TV commercials or flyers. Keep your day job. Modeling can be profitable for a select few, but most models need another job to make ends meet. Also, don’t spend everything you make because modeling isn’t a career that’ll carry you through to retirement. You need to plan your finances carefully so that you still have money left after you retire from the business. Finally, prepare yourself for an exhausting life. You will often find yourself in airports, traveling from one assignment to another. You’ll spend a great deal of your time at appointments with advertisers and you’ll be required to smile for hours on end and change clothes during interminable photo shoots. On the upside, you’ll get invited to the best parties and meet some of the hottest women in the world.
Like any other job, modeling has its advantages and inconveniences. If you’re ready to live with both, jump in and have fun. Just remember what Ben Stiller said in Zoolander : “A male model’s life is a precious, precious commodity. Just because we have chiseled abs and stunning features, it doesn’t mean that we too can’t not die in a freak gasoline fight accident.”
For the Love of Glam By Jacqueline DeLaney
If you want smart advice on lipstick, make-up, and beauty I’m the the Guru you want to link up with. I will let you know all the goods on makeup artist in this industry. A make-up artist (or ‘makeup artist’) is an artist whose medium is the human body, applying makeup and prosthetics for theatrical, television, film, fashion, magazines and other similar productions including all aspects of the modeling industry. Fashion makeup is used in magazine photography as well as on the fashion runway. Avant Garde makeup is also an applicable technique used for projects that require experimental themes. A talented makeup artist can transform a person into someone or something completely different, whether it’s for beauty, costume or just for the sake of art. In the world of beauty, there are endless tips, tricks and rules to keep you looking fabulous. the more beauty tips you know, the better you’ll be prepared to handle every situation thrown at you and look good while doing so.
Coast 2 Coast Fashion
By Regan Farely
Clothes are a simple yet easy way to bring life to someone’s ability to stand out of the crowd and express themselves freely. Style has become a personal preference due to various fashion trends and the ability to blend trends together. Fashion tends to get more complex as it is broken down into culture, class and even coast. In this instance, we will take a walk down the New York runway and jet set over to the sunny coast of California. Making a statement not only rest on a complete decision of choosing your favorite classic Diane Von Furstenberg wrap to Michael Stars t-shirt and 7 Jeans. New York tends to set the standard for all things innovative and fashion forward when it comes to trends, or if you take the tagline from the infamous SEX AND THE CITY movie 30, Flirty and Thriving, although some of us many not be close to 30, all of us dream to wear that flirty and thriving outfit. Celebrity Style Crush SARAH JESICCIA PARKER: Quickly gives us Carrie Bradshaw in her Maria Valentina’s Spring/Summer 2014 wear
California, the land of sunshine and bliss allows for quriky colors, cut-up shorts and mini dresses all year around. Bugeyed glasses and gold body chains make for the perfect accessories to complelment any outifit. Due to chance to effortlessy display different clothing styles are often conveyed in the attire of Californians.
No matter the location, time or season style will always depend upon the look we are each going for.
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Written by Felecia Bearden
Overcoming the Odds Draped in tattoos as she sits smiling in a crowded room…Monique Butler waited her turned patiently. The air stood thick that day as the room filled with tension. You could tell from her expression that she was no longer presence as she became lost in thought. Instead, she drifted to a land of her own hidden been a smile and glazed eyes. This land is draped with the shadows of the past and future. She was silent and the world around her was in total chaos. “I’ve come a long way. I’ve done a lot things and I’ve seen a lot of things. . And no, I am not proud of it but it was my life and it made me stronger and it made me the person I am today.” Born in Brooklyn, New York, Monique moved to Compton, California with her mom at the age of 13. But life wasn’t always as picture perfect for her. Instead, she was the modern day Jenny from the block that suffered from the old fashion battles of confidence, family matters and the life of growing up in the streets. “I wasn’t always this person or this girlie girl that people see now…in fact, I was more so a tomboy if anything. I mean…I grew up in streets but I don’t let that bother me. As a matter of fact, confidence was something that I struggled with the most at first. But now, I feel as if I don’t compare to other models. I feel like I’m actually in a category of my own.”
Smiling and laughing, Monique reminisced about those awkward moments. And said, that she was able this gain that confidence during the tender age of 14 when her mom began entering her into local beauty pageants. Although, she still considers herself a tomboy. She said it was mainly the glitz and glam that converted her over to the light. Once that happened, she soon traded her Jordan’s for a nice pair of Christian Louboutin’s. “ It started to grow on me! Because I was taking so many pictures and getting my hair done all the time that I began seeing myself differently. I mean… I’ve always dreamed of doing runway modeling even though I am not the tallest person in the world.” But that dream soon became distant as her world around her began to change. A bigger issue was at hand where she soon had to place them on hold to help her family. “I had to take care of my family. And that was very emotional for me… At first it was sad because it was something that I really wanted to do. I mean…I dreamed about it. I woke up to thoughts about it. But, for me…the realty everyday was me waking up knowing that I have to put it aside for a minute and come back to it. And that was the emotional and scary part. Because you have those that can pick up the pieces and go straight to it and then you have those who are not that fortunate do so.” But what seemed like an emotional experience soon became the strengthening block of strength and confidence. She is no longer Jenny from the block but more so Monique Butler. Her brand is unique and she only 5’3. But for her, the skies the limit and she’s no longer hiding behind those boyish clothes and Jordan sneakers.
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F i n a l P rojec t Modeling is an information, ad v i c e , and resource agency for thos e inte re s te d i n lear ning about a career in mod eli n g . A l though t he agency provid es helpful i n for m at ion t o wou ld -be models , it is not m e an t t o be t he final authority on the mod e l i n g b u siness. This is not a big moneymaki n g age nc y but a agency I put together in h o p e s t hat it will be useful to anyone s tar ti n g ou t in m odeling. Through bas ic ed ucat io n a l i nfor m at ion I have tried to provide a s o u rc e t hat will help would-be mod els avo i d t he s c am ar t ist s an d the rip-offs and have a p o s i ti ve exper ienc e following their dream t o w h e re ever it m ay lead .
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History of the Agency
So m e ye ar s ago I star ted a webs ite for my p h ot ogr aphy and video business , HulkC h u rc h boi Produc tions . Surpris ingly, alt hou g h it was directed tow ard s how ing my c raf t, i t also drew a number of inquires fro m wou l d - b e ac t or s, actress and mod els w anti n g to know if I did free test s hoots and as k i n g for c areer ad vice . Ultimately, it led t o th e developm ent of this Agency. When I l a u n c h e d t he fir st version of FPM Agency, I w a s a m azed at t he interes t it generated . Th e FPM A genc y now attracts more than 100 v i s i tor s a m ont h.
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O th e r a g e n c i e s a n d p h o to g r ap h e r s w h o te a c h o n m o de l i n g a re f ro m th e p e r sp e c ti ve o f a m o d e l i n g a g e n c y o r a wo r k i n g m o de l . M y p e r sp e c ti ve i s t h a t I c o n ti nuously add content, jobs and reo f a wo r k i n g p h o to g r ap h e r i n a m e tro p o l i ta n a re a , s ou rc e s t o keep t he agency current and L o s A n g e l e s, C a l i fo r n i a . T h i s i s di f fe re n t f ro m wo r k u s e f u l to onlooker s. When I get recurring i n g i n N ew Yo r k C i ty, th e h e a r t o f th e f a sh io n i n d u s q u e s ti o ns, I also add them to the blog and tr y. H oweve r, I k n ow f ro m my ow n e x p e r i e nc e w h a t s oon to be websit e . The information is fre e sk i l l s a n d q u a l i ti e s o th e r p h o to g r ap h e r s w a n t t o s e e of c h ar ge . I do sell s ome photo-shoots , he a d i n a m o de l . s h o ts , a nd phot o editing, w hich helps offs e t th e c ost of m aintaining the agency. You r Thank You pu rc h a se will help to keep the s ite up and running. Fo r g i v i n g th i s A g e n c y di re c ti o n , I wo u l d l i ke t o th a n k eve r yo n e w h o e m a i l e d m e w i th g re a t q u e s My Background ti o n s. Fo r p ro o f re a di n g th e v a r i o u s dr a f ts I wo u l d l i ke to th a n k Ky ro n , R e g a n , a n d Ke n da h l . M y m o t h e r, Fo r m ore t han 7 years I have been creata g r a m m a r h o u n d, b e c a m e th e f i n a l a u th o r i t y o n i n g f a s hion and c ommercial photographs w h a t w a s c o rre c t a n d I th a n k h e r fo r th a t. A s p e c i a l an d h ave wor ked with New and old mod els th a n k s to D e b r a fo r h e r h a rd wo r k o f e di tin g t h e i n c l u d i ng M a g a z i n e o n e m o re ti m e .
Applying Make-up
Use these tips in your everyday makeup wear. I’m By Jacqueline DeLaney sure it will cut down on LA Pro Makeup Artist your ‘I don’t know why it came out like this’ mirror face. You know we’ve all There’s a lot to learn been there. Some days can about makeup and beauty be better than others. Folout there—even we’ll admit low these tips with consisthat it can be overwhelming tency and you’ll be belting at times. Whether you’re out “I woke up like this!” a veteran who executes a And remember: you never killer smoky eye on the know who your going to meet regular or a beginner who when you step out into this struggles with foundation world everyday. So make it application, these 5 makeup count! tricks are absolutely key. And to top things off, TIPS this new era is ALL ABOUT BROWS BABY! From the most 1 Use a tissue lightly to glammed out look to soft wipe foundation off your and natural, the percheeks for a natural finish. fect brow takes the cake. Wouldn’t you agree? 2 Put a bit of concealer on A little can go a long a small brush to “erase” way when we are talking lipstick mistakes. brows. For a soft look use a brow or shadow powder 3 Place a shimmer highthat matches your current lighter below the brow bone hair color. If your hair is to lift and add brightness. black go with a dark brown shade. Sharpie brows are a 4 Use an eyelash curler for hot disaster, proceed with a wide-open eye look. caution. 5 Use your freshly cleaned fingers to warm and blend makeup.
Until next time love, peace, brow, and crease.
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